Darkest Dungeon II

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 101
  3. Negative: 39 out of 101

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  1. deceitfulninja
    May 10, 2023
    5
    It's embarrassing user reviews are always 0 or 10. I played few a few hours but overall this is a downgrade from DD1 in a lot of ways. It ditches the metaprogression in base building for one off runs, which I don't hate on paper. The first game became a slog of a grind and that needed fixing. But roguelites based around short runs are only good when there's a ton of variability betweenIt's embarrassing user reviews are always 0 or 10. I played few a few hours but overall this is a downgrade from DD1 in a lot of ways. It ditches the metaprogression in base building for one off runs, which I don't hate on paper. The first game became a slog of a grind and that needed fixing. But roguelites based around short runs are only good when there's a ton of variability between those runs in that no two feel the same. This is not the case here, it's just the same combat from the first game slightly tweaked with the same characters. You unlock new things for future runs sure, but nothing that's going to change the experience. It's a major disappointment.… Expand
  2. Glic2003
    May 15, 2023
    6
    As a follow-up to Darkest Dungeon - one of my favourite games ever - this is just okay. It feels rather like a spin off game than a true sequel. The animations are exquisite, and the combat is definitely improved...but everything else feels somehow worse. There's a distinct lack of new characters, abilities and enemies, such that things start to feel repetitive almost immediately. EvenAs a follow-up to Darkest Dungeon - one of my favourite games ever - this is just okay. It feels rather like a spin off game than a true sequel. The animations are exquisite, and the combat is definitely improved...but everything else feels somehow worse. There's a distinct lack of new characters, abilities and enemies, such that things start to feel repetitive almost immediately. Even worse, very little content is unlocked right from the start, facilitating the need to constantly grind to get new content. You won't be putting together your favourite parties of four characters either: the four you start with are basically the four you finish with, eliminating one of my favourite aspects of the game. And the stagecoach? It just feels bad. Boring, clunky, unnecessary...it's probably the biggest misstep the game makes. I appreciate the attempt at trying something new, but as a follow up to Darkest Dungeon, this just doesn't really work.… Expand
  3. MadclownJack
    May 24, 2023
    5
    No. Sorry, but no. I loved Darkest Dungeon, this isn't it. Good for them if they want to change something, that's fine, go at it.

    But when you make way too many changes to the core gameplay, it'll start to get noticeable. It looks as a Darkest Dungeon, sure enough, but is a different beast altogether and it's actively rejecting me. I'm actually disappointed by the game, i really had    No. Sorry, but no. I loved Darkest Dungeon, this isn't it. Good for them if they want to change something, that's fine, go at it.

    But when you make way too many changes to the core gameplay, it'll start to get noticeable. It looks as a Darkest Dungeon, sure enough, but is a different beast altogether and it's actively rejecting me. I'm actually disappointed by the game, i really had high hopes after spending so much time with the first one. Shame, really.    … Expand
  4. FMeloLeGiOn
    May 15, 2023
    7
    Ciclo vicioso, o jogo e bom, mas após 6 horas de gameplay se torna enjoativo, ate mesmo antes eu acredito, os gráficos são bonitos, mas o primeiro jogo e melhor em geral
  5. yourstupidmon
    May 16, 2023
    7
    This game is actually really fun, beautiful art and music but there should be more variety in enemies, locations, chapters.
  6. iToastCZ
    May 15, 2023
    6
    Can't recommend to anyone who values their freetime. The gameplay and progression are very slow. You have to undergo a up to 2 hour run and beat 2 mini bosses to at least have chance to try the actual boss. As always, RNG can suddenly destroy you and this time you can't even retreat.
  7. Topskoy
    May 19, 2023
    5
    Неплохо сделана игра, геймплей не сильно поменялся как в 1-ой части. Ну твёрдая 5-ка, на любителя. Зайдёт только фанатам игры и жанра.
  8. mdk567
    Jun 10, 2023
    6
    장점 : 향상된 그래픽, 사운드
    스킨, 장신구, 소모품 등 해금 시스템

    단점 : 반복적인 게임플레이. 똑같은 맵을 계속 반복하는 것 같은 느낌
    모드로 보정하지 않으면 단점만 너무 큰 관계도 시스템
    로그라이크 시스템을 빌린 것 치고는 1번 1번의 플레이타임이 길고 피로도가 높음
  9. ggscv
    Sep 11, 2023
    5
    I absolutely loved Darkest Dungeon 1 and put over 100 hours in that game, but Darkest Dungeon 2 just did not click for me at all. Not sure why because the combat plays almost identically to DD1, but I just bounced off this game completely. It is definitely more difficult and less rewarding than DD1, and there just was not that much innovation to keep me hooked. Unfortunate because I haveI absolutely loved Darkest Dungeon 1 and put over 100 hours in that game, but Darkest Dungeon 2 just did not click for me at all. Not sure why because the combat plays almost identically to DD1, but I just bounced off this game completely. It is definitely more difficult and less rewarding than DD1, and there just was not that much innovation to keep me hooked. Unfortunate because I have been looking for a game like DD1 since DD1 came out and I really REALLY wanted to like DD2, but some things are not meant to be.… Expand

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Apr 11, 2024
    88
    Darkest Dungeon II is a dark turn-based roguelite game characterized by its extreme difficulty, grotesque aesthetics and cruel but enjoyable battles. If you are someone who always loved a great challenge, enjoyed that retro comic style in the 80s or simply have been a soul-like fan, DDII is indubiously going to satisfy your appetite.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    60
    It brings a lot of new mechanics and interesting innovations. For fans of the roguelike genre I would definitely not hesitate to recommend the game. It will probably not be a problem to spend quite a few hours in it. However, the problem will arise if you want to compare the second part with the first one. This would probably be met with less enthusiastic ovations. [Issue#329]
  3. Games.cz
    Aug 21, 2023
    80
    Darkest Dungeon 2 is so different from its predecessor. A true roguelike with only one significant problem: The creators should learn how to explain things better. It’s also rather long for the content it provides. But the combat is great, the graphics beautiful, the narrator splendid.
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