It takes the fantasy role-playing game mold that's developed from the power fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons, and digs for something deeper and more sinister. But it's also key to the thesis of Darkest Dungeon. This sounds bad and frustrating, and sometimes it is. Inevitably I hit a terrible string of bad luck and worse strategic decisions, lost heart in my campaign, and had to step away and build up my spirit again. At my best, I could last three or four hours.

There's a reason for that unlike with most review games, I simply could not force myself to sit and play Darkest Dungeon for long stretches. You may notice that this review is arriving a month after the game's official, 'full' release out of early access. Rest your weary, shell-shocked characters in town at the Tavern or the Abbey to keep their stress in check.I don't know that any game has ever left me feeling so utterly defeated as Darkest Dungeon.Camp to heal wounds or deliver inspiring speeches.16 (and counting!) playable hero classes, including Plague Doctor, Hellion, and even the Leper!.Narration system to celebrate your successes.and failures.

Innovative turn-based combat pits you against a host of diabolical monsters.

Striking hand-drawn gothic crowquill art style.

The Affliction System – battle not only monsters, but stress! Contend with paranoia, masochism, fear, irrationality, and a host of gameplay-meaningful quirks!.

Uncover strange mysteries, and pit the heroes against an array of fearsome monsters with an innovative strategic turn-based combat system. You'll battle not only unimaginable foes, but stress, famine, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Reclaim Your Ancestor's EstateRecruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes through twisted forests, forgotten warrens, ruined crypts, and beyond. Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring.

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