If you crave the clanking metal and pixelated grit of 16-bit classics like Assault Suits Valken or Metal Warriors , is your mechanical soulmate. Developed by Dracue Software , this 2D side-scrolling "armored action" game puts you in the cockpit of a massive, heavy-hitting mech known as a Gunhound. Gameplay Highlights
: You can customize your loadout with machine guns, chainsaws, and rocket launchers to tear through enemy fortifications.
While the name "DARKSiDERS" in your query likely refers to the release group, the actual game franchise is currently in a major resurgence. Following the adventures of War, Death, Fury, and Strife, the series is moving toward a highly anticipated next chapter.
While Gunhound EX (a high-octane 2D scrolling shooter) and the Darksiders franchise (an apocalyptic action-adventure series) are unrelated in gameplay and lore, the "DARKSiDERS" tag is a common digital footprint left by the group that released the PC version of the game.
: Fans expect the game to return to the third-person action-adventure roots of the first two titles, featuring fast-paced melee combat and deep environmental puzzles.
: The "EX" version features updated graphics, a remastered soundtrack, and refined controls compared to its original PSP release. The Real "Darksiders": The Future of the Four Horsemen
Below is an article summarizing the game itself, followed by a look at the future of the Darksiders franchise.