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We are no longer fixed to an estate, but we must roam what remains of the world to find the forces that threaten us all and stop them before it is too late.įrom the get-go, Darkest Dungeon 2 features an impressive graphical update, which to a series that already looked fantastic is saying something. Something has gone horribly wrong - society has broken down, monsters roam the world, and everyone who is left is either insane or on the verge of dying. The game's story is that the world as we know it is teetering on the edge of madness. For the sequel, we have a game that feels like a soft reboot, with very hard difficulty spikes, which leaves us with a follow-up that may not appeal at all to fans of the original. When news broke of a sequel, fans were waiting in line to get their dungeon crawling on, but Redhook decided to do something different. It cemented Redhook Studios in the indie space and was both a Kickstarter and early access success. This game sunk its hooks into me that deeply.Darkest Dungeon is one of the most highly praised games of the past decade. It’s a disheartening feeling that should make you stop playing immediately, yet there I was, so angry and fascinated at the same time, willing to try again one more time. If a single meltdown in a difficult encounter can ruin your whole expedition, imagine what it feels like to have five in a row in the same battle. They can also earn a positive outcome and heal up, though it’s less common. When their white gauge is complete, your hero can have a meltdown, losing most of their HP. Things get more complicated when you add the stress system, the signature core mechanic of the series. But they can also frustrate you when you deal one less point of damage than you need and receive an unexpected counterattack. The battles feel like puzzles, making you feel great when you succeed with your party in one piece. I spent hours experimenting with the best combinations for my playstyle, trying out new things every time.

As you get to know your cast, you dive into the thrilling experience of learning who goes well with whom, in what position, and against which creatures. The combat system is hard to master but incredibly satisfying.