Darkest Dungeon 2 has made some quite profound changes, and I wasn't sure about them at first. I think they annoyed me. But in going back to the original to refamiliarise myself, it made me see them differently - isn't it funny how our minds can idolise things to the point of infallibility? I thought very highly of Darkest Dungeon. But by seeing it laid bare, I see the sequel better, and now, I'm a fan. It's all about the carriage - that's the big change. It's a wooden thing pulled by a horse, v...

Darkest Dungeon 2 has launched in early access, inviting us all on a delightfully stressful wagon ride. The sequel to Red Hook Studios' dark roguelike moves away from expeditions in the gloomy Hamlet, and instead sends you on a journey through horrific lands to stop an apocalypse. The devs recently told me about why they're taking their gothic tale on the road, and it has something to do with wanting to emulate a rather uncomfortable road trip. Read more

”A sister of battle. Pious and unrelenting.” Mr Pepper’s Vestal Rework by Mr.Pepper This rework aims to make Vestal able to run different builds rather than the same 4 skills, whether it is range support or a more offensive role in the frontline. Vestal’s base stats have not been changed, she however now has access to 2 new skills which replace Hands of Light and Illuminate; Banishment and Light’s Blessing. Divine Comfort is now limited use and gets refreshed between each wave in Endless. https:...

”The cost of preparedness - measured now in gold, later in blood.” Casual Provisions and Common Enemies by Kevkas Shows provisions suggestions on the right side of the expedition preparation screen based on a bunch of different guides/wikis and other mods. This is for people who come back to the game every few months and can't remember how many of the provision items they should take with them. Please - treat these values as a guide/suggestion, feel free to adjust the amount to your liking if yo...

”A moment of valor shines brightest against a backdrop of despair.” The Land Dweller by Snorlaxxo, Hestrir It is unclear where she comes from. It is unknown what brought her to existence. Perhaps it was the ever-spreading corruption, or something else entirely. But in the end, nothing changes the fact that she is here. Even if her body oozes adhesives, is being a monster truly that abhorrent?