![]() ![]() There are a few new mechanics to discuss, so I’ll essentially just arrange them based on the order they come to mind. ![]() ![]() What keeps me from getting near the first chapter’s objective, you ask? Well, primarily, that’s due to what I perceive as the game’s increase in difficulty compared to its predecessor thanks to new and/or altered gameplay mechanics. ![]() At this rate, I anticipate that I’ll finally conquer the cultists’ base of operations right around the time the game’s final chapter is released, but I digress. I say “presumably” because I haven’t actually managed to get anywhere near that mountain so far despite my best efforts. Your primary objective in the game’s first chapter is to reach the cultists’ mountain stronghold and (presumably) put a stop to whatever nefarious deeds they’re probably plotting. As far as I’ve been able to discern up to this point, the majority of modern in-game society has fallen and has been replaced by maniacal cultists, as well as those who have pledged loyalty to them. The catastrophe that’s begun to take place within Darkest Dungeon II affects a vastly greater swath of the world at large. However, that seems to have changed drastically in the context of this title. Although you’re faced with the task of eradicating antediluvian evils in the first game, the influence of those horrors doesn’t seem to spread too far beyond the area occupied by your ancestral home provided you’re successful in your endeavors. I’d personally classify the setting of Darkest Dungeon II as markedly different from that of its predecessor. Without further ado, let us brave the depths of the titular opaque oubliette.ĭarkest Dungeon II takes place in a world that I like to describe as being in “mid-apocalypse.” That is to say, I wouldn’t quite call the game’s setting “post-apocalyptic” because it certainly appears as though its particular cataclysm is still actively wreaking havoc. I’ve chosen to make that assumption primarily for brevity’s sake. As a final note before we truly dive in, however, I should establish that I will assume you’re at least somewhat accustomed to the first Darkest Dungeon title’s story and its core gameplay mechanics from this point forward. However, if you’re unfamiliar with this title’s predecessor, I humbly present my review of it for your consideration to help bring you up to speed.Īlright, I believe that’s the entirety of my introductory spiel out of the way. Even so, without spoiling my thoughts right here at the beginning, let me just say that it will be my great pleasure to tell you as much as I possibly can about everything Darkest Dungeon II has to offer right now. You see, the game is currently in Early Access exclusively via the Epic Games Store and only has one playable chapter at the time of writing. Well, I suppose I shouldn’t describe Darkest Dungeon II as “fully-fledged” quite yet, now that I think about it. Even nearly six years after Darkest Dungeon’s release on Steam, the game continues to bask in such immense popularity that its developers have seen fit to grant its fan base a massive boon in the form of a fully-fledged sequel. To be quite honest, I don’t know why I personally feel that way about Darkest Dungeon, but I’ve never really needed to ponder that question too much. Yet, I think it’s definitely safe to say I’m not the only one who adores this title not just despite those factors, but directly because of them. Additionally, it is notorious for demanding that its players meticulously micromanage multiple maddening mechanisms at every turn. On the contrary, it is notorious for its grueling core gameplay loop and its bleak plot that masterfully intertwines with that gameplay loop. Excuse me for stating the obvious: Red Hook Studios’ Darkest Dungeon is not exactly a game known for its upbeat tone and pleasant story. ![]()
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