Darksiders vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Darksiders vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Darksiders THQ Nordic, THQ | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | January 5, 2010 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | THQ, Vigil Games | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic, THQ | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | http://www.darksiders.com | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC |
| Available On | Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c Processor: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better Memory: 1GB XP, 2GB Vista / Windows 7 Hard Disk Space: 12GB Video Card: NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 ) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz Memory: 2GB XP, 3GB Vista / Windows 7 Hard Disk Space: 12GB Video Card: NVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD3870 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 ) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 3.8 / 5 (1,214 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
Darksiders vs V Rising: which should you buy?
For Filipino buyers, the choice between Darksiders and V Rising depends on your gaming preferences and PC hardware. Darksiders (2010) is a single-player, third-person action game with a Metacritic score of 83 and a community rating of 3.8/5 from over 1,200 ratings. It has a short average playtime of 3 hours and is available on multiple platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo) via several stores, making it accessible on older hardware. V Rising (2024) is an action-adventure MMO with single-player and multiplayer (co-op) modes, a community rating of 3.7/5 from 175 ratings, and a longer 7-hour playtime. However, it is only on PC via Steam and requires a 64-bit OS, a modern CPU (e.g., Core i5-6600), 12GB RAM, and a dedicated GPU (e.g., GTX 750 Ti). No price data is provided, but Darksiders being older is likely cheaper. If you have a low-end PC and prefer a classic, well-rated single-player experience, choose Darksiders. If you have a modern gaming PC and want a longer, multiplayer-focused game, pick V Rising.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is cheaper in the Philippines?
No official prices are provided, but Darksiders (released in 2010) is almost certainly cheaper than the newer V Rising (2024) due to age and frequent sales.
Which game has better critical and community ratings?
Darksiders has a higher Metacritic score (83/100) and a slightly better community rating (3.8/5 from 1,214 ratings) compared to V Rising's 3.7/5 from 175 ratings.
Which game is more demanding on PC hardware?
V Rising requires a 64-bit OS, a modern processor (e.g., Core i5-6600), 12GB RAM, and at least a GTX 750 Ti. Darksiders runs on older hardware like Windows XP and a GeForce 8800 with 1GB RAM.
Which game offers more replayability or playtime?
V Rising has a longer average playtime of 7 hours and includes multiplayer and co-op modes, offering more replayability. Darksiders is a single-player only game with about 3 hours of playtime.