Ben Sheene
Digital ChumpsDarkest Dungeon II Review
Published 2/17/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/8/2023
Darkest Dungeon II
The eagerly awaited follow-up to Red Hook's smash hit gothic horror RPG! DDII will test your mettle and drive you to the brink of madness. Armor yourself with purpose and provision your party for the journey ahead. It will be arduous.
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- Red Hook Studios
- Publisher
- Red Hook Studios
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Critic avg
81
33 scored reviews
Total coverage
33
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Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 33 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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33 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 21%
80–8920 reviews · 61%
70–794 reviews · 12%
Below 702 reviews · 6%
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Kenny Massey
Pure NintendoReview: Darkest Dungeon II (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 8/20/2024
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalCorvo Rohwer
GamingTrendGamingTrend Darkest Dungeon II Review
Published 8/2/2024
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineDarkest Dungeon II (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 7/15/2024
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Darkest Dungeon II (Switch) - An Uncompromising Sequel That Isn't Afraid To Try New Things
Published 7/15/2024
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80
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportDarkest Dungeon II (Switch) Review
Published 7/15/2024
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalKhayl Adam
Push SquareReview: Darkest Dungeon 2 (PS5) - Road Trippin' Roguelike Not for the Faint of Heart
Published 7/15/2024
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJesse Norris
XboxEraDarkest Dungeon II | Review
Published 7/15/2024
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84
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Sanchez
Final WeaponDarkest Dungeon II Review – Road Trip at the End of the World
Published 7/15/2024
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisDarkest Dungeon II Review – Highway to Hell | TheSixthAxis
Published 7/31/2023
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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