Jackie Estacado returns in the sequel to The Darkness II , where he must uncover the mystery behind a rival gang's attack that awakens the dark powers within him. This is also connected to his murdered girlfriend, Jenny, whom he still deeply loves.
The gameplay is more straightforward than its predecessor, with Jackie able to shoot firearms and use the Darkness simultaneously. However, it's crucial to eliminate light sources for the dark powers to reappear, as they disappear when stepping into the light. The powers can be upgraded using 'dark essence', which is added after each kill.
Apart from the single-player campaign, there's Vendetta mode for up to four players, offering a different story alongside Jackie's and featuring four playable characters with unique weapons and abilities.
The graphics are produced using a cel-shading technique to emulate the visuals of the graphic novel.
The Darkness II was released on the Playstation 3 on 2012-02-10 .