Darkest Dungeon 2 | An Addictive Strategy Roguelike Masterpiece
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In this episode I check out the second entry in the cult classic Darkest Dungeon Series with Darkest Dungeon 2. Darkest Dungeon 2 was developed by Red Hook Studios, taking place in the same Apocalyptic world as the original game.The player once again takes on the role of a nobleman commanding a squad of morally dubious mercenaries. Youll travel across a dying world, testing your skills against bloodthirsty bandits, deadly beasts and eldritch horrors in a desperate effort to avert an Apocalyptic end to the last of the human race.
The game has a mix of brutal fast paced turn based tactical combat, challenging Party Management with hard decisions and a unforgiving roguelike difficulty that will require a more than a few attempts to conquer. The games character building and lore was fascinating and players dont have to complete the first Darkest Dungeon to enjoy this entry in the series, however i highly recommend that you play the first game prior to attempting this sequel.
Please note: All opinions in this video are my own. Game was provided by the developer for review purposes
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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...
Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone.
Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkness and salvation.
Tried and True Turn-based Combat, Improved
The ground-breaking genre-defining combat from Darkest Dungeon returns, but everything from stats to rules has been refined and improved. The all new Token System helps make your decisions impactful while adding even more depth of play.
Unforgettable Heroes
Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of each hero. Unlock their full potential via new skills, paths, items, and more.
Roguelike Runs, Each With Its Own Emerging Story
Each expedition lasts from 30 minutes to several hours. Even an untimely end will arm you with resources that can be spent to improve your next journey.
The Altar of Hope
Engage with a massive system of upgrades and boons that opens up new strategies for each expedition. Choose what’s important to you as you formulate your assaults on the Mountain.
The Affinity System
As travels progress, heroes bond with each other or grate on each others’ nerves, leading to desperately needed combat synergies or journey-ending dysfunction. Manage their stress and interaction to keep the team together until the bitter end.
Nightmarish Environs
From the burning Sprawl to the diseased Foetor, the long road to the Mountain will challenge your strategies and your endurance.
Explore five distinct regions, each with their own unique creatures and challenges.
A Moment’s Peace
Rest your weary, shell-shocked heroes at the Inn, where you can relieve their stress and try to improve their relationships with a variety of diversions and delights.
Face Your Failures
Journey to the Mountain and face down five terrifying manifestations of your weaknesses.
Signature Art Style, Evolved
Darkest Dungeon’s genre-defining art now improved with no expense spared on 3D visuals, animation, and visual FX.
A Feast for the Ears
The audio team from Darkest Dungeon is back. Revel in an all new narration performance by voice actor Wayne June, a brand new expansive score by Stuart Chatwood, and bone-crunching sound effects from Power Up Audio.