A masterclass game with only two flaws that stop me giving it 5 stars.

I dislike the 5e combat system, and whilst Larian tried to fix a few things it still just falls flat to me. Makes the game feel repetitive.

And the final act, act 3, kinda blows.

Other than these two issues I have, I love the game.
The level of detail is pretty insane and I know they will make a sequel, I just hope it can hold up.

I love the first game but just couldn't click with 2.
The combat isn't better enough to carry the direction change with the rest of the gameplay for me.

I feel like half of darkest dungeon to me was the management and build-up of the town and your roster throughout, so this was a let down. Though I do understand some people's frustrations when losing higher levelled dudes, but I miss that personal attachment.

The modding community was huge in 1 and it doesn't seem to have much going for it here. I'm not sure if it's the switch to 3d models, or just a lack of modding tools but it's definitely a step back.

I can certainly see how many people may enjoy it and I may change my mind if modding becomes big again (mainly if overhauls become a thing), but for now it just doesn't work for me.

The story and characters are very 50/50 and the art style is extremely mid, but I really enjoy the gameplay this entry has to offer.
I do wish the story scaled better with levels as if you do anything extra other that just the main story you'd be overlevelled and make it a cake walk.

I played this on Classic/Hard first time around.

Edit: I replayed it again recently, and I wasn't a fan of the gameplay at all on a replay. Just felt too easy and there too many options for players to just win. removed .5 stars