Don't let your preconceptions rule you. I did, and then found I was sorely mistaken with what I thought Darksiders was going to be like. What I've learned since having my eyes open is this is one hell of a solid action adventure title that takes more than few cues from some of videogaming's heavy-hitters.

From the mind of comic-book legend, Joe Madureira, Darksiders is the story of War, one of the four horseman of the apocalypse and easily the most feared. For our full thoughts on why your should be getting all excited about the year-end release of Darksiders, check out our in depth preview.