Category: Action RPG

Darksiders Genesis flew completely under our radar. We didn’t go in with high expectations, mostly because it doesn’t get talked about much when people list great couch co-op games. That turned out to be a mistake—because this game ended up being one of the more enjoyable co-op experiences we’ve played in a long time.

From the first hour, Darksiders Genesis feels confident in what it’s trying to do. Combat is smooth, responsive, and satisfying. Progression systems are deep without being overwhelming. Most importantly, it’s genuinely fun to play together. This isn’t a “co-op makes it tolerable” situation. Co-op actively makes the game better.

Victor Vran is a short, serviceable action RPG that never quite clicks. Combat feels clunky, movement lacks precision, and the overall experience sits squarely in the “it’s okay” category. Not bad enough to quit, not good enough to recommend strongly. We finished it, but mostly because it wasn’t very long.

That said, there was one genuinely fun surprise: realizing one of the characters is voiced by the same actor who plays Raphael in Baldur’s Gate 3. That moment was more memorable than most of the gameplay.