Darksiders proves that being derivative isn't entirely bad when it's executed so well. The comparisons to Zelda and God of War with a bit of Portal thrown in are certainly valid but it is pulled together in a very satisfying and neat package.

The dungeons while not overly complex provide a decent set of puzzles and platforming. The combat is also not particularly deep but it is fun and has some progression and options to choose from. Exploration is rewarded with secrets to be found that can buff your stats. The story isn't anything special with a famous cliffhanger that still has yet to be resolved but the universe is reasonably compelling.