It is a roguelike road trip game where players manage a party on a quest to prevent an apocalypse. Players must navigate a decaying landscape while dealing with internal and external threats. The game features turn-based combat and a new Kingdoms campaign mode with strategic elements.
23.4K total reviews
Purchased on Steam
~84%
Purchased elsewhere
~16%
Play on Steam Deck
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distribution chartOverall, players have mixed feelings about Darkest Dungeon II, with many praising the improved combat mechanics and visual design, while expressing disappointment over the complexity of the new token system and the balance issues in gameplay. The game's difficulty and challenge are noted as rewarding, but the RNG elements and narrative depth are seen as weaker compared to the first installment. Additionally, the new Kingdoms mode has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its replayability while others find it lacking in depth and player agency.
Players praise the visual and audio design, noting improvements in graphics and sound.
Players appreciate the more strategic and less random combat mechanics compared to the first game.
Players note the game's challenging nature, often feeling punishing but rewarding.
Players express mixed feelings about the new Kingdoms mode, with some enjoying it while others find it lacking.
Players discuss the game's length and replayability, with mixed opinions on its structure.
Players find the new token system overwhelming and confusing, impacting gameplay experience.
Players feel the narrative and storytelling aspects are weaker compared to the first game.
Players express a desire for more player agency and freedom in gameplay compared to the first game.
Players express frustration with the RNG elements and perceived lack of balance in gameplay.
Players express disappointment over the removal of the hub world, which was a key feature in the first game.
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