Darkest Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
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Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...
Darkest Dungeon® II is a turn-based tactics, dungeon crawler and rogue-lite game
developed and published by Red Hook Studios.
Released on May 08th 2023 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 15 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Czech, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian, Spanish - Spain and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 21,539 reviews of which 16,355 were positive and 5,184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 36.49€ on Steam, but you can find it for 7.22€ on K4G.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370
- Storage: 6 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: 10.13.6+
- Processor: Dual Core 2.4GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 5000 (must support Metal API)
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 2015 MacBook Pro or newer
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DD2 is a game in a bit of a catch 22 situation imo. Its connection to the first game serves it plot-wise, but as a game to be played, expectations set by its predecessor have severely harmed it, and the ways in which it diverges are not easy to portray in trailers and screenshots. I would *highly* recommend watching a proper, updated review video so you can determine for yourself if this is your kind of game, regardless of your opinion on DD1. In fact, at least for me, it's hard to define much as objectively better or worse between either game, so I'm going to list off differences instead of pros and cons. 1. Like DD1, the atmosphere and aesthetic is phenomenal, and its transition to mostly 3d is remarkably seamless, the animations for which are all truly superb and incredibly satisfying. It's much more cinematic than its predecessor, with a heavier focus on story both in its main plot and for its characters, which are less like dd1's template-people and more like characters with classes, each of which has their own little story you get to play through, and can play very differently depending on which class you choose for them. Personally, I struggled to attach myself to the more player-made characters of the first game, so I very much enjoyed these more fleshed out personalities and found it easier to get sucked into the game's world. If this game's vibe seems like your thing, I cannot stress enough how well done it is. 2. Whether or not DD2 is more or less replayable than dd1 for you depends on taste. I got far more hours out of DD2's heavier rng and secondary mode, Kingdoms, but if you're not a fan of Kingdom's-type gameplay, or enjoy less randomness, you may have the opposite opinion. Likewise, though DD2 has less characters than DD1, each one has five different classes, some of which wildly alter their playstyles. Whether that's a worthwhile trade is up to you. 3. Speaking of RNG, that's probably the biggest point of contention for this game. In DD1, I felt that not looking things up enriched the experience, however punishing, but DD2 reaaally doesn't support that kind of behavior unless you're a glutton for starting over. There are main bosses that can and will wipe the floor with parties that aren't ready for their mechanics, and getting to them takes much, much longer than in DD1, as DD2 focuses more on richer—but far longer—campaigns instead of quicker treks into a myriad of levels, which can potentially feel very rewarding, but going through a 40+ minute campaign just to get demolished because of a streak of unpreventable bad RNG or a boss mechanic you hadn't googled prior simply feels bad for most, not challenging. Once you get familiar with things, properly accounting for the game's challenges and curveballs can be super rewarding, but even then and with lessened difficulty options ticked, you can still get wiped for reasons completely outside your control or foresight. If you think you'd enjoy the game if only the RNG was less punishing, mods are natively supported and as easy as clicking the ones you want. 4. Enemies. Overall, though variety can lack a bit, their individuals abilities are much more unique than in DD1 and often play off each other, demanding you adapt to different encounters. Unfortunately, not unlike the Warrens of DD1, encountering these synergistic enemies with the wrong party (which is very likely if you're new) can be incredibly punishing. I personally found quite a few more DD2 enemies to be outright annoying than in DD1, but at least their smackdown is more entertaining to watch with their great animations. A lot this probably comes off as negative, but I only say as much as a warning because most of the bad reviews seem to come from (understandably) misplaced expectations, so I must sign this off with another recommendation to watch a video review and come to your own conclusion. I adore this game, but it definitely wasn't meant to appeal to everyone.
If its not obvious by my playtime and pfp, I adore this game unlike much else. This game is hard. Brutal. Unforgiving. And especially while you are new and currently unlocking things, it can feel frustrating. This game has LONG runs, like 2-3 hours long, and things can feel unfair before you start to truly understand what the game expects from you. Its very difficult to get into. Even someone that loves this game as much as me, it didn't "click" until I was already more than 100 hours in, where I was able to beat the game on its easiest difficulty. These sound like things that would turn away most people. But I would recommend this game in a heartbeat, without any hesitation. This game looks and *sounds* absolutely incredible. People often undervalue sound design until they play a game that REALLY makes them think about it, and for many I bet this will be that game. Its characters are fantastic, and the music is absolutely sublime. You know how in many jrpgs the final boss theme is often 6-8 minutes long? Yeah every song in this game is like that. The sense of scale is jaw dropping. But as a roguelike, obviously what keeps me coming back is the gameplay. A large cast of characters, each also split into 4 variants of themselves thanks to the games Path system (minus Bounty Hunter who is just goat). Just from that alone, gameplay variety is among some of the highest in any game I've played. 4 hero slots, each of those 4 can be 4 different playstyles, I'm bad at math but that's a seriously big number before everything has been tried. And yet, each one has a multitude of different playstyles and synergies to even further increase gameplay variety. I am over 1k hours in, and I STILL feel like there is so much I have yet to try, or yet to master. From the dopamine rushes of Soloist Jester's Finale's, to the unkillable havoc of Carcass Hellion, to the crit machine of Tempest Leper, to the riposte master of Rogue Highwayman, to the supportive lass in Physician Plague Doctor, the shadowy stealths of Orphan Runaway, the enthralling damage of Warlock Occultist, and so so so so so so so so so much more ways that each playstyle just FEELS incredible to use. Not just in isolation, but together. This game truly feels incredible to learn, and feels rewarding to discover new synergies and gameplay loves even 1000 hours later. On top of that, this game is an assault on your senses, and I mean that in the best way possible. The visuals and sounds have a *heaviness* to them, that takes up a lot more of your mindspace compared to other games I've played. Oftentimes after a play session I feel a sense of fatigue, like I had just come back from a long journey, realizing how much of my head and thoughts were absorbed into this world. It demanded my attention, and when it got it, I was payed back in turn with a sense of relief at a job well done, or a sense of despair after a grueling loss. If you don't get what I mean, play this game with headphones at a not quiet (but not blaring) volume and you'll see what I mean. And on top of ALL of that...I've just been talking about Confessions! This game has an entire notha GAME within it, called Kingdoms. No more roguelike nature, now its more like a campaign style game, but everything changes with it in a unique way. New enemies, new travel, new contextualization of the games world, new ways to lose, but only one way to win. If the confessions grind ever begins to feel overbearing, Kingdoms is there to have something more familiar, and less time investing per play session than something that requires 2-3 hours of your time to finish a run. Course, while Kingdoms is friendlier to shorter play sessions, you'll probably find yourself playing for longer. Its addictive, and the day by day system has me going "One more day one more day" similar to how I would playing Persona 3 back in the day. The limited time gives a new sense of urgency, and gives every action a cost to it. Its a different kind of tension, but one that really makes you think, especially on higher difficulties. At this point this game is another home to me. I play multiple days a week for almost 2 years now, and hearing The Winding Valley gives me a sense of comfort, in a weird sort of way. I love seeing these characters and trying them out in new ways, again, and again, and again. The new player experience is rough, intimidating, and can oftentimes feel cruel. But trust your gut, don't give into despair, and keep on going. Once things click, you'll find that you won't even want to stop, even after doing everything there is to do. You were bold once. Be bold once more.
Don’t trust the negative reviews that compare it strictly to the first game. The game is actually quite good. However, it is truly very different from the first one in terms of mechanics. When you buy it as a sequel, you naturally expect at least somewhat similar gameplay. But in reality, both the gameplay and core mechanics are quite different from the original. If it had been released under a different name instead of Darkest Dungeon 2, (like Darkest Dungeon Reborn) I think people wouldn’t have had these expectations. The biggest changes are in the overall structure and progression system. Instead of managing a town and upgrading buildings like in the first game, you travel with a stagecoach through different regions in a more linear, run-based system. The game leans more into roguelike elements, where each run is somewhat self-contained. It also features a map system similar to Slay the Spire where you choose your path between different encounters and events. Combat is still turn-based, but systems like stress, relationships, and character interactions are reworked and play a much bigger role. Broken skills are also reworked in a good way. There are conditions. You cannot infinetly heal anyone. Overall, it is not long-term resource management like the first one but more like a series of runs with evolving party dynamics like Isaac.
Having played the first game, I want to share my thoughts on DD2 as well. I prefer the first game, but I wouldn't say the second one is bad. While it was a fresh way of going into the enemy encounters and handling the crew, I still enjoyed it a lot. Gotta say the start had me hooked and got me tangled up for many hours until I reached a point where I needed a break, some fresh air, or whatever you may call it. You take your hero party on a journey to reach the mountain through various "dungeons". Every area has different enemies and stuff to collect. Heroes have their stories, which you can discover by visiting points of interest, which then unlock new skills to use in combat + the way these stories are told is well done and interesting. While on the road, you can unlock and collect items for the wagon to make it stronger or for other benefits. Having to look out for your party members share a healthy relationship wasn't on my list to look out for for a while, but eventually I noticed the huge disadvantages it brought for an ongoing run. Mending and caring for these is very important from the get-go, otherwise you have to watch for more than just enemy attacks during a battle... Every time you collect candles these are free to be used to upgrade your equipment for the coming runs. It is also possible to unlock hero memories or upgrade them in general. Each cost and the cost goes up, but the benefits are well worth working for, and it does feel rewarding. I don't mind the punishment in this game, and I also didn't mind it in the last. The only thing bothering me was the constant meltdowns, while it felt significantly rarer to get a positive effect instead, and every time the hopes of one hero crumbled, the others were dragged down as well. Not a bad dynamic, but I can see why it is frustrating. So far, I enjoy playing, and I hope my candle keeps being lit while playing.
This game gets alot of unfair criticism in my opinion. Many people seem to be angry that Darkest dungeon 2 is not Darkest dungeon 1.5, yet criticise the game for things that are also present in Darkest Dungeon 1. Namely being grindy, very RNG heavy at times and punishing players for not constantly having the wiki pulled up. These are game elements you simply have to take into account for buying a Darkest Dungeon game and i will not put too much attention on them. In my opinion people are just being more lenient towards DD1. That being said, i don’t think the review score is totally unwarranted. Darkest Dungeon 2 has changed many things and not always for the better. There are some weird design choices that I have some serious gripes with that ill mention first. First and foremost, the new player experience is absolutely horrible. Red Hook introduced a new progression system that is motivating but absolutely crushes you during your first 10 hours or so. Without enough hero skill and item unlocks your first runs will be near unwinnable if you don’t know exactly what you are doing. It can feel very overwhelming and is not good design. Secondly this game does not respect your time after all. Red Hook wants to deliver atmospheric and rich experience but kind of overdid it with slow camera pans, slow menus and narrative elements, and just generally very long levels. Sometimes a single run can take 3+ hours, so I do not recommend this game at all if you only have a few hours available each week. And lastly a more personal gripe but I really don’t like how Red Hook is hellbent on screwing you over with hidden mechanics and just small RNG chances. Some quirks your heroes can randomly get can be almost crippling, unlike the first game where they had relatively small effects. The relationship system also sometimes just totally messed up your heroes with 5% chances. And to finish my criticisms, imo there are too many “puzzle fights” where you just instantly lose if you don’t know exactly what’s going on. That being said, I still recommend the game. These are some rough edges to an otherwise very high-quality game. You can really tell the people at Red Hook poured their heart and soul into this game. The game is beautiful, enemies are well designed and creative and if you give it the necessary time the game delivers a very atmospheric experience. The combat system also is great, a major improvement over DD1. The token system gives combat so much more depth than the “stun and stall” meta from the first game. Heroes also have been greatly improved, with deeper more synergistic skill sets and multiple unique paths. Crafting a really strong party takes a lot of thought and consideration in this game. Proceeding to take out the very challenging Confession bosses with your carefully selected party in a great experience. For the price asked I think this game is well worth it, but know what your are getting yourself into.
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Darkest Dungeon® II is currently priced at 36.49€ on Steam.
No, Darkest Dungeon® II is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 36.49€ on Steam.
Yes, Darkest Dungeon® II received 16,355 positive votes out of a total of 21,539 achieving a rating of 7.46.
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Darkest Dungeon® II was developed and published by Red Hook Studios.
Yes, Darkest Dungeon® II is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Darkest Dungeon® II is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Darkest Dungeon® II is not playable on Linux.
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No, Darkest Dungeon® II does not support VR.
Darkest Dungeon® II is a single-player game.
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