Darkest Dungeon II: Oblivion Edition review — A spark in the gloam

Within the murky heart of the mountain, loathing festers and spills onto the landscape. Evil has wormed its way into the deepest reaches of the land, and threatens to erase any semblance of hope. But in the wake of this blight, unlikely heroes rise to face it. Ready the horses, pack the stagecoach and begin down the arduous road to heed the call of the mountain and strike back against the darkness.While the original game was more focused on extended campaigns and building up your town over time, Darkest Dungeon II leans more in the direction of a turn-based roguelite with meta-progression as you complete runs. Starting out at the crossroads, you’ll assemble a team of four characters and traverse through three areas before taking on the final boss. Throughout these areas, you’ll engage with various encounters, not all of which include combat. You might run into the Hoarder, a purveyor of strange curios and items that seeks your riches, or find yourself at the Shrine of Reflection, a pla...