Descent: Legends of the Dark

Descent: Legends of the Dark

AdventureFantasyFightingMiniatures
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
180 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
14+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.7 / 5
Year
2021

About the game

Descent: Legends of the Dark reinvents the classic dungeon-crawling franchise with a free companion app that manages enemies, tracks status effects, and drives an epic 16-quest campaign. Players build a hero from their own playstyle and abilities, battling through richly detailed 3D terrain across the fantasy realm of Terrinoth. Between quests, heroes can craft, shop, and upgrade equipment, deepening the sense of progression across the story's dark and demonic threats.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's team is impressed with how the companion app streamlines what used to be some of the clunkiest parts of dungeon-crawlers, enemy AI and bookkeeping, letting players focus on tactics and story. The 3D terrain and miniatures make for a visually stunning table presence. It's a big investment in time and money, but fans of narrative dungeon crawls will find it richly rewarding.

What we like

  • Companion app elegantly automates enemy AI and complex bookkeeping.
  • Stunning 3D terrain and miniatures create an immersive table presence.
  • Rich 16-quest campaign with meaningful hero progression.
  • Solo mode allows the full campaign experience alone.

Keep in mind

  • Long playtime and heavy setup demand a serious time commitment.
  • Not compatible with older Descent: Journeys in the Dark content.
  • Requires a companion device/app to play, which some groups may dislike.

Who it's for

Great for fantasy adventure and dungeon-crawl fans aged 14+ who enjoy app-assisted cooperative campaigns; supports 1-4 players.

Mechanics

Cooperative GameDice RollingMovementModular BoardRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSolo / Solitaire GameGrid / MapVariable Player Powers

Games similar to Descent: Legends of the Dark