Darkest Dungeon® II: Infernal Supporter Pack Review Summary

While buying skins supports the devs and impresses visually, plus the free Kingdoms update is praised, the DLC feels overpriced and skins lack variety with visual effect issues.

Supporting developers through purchases: Many reviewers express a desire to support Red Hook Studios by buying the DLC, citing their non-greedy practices, free updates, and love for the game. This is a common motivation for purchasing.

Skins are visually impressive: Many reviewers praise the high quality and visual appeal of the skins, describing them as amazing, beautiful, and cool. The skins significantly enhance the game's aesthetics.

Free Kingdoms update praised: The Kingdoms update is frequently mentioned as a substantial free content addition that is fun, challenging, and well-received. Reviewers appreciate the new game mode, factions, and ongoing support.

Weapon effects are stunning: The special effects on weapons, such as inkfire, blue flames, and burning swords, receive high praise for being visually impressive and cool. Specific heroes like Dismas and Reynauld are mentioned.

Game receives high praise: Reviewers express strong affection for the game, calling it wonderful, charming, and one of the greatest games ever released. The overall experience is highly appreciated.

Visual effect issues in skins: Clusters 3, 4, 8, 20, 24, 29, 31, and 35 point out various visual glitches: short glow duration, weird effects when accelerated, clipping particles, missing effects, and animation mismatches. These detract from the overall quality.

DLC content not worth price: Clusters 9, 21, 22, 25, 33, and 36 express that the DLC lacks substantial content, is overpriced, and could have been an in-game reward. The reviewer is also against microtransactions.

Skins lack variety and uniqueness: Clusters 5, 11, 12, 19, and 27 criticize the skins as bland, monotonous recolors with no new clothes or unique designs. Many feel they are uninspired, especially the stagecoach skins.

Runaway's blue fire effect missing: Cluster 1 and Cluster 16 report that the Runaway's blue fire effect only appears during preparation, not during attacks. Cluster 30 notes a color mismatch where the attack still shows orange flames despite the blue skin.

Lack of character growth attributes: Clusters 13 and 14 note that in-game and out-of-game growth attributes are too few, and the growth speed and cap are not high enough. This makes progression feel unsatisfying.

Kingdoms mode is included: The game includes a mode called Kingdoms, though some players have not yet played it. This mode is a notable feature mentioned by multiple reviewers.

Hero Paths system exists: The game features a Paths system for heroes, offering different skills and modifications. It includes helpful features like skill modification prompts and side-by-side comparisons.

Strong audiovisual and combat design: Reviewers praise the combat, atmosphere, music and sound, voice acting, maps, animations, and enemy variety. These elements contribute to a high-quality presentation.

DLC lacks gameplay content: The package contains no gameplay content, only cosmetics. This may be seen as poor value for players seeking new gameplay experiences.

Virtue and critical hit mechanics: The game includes virtue and critical hit mechanics that affect combat. These mechanics add depth to the gameplay experience.

DLC worth the price: Several reviewers consider the DLC fairly priced and worth the money, especially for those who enjoy the game and want to support the developers. The price is seen as reasonable for the content offered.

Optional cosmetic DLC: Multiple reviewers note that the DLC is completely optional and primarily adds cosmetics. It is not necessary for gameplay and only recommended for those interested in visual variety or supporting the developers.

Worth it for fans: Reviewers recommend the DLC for fans of the game or specific characters like the Leper, noting it adds visual interest to runs. It is seen as worthwhile for those who are already invested in the game.

Skip if not supporting: Some reviewers advise against buying the DLC for oneself, stating that base game ownership is sufficient. They suggest purchasing only as a way to support Red Hook, not for additional content.

Fair price for outfit: A reviewer considers the outfit DLC fairly priced and also a way to support the development team. The price is deemed appropriate for the cosmetic addition.

Community fair range: $15.00 - $30.00.

Reviews center on immediate appreciation for the game, cosmetics, and supporting Red Hook, not on a gameplay progression timeline. No anchor or timing is reported, and purchase-value objections are the only friction.

Friction: Price and microtransaction objections; Cosmetic-only pack with no gameplay content; Skins are not universally appealing.

Unlock drivers: Developer goodwill and community support; Free updates and free Kingdoms mode; Attractive cosmetics.

Developer Patron: Buys cosmetic DLC regardless of gameplay content as a token of support. Motivation: Supporting Red Hook and ensuring the game continues to receive updates. Stance: buy.

Cosmetic Collector: Collects and uses cosmetic skins, outfits, and weapon effects. Motivation: Aesthetic customization and visual variety for characters and equipment. Stance: buy.

Value Skeptic: Skips cosmetic-only DLC and waits for gameplay additions or other games. Motivation: Getting gameplay content or better value for money. Stance: no buy.

Monetization: The filtered reviews cover a paid cosmetic outfit pack for Darkest Dungeon II. Reviewers describe it as a fairly priced skins DLC and frame their purchase as voluntary support for the development team. No review reports real-money gacha, loot boxes, purchasable power, convenience items, currency obfuscation, aggressive FOMO, or an in-game cash shop. Under the audit rules, cosmetic content packs sold as discrete purchases are traditional DLC and do not constitute predatory monetization, and the evidence threshold for scoring above 20 is not met.

Free updates and Kingdoms mode: Reviewers highlight that Red Hook provides free updates, including the Kingdoms mode and new factions, as free content. Some feel the free substantial content feels like stealing.

DLC as developer support: Players frame the DLC or supporter pack as a way to financially support Red Hook while they provide free updates. Buying the pack is seen as opt-in support for continued development.

Cosmetic DLC skin packs: Many reviewers describe the DLC as a cosmetic skin pack for heroes and the stagecoach. It includes skins, outfits, palettes, and weapon kits, sold as optional purchase.

Requests for more content: Reviewers wish for more content, including animated avatars, arena PvP, cinematic cutscenes, mod support, and more skin-changing DLC. They hope for continued rebalancing and future updates.

Developed by Red Hook: The game is developed by Red Hook, and the developer is seen as honest and transparent. Red Hook continues to expand and update the game day by day.