Samael and 4 Chosen Ones: Story of Demon and War the Horseman of Apocalypse (Darksiders 1)

The story behind Samael and Four Chosen Ones. After the Apocalypse was over, Samael opposed the rule of the Destroyer. For his rebellion, he was imprisoned in the Scalding Gallow and stripped of much of his power. When the Horseman came to see him, Vulgrim told War to find Samael in order to find out how to get to the Destroyer's Tower. When War entered the center of the Scalding Gallow, he defeated the prison's guards and freed Samael who struck a deal with him: In exchange for the hearts of the Chosen, War would be given a path to the Black Throne.
Before War left, Samael gave him the Shadowflight ability. When War returned with the first heart, ripped from the first Chosen - Tiamat, Samael asked him to also bring the heart of the second Chosen - Griever, but warned that he must also deal with the Black Hammer. The Watcher accused Samael of changing the deal, but was knocked aside and the demon accused it of being "filth" and a "parasite". Samael told War to destroy the Watcher, but War only struck the Watcher hard enough to stun after temporarily transforming into his Chaos Form. Samael believed this to be a moment of weakness but acknowledged that in War he had just seen the one who would take down the Destroyer's army on his own. When War returned with the second heart, Samael rewarded him with the ability to temporarily slow down time using the Chronomancer ability, then sent War off to the Ashlands to retrieve the heart of the Stygian, the third Chosen. When War returned with the heart, the demon shortly sent War to the Iron Canopy so that he could retrieve the fourth and final heart of Silitha.
Once Samael had consumed all four Hearts of the Chosen his rightful powers were restored. He then taunted the Horseman, saying that with his restored power he could kill him with ease, but relented and explained that he would not do so on account of the code by which he does business. He also remarked that he knew a quest for revenge when he saw one, even if the Horseman would not admit it, and respected it. Samael then created a portal for War to travel through. The Watcher told War not to enter the Serpent Hole, warning him that it may lead to Hell. War ignored him and continued through the portal, which lead him to the Black Throne. When the Horseman last saw Samael before departing to the Black Throne, the demon told him, "We will meet again"...#CJakeDarksiders #Darksiders1 #DemonSamael #Samael #Demon #HorsemenofApocalypse #HorsemanWar #Darksiders. ►Watch more Darksiders videos: bit.ly/cjakedarksiders.

[@CJake3]

My official 📄 _Darksiders Playlist:_ bit.ly/cjakedarksiders (36 videos). Have fun. PS. I added English subtitles. Took quite some time... ufff... that's MANY text to type and to time... So, if you need them just check the appropriate sign in the lower right corner below the video.

[@joaquinvaleri7022]

I say i hate family guy ok?

[@joaquinvaleri7022]

And is not funny ok?

[@joaquinvaleri7022]

It suck!

[@joaquinvaleri7022]

And this is for charlie hebdo je suis charlie i am charlie

[@kahaneck]

Im surprised that this franchise isnt popular. Good lore, gameplay, visuals and a expanding world in HQs.

[@brandonwithnell612]

i only just found out about it becuase darksider 3 recently came out, and damn i wish i found out about his series sooner, i love the god of war gameplay mixed with the zelda style dungeons

[@Ultimategx1299]

Darksiders III destroy the feel of the series. Fuck the developer that targeting the newcomer such a darksoul fan and forget about their big fan. I'm so disappointed

[@hojackborseman4495]

Fuck the developer that tried to appeal to a larger fanbase, leading to higher monetary gain and in doing so ensuring we get more of the series? You fan boys are so wild its like you'd rather the series die than cater to those outside your "niche"

[@uria3679]

Robolabolabor you can switch to classic Darksiders now, which makes it a better game

[@kizaruthegreat]

and every game plays differently

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

Samael is THE coolest demon-/fallen-angel-type villain I have ever encountered in a game. His design, voice acting, dialogue... it's perfect. They hit the nail on the head with this guy, I absolutely adore him as a character. He needs to show up in every game IMO cause he's just that good.

[@BlankEmporium]

Fallen Angel? Samael in Darksiders is purely a Demon.

[@MrProteeus]

A super chilled demon but ain’t no punk…..as seen in darksiders 2 as a boss….he was just toying with you

[@Nitemare98]

​@@BlankEmporium In Darksiders universe yea, but biblically, Samael is a fallen angel like Lucifer. However, Samael has an anti-hero vibe because from what I heard, he exterminates sinners

[@user-su9if4xq2y]

samael is the ultimate pure demon lord thats why abaddon cuffed him in chains,in darksiders 2 hes the throne king of demon realm

[@Roboglenn387]

I have used Samael's line about "liking stories with a happy ending but sometimes the hero dies in the end" so many times now.

[@tangqiyealexander2825]

I have no idea..

[@donaldjrtrumpy8511]

In DS2 he use the same line in front of Death in the past time

[@juicerlol]

Samael is a great character. Great dialogue, and storyteller. War is a beast as well. “You are War, the rider of the red horse. Not some Puppet on this pathetic creatures strings” “War, destroy this parasite” F’ing Epic.

[@TotallydisappearedfromYT]

Imagine him as ya hype man bro 😂 imagine the type of ego stroking words he would say to you before you rip a hole in the universe

[@cfh_doomed8879]

​@@TotallydisappearedfromYThell ya brother🤘💯

[@zeppelinled3967]

Darksiders 1 : Samael- sometimes a hero dies in the end. Darksiders 2 : Samael- sometimes a hero dies in the end. well... that's a thing//

[@rustkarl]

He wasn’t wrong either time.

[@RetroDeath]

Don't fix what ain't broke, lol.

[@BabygodzillaxRubygillman]

5:06 😱😱😱 he is raged war stronger than Ruby Gillman

[@juniorpaiva1368]

You are war rider of the red horse , not some puppet on this pathethic creature strings ..... So fucking epic !!!

[@LockeSmith]

What about that bit were Sameal had a glyph of wars chaos form

[@LockeSmith]

*samael*

[@juniorpaiva1368]

Gerald Snowman Not to mention that he is demon dude who rivals lucifer By the way I am still wating that " We will meet again" I Hope this séries continues and gets to the game that meets Darksiders 1 ending ....

[@NightcoreAMVs44]

Junior Paiva yeah but ig we gotta wait for several years as IGN itself got slower with darksiders series. Tho it could be the best game rn.

[@IndianTelephone]

"Has prison made you a coward?" When you are so badass that you can nonchalantly say that to Satan and not care about his reaction.

[@Necrophadez]

IndianTelephone Samael is second to the devil he is not the devil but his power can rival his. The devil was his master.

[@IndianTelephone]

Satan is Samael's other name in biblical mythology.

[@pododododoehoh3550]

IndianTelephone Satan is the master he refers to and Lilith gets punished by post credits in d2

[@vlinnstone6919]

IndianTelephone But Samael is also used as a name to the Son of the Devil. Vulgrim said he is second only to the Dark Prince himself, aka Lucifer. "Some say he was a threat even".

[@UnfamiliarIntimacy]

Jesus Supreme Dude the entire apocalypse thing along with the four horsemen does actually play a role in biblical legend and myth.

[@jrpludacrous]

"War! Are you here to play executioner?" Nope, that's my brothers job.

[@Simon_Azrael_The_Doctor]

He has two Do you mean death or strife?

[@josephnorton1168]

​@@Simon_Azrael_The_Doctormaybe both

[@eyskos687]

"If a deal with a demon is made, he is the one who benefits."

[@devrimdevil1403]

He did also give War the wings and his chaos form back ._.

[@Dramoklos]

samuel also used war to free himself and regain his full strength

[@rustkarl]

Samael tends to... employ a tactic of consistent mutual benefit. Though his benefits are typically much greater than his partner’s.

[@Hedgehog3342]

@@devrimdevil1403 yeah im sure samael could've given war what he wanted but then it wouldn't benefit samael. After all samael did lie the horsemen before in the prequel genesis. So it's not surprising he would benefit from the deal. Though in he also benefited in another way by having war dispose of the destroyer so he didn't have to.

[@devrimdevil1403]

@@Hedgehog3342 that is actually a fair point

[@NegativePleasure]

When I first played this game, I thought Tiamat was gonna be some sexy vampire Goth queen. I was certainly surprised when she wasn't.

[@Ragahnsiir]

NegativePleasure Still has titties, no complaints

[@gabrielperrella]

+catalog343 Yeah, boobies!...On a ugly giant demonic bat XP

[@TitanMaster4554]

Trust me, even if she be fugly in the game, someone gonna take it and make it better, and considering the two year gap, it's most likely already made.

[@astralangel7772]

NegativePleasure Look up Tiamat in Sumerian mythology.

[@UnKNown-vm5fd]

we all did

[@Phaminator525]

its hilarious when samael roars at his face and war doesnt move a muscle haha

[@fourthhorsemendeath218]

Cause War don't give a fuck

[@dionotdio]

BBR He actually moved his neck and facial muscles so....... Edit: 4 years later just seen this comment I made back then, and omg the "um akshually🤓" energy is real 😭

[@wanderingNprobablylost]

I'm trying to imagine demon's breath who was imprisoned for a while...the heat and the smell...

[@manuel1654088]

Samael is delusional as fuck if he thought he could take all the four horsemen at once,Death kicked his ass by himself without being at full power and Samael was at full power,no wonder War showed no fear of Samael when he got in his face after regained his full strength by eating all the heart's of the chosen.

[@carlackersii]

manuel1654088 death gave him a scratch on the cheek and Samael wasn’t even serious. Hes one of the strongest in the verse

[@Deathwolfasdude]

War: "Has prison made you a coward?" Samael: *Roars very close to War's face, and very loud* War: *Does not give a flying fuck*

[@jimbo8651]

*Samael* am i a joke to you

[@karltrebla4083]

Not to mention all the fire

[@Chill-Sama]

@@karltrebla4083 ikr, he doesn't even react to samael fire breath

[@mikeyboy1018]

That was the hardest disrespect in the game.

[@AetherTheViator]

He reacted to Samael's threat, if you look closely you can just a tiny smirk on his face.

[@francoemanuelbordon9487]

Damn man.... Darksiders and Darksider II have one of the best artistc aspecs in videosgames I ever seen.I can only compare only with Dawn of war I series. The voice acting The soundtrack The universe Such a shame THQ is gone :(

[@TheSkaterjoe123]

Franco Bordon good thing that most of the designers and people that worked in THQ are working in the new company and they are the ones that are designing dark sides 3, so we should still be good pol

[@novemberalpha6023]

They are back with DS3

[@azirise93]

You should watch soul reaver series

[@Densiozo]

@@novemberalpha6023 It's not the real THQ

[@novemberalpha6023]

@@Densiozo really... I didn't know that

[@genitalwarthunder8784]

“Bring me their hearts and ask me no questions.” “Where can I find these guardians?” “Dude I just said no to ask me any questions!”

[@frankspick7544]

"I can't get the hearts you want when I have zero fucking clue were they are."

[@deputy2421]

questions more questions. you waste my time! - Unseen Elder

[@ShaDO118k]

The voice acting is perfect and the characters make me want to replay this game again!

[@Saibot_the_Noob]

ShaDO118k the soundtrack helped as well

[@MrVova79]

Samael is just so damn cool.

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

He's one of the coolest villains in all of gaming. They really hit the nail on the head with this guy, and the voice actor is just incredible at impersonating this fallen angel. His voice commands authority and extremely high intelligence. I also like War's and especially Death's voice. I hope the horsemen mean one day. Btw hopefully Fury gets a better voice actress than her reveal trailer voice. That was awful.

[@bgill6623]

iWillWakeYouUp don't worry dude eventually were going to get to the present after war kills abbadon and death, fury and strife arrive in their meteors to help war take down heaven, hell and those charred bastards

[@AlexS-sp3zh]

Darkseid's Avatar is it weird that I find him slightly Sexy? O_o

[@AspieMediaBobby]

Samael is not a fallen angel. In Hebrew Mythology,there are no fallen angels.Also,Samael is not HaSatan anymore than Lucifer is.Samael is one of YHWH`s angels of death and is considered both good and evil in the lore.

[@DeathKnightKendrel]

to those of you that care, he's voiced by none other than the GREATEST POWER RANGERS VILLAIN SINCE DIABOLICO, RANSIK HIMSELF, Vernon Wells.

[@MegaGamer456]

best underrated game!

[@playstationsteve]

+Aztechief This is after Primal Rage

[@nikola34777]

couldnt agree more

[@prometheussama3838]

By far one of the best game I play The darksiders 2 is a masterpiece

[@cameronfenner9085]

Anime

[@GoWillUrself]

Prometheus Sama yesss

[@TheVintendo]

I like how War never flinches when he first talks to Samuel

[@TuberoseKisser]

everyone keep in mind that while darksiders is happening, darksiders 2 is also happening and death is going through heaven,earth and hell without the councils permission, When death went to the well of souls and resurrected humanity, he "died" but when war broke the seventh seal he resurrected death, thus successfully Restoring humanity, saving war and bringing death back.

[@joeresio]

interesting

[@BeekoBaggins]

MoonMoonFang it all makes sense now

[@mrsupreme5316]

Actually, War was dead. it was Uriel who broke the Seventh Seal and summoned the Horsemen, bringing both War and Death back

[@TuberoseKisser]

Mr Supreme​ both were dead

[@React2Quick]

actually 2 takes place roughly sometime during War's 100 year imprisonment

[@Renwoxing13]

Man.. .so nostaligic, darksiders 1 and 2 were fucking AMAZING!

[@juan-davidmora1970]

Yea

[@gaso3035]

Darksiders 2 is my favourite game

[@Dekarowski25]

0:33 Stone cold balls right there.

[@gabrielperrella]

+Dekarowski25 I like that War looks up to Samael as if he as saying "Are you done, scrub?"

[@Dekarowski25]

Exactly. There should be a scumbag war.Or war working as call consultant and saying to the phone "I anwsered the call"

[@user-yk9kh3xu5s]

The moment you realise War is voiced by Illidan's VA...

[@CJake3]

хмммм... да, похоже реально он... забавно. никогда не обращал внимания... :))

[@sinfulkivisian20]

And Nightcrawler from Wolverine and the X-Men and Gaara from Naruto

[@Cruddy129]

And infinite from sonic forces, and Asura from asura's wrath list goes on

[@barosebaby4595]

When Tiamat asked fo mercy and said I will do anything for you, War replied and tear her heart by telling ''can you restore the balance". wow that scene was awesome

[@walphish8697]

Always liked that line about “I know a quest for revenge when I see one. And revenge, I respect.”

[@kristianganonburns2813]

0:36 War: Bruh, your breath is */literally/* hot as hell.

[@horsenuggets1018]

Spitting more fire than Eminem

[@AustinGriffinAGENTERTAINMENT]

War's got some balls to give Samael that little smirk at 00:41.

[@manuel1654088]

Samael is delusional as fuck if he thought he could take all the four horsemen at once,Death kicked his ass by himself without being at full power and Samael was at full power,no wonder War showed no fear of Samael when he got in his face after regained his full strength by eating all the heart's of the chosen.

[@bobanesz736]

manuel1654088 If you read the comics you’re really understand the depths of Samael’s power. Death did not kick his ass in that game Samael was winded but not beaten don’t fool yourself. If you read the comics you’d know the Dark Prince the Supreme ruler of Hell fears Samael’s power for good reason Samael is the only Demon Lord in Hell who matches up to him. Even the Horsemen knew this when they addressed Samael to warn him about keeping the peace between Heaven and Hell because they knew he would soon succeed Lucifer and rule Hell. Samael is more powerful than you understand so YES it would take all 4 to bring him down!

[@manuel1654088]

Bo Banesz It was said that his power rivaled the dark prince aka Satan power not surpassed it.Death defeated him without his full power and War did not fear him in the slightest without his full power.The four of them working together would absolutely destroy him.

[@bobanesz736]

manuel1654088 In the game it said that I’m telling you what the comics which is the original source said he rivals Lucifer’s power and it is inevitable that he will succeed him which is why the Charred Council sent the horseman to address Samael and not Lucifer. War is not afraid of anyone so you’re not saying anything there. The bottomline If Samael wanted to he would’ve beat the shit out of War the same way he would’ve beat Death if he truly wanted Death dead, Death was in Samael’s realm where his will is supreme. Death maybe the strongest horseman but Samael is older and stronger than the horsemen it would certainly take all 4 just like the tale says when the 7 seals are broken ALL FOUR will ride to judge the Lords of Heaven and Dregs of Hell.

[@manuel1654088]

Bo Banesz The comics aren't the source,the comics were released before the game as a backstory just like the Prototype games have prequel comics.The source material is the game.Your speculating and I'm giving you facts from the game,Samael thought he was more powerful then he actually was,the destroyer imprisoned him,He threatned War and War didn't move an inch,Death beat him while he was trying to kill him.Now Imagine all 4 of them coming at him in their horsemen forms,that's just overkill.

[@ButFirstHeLitItOnFire]

According to darksiders 2, all the chosen are actually Abyssal creatures, neither angelic or demonic in origin. They, like frostbane for argul, were summoned to serve from the abyss, and as such their souls aren’t bound to the well of souls. Therefore none of them are wholly dead, and may yet be summoned again in due time.

[@AntiNihilist]

The brutality and serious viciousness of War and the demons make this the best in the series by far. Samael is king in making it so good. He isn't the villain but he's close enough to making you feel like you are talking to and learning about the biggest villain in the game that even without meeting The Destroyer, you know he must be a big deal to keep Samael locked away.

[@Pachiku93]

4:54 Like a Sith Lord talking to his apprentice

[@ODexiko]

I have just finished Darksiders 2 and i want to play Darksiders 3 :P...Thumbs up if you want it to!

[@Ace-zp7yy]

there is no darksiders 3 out yet.

[@arashkhosravi98]

no shit.

[@basisthaw3125]

Ace144 yes there is.

[@Roboglenn387]

In 2 we saw him before he left for earth. In 1 we found him imprisoned. I wonder if and in what capacity we might see him in 3. After all, how exactly did a being so powerful end up in chains?

[@pategustavo4392]

Hi

[@chrispate66881]

samuael's character is extraordinary...thanks for the video.

[@Reqvhio]

Say what you will, Samael is one of the best characters I've ever seen and he is honorable. Darksiders is terrific!

[@matttan8066]

Fighting him as death is hellish awesome

[@AggronAaron]

I really like samael's wings design

[@WSFMontana]

His entire being is dope

[@firelord699]

1:03 HE JUST SAID NO QUESTIONS.

[@joeresio]

lol!!

[@Alex-tw8nb]

no questions pertaining to wanting the hearts

[@waylonlam995]

And revenge, I respect. Best Villian ever.

[@rustkarl]

Funnily enough, insofar Samael has never played the villain in the story. He supports War in Darksiders 1 and Genesis, admittedly much more for his own benefit yet nonetheless his support serves the Horseman’s mission. And as for Darksiders 2 he isn’t so much a villain as a briefly antagonistic presence that ultimately is helpful. He’s either testing Death or is just bored and having a little fun.

[@ianbramble8182]

Samael tend to be more of a antihero than anything else, he’ll do the right thing, but only if it benefits him

[@rustkarl]

@@ianbramble8182 It’s a bit generous to call him an anti-hero since his motives, methods and overall goals are far from heroic. His motives are all ultimately self-serving, his methods are all deceptive, conniving or manipulative and his goals, or what little we know for certain are centered on himself. In 1 his desires are for power (technically having his returned to him but ultimately a self-centered goal) and revenge rather than making the universe a better place deceiving War for damn near the entire time. In 2 he’s more interested in the spectacle of Death having another showdown with Absalom and what future events would unfold. In Genesis he’s interested in maintaining, rebuilding and expanding his power base, possessions and domain. An anti-hero is still out to better the world, Samael is far more neutrally inclined. Preferring to maintain his position as a nigh-untouchable spectator rather than as an active force for good or evil.

[@ianbramble8182]

@@rustkarl you bring up good points, perhaps the word I’m looking for is a anti-villain. I would also like to think that Samael would betray his master again to either take his throne or to prove a point, primarily, look at this, I could easily take this if I wanted to, because you are no threat to me

[@rustkarl]

@@ianbramble8182 Hmmm. I suppose anti-villain works better. And I believe it’s stated that Samael could have made an attempt on Lucifer’s throne but chooses not to. I think it’s because he doesn’t want to be a leader, he wants to be an observer.

[@Iximnas]

I just realized War has the same voice as Grimoire Weiss from the game Nier. Darksiders just got more awesome for me :D

[@vlinnstone6919]

Iximnas He's also the English voice for Asura from Asura's Wrath and the English voice for Gaara (aka the only good voice in the English version) in _NARUTO/NARUTO: SHIPPUDEN_ .

[@OffensiveName616]

Don't forget the cancer of League of Legends Yasuo

[@blargh1239]

How you could you guys forget the most important of them... the one above all......Illadian

[@PrimordialPhoenix]

Hes tons of voices in fallout new vegas also. And he's the voice of the main character tenma in the anime Monster. When i played this game it threw me off hearing him.

[@philipgreen3110]

I like when Samuel was roaring at War that as soon as War raised his head a bit...he stopped. Lol.

[@wishsuccess5995]

Philip Green I don’t think it was meant that way but ok

[@Mrcryptidsarereal]

4:13 I love the sound of Samael's telekinetic ability.

[@Kurikul]

Everytime I hear the Watcher, I hear the Joker from Batman. Mark Hamill does a great job ^^

[@TyronMakeka]

The character interactions in these games are just amazing!

[@richarddawson671]

01:22 it's already too late samael..... I have the high ground!.

[@snapdragon3790]

WOAH WOAH WOAH! Hold up. I think I heard a Wilhelm scream when the Stygian was escaping! Also I love Samael's voice actor. He is badass

[@snadowrail3420]

Vernon Wells voices Samael. Epic. But doesn't beat Micheal Wincott voicing Death.

[@snapdragon3790]

Death Good Point

[@snadowrail3420]

IN all honesty, they're both great. "If it's madness, then who better to show me the way?" "No...This visit is...Unsanctioned. In fact...No one knows you're here."

[@snapdragon3790]

Yay!

[@snadowrail3420]

Also, anything you know about a possible Darksiders 3?

[@AfroGl0]

MMMMMAAAAANNNNN this series should have been a hit. Darksiders art style lives rent free in my head

[@kordelshorgar122]

"i like stories with a happy ending" hard to believe from a demon lord...

[@wishsuccess5995]

Ikr a demons happy ending could mean the end of the world and all life on it

[@rustkarl]

Old comment I know but... In this case it’s a death threat that he is saying he’d rather not have to follow through. War is such a valuable pawn in Samael’s game after all. It was War who restored his power and ensured his release from imprisonment. Good pawns are hard to come across. Pawns that will do what you want, pawns that can do what you want. War is in a perfect position for Samael. He is strong enough to do what Samael intends him to do, yet not so strong as to force Samael into doing anything. He’s desperate enough to do what Samael wants him to do and not delve too deeply into it.

[@acnologiaxastra9235]

Is it just me or does Samael have a little scar on his left cheek from the battle against Death?

[@brianwalker3284]

Where?

[@Kizur13]

Pretty sure it's just you.

[@wishsuccess5995]

@@Kizur13 😂

[@MrProteeus]

I like how samael is all powerful all knowing and just gives no fucks

[@scientist368]

yea samael likes storys with happy ending that equals him not getting beaten by war i guess :D

[@windhelm7375]

scientist368 Dude......even death couldn't beat Samael, and death is a LOT stronger than War................

[@scientist368]

death was fooling around and death just have more survivability.war was the strongest.

[@RejasTheGamer]

+Wind Helm but you beat samael as death in the second game.

[@jag7766]

+Wind Helm death was holding his own against samel without the power of the seals so im pretty sure with the power of the seals death can beat samel

[@windhelm7375]

Panait Ciprian Read the comics, Death is stabbed by War through the chest and then proceeds to talk some shit about patience or whatever then cuts off War's arm and takes his sword. C'mon tell me that isn't strong.

[@shawnguillory3983]

I love samael's laugh at 4:11 it fit's his character perfectly

[@GameLoot]

Thanks so much for this, I had them all saved separately on my favorites... this game is one of my favorites of all time. This was so much better then the second game, War is a much better hero-ish character. I would love a high def version of all the cutscenes from Darksiders in one video.

[@graemeguthrie8758]

One of my favourite games. One of those games I can replay over and over. Never gets old

[@yourdude4197]

So happy to see Illidan destroying demons from another franchise!

[@AmphibiousWarrior573]

I never understood why reviewers gave this game lower reviews than it deserved. Story? No, if I want an awesome story, I'll play an RPG (Yes, I know this is an action/RPG blah, blah, blah. Some of you what I'm saying.) Graphics? Yes, they were simple, but they were also bright and the art style amazing (a darker, more realistic tone could have more fitting though). Sound & voice acting? Come on now. War had one of the best voice actors since Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Samael was bananas awesome. Gameplay? GOW, Zelda, & Metroidvania, all rolled into one. Best Idea ever, bar none. Can't wait for Part III!!!

[@sladjanivkovic2]

Review is about everything,darksiders's story is ok for me not that good but ok,and all reviewers suck.

[@InfernalSteeler]

***** Actually a few days ago there were some news about this. Supposedly the remaining of the original devs that made Darksiders I&II left Cryterion to form their own Dev Company and are thinking of making a third DS. I don't have a link to the article but surely you'll find it If you google it.

[@Haldinyar]

Sladjan Ivkovic I thought the story was amazing, plot twists everywhere.

[@jrpludacrous]

I thought the story was pretty good it doesn't matter if the story doesn't have that many plot twists, feels or even depth. if I get the sense of adventure, then the story's doing it's job right in my book

[@AmphibiousWarrior573]

I think you misunderstood me. I didn't say "Story doesn't matter because it's an RPG". I'm not going to explain myself either. Instead, I'll give you kudos because people like you are the ones who push the medium forward. I am not big on story if the action or graphics are good, but I will say that my #1 game of all time is "The Last of Us", and that game wouldn't have happened if it weren't for people like you who harshly criticize and evaluate the games we play. So...thank you. (Just in case my response comes of as condescending/ or sarcastic, I am absolutely serious...thank you.)

[@zachdriskill2243]

is the voice of the watcher the same voice of the joker from the batman series? they sound very similar

[@UltraAnimaniac101]

Yes. Its Mark Hamil

[@sakthiganesh1744]

Troy Baker also voiced in this game. But as Abaddon.

[@dreadlord8628]

When he's taking about the old one his voice pitch and music really shows an I the only one who finds it therapeutic I find his monologue so deep and meaningful.

[@thewierdo5366]

plz let there there be 3rd one, just look at how good the first one still looks. its my favorite game that trys to use a comic book style look and for its action and story

[@8Sigurd]

@@YiruKS Or were they?..

[@robrick92]

I just realized Samael's line of "Sometimes the Hero Dies at the End" is his way of covertly telling War that his death will break The Watcher's control over him.

[@fredericcabarel7783]

I recognize a quest for revenge when I see one, and revenge, I respect ! I love that quote !

[@canilhan98]

3 voice acting gods in the same scene. The studio must have been lit.

[@picklerick9284]

i like how war smirk after he pissed samael, one of the strongest demon in the series.

[@thefanwithoutaface8105]

If I have one problem with these games its how..Weak the Four Horseman are portrayed. They are supposed to be the physical embodiment of Aspects or ideas that are by all accounts Eternal, War, Death, Famine. They are meant to be the Harbingers of Armageddon. As such no demon should be powerful enough to so much as threaten any Horseman. War especially since by his name you'd assume he's a warrior of unmatched skill and power.

[@BjornV1994]

+The Fan Without a Face There is a reason why they are so weak in the games: The horsemen are the physical embodiments of their respected names (War, Death, Strife and Fury), but only when their mission is given to them by the Charred Council. War was stripped of his abilities by the Charred Council and reduced to his regular Nephilim form. In the game, he starts as a strong as he was when he was still a Nephilim under Absolom's rule. His blade, Chaoseater was also stripped of its power, making it a rather inferior weapon amongst Nephilim craft... The reason why Samael could kill him, and Straga was able to kill him, was because he didn't had access to his full power. The same counts triple for Death: -His mission was unsanctioned by the Council, so he lacked most of the Horseman abilities and those he had, were far weaker than normal. -He lost a significant portion of his own power, after the Abomination Vault Crisis (see the novel, "Darksiders: The Abomination Vault"). -Since the mission was unsanctioned, he couldn't rely on Harvester, his own blade. Yet, he was able to harm Samael, during their battle. The reason why they aren't as strong in the game as they are in the overall mythos, is because there wouldn't be a game if they were on full power. Death in "Abomination Vault" is nigh-invulnerable and the wounds one does inflict are minor at best. I recomment reading the novel and see just how powerful they are, when they are on duty.

[@Prodigy396]

BjornV1994 Nicely written, additionally the cells had to broken as well for them to have access to their full power.

[@Saibot_the_Noob]

Considering how much war and death accomplished in their stories, and how many dead they left in their wake with the seventh seal still intact, I think the power that they gain after they all break is the embodiment of destruction power you seek

[@icankickflipok]

They dont have their power unless the seals are broken. That's why they are so weakened. In wars case they took everything from war for his "crime".

[@elkavasileva7381]

two things.1.this six eyed,weird thing drives me crazy as Hell!!!!2.Samael is an awesome dragon.

[@Cynicaltick536]

Samael is the Demon he's talking to, braintrust.

[@Cynicaltick536]

Samael is the Demon he's talking to, braintrust.

[@MegaGothmog]

Definitely the most bad-ass character in the Darksiders universe.

[@snapdragon3790]

why was The Griever and The Stygian both Chosen? They seem like wild animals,powerful ones sure,but still just big demons. Tiamat and that spider,I can get,they're kinda smart,and kinda tough.

[@Saibot_the_Noob]

Intelligence probably wasn't the reason they were made chosen. Given what it takes to get to them and then beat that was probably reason enough to make them chosen

[@snapdragon3790]

Oh ok. Yeah that just kinda confused me for a while. Thanks

[@aibadenshi]

Beside. If they only strong but less intelligent they would be easier to control by whoever want to control them.

[@rustkarl]

I think that’s worth enough. To be difficult to slay, and this difficult for most creatures that Samael can manipulate into retaking his power.

[@DeathL7]

"Sometimes the hero dies in the end!" A quote like this said to both War and Death by Samael can only mean trouble... I hope we will see it in a Darksiders 3... :D :P

[@jasonalcatraz5817]

I love War's cheeky smirk as Samael is roaring at him.

[@wraithking3749]

To this day Darksiders 1 and 2 remain close to my heart, and i wished they continued the series. Story is still not finished and for that i feel only sadness for such an awesome genre.

[@ky5muslims]

great video man,i enjoyed it! :D

[@vicjr.1813]

Samael: Focus your anger! A great rage stirs within you crawling to get out! you must release it or a puppet you'll be War pounds the watcher Watcher: What was that? Samael: For a moment,I saw one that would stand alone against the Destroyer's army... SHIT SO AWESOME! XD

[@DragonBooster23]

Have you guys noticed what Samael told to War this "The hero dies in the end" is He told the exact same thing to Death in Darksiders 2.

[@rustkarl]

And he was right both times. Though the first time was more of a threat. The second was foreshadowing. A hint to how perhaps Samael possesses some form of precognition or foresight. In two ways since Darksiders 2 takes place before the first. Death and War both died at the end. Though in War’s case it was a... very temporary issue.

[@kin4386]

I appreciate that Samael acted as a kind of mentor for War. He taught him that a being as powerful as himself shouldn't be held down by any outside forces, and that he's strong enough to make his own choices. I can't help but feel Samael's words/teaching played some part in why War rebelled against the Council and took matters into his own hands.

[@jamaicaqueens22]

Less of a mentor and more of a manipulator I think lol.

[@itachi112ify]

Very underrated game in my opinion, gameplay still holds up

[@davidnoel9504]

one of the best character s in game Samuel

[@StormRageTV]

One of the games with incredible voice acting.

[@Evangelion543]

Wow, I love the detail so much! Samael still has deaths scar during the boss fight on Darksiders 2

[@SwaggyCheeseDog]

“Had prison made you coward” is on par in badassery with master chief “what if you miss?” “I won’t”

[@heejincider4905]

So does Samael want revenge against the Destroyer? Or does he really care? I know his true intentions are shrouded, but it seems like he's not that concerned about the destroyer even though the Destroyer locked him away...IDK

[@joachimvorbechchristensen3852]

He wants revenge against the Destroyer, but why do it, when he can have War do it for him.

[@hzozuppu0pu]

actualy he wants revenge against his master, Lucifer...cuz he was the one who imprisoned Samael...the Destroyer is just a general of Lucifers armies

[@rustkarl]

Perhaps he holds a particular contempt for him because he broke the Pact. Samael’s greatest peeve appears to be keeping to one’s word. Manipulative, dominating and dangerous he may be, but treachery on a pact sworn appears to be his line. The Destroyer attempted to cheat the system and break the seals and thus the pact far too early and then betrays all he once stood for when his folly becomes his downfall. This is merely speculation, but I think that was what lead to Samael’ “Resignation” when his contempt of him, and by some extension Lucifer for elevating such a creature, drove him to sever ties.

[@ryanbird223]

you are War. Rider of the red horse, not some puppet on some pathetic creatures string

[@qinisongwira3541]

big ups to the guy that voices WAR. he is captivating and authoritative even when he is the captive

[@armandorollo3605]

I loved the moment at 2:23. Tearing apart the wings of a demon lord like tearing simple paper. A "Kratos" moment if you question me.

[@daryldixon6480]

0:38 totally fearless.

[@danieldaw1778]

Love how at 6:17 it looks like he's done slamming that giant metal platform into the poor guy... then he decides to do one more for good measure. Also, Samael is a fuckin boss. Love how he just swats away the watcher

[@rustkarl]

‘Be silent filth!’ *backhands Mark Hamill like a boss* ‘My business is with the Horseman.’ It was at this moment I knew I liked this guy.

[@JoelsCreed141]

Samael is one of the best characters in the series, he works so well because it’s clear he has his own motives while not being entirely neutral. I could definitely see him being the end villain if Lucifer gets taken care of or him taking over Lucifer’s position but maintaining the balance instead of plotting like he did

[@BeekoBaggins]

Anyone hear those blue demons do a wilhelm scream

[@masonturvey7566]

#1 pessimist yeah made me laugh

[@gaso3035]

Yeah

[@brandonbeard8488]

Great game, looking forward to the third. And I love war. He just don't care, he was told ask no questions and what is the first thing he did, asked a question lol

[@TheTideKing004]

The fact that we never got and likely never will get a strife focused game is fucking criminal to me.

[@Mongward]

I love that smirk or War when he says he's not come to kill Samael.

[@morrisdeerr3916]

Has anyone else noticed that the voice of war from darksiders sounds like the voice of asura from asura's wrath.

[@the8thfallenhumanjoshua602]

The ghost dude is joker

[@hanswurst9049]

+Joshua Shults And War is Illidan :D

[@the8thfallenhumanjoshua602]

+Hans Wurst oh my god

[@TuberoseKisser]

+Hans Wurst 0_0

[@commandershepard811]

Mark Hammel is a great actor man he dose everything great!

[@CarlosCastillo-vi1pn]

So that’s his job after the apocalypse

[@markgresch9944]

The best part about this, Samael is leaving War and the other horsemen alone because he's been useful to them. He knows when they ride, his enemies will suffer their wrath, not him, and he'll be there to pick up the pieces.

[@jamesmartinez2427]

What I like about this game is all of the things they're going for it and the fact that the demon characters on the bosses themselves are evil and chaotic in their nature however they do have their own agenda but also not just their own agenda but also their own reasons for doing something or not doing something and their nature is chaotic in their very nature but it doesn't subtract from the characters it only adds to the characters

[@ligeraku]

what is the name of the music when Samael tell war to destroy the watcher

[@randomguy3080]

War is so badass, a demon so powerful it actually is on par with the devil himself who was created by God is roaring i his face, and the dude doesn't even flinch

[@raphaelstevenson6426]

Seve Hynes30 People actually believe that death is the strongest of the four, when not only is it stated that title belongs to war (by the creators), it's proven (War fighting the other 3 horsemen himself, killing straga and the destroyer, and the charred council's fear over his power)

[@YugiohMaster1987]

@@raphaelstevenson6426 In the novels itself (Abomination Vault, Grand abomination, etc) it's clearly stated that Death is by far the most powerful. I've been reading comments about this exact same topic back and forth, but literally hands down Death is OP level powerful. The problem with Death both in game and in the novels, is that he constantly holds back. Even when the other 3 horsemen fought War and cut off his arms, it would seem that War was so powerful that it took ALL 3 to subdue him, Death was holding back even then. He mentions that himself later on. Yes the Charred Council says the title of the "strongest" should be Wars, but we don't know what they mean by "strongest", his perseverance, dedication to his honor & duty, his lust for battle (Hence is namesake), his growing might in connection with Chaoseater? Mind you when the 4 were granted with unimaginable powers, and were tasked with destroying their Nephilim brethren, Death was tasked to fighting Absoloam in 1v1 combat. Even with all of their quasi-universal might, the other 3 knew they couldn't take on Absoloam (especially with him having weapons from the Abomination Vault), but knew Death most certainly could, and believed that he "wouldn't hold back", which to a degree he did by capturing and saving their souls. Even Lilith speaks of his immense powers, so much that she tried to actually hide from him. Samael speaks highly of death and doesn't mock him nor taunt him. And is out of breath after facing death in combat...mind you this Samael is in the past and is at FULL demonic powers and basically is toe-to-toe with Death (Even though their are hints that Samael was toying with him, seeing as Samael is near-omniscient and is aware of all actions taking place: past, present & future. Thus he may have allowed Death to win, to slightly alter the outcome of the future(s) [which he did, giving him the demon key and resurrecting mankind]). With the Vault Crisis, Death is hardly affected by the weapon known as the "Black Mercy", one of the most powerful of not the MOST powerful of the Abomination weapons. The Council, Samael, Lilith and even some of top Archon Angels and even Dreadlords of Hell have admitted to Death being near-invulnerable and also fearing his (full powered) "Reaper" form, in addition to them fearing his weapon/scythe, "Harvester". Death also has the ability to go completely unnoticed by the Charred Council, to go back and forth between times (past, present and future) as well as traveling between Heaven, Earth & Hell...unnoticed by the Charred Council? Death holds back his abilities, even with diminished powers he's still an extreme threat and force to reckon with. Shoot, he can still summon the Pale Horse, with 3/4 of his powers stripped from him? Both in game and in novel, Death is listed, described and accounted as the oldest (besides Absoloam) and most powerful living Nephilim. Even his official bio, says and declares that. The only current characters who are said to outrank him in both power and intelligence are (in order): (1)Lucifer (the dark one/the dark prince) (2)Samael (2)The charred Council (3) Drevon (possibly)

[@Theemptythroneistaken]

Strongest and most powerfull are two different things.

[@jkhiggins12]

I come back and watch this atleast everyday

[@ulquiorraschiffer1956]

"If you are for up for sale, perhaps we can strike a deal" "You won't like my terms" Man, War is freaking badass 🗿

[@MegaDrainProductions]

I loved this game for many reasons, story was reasonable, characters were very fleshed out and likable, and the voice for War, Liam O'Brien voiced Gaara from Nartuo/Shippuden. You can hear the two similarities of the two characters.

[@novemberalpha6023]

Samael... "The Council should have sent all four of you" War... "No.. my elder brother would have been enough"

[@themaninblack8271]

Nope certainly need all 4

[@novemberalpha6023]

@@themaninblack8271 if you have played DS2 you would know why I said that

[@themaninblack8271]

@@novemberalpha6023 ive played all 4 games and read the stories and more etc I know fine well where Samael ranks in the heriarchy of Darksiders

[@novemberalpha6023]

@@themaninblack8271 then you should know that in DS2 Death single-handedly defeated Samael

[@themaninblack8271]

@@novemberalpha6023 but he didnt the game beats you over the head with it he lands one solid blow on a Samael thats messing around and he gifts death the key, remember the Demon can see into the past and future he more or less knows the outcome of the franchise and the creator himself has said at full strength he's on par with Lucifer both of which will take the 4 unbound horseman together to defeat.

[@hschhangte7568]

the designer of the Chaoseater deserves an award..

[@SonicXD001]

Garra and Joker's voice. Neat.