I’ve always felt like last year’sDarkest Dungeon 2was secretly one of them.

Run out of inns or heroes and it’s game over.

Hero progression is a bit closer to the original game, too.

A screencap from the Darkest Dungeon 2 Kingdoms update trailer showing the world map with biomes linked by towns

Skills are straightforwardly bought from trainers at inns - there are no Shrines of Reflection.

Personally, I think it sounds magic.

Here’s hoping Kingdoms brings together the best of both.

Cover image for YouTube video