If a single meltdown in a difficult encounter can ruin your whole expedition, imagine what it feels like to have five in a row in the same battle. They can also earn a positive outcome and heal up, though it’s less common. When their white gauge is complete, your hero can have a meltdown, losing most of their HP. Things get more complicated when you add the stress system, the signature core mechanic of the series. But they can also frustrate you when you deal one less point of damage than you need and receive an unexpected counterattack. The battles feel like puzzles, making you feel great when you succeed with your party in one piece. I spent hours experimenting with the best combinations for my playstyle, trying out new things every time. As you get to know your cast, you dive into the thrilling experience of learning who goes well with whom, in what position, and against which creatures. Rest your weary, shell-shocked characters in town at the Tavern or the Abbey to keep their stress in check.The combat system is hard to master but incredibly satisfying.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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