I played the first hour of this game, wasn't enjoying it, wasn't impressed, thought it was an older game and didn't have much going for it. I'm really glad I continued. The turning point was the Twilight Cathedral. That introduced the first puzzle solving, which brought a lot more to the game. Then once you start to encounter more difficult mob then bosses and then you raise War's power with items you find, it gets into its stride. It turned from a chore to a game I really looked forward to playing and completing. Definitely recommend.

I am halfway through the game. Its a good game don't get me wrong, that's why I'm going to recommend it.
Is it something outstanding ? No. Not really.
Its a basic hack and slash game with a good story and setting, with a surplus of different weapons and ways of platforming that can push the gameplay a little more so it doesn't feel as repetitive; but in my opinion games like this fail to entice you and feels like it drags on because it misses the "epicness" and magnitude of cinematic / story telling of games like god of war, falling in to the category of "meh" and "could've been better".
so yes, mid way in to the game it feels like it's repetitive, but in small doses it's enjoyable.

Going back through to play the series before the next game launches. It still holds the test of time. Very zeldaesque and amazing story. The gameplay can be bit clunky and annoying, but a must play if you want to experience darksiders first hand. 8 out of 10