Darksiders 2 PC Technical Review

Product: Darksiders 2

Author: Sean Ridgeley

Editor: Eric Amidon

Date: August 16th, 2012

Introduction, setup, requirements

Vigil Games is back again with Darksiders 2, an action game that follows the 2010 prequel and lays on the RPG elements thicker this time around.

Where the first game was delayed significantly on PC, this time around you get a simultaneous release. If you're curious as to whether or not it's a good time or a poor port, read on for a light technical analysis.

Test Setup

Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8GHz (Stock)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3-1600 (1333 mhZ)

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 3.5" 7200RPM

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB (Stock)

Driver: 12.8, no CAP

Resolution: 1680x1050

Input: Logitech G400 mouse @ 1600dpi, Leopold Tenkeyless Linear Touch Mechanical Keyboard

System Requirements