
There are some things the sequel does well and some things it doesn’t.

It aims to occupy a spot right beside its predecessor. It's not easy, but the long exhale after a successful expedition is difficult to match.ĭarkest Dungeon 2 is not trying to replace the first game. It's darker, and more brooding, but oozes more personality. For a roguelite experience that pushes your creativity and tolerance to the limit, you'll struggle to find much better than Darkest Dungeon II.Įurogamer - Edwin Evans-Thirlwell - RecommendedĪ copious and often brilliant, if not quite unmissable reworking of a powerfully grim fantasy.ĭarkest Dungeon 2 takes everything about the first game and amplifies it. Though that doesn't away from the huge amount of enjoyment the game is able to instil and the exhilaration you get when exploring Darkest Dungeon II with an open mind. Veterans of the previous game will be surprised by the reworked mechanics, and it will take some time to adapt.

But as you learn from your mistakes and unlock more resources, the challenges can be conquered, and it feels mighty good to do so.

Darkest Dungeon II is a gruelling experience where you constantly fail and luck isn't on your side.
