With more than a year until release, we’ll probably see some significant changes, but it’s already shaping up to be a worthwhile addition to the battle royale genre. Dark and Darker is still kicked off Steam, so Ironmace is 'going old school' with BitTorrent for the latest playtest and fans are loving it By Andy Chalk published 14 April 2023 Young players. It is simultaneously one of the most classic game genres and one of the most modern, yet it somehow manages to be a totally original amalgamation. The elevator pitch for Dark and Darker is probably “Ultima meets The Cycle”, but even The Cycle is such a mishmash of disparate genres that this shorthand still requires some explanation. Better weapons and armor will give you an advantage in the dungeon, but smart play will always win out in the end. Experience earned will give you levels and new abilities, and anything you bring back from your adventure can either be stored in your chest or sold to vendors.
It’s a good idea to build up some better gear before taking on the second floor, but that means escaping with your loot and your life multiple times in a row.Įven though you lose all your gear when you die, there’s still some progression that carries over.
Here you’ll be matched against other players who took the dive, on a map with even deadlier monsters. If you’re feeling confident, you can even choose to descend one floor down and start a new round.