Layered on top of the typical stats found in a game like this (in this case, health, accuracy, protection, speed, etc, etc) is the incredibly vital stress statistic.ĭan Panosian’s take on Darkest Dungeon Red Hook Developers Red Hook did something just like that and the result goes well beyond anything I had imagined. But it comes with a major twist: stress.įor years I’ve written and talked about how interesting it could be for a war game to include post-traumatic stress disorder as a game mechanic. On its surface, Darkest Dungeon (Mac, Linux, PS4, Vita, Windows) is just another medieval fantasy game of exploration, discovery, fighting and looting. They spend their down time in bars, brothels and the local abbey, preparing for another journey into their personal nightmares. They suffer from an array of maladies and budding personality quirks. My first string is in shambles, their nerves shot from one too many forays into the dungeons of my estate.
In a year packed with an eclectic mix of stunning, top-shelf cinematic video games, bizarre little indies and everything in between, I find myself worrying over the precarious personalities stuffed into my personal favorite game of the year.Įven now as I type this up, another screen is open to the game and the dozen characters I’ve been trying to cajole into playing for me.
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