![]() ![]() Every bit of art and atmosphere is subtly (or not-so-subtly) menacing, worn down, and melancholic, with Wayne June's unmistakeable narration laying out the compelling story of a quest for answers that went too far. Just like its predecessor, Darkest Dungeon 2 leads with vibes and attitude. Having well over a hundred hours in the first game, I was also pleasantly surprised by some of the ways this carriage-bound journey into existential dread changes up the formula… and not so much by a couple of others. So Darkest Dungeon 2, a party-based dark fantasy roguelite centered on the idea of doing just that, ended up being a bit too familiar and also a bit therapeutic. It's been a harrowing few years in our real world, and I often feel like I'm just trying to keep my own little flame of hope safe from the howling winds of indifference and despair. Reviewed on: Ryzen 7 3700X, 32GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 3080, Windows 10. ![]() They just come on one trip, die, and come back to life for the next run with the same name.A roguelite sequel that takes a few steps forward and one or two back from the original, but keeps the gloomy but intense spirit alive. I just didn’t connect with any of these heroes, because they didn’t come with me on multiple runs, taking time off to drink between dungeons, and gradually becoming stronger. Technically they have unique quirks each run, but I wasn’t always clear on what effect they had, and I couldn’t assign heroes with certain fears to keep them away from those monsters because there’s no assigning heroes anymore. The character management from the first game is gone. The UI for inventory and maps overlays on the carriage, and it’s way too cramped and irritating. You’ll need to decide which routes are best given your often imperfect knowledge of what lies on each route, but the actual carriage driving is a snooze. You can crash into debris to occasionally get an item, but for the most part, it’s a more sluggish version of a typical roguelike map. ![]() You move from battle to battle via a steerable carriage, but it barely matters. ![]()
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