I am not entirely sure why I was not expecting the Darkest Dungeon II Kingdoms DLC. The first Darkest Dungeon had two spectacular add-ons that added depth and challenge to the already formidable base game, so it only makes sense the sequel would follow suit. But after my reviews of both the PC and Switch versions of Darkest Dungeon II, I felt satisfied by the base game, making DLC seem unnecessary.
So imagine my surprise when CGM was invited by Red Hook Studios for a first look at its Kingdoms DLC—a brand-new way to experience the core game with added strategy and challenge. While the preview was interesting, actually playing it was an entirely different story. As such, while this will function mostly as a review, I would be remiss not to include some insights from the developers shared during the preview.
What is most interesting about the Kingdoms mode is how much it shakes up the core Darkest Dungeon II experience while incorporating its... Read more