Worth getting in 2025?

[NYLE]

Wasn't 100% convinced about this game when it first came out... in 2025 is it now worth playing if I enjoyed the first game? (I know they're different)

[JStorm]

Depends what you like or dislike. If you don't like the stagecoach travel style gameplay or roguelike structure - that's not going anywhere. And the new game mode isn't that big of a departure from it, more of a longer drawn out version of it.

If you are just waiting for a price drop and don't mind the stagecoach, roguelike "reset every run" style, or small changes to how you unlock skills and things like that - then buy it.

[DesertLobster]

If you are aware they are different and you're willing to play darkest dungeon with a different overall gameplay loop then it is a great time!

I love both DD1 and DD2 despite them being different. DD1 is more of a long grueling campaign that you slowly slog through to achieve a victory.

Whereas DD2 is a chaotic roadtrip grasping onto that last remnant of hope until the bitter end. Each roadtrip has the chance to right our sins and rekindle that glimmer of hope.

They both have similar themes. The world, narration, art design, music, and combat all feel familiar. The combat is altered but I think it is an improvement to the first.

The gameplay loop may not be everyones cup of tea but I find it easier to jump into. Plus they just released a new game mode (kingdoms) you can check out if you don't enjoy the main confession mode as much. I haven't tried it yet but intend to soon!

[Gal Kraft]

Kingdoms is 1/3 done. So you can wait a year for it to flush out, if you like. I like DD2 better than DD1, as much as a favorite as it was. But best way to know is watch some playthrough vids

[Hornbach Loungeset]

nah. Epic sell outs. You can get it cheaper somewhere else ;)