The Misunderstood Sequel That Actually Works | DARKEST DUNGEON II (Design Rant)

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Darkest Dungeon II
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Darkest Dungeon II (2023)
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My thoughts on DARKEST DUNGEON II and its design

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...

Looking for full ‘ROGUE-A-THON’ gameplay breakdown? Find the stream VOD here:

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Audio/Visuals/Lore
5:15 - Gameplay
11:40 - Roguelike Elements
13:53 - My Issues With The Game
17:20 - Tutorial
17:58 - U.I.
22:35 - Pacing
25:04 - Enemy Variety
27:06 - Kingdom Mode
29:12 - Conclusion

MUSIC
Altar of Hope - Act 1 (EXTENDED) - Darkest Dungeon 2 OST

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