[Review] Darkest Dungeon 2 Returns, But Its Reputation Has Plummeted

Following the huge success of Darkest Dungeon 1, which centered on mercenary management... Darkest Dungeon 2 was ambitiously developed as a new entry in the popular roguelite genre. However, the lukewarm reception led to harsh criticism and low scores. Instead of the original system, it adopted a progression style similar to Slay the Spire, where players choose paths and unlock characters and story elements. The signature roguelite 'total party kill' ending, forcing players to start over from the beginning, was a major disappointment for long-time fans. However, from a roguelite perspective, it's honestly a well-made game, and personally, it suited my taste. Since 1 and 2 are fundamentally different genres... to be honest, I played 1 late and found it hard to adapt to ㅋㅋ Perhaps because I enjoy the roguelite genre, the game felt very manageable and suitable for playing in short bursts. The graphics and character art have significantly improved, which is a positive, but... some overly frustrating patterns and bosses that seem to say 'if you don't know, you die' are quite... challenging. Maybe that's why only the most hardcore players have survived...