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The Darkness 2

Preview: The Darkness II

Demonic possession is an affliction that affects many people, most notably in the celebrity and political sphere, yet it's something rarely explored with sensitivity and tact by gaming. Why? Perhaps the reality of possession - rocking in a foetal position and bellowing to yourself in Baal's guttural voice - is an endeavour best left to angry teens on Xbox LIVE. Or just as likely: it wouldn't be fun. Luckily, way back in 2007 Starbreeze and 2K Games gave us The Darkness, a comic book adaptation which showed just how fun playing host to an infernal being can be. Ref. Source 7

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The Darkness II takes players down a brutal and personal path as Jackie Estacado, wielder of The Darkness - an ancient and ruthless force of chaos and destruction. Based on the supernatural horror comic book series created by Top Cow Productions, Inc., The Darkness II breaks out of the sea of conventional first-person shooters with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, which will allow players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons. The game is layered with the use of dark versus light, steeped in deep and twisted storytelling, and engulfed in stylistic violence that is visualized through a hand-painted graphic noir technique that stays true to its comic book origins.