The Darkness sequel in development

NewsPosted 28/07/2009 - 11:52am GMT+1

Starbreeze won't be at the helm.

Speaking at its Comic-Con panel last week, Top Cow announced that a sequel to The Darkness video game is in development.

The first game was released by 2K Games and developed by Starbreeze, and despite a few problems delivered an impressive action experience with top notch production. The game saw players take on the role of New York hitman Jackie Estacado who could utilise the powers of The Darkness to rip apart enemies and perform all manner of other grisly acts.

The sequel won't be developed by Starbreese, though, with the studio boss Johan Kristiansson telling VG247 that it is instead working on two unannounced titles for EA.

Darkness fans might also be interested to hear that a live action feature film is also on the way, with Top Cow president Matt Hawkins stating that further details will be announced in the next few months.

Via Newsarama

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Ghost_Dog

I've heard that the hell sections aren't very good and let the game down.

Posted 09:02 on 29 July 2009

guyderman

I think one of the things that may suprise people with the game is that it's not your standard style FPS. It is very story heavy and there are tasks to do - adventure game style with a lot of dialogue - so I can understand if some people weren't too keen if they didn't expect or even want that part of the game!
It was actually these parts of the game that made it for me.

Posted 08:52 on 29 July 2009

GeNeCyDe1993

"makes himself very unpopular" I didnt like the first game :( i bought it for a fiver and i was still disapointed, o well everyone has differant tastes.

Posted 20:34 on 28 July 2009

rbevanx

I couldn't get into the first one. It had some good ideas but found it a little repetative.
Might give the sequel a look though.

Posted 17:19 on 28 July 2009

dav2612

A fine game, well worthy of a sequel. And spot on with the voice acting guyderman.

Posted 15:52 on 28 July 2009

You should like it Ghost Dog - fantastic little story too - with great voice acting.

Posted 15:44 on 28 July 2009

Brought the original a few months ago for £4.99, but still haven't played it.

Should really get to it before the sequel comes out.

Posted 13:44 on 28 July 2009

xboxlive

Thats a fair price also for a game,well worth it.

Posted 12:35 on 28 July 2009

Shame it's not Starbreeze - they did an excellent job of the first one - a vastly overlooked game - if anyone hasn't played it yet I really recommend it - Gamestation are selling it for £4.99!

Posted 12:31 on 28 July 2009

Loved the first game,enjoyed it alot and iam glad to hear they will be make a 2nd one.

Posted 12:25 on 28 July 2009