Darkest Dungeon II

"A masterful entry in the horror rpg genre. The extremely high difficulty is a challenge worth of any gamer&s;s time. An overreliance on random details and a story a bit too nebulous are the only real problems."

"When I found myself shouting in relief and frenetically raising my fist in the air after a hard battle ends in my favor, I can’t deny the following fact: Darkest Dungeon II is a harsh but fantastic game whose white-knuckled …"

"Oppression and hopelessness are somehow transformed into admirable traits in Darkest Dungeon II. Forgoing its predecessor&s;s structure for a run-based format, cracking through the sheer brutality reaps the best of rewards."

"Darkest Dungeon II will either break your spirit or give you strength you never knew you had, offering a tough but rewarding experience."

"Taking up the torch of hope against the forces of evil was never going to be an easy task, and Darkest Dungeon II makes sure you feel it. While the roster of heroes creates plenty of opportunities for build crafting, …"

"Darkest Dungeon II is a new fight against the eldritch horror, but this time the roguelite formula doesn&s;t fit perfectly with the title. Despite some stiff parts, the intense and cruel battles are still at the core of the experience."

"Darkest Dungeon 2 is a different bet from the first title, a game that allows itself to be cradled by the most mainstream roguelike while maintaining what made the first installment so unique and so difficult. Its proposal is very …"

"A copious and often brilliant, if not quite unmissable reworking of a powerfully grim fantasy."

"Darkest Dungeon 2 is a well-done, atmospheric roguelike that still stands in the shadow of its grandiose predecessor."

"Addictive, fun and challenging, Darkest Dungeon 2 is a remarkable, almost outstanding game that knows how to contribute to the original formula while maintaining everything good that its predecessor already had. It is a thrilling journey through the intricacies of …"

"Darkest Dungeon II is quite distinct from the first one and it is essential that players are aware of this. It&s;s a game that brings good new ideas, despite having a very frustrating "artificial limitation". The affinity system, the brutal …"

"Darkest Dungeon II brings fresh ideas to an already stellar series."

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"Yet all in all, Darkest Dungeon 2 is a worthy sequel to the 2015 original. It’s a fearless alteration of a well-known formula, while also building a game that you really don’t need any context for. Despite issues with some …"

"Darkest Dungeon 2 takes a bold new direction for the turn-based tactics ideas established in the first game, but its early hours lean heavily on randomness and it can be a trial to stick with it until you see the …"

"Much like its predecessor Darkest Dungeon II takes everything that was good about its previous release and perfectly tailors it to the Nintendo Switch."

"Darkest Dungeon II isn’t an easy experience to dive into, but it is a worthwhile one. Those willing to muscle through its punishing design and RNG elements will find one of the best roguelike titles around, and can expect to …"

"Darkest Dungeon II provides an extremely challenging, roguelike adventure for fans turn-based combat games. The difficulty will turn away some players, but those who stick with it will be rewarded by fun gameplay and a compelling story set in an …"

"Darkest Dungeon 2 is quite a departure from its predecessor, so much so that fans of that game might not gel with its more streamlined systems and mechanics. However, Red Hook has managed to retain that same dark spirit, and …"

"Darkest Dungeon 2 suffers from the lack of an engaging story and some monotony, but the developers have delivered on their promises. This game is better than its predecessor in almost every way."

"Darkest Dungeon II showcases how sequels can surpass the original through its captivating gameplay, stunning art style, and immersive music. While the game&s;s complexity may prove challenging, those who venture forth are rewarded with hours of engrossing gameplay and a …"

"Darkest Dungeon 2 may not be the sequel that ardent fans of the original wanted it to be, but its unique approach to that hard-edged, brutal roguelike gameplay is compelling all the same. A memorable art style, tons of replayability, …"

"Darkest Dungeon 2 doubles down on what made the original so special, presenting a roguelike adventure where swings in mood carry just as much weight as swings of the sword."

"I did not closely follow the pre-release period of Darkest Dungeon II, but my expectations were just that it would be an enjoyable but derivative sequel. I’m thoroughly impressed that the reality of Darkest Dungeon II is much more ambitious …"

"Darkest Dungeon 2 brilliant, stunning, and an absolute blast to play, an exceptional evolution from the first game."

"Red Hook Studios refined the art of Darkest Dungeon in every sense, making it extremely difficult to find any defects. It&s;s a brutally challenging strategy games and it&s;s well suited to embrace the new roguelite form. Do yourself a favour …"

"Darkest Dungeon II reminds me of Salt and Sacrifice; both sequels to cult classic titles that tried to innovate by mashing up with entirely different genres, both significantly worse off as a result."

"Darkest Dungeon 2 is a wholly different beast from the original, wrapping branching paths and compelling combat into a rogue-lite package. There are some hiccups and it may not appeal to all fans of the original, but it&s;s still a …"

"In conclusion, Darkest Dungeon II has taken a different path than its predecessor but its hardcore soul is intact and clearly visible."

"Darkest Dungeon 2 is a challenging yet fun roguelite experience, even if it does sacrifice some of what made the original great."

"Darkest Dungeon II is a gruelling experience where you constantly fail and luck isn&s;t on your side. But as you learn from your mistakes and unlock more resources, the challenges can be conquered, and it feels mighty good to do …"