Darksiders Warmastered Edition vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Darksiders Warmastered Edition vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Darksiders Warmastered Edition THQ Nordic V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date November 29, 2016 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature
Developer Vigil Games, Kaiko Stunlock Studios
Publisher THQ Nordic Stunlock Studios
Official Site https://www.thqnordic.com/games/darksiders https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, RPG Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective Third-person
Average Playtime 5 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo PC
Available On Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 Feature Level AMD or NVIDIA Card with 1 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 36 GB available space 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 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor: Intel or AMD Quad Core CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 Feature Level AMD or NVIDIA Card with 1 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 36 GB available space 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 79 / 100
Community Rating 3.7 / 5 (939 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

Darksiders Warmastered Edition vs V Rising: which should you buy?

For Filipino gamers, the choice between Darksiders Warmastered Edition and V Rising hinges on your hardware and multiplayer preference. Darksiders is a single-player action RPG with mature themes, a third-person perspective, and a 5-hour campaign. It runs on modest PCs (4GB RAM, 36GB storage) and is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch and PlayStation, making it accessible to console owners. Its Metacritic score of 79 and 939 community ratings indicate strong critical and user reception. V Rising, however, is a multiplayer-focused action-adventure game with single-player and co-op modes, averaging 7 hours of gameplay. It requires a more powerful PC (12GB RAM, 64-bit OS, broadband internet) and is only on Steam for PC. While both have identical community ratings (3.7), V Rising has far fewer reviews (175) and no Metacritic score. For Filipino buyers on a tight budget with older hardware or console users, Darksiders is the safer, lower-spec pick. For those with a modern gaming PC and a desire for online co-op or PvP, V Rising offers more replayability. Without price data, we assume Darksiders is cheaper due to its age. Overall, Darksiders is better for solo players with limited hardware, while V Rising suits those seeking multiplayer and can meet its requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper in the Philippines?

The data does not include prices for either game, so we cannot compare costs. However, Darksiders Warmastered Edition is an older game (2016) and may be more frequently discounted.

Which game can run on a low-end PC?

Darksiders Warmastered Edition has lower minimum requirements (Intel/AMD dual-core, 4GB RAM, 1GB VRAM) compared to V Rising (Intel Core i5-6600, 12GB RAM, 2GB VRAM, 64-bit OS). Thus, Darksiders is better for low-end PCs.

Which game has multiplayer?

V Rising supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op. Darksiders Warmastered Edition is single-player only.

Which game has better reviews?

Darksiders has a Metacritic score of 79 and a community rating of 3.7 from 939 ratings. V Rising only has a community rating of 3.7 from 175 ratings, with no Metacritic score. Darksiders has more extensive critical and user feedback.