Darkest Dungeon - Early Access Review

Gamespew have spent time with Darkest Dungeon and come with a review of the game in its current state and rate it with a 8.5.

The other issue is that the game is very much a single focus. There are no alternative modes or challenges. Though at first you get lost in the world (it’s the kind of game you can’t help but play for four hours for the first play) you soon hunger for something a little different – perhaps a horde-style mode, or a separate challenge that allows you to build a team (including selecting negative and positive traits) and pit it against ludicrously powerful dungeons to see who can create the most successful force.

Provided the extra levels don’t fall short, and provided they add some content, Darkest Dungeon could easily be a must-play title. More importantly than any of the mechanics described above, it creates mood. Clive Barker identified this as one of the most important elements of any piece of art – even above its technical execution. The world feels unique, even though its sources can be identified.

Thanks Eye.