I'll make this short and sweet. This game is great, and definitely worth a buy, even if you only play through it once.
User Rating: 8.5 | The Darkness PS3
This game is based on a comic book, but you wouldn't think so (it's actually good). The graphics are gorgeous and everything seems like there was time put into it. There are small touches like the way every light in the game is destroyable and seeing a triple amputee loading up weapons for you in a violent firefight that lets you know this game wasn't rushed. From the car chase in the begining of the game, to the end, 85% of it is action. The rest, great story and transitional parts where you're in the subway (this is filled with side-quest opportunities). I won't reveal the story, I hate spoiling things, but if you've ever wanted to play a game that seems very emotionally real, and gives you a ture sense of dispair, sadness, and anger, PLAY THIS GAME. Oh yeah, the gameplay (whoops), it's a first-person shooter with a twist. You have 2 demon heads coming out of your back and sit on both of your shoulders O_O. These add some very unique powers to your arsenal, and end up being what you use most. Honestly with the Darkness powers, the shooting feels added on, and a little futile when you can use a demon arm to impale someone and throw them at another enemy. Another unique mechanic is the fact that you draw power in the darkness and lose it in the light, which if you play smart, causes you to shoot out the lights in nearly every area. Although this slows the game's pace a bit, it fits really well with the game's story and mood (darrrrrrrrrrrkkkkk...). Also characters have GREAT voicework, and the expressing of emotions feels as if you're watching a movie. And now, to the bad...
BAD---
This isn't neccisarily bad, but this game is filled to the brim with cussing. There's about 50something uses of the F-bomb, a bunch of Sh--, A--, and Damn. I even caught C--- in there (no, not "ock"). This game is MATURE. You can rip out people's hearts with your demon and you see the ribs ripped out of place. //Important Bad Stuff\\- The shooting isn't that great, the Darkness makes it fell insignifigant. The game can also slow with the pace too much at times, and I found myself wanting to get back to the action and blast me some fools. Other than that, the game is yummy.
Overall----
I suggest buying it, but if not please at least rent and beat it. The storyline is enough to play it, but with the amazing power of Darkness, decent first-person shooting, gorgeous graphics, and a chilling, mature world, it's an experience you're unlucky to miss. 
