Darkest Dungeon

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7.9

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  1. goodterling
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game with an inspired system of short term hit points, and long term sanity maintenance. Also the best Lovecraft game ever made, since it actually respects the Lovecratian concept of insanity as the real threat. However, if you go in cold, you could easily burn a day chasing a losing strategy and end up hating it. Find some non-spoilery tips about how to juggle your resources.Fantastic game with an inspired system of short term hit points, and long term sanity maintenance. Also the best Lovecraft game ever made, since it actually respects the Lovecratian concept of insanity as the real threat. However, if you go in cold, you could easily burn a day chasing a losing strategy and end up hating it. Find some non-spoilery tips about how to juggle your resources.
    I played an early release and didn't know if it was worth starting from scratch, but I was hooked instantly. I can see all the additions the devs made, and their choices were brilliant. New characters, new mechanics, new narration by their fantastic voice actor. This thing feels tested and polished.    … Expand
  2. Iyunzusto
    Oct 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant game.. like MomijiTho who wrote the top favourable review, I find the RNG very well balanced, and with some strategic thinking, you'll be able to take control.

    This morning I took my Intel graphics laptop to a nice quiet cafe, had a strong coffee, and bashed out a quest with one of my level 3 groups. It took just over an hour, and was heaps of fun. This game is brilliant for that kind of play, 1 hour bursts, and very mobile given the low graphics requirements. Awesome for plane trips, waiting in the airport, going for a walk and stopping in a park (to ignore nature by staring at a screen).

    To demonstrate that the game is not a cheap RNG challenge, here's a description of the boss fight I won (only just) this morning.

    The boss is a giant cannon supported by 2-3 human enemies. At the start of the battle, I notice that one of the human enemies has a long, flaming torch, which looks like it would be used to light the cannon. He also has low health, so becomes my primary target. My 4 heroes happen to be a stunlock build, with 3 of the 4 having a stun move. By cycling my stuns, I can manage the incoming damage. I kill the artilleryman, and all is well. That is, until the cannon calls for reinforcements, and another artilleryman appears.

    I try to kill that guy too, but he survives by a sliver.. and the danger of the cannon becomes clear. He lights the fuse, and it fires at my whole party, taking them from about 90% health to 5-10% health. I **** my pants.

    OK... from now on, the artilleryman must die. Somehow, I manage to heal through the impending death, and with stun cycling and tactical target selection, I manage to claw my way back to about 70% health. While the artillerman is stunned, I have to attack the cannon, but it's so heavily armored, it's taking forever. The battle is tense.. if I don't control that torch, I'm dead for sure.

    Now, how about that RNG? Well, my primary stun has a 125% chance to hit and this torch guy has like 40% resistance, so 15% of the time, my stun will fail. And fail it did, but I was ready, because I was expecting that chance. The numbers are transparent and clear. So when I missed, I focussed all my remaining attacks until he was dust, out of sheer terror of the cannon firing again. It didn't fire for the rest of the fight, and I won with an average health of 15%.

    This nailbiting kind of finish shows wonderful balance from the devs. It's a shame people are bagging it out so easily.

    One tip though - you should search for info sheets on 1) locations and 2) curios. These will teach you fundamentals that can only otherwise be learned by grinding and dying over and over. Don't look anything else up though or you'll ruin the fun. Design your own combinations of classes, trinkets, and skills. And figure out the fights yourself. It's rewarding.

    Enjoy!!    … Expand
  3. Matseb2611
    Jan 22, 2016
    10
    Darkest Dungeon lets you assemble a roster of dungeon adventurers and send them into dungeons in order to defeat pestilent creatures that have plagued the land in order to fully restore a hamlet back to its former glory. The game is not so much a pure dungeon crawler, but more of a dungeon crawl management simulator (for lack of a better word). You do not only navigate the heroes through aDarkest Dungeon lets you assemble a roster of dungeon adventurers and send them into dungeons in order to defeat pestilent creatures that have plagued the land in order to fully restore a hamlet back to its former glory. The game is not so much a pure dungeon crawler, but more of a dungeon crawl management simulator (for lack of a better word). You do not only navigate the heroes through a dungeon. You also take full responsibility for their wellbeing. As heroes go through dungeons, they accumulate stress and could even get diseases, and you have to make sure you bring them back to top shape in between your dungeon runs. You do not just control a single party of heroes. You have to rotate several different heroes around and pick the ones most suitable for the job at hand.

    There are 4 areas where you can take your expedition: Ruins, Warrens, Weald, and Cove, and each one has its own dangers and challenges, what means that you need to prepare your team accordingly. The dungeons also come in different lengths (Short, Medium, and Long) and of different difficulty (Apprentice, Veteran, and Champion). As of the final release, the final dungeon has been added too (have not yet had the bravery to try it out).

    The combat is really fun and in my opinion has a lot of tactical depth to it. It's not just a simple turn-based battle system, but each position within your party setup is important. Some hero classes prefer frontal positions in the squad (like the melee tanks), others prefer to hang back (like healers or ranged attackers).

    The game has been balanced around loads during Early Access, and though some aspects of it might feel unfair still, overall the gameplay feels pretty solid and requires a lot of strategising and adjusting to the situation when bad things start to happen. The game can be pretty punishing towards those who do not take caution. And even if you do everything right, things can still go wrong at times, and part of the gameplay is also having to deal with that. The game encourages tip-top preparation and contingency planning. That means that the game is easily not for everyone, but those who do enjoy that sort of thing will be up for a real treat.

    Art, music, and voice acting are also superb. Easily a cherry on an already delicious cake.

    I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes a good challenge and doesn't mind it when a game occasionally throws them some curve balls. I can't remember the last time a game has kept me interested for 70 hours and counting.    … Expand
  4. Glic2003
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Rich with gorgeous atmosphere, beautiful artwork, captivating audio and nail-bitingly tense combat, Darkest Dungeon is a superlative game.

    While it has the trappings of a rogue-like or an RPG, this is actually a fairly straightforward game of turn-based combat, akin to X-Com or Jagged Alliance, though with the perspective of a side-scroller. Recruit your heroes, assemble your party of    Rich with gorgeous atmosphere, beautiful artwork, captivating audio and nail-bitingly tense combat, Darkest Dungeon is a superlative game.

    While it has the trappings of a rogue-like or an RPG, this is actually a fairly straightforward game of turn-based combat, akin to X-Com or Jagged Alliance, though with the perspective of a side-scroller. Recruit your heroes, assemble your party of four, then choose which randomly-generated dungeon you want to attempt. Victory often comes at a cost, and the best strategies are not always the most obvious. Creating a party of heroes that works together as efficiently as possible is not only immensely satisfying, but also absolutely critical to success later in the game.

    It's simple on the surface, but Darkest Dungeon has many devious tricks up its sleeve, and doesn't give up its secrets easily. Heroes won't even attempt quests deemed too easy for them, so over-levelling for a given quest doesn't help to alleviate the difficulty, thus the tension remains taught throughout. Experienced heroes gain quirks that give them specific bonuses in their endeavours, but also accumulate negative traits over time. Weighing the need to constantly patch up experienced adventurers or simply dismiss them in favour of fresh blood is a constant balancing act throughout the game.

    There are a few downsides with this formula. The late game can drag on for far too long: replacing experienced heroes can be not only expensive, but quite dull. The interface could use a few more shortcuts: I'm tired of clicking dozens of times just to buy provisions. And upgrading heroes just isn't that interesting: you pay some money, watch their stats go up a little, and that's all there is to it.

    There's little story to speak of, but the writing is superb throughout. The player's victories and failures are luxuriously narrated by Lovecraftian voice actor Wayne June, and his voice lingered in my mind long after the quests were completed and the foes vanquished.

    Much has been made of the difficulty level of Darkest Dungeon. While it is indeed very challenging - and extremely, agonizingly random at times - it must be said that there are options available to alleviate the difficulty to a great degree. Rather than offering generic "easy" "medium" or "hard" settings, the options menu permits a customized experience by allowing the player to simply toggle off some of the game's most egregious quirks.

    Darkest Dungeon does not always reward the player's efforts. This is a game about struggle, about mitigating the effects of loss and chaos until the scales finally tip and the player arrives – somewhat wiser, somewhat nearer insanity – at a place resembling victory. It's a game about battles that left me on the edge of my seat, and victories that had my hands shaking and tears welling up in my eyes. It is an absolute triumph, and a fiendishly well-designed game.    … Expand
  5. Cartteros
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    This game breathes art and immersion in its every aspect. The mechanics are satisfying for a rogue-like RPG, the art style is incredibly well made and stylish, the audio - from the narrator to the effects and soundtrack - is awesome and adds to the immersion. This is a game you can't let pass. Darkest Dungeon is a WONDERFUL experience. It's also cheap, so no excuses.
  6. Chassel
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Beautiful art and animations, wonderful theme. Punishingly challenging and engaging gameplay that forces you to think. Stress management is a really interesting and unique mechanic. I have a few complaints but they're nit picky at best. Overall I've been really impressed and thoroughly enjoying it. (~30 hours played so far)
  7. Nemesis7884
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    This is a FANTASTIC game! At 20 bucks its highly recommended! The devs did a great job with the budget they had! The mechanics, the art style, the animations, the narration - its simply great! Possibly my GOTY 2015 if not a lot happens...its brutal, but brutally fun - highly recommended!
  8. MilkSteakMaster
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    To See this get a 7.8 when the controversial expansion gets 8.2. To come back a year and see this is only 33rd in games in unfair to the polish of this game. The art, music, and squad turn based combat are amazing. People who dislike this game either grabbed it too soon before it was fixed up or don't know how to play it. Just so people don't call me a fanatic( pun intended) yes theTo See this get a 7.8 when the controversial expansion gets 8.2. To come back a year and see this is only 33rd in games in unfair to the polish of this game. The art, music, and squad turn based combat are amazing. People who dislike this game either grabbed it too soon before it was fixed up or don't know how to play it. Just so people don't call me a fanatic( pun intended) yes the level length isn't quite right for longer missions, the leveling isn't quite right, the whole knowing your curio(rely on wiki) is a bit frustrating. I think the classes are somewhat balanced for different roles, though jester seems op.… Expand
  9. thejuiceweasel
    Jan 22, 2016
    10
    Is it grindy? Yes. Is it unfair? Yes. Does it matter? Well, it depends. See, everything in this game, from the dozens of meaningful and unique mechanics to the briliant graphical accomplishment, from the amazing sound design to the gigantic roster of hero classes and enemies to the highly polished presentation, does an incomparable job to distract from the fact that you WILL grind a lot,Is it grindy? Yes. Is it unfair? Yes. Does it matter? Well, it depends. See, everything in this game, from the dozens of meaningful and unique mechanics to the briliant graphical accomplishment, from the amazing sound design to the gigantic roster of hero classes and enemies to the highly polished presentation, does an incomparable job to distract from the fact that you WILL grind a lot, and you WILL get crit-killed without any chance to act. The calamity of being unfairly wiped, the hours you spend leveling your heroes, see, you would think that they detract from enjoying this game, and for the more sensitive to this issues, they may. But I say, give it a chance, because this is a big, very accomplished and intricate game that never fails to keep you on your toes at all time. It's haunting, it's cruel, and if you can stomach a challenge, you'll probably love it as much as I do.… Expand
  10. BlackCorsairrrr
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    The ATMOSPHERE there, the MISTERY, the FEELING, you HAVE to play it!

    I am impressed, have not seen a gem like this in ages!
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  11. jseph1234
    May 18, 2019
    10
    I knew this game was great from the first time I saw it back in 2015. The Cthulu atmosphere and all of the various surprises while playing, makes this game an unique, fun and frightening experience. I purchased the Crimson Court and the Colour of Madness and haven't regretted ever my purchase. EXCELLENT Game!
  12. Maycolino10
    May 11, 2023
    10
    No any other game punished and rewarded me in equal measure as DD has. It's a game that develops in front of your eyes as the more hours you pour into it, and believe me it could be quite a lot of hours.
  13. FWordFizz
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    I told myself I was too biased to review this game because I love the art style, the game genre, and the atmosphere but screw it. It's really good. Like really really good. The gameplay is engaging albeit occasionally frustrating, but what I kept coming back for was the atmosphere. There hasn't been a lovecraftian world that feels this dreadful and oppressive since... I can't actuallyI told myself I was too biased to review this game because I love the art style, the game genre, and the atmosphere but screw it. It's really good. Like really really good. The gameplay is engaging albeit occasionally frustrating, but what I kept coming back for was the atmosphere. There hasn't been a lovecraftian world that feels this dreadful and oppressive since... I can't actually remember. It's better than everything I can compare it too. All the attacks feel weighty and powerful, all the dialogue and mechanics work together to make an incredibly cohesive and immersive experience and you got this sick narrator who just cuts in with **** like A SINGULAR STRIKE whenever you do ANYTHING. He has like a quadrillion lines of dialogue and there all really **** nice. I want him to narrate my life, it would make **** a lot spookier and A LOT more interesting. Buy this game if you're looking for a brutal experience where you cant afford to **** up and **** around that will keep you engaged for at least two or three runs. The only bad point I can think of is the dungeons and unit management are the only two aspects to the game but they compliment eachother so well with so little filler that I can't even call it bad. It's a incredibly well designed game with the best atmosphere in a game ever. Bar nothing. Its just so satifying. A SINGULAR STRIKE!… Expand
  14. RadicalMADMAN69
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    This is an extremely intense and interesting game. The fact that each units gets their own names and quirks makes for a more personal experience.There are also a surprising amount of classes in this game, 14 to be exact. The art direction is awesome and the game has great atmosphere. This is one of the most unique rpgs I've played in a while. Also the narrator is amazing.
  15. juanval
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Excellent game that combines turn based combat RPG with micromanagement of XCOM.

    The graphic aspect is superb. The illustrator has created a great environment. I love the tactical combats in which you must think what attack is the best in each turn according to the resistances of the monsters. There is a big number of enemies and skills. You must play lots of battles in order to    Excellent game that combines turn based combat RPG with micromanagement of XCOM.

    The graphic aspect is superb. The illustrator has created a great environment.

    I love the tactical combats in which you must think what attack is the best in each turn according to the resistances of the monsters. There is a big number of enemies and skills. You must play lots of battles in order to advance, and if you don't want to lose warriors easily, you must think smart and don't hurry to finish the game fast.

    The game has the micromanagement of XCOM. There is a village that is your HQ, where the adventurers improve their skills, and recover from diseases and mental injuries. You can choose from a roster who are the adventurers that are going to the next quest.

    Another gem from kickstarter.    … Expand
  16. Szlomka
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    An interesting idea and an equally interesting art style. It does have all the tell tale signs of an unfinished unpolished product, yet it still intrigues and pulls in. Sometimes corny sometimes dramatic, one feels the creators could have swerved more toward the comical satirical side.

    You never seem to run out of new heroes coming in, ready to step into the meat grinder. Slowly but    An interesting idea and an equally interesting art style. It does have all the tell tale signs of an unfinished unpolished product, yet it still intrigues and pulls in. Sometimes corny sometimes dramatic, one feels the creators could have swerved more toward the comical satirical side.

    You never seem to run out of new heroes coming in, ready to step into the meat grinder. Slowly but surely You start memorising their skills, quirks and synergies as decisions need to be made on saving the ones that Your playstyle prefers.

    The basics are well known, by now everyone has stumbled on one type of roguelike or another. By constantly staring a mission then winning, winning partially or not completely failing You gain resources used to gradually upgrade a base camp which allows for many flavours of developing Your hero stable which You then again throw against even harder missions. The gameplay itself could be called turn based, though out of combat there are elements that grant the illusion of real time.

    Well worthy of recommendation even in it's current state. It sadly requires the terrible Steam... so perhaps if You are patient... wait a half year and get it DRM - free somewhere...hopefully ironed out by then.    … Expand
  17. joebomb10
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    Darkest Dungeon is at it’s heart more than just a rogue-like RPG. It’s a tale, a story, an epic if you will. Becoming attached to your characters cannot be helped and only makes those final blows much more painful to witness. You cannot go wrong with Darkest Dungeon.

    ~~~~~ Gameplay: Darkest Dungeon gameplay is slow and methodical, but that does not make it stale. Oh no, the gameplay    Darkest Dungeon is at it’s heart more than just a rogue-like RPG. It’s a tale, a story, an epic if you will. Becoming attached to your characters cannot be helped and only makes those final blows much more painful to witness. You cannot go wrong with Darkest Dungeon.

    ~~~~~

    Gameplay: Darkest Dungeon gameplay is slow and methodical, but that does not make it stale. Oh no, the gameplay is as staunch as the droves of monsters you’ll slay. To rush your decisions will lead your party to suffer both mentally and physically. It’s unforgiving, and you’ll probably throw a few cusses at the screen but it’s part of the experience. This is a turned-based strategy gem, and you’ll see that the moment you step into the abyss.

    Mechanics: Controls are simple, actions are responsive. It’s a very well designed UI with enough depth to achieve what you want without feeling overwhelmed by navigation. You can literally play the entire game with just a mouse, unless you wish to name your characters after family members (not recommended).

    Graphics: Amazing enough to warrant the purchase of an art book. It’s orginal, somber, but warm enough to set it apart from other dreary titles. It takes you back, draws you in, and provides more than enough character and emotion while remaining true to the art direction. Nothing seems out of place, and at the same time everything feels otherworldly.

    Story: A solid foundation for a rogue-like game, and more than enough narration and backstory to keep you invested. The story is not the focus, but will provide you with everything you need to understand the world and characters.

    Replayability: Very high. There’s tons of upgrades (both town and character) and lots of trinkets to be found, if you stay alive long enough to make use of them. On top of that, there are currently three distinct areas with different enemies and randomized dungeons.

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    Recommended: Yes, very.
    Rating: Currently 9.5/10 (rounded up) - This is not a game you want to miss

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    Darkest Dungeon is the most original and deadly combination of genres to date. No area of the game is left unpolished, which says a lot for an Early Access title. I will continue to enjoy this game for an endless amount of time as it offers both an immense amount of replayability, depth, and challenge.    … Expand
  18. Sanastusa
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    A gothic inspired, rouge-like turn based RPG that creeps into your mind and stays around leaving you always thinking of...The Darkest….Dungeon.
    Easily sitting in my top video games of all time, Darkest Dungeon is not only great, but memorable. It is packed full of clenching moments of fear and dread as your heroes fight through the encroaching terrors. Stress, health, and equipment are    A gothic inspired, rouge-like turn based RPG that creeps into your mind and stays around leaving you always thinking of...The Darkest….Dungeon.
    Easily sitting in my top video games of all time, Darkest Dungeon is not only great, but memorable. It is packed full of clenching moments of fear and dread as your heroes fight through the encroaching terrors. Stress, health, and equipment are just some of the things you have to keep in account as heroes will succumb to madness regardless of how experienced they are.
    I have owned this game since a month after its release in 2016 and through the years I was never able to beat it. I would start a file and eventually lose heroes to the different bosses, crushing my dreams. Yet the game would come back to me year after year, memories of playing it, watching my heroes get glorious virtue saves and huge heroic moments. Over the past month I sat down and put all effort into completing this game, joining the 3.5% of its player count to actually best the dungeon.
    If you are looking for a difficult game that is frustrating and stressful as it's equally rewarding and enjoyable. This is the game. Red Hook developed a gem with Darkest Dungeon. With its own DLC’s that add on fun enjoyable content and a trusted relationship with the modding community. A squeal is coming out this year and I can’t wait to fall into its madness    … Expand
  19. dversion
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    Quite simply the best Indie game of the last few years. The game can be quite sadistic and if you are looking for an easy game that is over in 6 hours, look elsewhere. The art, narration, music and sound fx are top notch. The atmosphere created is rich. Already there are so many Twitch and youtube videos, it's obvious this game has struck a nerve.

    I know it's only January but I    Quite simply the best Indie game of the last few years. The game can be quite sadistic and if you are looking for an easy game that is over in 6 hours, look elsewhere. The art, narration, music and sound fx are top notch. The atmosphere created is rich. Already there are so many Twitch and youtube videos, it's obvious this game has struck a nerve.

    I know it's only January but I think this will be my GOTY...

    PS I got the Soundtrack edition in Early Access...    … Expand
  20. SkySlam
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    The game has a magnificent art direction, which shines in narration, artworks and animations. All that is packed with a fun, thrilling and unforgiving gameplay. The Lovecraftian atmosphere is unique and fascinating. I strongly suggest this game, one of the best indie titles out there for sure. Roguelike at its finest.
  21. Artboiz
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Amazing game.

    If you can't handle RNG and a game being mean to you from time to time, it's nothing for you though.

    This is not for casual gamers.
  22. hull19
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    If you want an easy game, don't stop here my friend. This game is made to destroy, maim and kill your characters. This game is made to be a pain to play. But if you like the 2d side-scroller feel, the challenge and want to enjoy an overall dark and mysterious story... you are are the right place!
  23. AngelMaker
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Это просто шедевр. Эта игра хороша всем, я в ней не смог найти недостатки. Разве что, рандом иногда решает.
  24. Diephi
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    Se você esta atraz de um jogo difícil esse é pra você, o jogo é focado em explorar dungeons com um grupo de 4 personagens, cada personagem possui habilidades unicas. O jogo nunca sera o mesmo é completamente aleatorio e isso que faz ele ser muito bom. Recomendo a compra!
  25. TomTheSouthpaw
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    Bloody awesome old-school RPG with a nice drawn-graphics! Now also ported to Linux!

    Pros:
    - interesting, funny, entertaining, nice art
    - difficult

    Cons:
    - difficult (just kidding, I love it!)
  26. MissBeth
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Rouge like Rpg Dice Game brilliant Artwork very hard to Master its like
    Legends of Grimmrock meets Gothic meets Warhammer , easy the inovative an beste RPG Hardcore Crawler out there.

    that game is pure Dope !
  27. newrandomage
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Without any shade of a doubt, one of the best games to ever come from crowd funding; Darkest Dungeon's developers did a really impressive job of making the game better both in early access and after launch. One of the best dungeon crawlers ever with new mechanics and a different take on what this genre is. Every game that looks any similar to Darkest Dungeon will and MUST be compared toWithout any shade of a doubt, one of the best games to ever come from crowd funding; Darkest Dungeon's developers did a really impressive job of making the game better both in early access and after launch. One of the best dungeon crawlers ever with new mechanics and a different take on what this genre is. Every game that looks any similar to Darkest Dungeon will and MUST be compared to Darkest Dungeon. A must have.… Expand
  28. ScreamHorn
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Basically 2D Dark Souls. I love it.

    "Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer"
  29. DedushkaTikhon
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Darkest Dungeon - это просто шедевр! Давно хотел приобрести данную игру, но душила жаба (500 рублей :D). Когда в Steam увидел скидку 70% не смог удержаться. Игра очень атмосферная! После 300 граммов коньячку на некоторых локациях становится даже не по себе. Каждое сражение превращается во что-то невообразимое. Я очень давно так не переживал за исход боя! Ажно ладошки вспотели :D ИзDarkest Dungeon - это просто шедевр! Давно хотел приобрести данную игру, но душила жаба (500 рублей :D). Когда в Steam увидел скидку 70% не смог удержаться. Игра очень атмосферная! После 300 граммов коньячку на некоторых локациях становится даже не по себе. Каждое сражение превращается во что-то невообразимое. Я очень давно так не переживал за исход боя! Ажно ладошки вспотели :D Из минусов можно ответить отсутствие русской озвучки. Советую приобрести по акции со скидочкой, вы точно не пожалеете!… Expand
  30. TheTKC
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    Ok this is mostly meant as a response to the fake slander directed at this masterpiece.
    (I'm not a native English speaker so forgive me for any typos).
    I've seen people saying it's grindy and to that I must agree BUT! If you are interested in the themes or even just enjoy the artstyle you should be able to enjoy nevertheless also the developers have added much more content that makes the    Ok this is mostly meant as a response to the fake slander directed at this masterpiece.
    (I'm not a native English speaker so forgive me for any typos).

    I've seen people saying it's grindy and to that I must agree BUT! If you are interested in the themes or even just enjoy the artstyle you should be able to enjoy nevertheless also the developers have added much more content that makes the game more varied and prevents you from getting bored . Secondly people say that once you learn the game it gets boring and it still takes more than 10 h to level CA few characters to lvl 6. That is a big lie an experienced player is able to raise ALL classes in the game to 6th level from scratch in 5-7h. And lastly as I do not want to stretch this review for too long, the game is not just a RNGfest if you claim that you simply are not good at stbasic strategizing. A good player can avoid bad RNG 99% of the time and pull through.And for those that don't have experience don't worry the road to success is hard but very rewarding and even if you are the best player you are never going to be bored (I assume since I have over 700 h in the game and damn is it still good.) I never thought that I had to say this but for those that level negative reviews you are either a very small minority that simply isn't able to enjoy DD in witch case I can forgive you and in other cases the words of dark souls come through GIT GUD    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 56
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  1. KeenGamer
    Aug 12, 2020
    80
    There is a good reason that Darkest Dungeon won a ton of awards and sold over 2 million copies - in portraying the dark underbelly of fantasy adventuring it touched on subjects rarely addressed in games before it. Its amazing sound, comic-like graphics, and intense, perpetual Ironman difficulty create a title that was addictive to those wanting Lovecraftian horror with a side of near Dark Souls difficulty. If you have never experienced it before, now is a great time to make its acquaintance, to be prepared for the release of Darkest Dungeon 2. And, if you were a previous visitor, make sure you take another look to experience the new DLC that has been added since your departure. Hours of broken peripherals and rage quits await.
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  2. High-Def Digest
    Apr 10, 2016
    90
    Darkest Dungeon is the rare game that gets my heart pumping while playing, not because it’s scary (even though it is a little scary), but because the stakes are so high.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 31, 2016
    88
    Darkest Dungeon is a masterpiece of emergent storytelling. [March 2016]
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