Are you tired of the daily grind? Stressed out from the demands of modern life? Introducing Darkest Dungeons 2, the stress-relieving sequel that will transport you to a world where your worries melt away and your courage shines through. For the low, low price of … urhgm … $40, you too can battle eldritch horrors beyond your comprehension! Listen in on another contentious episode where the hosts try to keep their stress levels below the meltdown threshold.

• 2:00 - game stats
• 3:57 - one sentence summary
• 5:41 - our story begins
• 8:36 - Darkest Dungeon 1 experience comparison and expectations
• 12:17 - Sequel vs prequel numbering and dungeon absence discussion
• 15:00 - Wagon driving mechanics and tutorial zone frustrations
• 20:18 - System complexity overload and decision fatigue criticism
• 27:20 - Inn mechanics and European board game comparisons
• 32:24 - Character unlock system and $40 pricing complaints
• 38:51 - Combat encounter length and boss fight difficulties
• 45:16 - New player experience problems and Act 1 redesign suggestions
• 53:40 - Enemy intent system comparison to other games
• 1:01:58 - rankings and final thoughts

Next episode: Shattered Pixel Dungeon

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Intro music: Sonny Rollins Trio - Wagon Wheels

Outro music: Stuart Chatwood - Battle of the Mountain