

Updated by Damien Lykins on September 19, 2021: Darkest Dungeon's combat system features several mechanics that are purpose-built to increase the pressure attached to every move and decision - even the order in which you've configured your party members plays an all-important role, and the game's got several tricks up its sleeve built around taking advantage of that. However, taking it all one step at a time and going in with the right mindset can save you from a lot of stress.

Long-term party management is something that you might have never given any thought to in prior gaming experiences, and it might all be a bit too much to handle. There are numerous mechanics present in Darkest Dungeon that new players might be taken aback by. RELATED: Best Lovecraft-Inspired Games According To Metacritic
