3. Darksiders 2

Death the Horseman, living up to his name

Release date: August 14, 2012

Developer: Vigil Games

Genre: Action role-playing, Hack and slash

Our hero, in most of his glory (mount not included)

Taking place before during, and after the original, Darksiders 2 lets you play as the Death, the Pale Rider himself, on a quest to free his brother War.

A feat such as that, of course, requires him to slaughter everything that as much as looks at him funny. As is the norm, a boss enemy will appear from time to time, letting the player test how well they've mastered Death. A new feature in the sequel is the ability to equip items, which gives the game more depth.

This title takes everything that was good about the original and improves on it. Whether you are a fan of comic books, fantasy, or simply enjoy over the top action, Darksiders 2 was made for you.