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Darkest Dungeon II

Darkest Dungeon II

Nintendo

Darkest Dungeon 2

Released

Release Date: May 8, 2023

Singleplayer

The second installment of the cycle of grim RPGs, which was launched in 2016. The story told in Darkest Dungeon II focuses on the apocalypse and the hardships of a long, exhausting journey, while the gameplay is based on the mechanics known from the original. Players must, therefore, travel through gloomy locations, facing the dangers lurking there and taking care of the emotional state of the characters.

9.0

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8.1

OpenCritic

7.6

Steam

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Darkest Dungeon II is a sequel to the highly acclaimed RPG with heavy roguelike elements from 2016. Just like its predecessor, it was developed by the independent Red Hook Studios.

Plot

Darkest Dungeon II is set during the apocalypse. The playable characters find hope in the distant, looming mountain, but the road to reach it is long, exhausting and difficult. It's up to us to lead them there, sound of body and mind. Wayne June returns as the game's narrator.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows May 8, 2023

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 July 15, 2024

Xbox One

Xbox One July 15, 2024

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch July 15, 2024

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 July 15, 2024

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S July 15, 2024

Early Access:October 26, 2021

Developer: Red Hook Studios

Publisher: Red Hook Studios

Age restrictions: 18+

Game Series

Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon Game Series

A series of RPG games with roguelike elements maintained in the style of dark fantasy. The series was created and is being developed by the independent studio Red Hook Studios.

Darkest Dungeon Game Series

Features

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ReviewDarkest Dungeon II

Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker

Darkest Dungeon II continues the original’s legacy, thrusting the player into incredibly dark, brutal, and complex strategic turn-based combat.

Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
Reviewed by:
Matt Buckley
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
May 8, 2023
guide

Last Update: May 9, 2023

Darkest Dungeon 2 Guide

Darkest Dungeon 2 guide contains advice for the game, tips and tricks and best tips for heroes, combat, stress and expeditions. We describe all locations, tokens, icons and also system requirements.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Guide
Darkest Dungeon 2 Guide
Originals

April 29, 2023

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New Releases, May 2023 - The Year Finally Gets Going!
New Releases, May 2023 - The Year Finally Gets Going!
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Dark Horses 2021 - Unexpected  Video Game Hits
Dark Horses 2021 - Unexpected Video Game Hits
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News

Red Hook celebrates Darkest Dungeon 2 with a loaded physical Anniversary Edition for PS5 and Switch

Red Hook celebrates Darkest Dungeon 2 with a loaded physical Anniversary Edition for PS5 and Switch

Steelbook, cards, and a diorama – but Darkest Dungeon 2 Anniversary Edition won’t be easy to get outside the US.

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Olga Racinowska

May 7, 2025

Red Hook celebrates Darkest Dungeon 2 with a loaded physical Anniversary Edition for PS5 and Switch
How to unlock Abomination for Kingdoms mode in Darkest Dungeon 2 (DD2)

How to unlock Abomination for Kingdoms mode in Darkest Dungeon 2 (DD2)

If you would like to take Abomination for a run in Kindoms mode in DD2, you have to take some extra steps. Here you will learn what is required to unlock it there.

How to

Aleksander Kartasinski

January 28, 2025

How to unlock Abomination for Kingdoms mode in Darkest Dungeon 2 (DD2)
Dark RPG Escapes From PC Dungeon to Consoles. Darkest Dungeon 2 on PS5 Promises Better Combat Experience

Dark RPG Escapes From PC Dungeon to Consoles. Darkest Dungeon 2 on PS5 Promises Better Combat Experience

The dark RPG Darkest Dungeon 2 is coming to PS4 and PS5 in three months. On this occasion, the developers presented a new trailer.

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Maciej Gaffke

April 19, 2024

Dark RPG Escapes From PC Dungeon to Consoles. Darkest Dungeon 2 on PS5 Promises Better Combat Experience
Darkest Dungeon 2 Receives New Story Mode. Now We Can Rule Over Entire Kingdom

Darkest Dungeon 2 Receives New Story Mode. Now We Can Rule Over Entire Kingdom

During today's screening of The Triple-I Initiative 2024, new free content was announced for Darekst Dungeon 2.

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Marcin Przała

April 11, 2024

Darkest Dungeon 2 Receives New Story Mode. Now We Can Rule Over Entire Kingdom
How to Get and Use Tattered Banner in Darkest Dungeon 2

How to Get and Use Tattered Banner in Darkest Dungeon 2

Crusader is a difficult class to unlock in Darkest Dungeon 2, as it requires many tasks, among them, using a Tattered Banner. Find out how to do it here.

How to

Ewa Ichniowska

December 13, 2023

How to Get and Use Tattered Banner in Darkest Dungeon 2
First Expansion for Darkest Dungeon 2 Sees Return of Much-loved Crusader

First Expansion for Darkest Dungeon 2 Sees Return of Much-loved Crusader

Darkest Dungeon 2 has received its first expansion. Along with it, two new character classes have been added to the game, including the Crusader, beloved by the game's community.

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Marcin Przała

December 12, 2023

First Expansion for Darkest Dungeon 2 Sees Return of Much-loved Crusader
Darkest Dungeon 2 Failed to Repeat Predecessor's Success

Darkest Dungeon 2 Failed to Repeat Predecessor's Success

Darkest Dungeon 2 is struggling to match the original. The sequel's activity results on Steam can be considered disappointing.

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Adrian Werner

June 30, 2023

Darkest Dungeon 2 Failed to Repeat Predecessor's Success
Darkest Dungeon 2 With Impressive Sales Despite High Price

Darkest Dungeon 2 With Impressive Sales Despite High Price

The developers of Darkest Dungeon 2 have boasted impressive sales results. The game is selling like hot cakes after coming out of early access.

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Jan Kopacz

May 17, 2023

Darkest Dungeon 2 With Impressive Sales Despite High Price
How to Rob the Coach in Darkest Dungeon 2

How to Rob the Coach in Darkest Dungeon 2

In this guide you will learn how to Rob the Coach in Darkest Dungeon 2. As a reward you will receive a skill for Highwayman.

How to

Adam Adamczyk

May 15, 2023

How to Rob the Coach in Darkest Dungeon 2
Darkest Dungeon 2 - How to Change Party Order in Combat and Outside of It

Darkest Dungeon 2 - How to Change Party Order in Combat and Outside of It

In this guide you will learn how to change the order of party characters in and out of combat in Darkest Dungeon 2.

How to

Adam Adamczyk

May 10, 2023

Darkest Dungeon 2 - How to Change Party Order in Combat and Outside of It

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Darkest Dungeon II Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD Athlon X4, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon R7 370 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon R7 370 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Darkest Dungeon II: Inhuman Bondage

Darkest Dungeon II: Inhuman Bondage

PC

Expansion

January 27, 2025

RPG

The second large expansion for the 2023 RPG. Darkest Dungeon II: Inhuman Bondage offers a new Catacombs mini-region and a new playable Abomination character, capable of transforming from human into a monster. There are also new types of items to be found in the DLC.

Darkest Dungeon II: Inhuman Bondage

Add-Ons and DLCs

List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:

Ratings

Game Ratings for Darkest Dungeon II Video Game.

9.0
superb

ReviewDarkest Dungeon II

Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker

Darkest Dungeon II continues the original’s legacy, thrusting the player into incredibly dark, brutal, and complex strategic turn-based combat.

Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
Reviewed by:
Matt Buckley
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
May 8, 2023
8.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 83% of Critics. There are 78 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Eurogamer: by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell

A copious and often brilliant, if not quite unmissable reworking of a powerfully grim fantasy.

Full Review

RageQuit.GR: 93 / 100 by Pavlos Geranios

Inhuman Bondage offers a few extra elements with the arrival of Abomination and a small area, but they improve on the already very good original package. The coincidental and planned release of the free mode, Kingdoms, elevates the game to its best form yet.

Full Review

Shacknews: 8 / 10 by Greg Burke

For our in-depth thoughts on Darkest Dungeon 2, be sure to watch our full review on YouTube. For more video game reviews and gameplay videos, subscribe to the Shacknews channel.

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76%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (19,586)

STEAM
Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Challenging Gameplay: Many players appreciate the game's difficulty and strategic depth, noting that it offers a punishing yet fair experience.
  • Art and Design: The graphics, animations, and overall aesthetic have received praise, with many finding the art style and character designs to be impressive.
  • Replayability: The roguelike structure allows for high replayability, with different hero compositions and strategies to explore.
  • Character Development: Players enjoy the new mechanics related to character relationships and hero paths, which add depth and variety to gameplay.
  • Unique Mechanics: The introduction of tokens for managing combat effects and the new death door mechanic have been positively noted.

The main cons of the game

  • Departure from DD1 Mechanics: A significant number of players feel that the game strays too far from the mechanics that made the first game enjoyable, particularly the lack of dungeons and character permanence.
  • UI/UX Issues: Many reviews highlight serious interface and experience issues, making navigation and gameplay cumbersome.
  • RNG Dependence: Some players find the reliance on random number generation (RNG) frustrating, feeling that it can lead to unbalanced runs and outcomes.
  • Tedious Meta-Progression: The game?s meta-progression system, requiring extensive grinding to unlock items and abilities, has been criticized for being tedious and unfulfilling.
  • Lack of Emotional Investment: The absence of character permanence has led to a diminished emotional attachment to heroes, making losses feel less impactful.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Dungeons: Many players miss the traditional dungeon-crawling aspect of the first game, expressing a desire for more dungeon-like environments and exploration.
  • Character Management: The lack of a town-building or character investment system, where players could level up and manage their heroes over time, has been a point of contention.
  • Storytelling and World-Building: Some s feel that the narrative and character development are not as engaging as in the first game, missing the depth and immersion that DD1 provided.
  • Simplicity in Mechanics: Several players have noted that the game feels overly complicated and cluttered, detracting from the straightforward strategic gameplay that characterized the first installment.

Summary

  • Overall, while Darkest Dungeon II has its strengths, particularly in graphics and new gameplay mechanics, it faces criticism for straying too far from the beloved elements of its predecessor, leading to mixed reviews from fans of the original game.

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