![]() ![]() ![]() It’s made even more appropriately relevant given the current circumstances the world finds itself in. In fact, Darkest Dungeon 2 arguably already does a better and clearer job of presenting the thematic and narrative core of the game in the player’s central struggle of clawing their way through vast swathes of corrupted land to restore hope to this despairing world. The most impressive development can be found in the way the presentation feeds into and reinforces the game’s Lovecraftian horror and themes of mental health and emotional turmoil. But graphics and sound are only one part of the story in maintaining the series’ legacy. The second chapter in this dark and brooding saga retains the spirit and look of the original with its excellent and improved level of presentation.įrom the striking visual style updated with 3D models and animations, to the improved music, and, of course, Wayne June’s fittingly perfect narration, Darkest Dungeon 2 is a worthy direct successor to the original, at least in the audio-visual department. Darkest Dungeon 2 looks poised to tackle these challenges head on.ĭarkest Dungeon 2 is Red Hook Studios’ sequel to their critical and popular smash hit original that also made a strong case for Early Access as a whole. It’s doubly impressive if every installment can stand on its own merits, in turn reinforcing the overall quality, legacy, and impact of the franchise. One of the biggest challenges for maintaining a successful franchise is the ability to balance fresh mechanics and features with maintaining the spirit and themes of the series as a whole. ![]()
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