Darkest Dungeon
Sale Price: $12.49 / $9.99 (PS Plus)
You could be forgiven for thinking Darkest Dungeon was a somewhat simple and generic 2D tactical RPG, but there is huge depth and innovation to this excellent game. Leading your characters through the randomized dungeons, you’ll have to constantly be on your guard to avoid permanently losing them. There’s hardly a moment that isn’t tense and fraught with danger as the game constantly keeps you off balance with tough combat encounters.
The key to success is effectively building your band of characters, and there’s plenty to keep in mind: choosing between 14 different classes, balancing their gear and associated abilities, and even making sure your characters don’t get stressed and pass out. This is a game that rewards patience and strategy, but the turn-based combat is unpredictable and flows much more fluidly than traditional JRPGs.
The 2D character designs do a great job at conveying the brooding and dark atmosphere of the game. There’s also some sweet narration tying together the lore and narrative – it is one of the most comically sinister voices you’ve ever heard.
The Totally Digital sale drops the price of Darkest Dungeon by a whopping 50%. This is absolutely one of the standout indie games of the past few years and if you weren’t sure whether it was for you, now is the perfect time save yourself a bit of money and try it out.
