


My favourite feature is probably the dynamic narration that describes your progress through a dungeon with a foreboding Lovecraftian verbosity. The heavily-lined visual aesthetic, seemingly comprised of a thousand shades of black, suits the game's grim tone perfectly, and it's no surprise to see Klei's name on the pre-game credits given the heavily stylised nature of both art and animation. These moments, when everything is going wrong and one of your heroes digs deep and finds something extra, are the highlight of the game, even when there's a good chance that Hero will still be squashed in the very next turn.ĭarkest Dungeon has plenty going in its favour. Occasionally, when a hero's resolve is tested, they'll receive a buff instead of an affliction, making them more powerful or resilient to damage, or heightening their abilities. While the affliction system is fascinating, the game is ironically at its best when the dice roll in your favour.
