Unsurprisingly, the ancestor will say this quote when a hero is on Death’s Door. This quote is a very thematically fitting reminder that even your strongest heroes aren’t immune to death. Nothing embodies Lovecraft more than a quote personifying the abyss while expressing existential dread. You better hope this test is one your hero passes… 12) “The Abyss Returns Even the Boldest Gaze.”Īs I’m sure most of you know, Darkest Dungeon’s universe is massively influenced by Lovecraftian horror. This quote enhances an unrivalled moment in creating this atmosphere. One of the most effective things Darkest Dungeon does is generate an atmosphere of tension and suspense. This quote will be spoken when one of your heroes is on Death’s Door. 13) “And Now the True Test Hold Fast or Expire.” This quote is a testament to the near-perfect wordplay of this game, and I can’t think of a better way to commentate a blow that may spell the end for a party member. Where the last quote bolsters me with hope, this one has me gritting my teeth as an enemy cripples one of my party.

This quote is like the yin to the last quotes yang. Usually, this voice line plays when a hero lands a killing blow on an enemy, which also helps! 14) “Mortality Clarified in a Single Strike.” Players will go through some extreme highs and devastating lows during a playthrough, but nothing gets me back in the fight, like hearing the ancestor’s wise yet gruff and weathered voice cheering me on with this statement. There are a lot of tense moments in Darkest Dungeon. No amount of inspirational quotes will fix these unfortunate souls now.

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Darkest Dungeon has excellent gameplay like all good games, but the story and world-building set this game apart.

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