- Publisher: Red Hook Studios
- Release Date: Jul 15, 2024
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Red Hook Studios
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, Roguelike
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 13
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Mixed: 4 out of 13
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Negative: 0 out of 13
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Feb 18, 2025Darkest Dungeon II is a thrilling knock at the door of death. Who will answer? Red Hook Studios offers little solace for hopeful players wishing for vacancy. This is an unquestionably difficult game, often a selling point for this generation of players. While Darkest Dungeon II may constantly test the mettle of players and unceremoniously send them packing with little effort, it is that singular vision constantly escalating players’ interest. In such a dreary world there is light to be found, whether it be victory or that itch to try again, in spite of the odds.
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Jul 16, 2024Addictive, 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 the mind and madness in a fusion of grimdark with the Cthulhu mythos.
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Jul 15, 2024Darkest Dungeon 2 is a different bet to the first title, a game that allows itself to be rocked by the most mainstream roguelike while maintaining what made the first instalment so unique and difficult. Its proposal is very different and that is why the value of this sequel soars.
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Jul 15, 2024Darkest Dungeon 2 is a great, atmospheric roguelike that nevertheless stands in the shadow of its grandiose predecessor.
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Jul 19, 2024Despite the console-centric flaw of navigating menus and unforgiving opening hours, Darkest Dungeon II is a brutally brilliant turn-based RPG roguelike. From the flawless presentation to the complex systems, the game leaves so much room for near-endless opportunities to tinker with – Darkest Dungeon II is a challenge you can’t help but accept.
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Jul 18, 2024Darkest Dungeon 2 does a lot right. My fear is that is so different in places to its predecessor that it may alienate its fan base a little. The combat is improved, the visuals, cinematography and sound work is top notch. This game does so much to make the game smoother, simpler and easier to play, unfortunately it loses a little of what made the first so amazing along the way.
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PLAYAug 19, 2024Though the battle system is refined, the lacklustre structure feels needlessly slow and repetitive. We’d rather play the first one – not a good omen. [Issue#44, p.86]