In 'Warsim: The Realm of Aslona', your only goal is to keep the kingdom running, whether you thrive and become a mighty empire or fall to ruin. How you rule is entirely up to you, you may become a harsh dictator charging people a tax for breathing air, or a blood-hungry warlord commanding armies and mercenary bands on invasions of enemy land, or perhaps a charismatic diplomat with vast trade networks and alliances.

Warsim's core focus is allowing the player to do whatever they want, with the relevant consequences of course (and perhaps we've gone too far in that aspect). Do you want to destroy the bank because you owe them a 1 gold loan? Sure! Want to imprison every musician who visits your court to disuade bards from visiting you? Done! Want to gamble and waste away all of your gold betting on scorpion fighting and dice games? Yes, yes and yes! (If you want to learn more read below)

Some of Warsim's main or more interesting features include...

Explore the rich and vast world filled with over 100 locations to be visited/bought/plundered, you can shape the world how you see fit. Visit a giant Blackmarket filled to the brim with mystery and wonder, discover hidden cities (yep multiple of them!), A scorpion fighting pit, Strange villages, and cult like towns. There has been an excessive amount of time spent fleshing out the world. Exploration is well rewarded!

(Update: As of the Lands Beyond update there is now also infinite proc gen exploration available via the explore menu, with 1000s of weird variant locations and random encounters)

In the throne room you are tasked with talking to and dealing with the people of your realm, be you a small kingdom with a line of 10 visitors, or a mighty empire with lines of 1000s of people. You will encounter gamblers, bards, tricksters, mercenaries, common folk, beggars, and everything in between. Over 1000 different encounters with complex solutions and reactions. How will you manage your realm? Will you install trap doors and send those foolish enough to visit you plummeting to their deaths? Or will you hire a capable steward to deal with them in your stead? The choice is yours.

Warsim's unique and in-depth procedural race generation system has been developed for years and currently produces a total of 94,887,852 possible races, which pretty much means you'll never see the same race twice, in fact statistically the races you see will never have been seen by anyone before! You might find Seafaring Goblins, Fire Orcs, Eyeless Elves or the Famed Half-Turtles of the Western Turtledom, Orange Ogretaurs, Inbred Trench Dwarves, and millions more races you couldn't imagine!

Each of these races has their own birth rate, a level of civility (or savageness), three unique units each with different battle scores, their own laws and societal standards (like xenophobia), and varying traits depending on their racial prefixes pulling from a large list of unique racial abilities sure to make each playthrough unique!

It's not just the races that are massively procedural in Warsim, it's also the faces! The total number of faces is somewhere in the range of 100+ Quadrillion, which let's face it (I'll show myself out), it's basically infinite. This means that all of those enemy rulers, all of those staff members, and everyone who appears in your throne room are all faces seen only in that moment by you, and never again by anyone else in the world! Pretty cool, huh?

Here are 10 of the 62,418,146,400,000 (62.4 Trillion) different orcish faces!

And another bunch of faces from various in game races!

The Arena is another important location within your kingdom. Here, heroes rise and fall while others are remembered for eternity, clever gamblers make their fortune, great and exalted tournaments are held, and the public sate their appetite for blood! You can find the Arena in a variety of shapes and can even take it for yourself, setting the cost of entry, changing the rules, and upgrading it as you wish!

(Update: As part of Warsim's 10th Anniversary Edition there is also now an Arena mode playable right from the main menu)

Games within games? You bet! Ruling a kingdom can be boring at times and you may wish entertainment to pass the time. Hire a Gamesmaster to fill your time when you're bored or play one of the many games littered throughout the taverns and locations of the world, games that include: Snail Racing, Bat Racing, Rat Racing, Rock paper scissors, 21 the dice game, Dragon wench knight, Sudden death (4 different types), Coin flipping, Guess the dice, Swampy cup game, Thralls finger, Animal pit fighting, Scorpion pit fighting, and loads more!

Are you a lover of the procedural arts? Why not listen to the procedurally generated songs of one of the many bards of the Warsim world, or make your way to the musicians guild or the Goblinwood school of drums and try your hand at playing music yourself. The world is filled with all manner of procedurally terrible musicians, from Orc grunters, Gnome whistlers, Goblin drummers, Clickers, Vampire luteplayers, and several others! Hire one as your own personal court bard and train them to play better and faster!

Ruling a kingdom isn't all warfare and conquest, kick back, relax, and gather your people together for a celebration of your design! Or travel around and visit the exclusive celebrations of the peoples of the world, Including: The Blackmarket Century Festival, a huge festival held in the gem of the north, or if you treat them right the great GOBLINWOOD JAMBOREE! A once a-decade experience in the goblin town of Goblinwood.

Here's a goblin drinking competition! (it's pretty easy because goblins can't drink!)

(Update: There are now also tons of random goblin drinking competitions that happen in the town of Goblinwood)

Is being an honest and good natured ruler not for you? Would you prefer sending your loyal warriors to depths unseen to enslave beasts of the underworld for you to train and fight? If the answer is yes then you're in luck, build a monster pit in your kingdom and hold up to 3 of over 27,000 Procedurally generated monsters inside! Fight them and train them against any of 45 opponent trainers! Do you have what it takes?

(Update: You can now bring your monsters to battle with you using monster harnesses... enemies beware)

A tough day on the throne? Why not get drunk in one of the many different taverns around the world. Here you can find a myriad of different drinks with varying effects and tons of things to get up to in each tavern. Be warned though, drink too much and you may blackout and wake next to a sleeping ogress, or to a lighter coinpurse... And we won't even talk about the hangovers!

Much Much More

For anyone reading down this far, I have returned after 7 years of updating this game on Steam and realised the store page is massively outdated and misses tons of stuff added over the years. It's been hard to keep track of it all, but go scrolling through Warsim's Steam hub and look at all the update posts to see all kinds of hidden features and random stuff added over the years.

One things for sure, there's always another thing to add to this beast... Always.

Community

Warsim has an awesome community spread across a number of platforms. Primarily our Discord, Reddit, and Steam community.

Here are many reasons why I love the Warsim Community

I cannot describe how awesome and supportive the community has been towards me in my years developing this game and I can only hope to deliver a worthy finished product.

Thanks for reading all of this and if you do get Warsim, I hope you enjoy it!

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100 – Attack of the Fanboy

“I can’t deny the following fact: Darkest Dungeon II is a harsh but fantastic game”
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Copyright 2015-2023 Red Hook Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.",{"_183":948,"_185":58},"8 May, 2023",{"_188":950,"_189":951},"https://redhookgames.zendesk.com/hc/en-us","support@redhookgames.com","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1940340/88bce465a7e3df7d1974f7669ec44b7b07a1e031/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1746646884","Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

New Game Mode - Kingdoms - Now Playable!

“This squalid Kingdom, these corrupted lands, they are yours now, and you are bound to them.”

Kingdoms is an entirely new stand-alone strategic campaign game mode available to play now in Darkest Dungeon II.

Featuring a completely reimagined game structure, Kingdoms is a parallel game experience to the Confessions core game mode. You will be challenged to defend a crumbling realm against incursion from all new enemy factions.

Manage a persistent roster of heroes, gather resources, and pursue an epic questline in order to track down and defeat the source of evil before all is lost.

Progress in each game mode is tracked separately, and you can freely switch back and forth between active sessions of either.

Kingdoms is being released in thematic modules, each focusing on a different enemy threat. The first two modules - “Hunger of the Beast Clan” and “Secrets of the Coven”- are available now!

Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone.
Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkness and salvation.

Tried and True Turn-based Combat, Improved
The ground-breaking genre-defining combat from Darkest Dungeon returns, but everything from stats to rules has been refined and improved. The all new Token System helps make your decisions impactful while adding even more depth of play.

Unforgettable Heroes
Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of each hero. Unlock their full potential via new skills, paths, items, and more.

Roguelike Runs, Each With Its Own Emerging Story
Each expedition lasts from 30 minutes to several hours. Even an untimely end will arm you with resources that can be spent to improve your next journey.

The Altar of Hope
Engage with a massive system of upgrades and boons that opens up new strategies for each expedition. Choose what’s important to you as you formulate your assaults on the Mountain.

The Affinity System
As travels progress, heroes bond with each other or grate on each others’ nerves, leading to desperately needed combat synergies or journey-ending dysfunction. Manage their stress and interaction to keep the team together until the bitter end.

Nightmarish Environs
From the burning Sprawl to the diseased Foetor, the long road to the Mountain will challenge your strategies and your endurance.

Explore five distinct regions, each with their own unique creatures and challenges.

A Moment’s Peace
Rest your weary, shell-shocked heroes at the Inn, where you can relieve their stress and try to improve their relationships with a variety of diversions and delights.

Face Your Failures
Journey to the Mountain and face down five terrifying manifestations of your weaknesses.

Signature Art Style, Evolved
Darkest Dungeon’s genre-defining art now improved with no expense spared on 3D visuals, animation, and visual FX.

A Feast for the Ears
The audio team from Darkest Dungeon is back. Revel in an all new narration performance by voice actor Wayne June, a brand new expansive score by Stuart Chatwood, and bone-crunching sound effects from Power Up Audio.

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Just Updated

“The toad, the snake and the spider will delight in the blackened dawn.”

Our second Kingdoms adventure module - Secrets of the Coven - is available to play now in Darkest Dungeon II.

Something strange is afoot. The unseen threads of witchcraft are at work, pulling at the seams of the Kingdom. Follow clues to uncover and eradicate this mysterious coven before their subversive influence takes root!

Steam Workshop Added!

Now includes Steam Workshop integration! Download mods made by the Darkest Dungeon II community or create your own and tweak the game to your liking. Click the header to check out the created mods and to learn about mod creation for Darkest Dungeon II!

About the Game

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone.
Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkness and salvation.

Unforgettable Heroes
Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of each hero. Unlock their full potential via new skills, paths, items, and more.

A Moment’s Peace
Rest your weary, shell-shocked heroes at the Inn, where you can relieve their stress and try to improve their relationships with a variety of diversions and delights.

Face Your Failures
Journey to the Mountain and face down five terrifying manifestations of your weaknesses.

Signature Art Style, Evolved
Darkest Dungeon’s genre-defining art now improved with no expense spared on 3D visuals, animation, and visual FX.

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They express disappointment with changes to core mechanics, atmosphere, progression, and overall gameplay loop, often stating it lost the 'soul' or 'magic' of the original.",{"_271":1038,"_273":1039,"_274":311,"_275":1040,"_277":1041},"Tedious stagecoach travel",0.6273216929153679,699,"The stagecoach travel mechanic is a major point of contention, described as boring, tedious, and a significant time sink. Players feel it unnecessarily prolongs runs and detracts from the core gameplay, lacking the exploration and engagement of the first game's dungeon crawling.",{"_271":1043,"_273":1044,"_274":299,"_275":1045,"_277":1046},"Lack of content and hero variety",0.621859147350051,705,"Players express dissatisfaction with the limited variety of enemies, bosses, and locations, leading to repetitive combat encounters. 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This is perceived as a greedy move, especially given the game's initial price and perceived lack of content.",[1058,1063,1068,1073,1078,1083,1088,1093,1098,1103],{"_271":1059,"_273":1060,"_274":115,"_275":1061,"_277":1062},"Genre shift to roguelike",0.33335834977079937,285,"The game has fundamentally shifted its genre from a dungeon crawler with town management (like DD1) to a roguelike/roguelite experience. This means gameplay is now centered around self-contained, run-based expeditions with less emphasis on persistent progression and more on starting fresh each time.",{"_271":1064,"_273":1065,"_274":288,"_275":1066,"_277":1067},"Major differences from DD1",0.3272522835605527,288,"The game introduces significant changes from its predecessor, DD1, particularly in its core gameplay loop, progression systems, and the removal of hamlet management. While retaining the art style, characters, and turn-based combat, the overall experience is distinct.",{"_271":1069,"_273":1070,"_274":282,"_275":1071,"_277":1072},"High difficulty and learning curve",0.19928436893095,146,"The game is consistently described as difficult, punishing, and unforgiving, requiring significant strategic thinking, patience, and a willingness to learn from repeated failures. Players should expect a steep learning curve and many restarts.",{"_271":1074,"_273":1075,"_274":305,"_275":1076,"_277":1077},"Candle-based meta-progression",0.155380206567234,116,"The game features a meta-progression system where 'Candles of Hope' are earned from runs (even failed ones) and spent at the Altar of Hope to permanently unlock new heroes, items, character paths, and minor stat upgrades, making subsequent runs smoother.",{"_271":1079,"_273":1080,"_274":311,"_275":1081,"_277":1082},"New 'Kingdoms' mode",0.14919708654588676,103,"The new 'Kingdoms' game mode offers a longer, campaign-based experience that reintroduces elements of kingdom management, base defense, and persistent hero progression, reminiscent of the first game's style. It provides an alternative to the roguelite 'Confessions' mode.",{"_271":1084,"_273":1085,"_274":317,"_275":1086,"_277":1087},"Refined token-based combat",0.12850055769369206,88,"Combat has been refined with the introduction of a token system for buffs and debuffs, which aims to reduce RNG and provide more transparency and strategic depth. This system influences decision-making and character synergies in battles.",{"_271":1089,"_273":1090,"_274":299,"_275":1091,"_277":1092},"New hero relationship system",0.12723728208937676,85,"A new relationship system between heroes significantly impacts gameplay, with positive bonds providing buffs and negative ones causing conflicts in combat. This system requires active management and adds a layer of complexity to party dynamics.",{"_271":1094,"_273":1095,"_274":331,"_275":1096,"_277":1097},"Challenging, gimmick-based bosses",0.1225626126362052,89,"The game features multiple challenging bosses, including regional and final 'Confession' bosses, each with unique mechanics that often require specific team compositions and strategic understanding to overcome. These bosses serve as major milestones in each run.",{"_271":1099,"_273":1100,"_274":422,"_275":1101,"_277":1102},"Revised hero management",0.08113972565627126,50,"Hero management has changed; characters are no longer permanently lost upon death in 'Confessions' mode but reset their progress for the next run. Each hero has unique paths and unlockable skills, with a focus on building a cohesive team for each expedition.",{"_271":1104,"_273":1105,"_274":336,"_275":1106,"_277":1107},"Confessions mode like Slay the Spire",0.06949758391754529,43,"The primary game mode, 'Confessions,' is a roguelite experience with a map layout and progression style similar to 'Slay the Spire,' focusing on single-run expeditions to a final boss. This mode emphasizes replayability and strategic pathing.",[1109,1113,1117,1121,1125,1129,1133,1137],{"_271":1110,"_273":1111,"_274":305,"_275":146,"_277":1112},"Mixed performance and bugs",0.022841997761437166,"Player feedback on performance is mixed. While some users report good optimization and no issues, others experience minor bugs, lag, and loading screen freezes. This suggests inconsistent performance across different systems or specific scenarios.",{"_271":1114,"_273":1115,"_274":299,"_275":130,"_277":1116},"Improved and optimized graphics",0.01519769388281351,"The game's graphics are well-optimized and look good, even in 4K. The transition from 2D to 3D is noted, with players generally finding the visuals and fidelity improved.",{"_271":1118,"_273":1119,"_274":299,"_275":93,"_277":1120},"Great atmosphere and world design",0.0076440353369350246,"Players appreciate the game's atmosphere and the visual design of its environments. The sectors and biomes are described as looking good and effectively conveying the game's thematic elements.",{"_271":1122,"_273":1123,"_274":331,"_275":93,"_277":1124},"Inconsistent Steam Deck support",0.0071135764276998885,"There are conflicting reports regarding Steam Deck compatibility. Some users state the game runs well, while others experience issues with the built-in controller.",{"_271":1126,"_273":1127,"_274":317,"_275":115,"_277":1128},"Retains original aesthetic",0.004472424402397177,"Despite changes, the game successfully retains the core aesthetic and 'vibes' of its predecessor, which is important for maintaining continuity for fans.",{"_271":1130,"_273":1131,"_274":331,"_275":115,"_277":1132},"3D CG doesn't hinder combat",0.004229757850468173,"The introduction of 3D CG has not negatively impacted the combat tempo, suggesting a successful integration of new visual elements without compromising gameplay flow.",{"_271":1134,"_273":1135,"_274":326,"_275":115,"_277":1136},"Animation speedup option",0.0038220176684675123,"An experimental speedup option for animations is available, which is a positive feature for players who prefer faster gameplay.",{"_271":1138,"_273":1139,"_274":483,"_275":115,"_277":1140},"Console overheating concern",0.0035567882138499442,"One player noted that their console gets hot during summer gameplay, which could indicate high resource usage or a need for better cooling.",[1142,1147,1151,1155,1159,1163,1167],{"_271":1143,"_273":1144,"_274":288,"_275":1145,"_277":1146},"Mixed Recommendation, Price Sensitive",0.38928555481525473,363,"Player sentiment on recommending the game is highly varied, ranging from strong recommendations to outright warnings against purchase. Many suggest buying only during sales due to perceived high full price. The game's appeal often depends on player preference for specific genres or challenging experiences.",{"_271":1148,"_273":1149,"_274":299,"_275":498,"_277":1150},"High Player Ratings",0.04773600455914184,"Many players rate the game highly, often giving it 9/10 or 10/10 scores. They praise its overall quality, design, and atmosphere, considering it a masterpiece or a very strong entry in its genre.",{"_271":1152,"_273":1153,"_274":305,"_275":134,"_277":1154},"Roguelike Appeal Varies",0.016852550621611822,"The game's roguelike elements are a major point of discussion. It is generally recommended for fans of the roguelike genre, particularly those who enjoy brutal, turn-based combat. However, some feel it lacks the variety or replayability of other roguelikes.",{"_271":1156,"_273":1157,"_274":435,"_275":134,"_277":1158},"Anticipation for Future Content",0.015492932595925568,"Players express excitement for future updates and DLCs, indicating a desire for more content. Some recommend waiting for more content or purchasing the game with all available DLCs for a complete experience.",{"_271":1160,"_273":1161,"_274":326,"_275":134,"_277":1162},"Purchase Regret and Refunds",0.014652311001448398,"A small but vocal group of players express regret over their purchase, citing bugs or overall dissatisfaction, and wish they could refund the game. This indicates some significant negative experiences.",{"_271":1164,"_273":1165,"_274":483,"_275":130,"_277":1166},"Variable Long-Term Engagement",0.011892838174332775,"Some players have mixed feelings about the game's long-term engagement, with some stopping after a relatively short time while others keep returning. There's also a suggestion that modding can improve the experience.",{"_271":1168,"_273":1169,"_274":326,"_275":126,"_277":1170},"Game Feels Unfinished",0.010810298444752703,"Some players feel the game is unfinished or requires further refinement. They hope for future patches to address existing problems and improve the overall experience for the average gamer.",[1172,1176,1180,1183],{"_271":1173,"_273":1174,"_274":299,"_275":99,"_277":1175},"Strong story and themes",0.10042548930380743,"The game's narrative elements, including the overarching story, character backstories, and thematic depth, are generally well-received. Players appreciate the detailed character development and the exploration of themes like hope, suffering, and human nature.",{"_271":1177,"_273":1178,"_274":317,"_275":362,"_277":1179},"Valuable DLCs and expansions",0.04229757850468173,"The game offers various DLCs and expansions, including the free 'Kingdoms' mode. While some DLCs are paid, they add significant content like new maps and characters, and players are generally looking forward to future additions.",{"_271":1181,"_273":1153,"_274":305,"_275":134,"_277":1182},"Exceptional soundtrack","The game's soundtrack is highly regarded, with many players finding the music to be memorable, atmospheric, and a significant enhancement to the overall experience.",{"_271":1184,"_273":1185,"_274":331,"_275":134,"_277":1186},"Modding support limited",0.016215447667129054,"The transition to 3D models has made modding more challenging compared to the first game. Modders currently lack essential tools, limiting the scope of community-created content, though some cosmetic and gameplay mods are available.",[1188,1192,1196,1200,1204,1208,1212,1217,1221,1225,1230,1234,1238,1242,1245,1248,1250,1254,1257,1259],{"_271":531,"_273":1189,"_274":1189,"_275":1190,"_277":1191},0.29867256637168144,810,"Players feel satisfied by the game's deep, rewarding, and challenging gameplay, especially when overcoming difficult runs and mastering new mechanics. The game's engaging combat, strategic depth, and successful reinterpretation of the series, along with its high replayability and improved accessibility, contribute significantly to this positive emotion. The rich character stories, stunning art style, captivating narration, and consistent developer support further enhance the overall enjoyable experience.",{"_271":549,"_273":1193,"_274":1193,"_275":1194,"_277":1195},0.17662241887905605,479,"Frustration stems from tedious mechanics, an imbalanced early game, and perceived unfair difficulty spikes, often exacerbated by unfavorable RNG and punishing mechanics like losing all progress after a run. Players are also annoyed by slow travel, long animations, and a clunky UI, alongside developer decisions that invalidate strategies or nerf characters. The relationship system and specific boss mechanics are frequently cited as sources of irritation.",{"_271":544,"_273":1197,"_274":1197,"_275":1198,"_277":1199},0.13348082595870206,362,"Disappointment arises from the game's perceived stripping away of compelling features from the original, such as hero progression and the Hamlet system, leading to a feeling of reduced strategic depth and lower replayability. Players express dissatisfaction with the roguelike progression system, which often makes runs feel like a waste of time, and a general sense that the game does not live up to the quality or expectations set by its predecessor.",{"_271":536,"_273":1201,"_274":1201,"_275":1202,"_277":1203},0.06231563421828908,169,"Excitement is driven by the game's brutal difficulty, tactical gameplay, and the constant rush of epic fights, animations, and music. The introduction of new content, particularly the 'Kingdoms' mode, and the anticipation of future updates, significantly contribute to this emotion. Players are also thrilled by the improved combat, hero depth, and the game's overall addictive nature and engaging elements.",{"_271":566,"_273":1205,"_274":1205,"_275":1206,"_277":1207},0.06084070796460177,165,"Players experience enjoyment from the game's overall strategic challenge, high replayability, and immersive run-based nature. The engaging combat, compelling atmosphere, and new mechanics, combined with the appealing art style and turn-based combat, contribute to a fun and addictive experience. The game's ability to provide a challenging yet rewarding journey, along with its character backstories and overall quality, solidifies this positive feeling.",{"_271":553,"_273":1209,"_274":1209,"_275":1210,"_277":1211},0.05125368731563422,139,"Appreciation is felt for the developers' consistent support, regular updates, and willingness to take risks and innovate, especially with the addition of new game modes like 'Kingdoms'. Players value the game's high artistic quality, including its stunning art style, music, and narration, as well as the detailed character backstories and the overall effort put into the game's design and atmosphere.",{"_271":1213,"_273":1214,"_274":1214,"_275":1215,"_277":1216},"Anger",0.03355457227138643,91,"Anger is primarily caused by unreasonable design choices, perceived unfairness in gameplay, and frustrating mechanics that lead to wasted time and progress. Players are particularly incensed by developer decisions regarding DLC characters, balance changes, and game systems that feel inconsistent or lack a sense of achievement. Specific boss encounters and instances of bad RNG that result in unavoidable deaths also fuel this emotion.",{"_271":562,"_273":1218,"_274":1218,"_275":1219,"_277":1220},0.022492625368731565,61,"Joy is experienced through the game's overall fun factor, engaging gameplay, and successful progression. Players find delight in the game's distinctiveness, quality, and the introduction of new content like the 'Kingdoms' update. The familiar characters, mechanics, humorous in-game interactions, and the narrator's voice further enhance this positive and often addictive experience.",{"_271":579,"_273":1222,"_274":1222,"_275":1223,"_277":1224},0.021755162241887907,59,"Admiration is directed towards the game designers' skill in world-building, narration, and the overall quality of the combat system and art style. Players are impressed by the developers' commitment, free content updates, and their willingness to experiment and innovate. The game's stunning graphics, animations, and the iconic aesthetic, including Wayne June's narration and Stuart Chatwood's music, are also highly admired.",{"_271":1226,"_273":1227,"_274":1227,"_275":1228,"_277":1229},"Love",0.012905604719764012,35,"Love for the game stems from its overall immersive experience, often becoming a favorite single-player game due to its compelling characters, new themes, and addictive roguelike elements. Players deeply appreciate the game's improvements, features, and its ability to fulfill expectations, particularly its aesthetics, combat, and the unique pressure, tension, and stress it evokes.",{"_271":1231,"_273":1232,"_274":1232,"_275":300,"_277":1233},"Boredom",0.01032448377581121,"Boredom is primarily caused by the game's repetitive gameplay loop, particularly monotonous travel time in the stagecoach and repetitive mob battles. Players feel a lack of variety in content and map changes, leading to long and unengaging runs. The game's slow pace and the feeling of a prolonged 'foreplay' before engaging with core gameplay also contribute to this sense of tedium.",{"_271":1235,"_273":1236,"_274":1236,"_275":306,"_277":1237},"Annoyance",0.009218289085545723,"Annoyance arises from forced mechanics like the carriage ride, a mouse-unfriendly UI, and repetitive actions. Players are irritated by perceived incompetence in balancing the path system, clunky inn phases, and the long, grindy meta-progression. Unbalanced heroes, useless subclasses, and negative relationship mechanics also contribute to this feeling of irritation.",{"_271":1239,"_273":1240,"_274":1240,"_275":362,"_277":1241},"Hope",0.007374631268436578,"Hope is generated by the game's continuous improvement through ongoing updates and the potential for future content and modding. Players express a desire for new characters and balance changes, believing that current issues can be resolved. The game's ability to provide a reason to try again after setbacks also fosters this positive outlook.",{"_271":558,"_273":1243,"_274":1243,"_275":417,"_277":1244},0.006268436578171091,"Surprise occurs when the game exceeds initial expectations, often being better than first impressions or mixed reviews suggested. Players are unexpectedly delighted by the game's quality, especially after overcoming initial skepticism or having to re-learn mechanics. The latest free updates and the game's ability to feel more alive also contribute to this positive surprise.",{"_271":599,"_273":1246,"_274":1246,"_275":174,"_277":1247},0.0058997050147492625,"Confusion stems from the game's unclear design, particularly regarding upgrade systems, ability descriptions, and illogical relationship mechanics. Players struggle with initial story clarity, PC controls, and a convoluted token system. The introduction of new game modes and difficulty mechanisms without clear explanations also contributes to this bewilderment.",{"_271":540,"_273":1246,"_274":1246,"_275":174,"_277":1249},"Amusement is derived from the game's challenging nature, often in the face of difficulty and character loss, and the absurdity of certain in-game events. Players find humor in the 'Ancestor's' voice lines, the game's unique and dark emergent storytelling, and the chaotic nature of character relationships and stress breakdowns.",{"_271":1251,"_273":1252,"_274":1252,"_275":166,"_277":1253},"Challenge",0.005162241887905605,"The emotion of challenge is directly caused by the game's high difficulty and steep learning curve. Players find the game brutal and demanding, requiring significant time commitment to overcome its inherent obstacles.",{"_271":575,"_273":1255,"_274":1255,"_275":162,"_277":1256},0.004793510324483776,"Nostalgia is triggered by comparisons to the first Darkest Dungeon game, particularly missing its campaign structure, hero persistence, and customization options. Players long for the original game's permanence, the ability to manage a large roster of characters, and the overall essence of the first installment.",{"_271":605,"_273":1255,"_274":1255,"_275":162,"_277":1258},"Addiction is driven by the game's compelling gameplay loop, even in the face of repeated failures. The game's engaging qualities and inherent challenge create a strong desire for continuous play.",{"_271":1260,"_273":1261,"_274":1261,"_275":154,"_277":1262},"Relief",0.004056047197640118,"Relief is experienced when the game becomes less frustrating compared to its predecessor, particularly with the removal of permadeath and the introduction of consistent progression. Players feel a sense of ease when the game becomes more manageable, reaches a recommendable state, or offers streamlined mechanics and balanced randomness.",{"_612":1264,"_620":1268,"_630":1275},{"_614":1265,"_616":1266,"_618":1267},8367,7451,916,[1269,1270,626,1271,1272,1273,1274,622],"Roguelike","Turn-based Combat","Character Progression","Meta-Progression","Hero Management","Resource Management",[1276,1280,1284,1288,1291,1294,1298,1301,1305,1309,1313,1316,1320,1323],{"_271":1277,"_274":1278,"_277":1279},"Less grindy progression system",0.94,"Players find the current meta-progression and character unlocks too slow, tedious, and unrewarding, requiring excessive time investment for minimal progress.",{"_271":1281,"_274":1282,"_277":1283},"More engaging stagecoach travel",0.63,"The current stagecoach travel is criticized as boring, tedious, and a time sink that detracts from core gameplay and lacks exploration.",{"_271":1285,"_274":1286,"_277":1287},"More enemy and boss 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Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

Darkest Dungeon® II