Dungeoneering in Darkest Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon is a "dungeon-themed management sim" which arrived to PC in January of 2016. Like many dungeon-based RPGs, it's based on a 4-member party system designed to force players to think about balancing a team. However, the complication of this game doesn't rest in the typical RPG mechanics. The game isn't a top-down RPG, but a side-scrolling march down a hallway. Nor is Darkest Dungeon a game where you form a party and must live with the consequences forever. It's a game where you have a wide band of adventurers which you can mix and match up before sending into various dungeons on different quests. I think it's pretty well suited to new players despite it's difficulty. The game reels you in with a quick hook. You've inherited your family estate, which has fallen to a curse due to the greed and hubris of the previous owner. You have been tasked with reclaiming your land from demons and monsters which have inhabited the various landmark...