The Darkness, a fairly darkish motion sport, could possibly be making a comeback sooner or later – however nothing is ready in stone but.
For some years now, remakes and remasters of older video games have been all the fashion. The latter destiny may additionally befall a cult shooter from 2007 sooner or later: The Darkness
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as a result of though the title acquired off to a fairly sluggish begin and solely achieved a mediocre common rating of (80) (PlayStation 3) and (82 points) (Xbox) on Metacritic, it grew to become a neighborhood favorite over the next years. Again and again, for instance, (on Reddit) outdated and new followers romp about, remaining loyal to the shooter.
ITS ON THE LIST https://t.co/mZiEKFru7q
– Stephen Kick (@pripyatbeast) August 27, 2023
Fan request receives a lovely response
Considered one of these addressed followers goes by the identify of Charles and has made a publish on the social community X, as soon as often called Twitter, asking that somebody carry again The Darkness as a remaster.
This publish didn’t go unnoticed. Quite a few replies really helpful that he play the Xbox variant, which might even be playable on the Sequence X/S because of backwards compatibility. However since Charles doesn’t have a Microsoft console at residence, that didn’t assist him. Then Stephen Kick replied.
Who is that this? Stephen Kick is the CEO of Nightdive Studios. They’re now actual consultants in remasters and remakes, having lately launched each the System Shock remake and the Quake 2 remaster, and with remaster variations of Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion and Star Wars: Darkish Forces, they’ve two extra tasks within the pipeline.
Stephen Kick’s quick reply to The Darkness fan Charles: It’s on the record.
Whereas this isn’t but official affirmation {that a} remaster of the shooter will change into a actuality, it’s at the least a reliable glimmer of hope.
Not less than in Germany, a possible remaster will in all probability solely be launched in minimize type – the unique by no means made it to the cabinets right here within the uncut model, however ended up on the index because of the excessive degree of violence.
Did you play The Darkness again then? In that case, how did you just like the shooter? Had been you additionally impressed by the sequel launched in 2012? Remaster or remake, which of the 2 comeback variants would you like and why precisely? We’re keen to listen to your opinion, so be happy to put in writing it within the feedback!
