# Darklight: Memento Mori

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 8.3
- **BGG Rank**: #4240
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.46 / 5
- **Designers**: Mauro Pane, Rhuadrhi Oliver
- **Artists**: Mauro Pane
- **Publishers**: Dark Ice Games
- **Categories**: Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Action Queue, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Open Drafting, Role Playing, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Fans of tactical dungeon crawlers and gothic vibes will love this: Darklight delivers strategic depth and tons of customization.Deep tactical combatRich character progressionMassive replayabilityImmersive atmosphereNot beginner-friendlyRequires translation effortLong playtime (2h+)HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Darklight: Memento Mori is a gothic dungeon crawler that blends the best of classic genre tropes with modern mechanics. You and up to three friends (or solo, if you prefer) play as the Accursed, dark heroes trapped in a demon-ravaged world. The goal? Survive randomly generated dungeons, collect souls as currency, and complete unique missions to escape this nightmare. With over 70 miniatures and a modular board, each game delivers tactical combat full of tough choices – from managing action points to queuing moves for deadly combos. The game also features a deep progression system, with hundreds of items to loot and abilities to unlock, making your character increasingly unique. And if the core adventure isn’t enough, advanced rules introduce towns where you can recover, join tournaments, and even make story-altering decisions. Get ready for an immersive experience in a dark universe that pays homage to Dark Souls and Warhammer Quest, but with its own distinct flavor.

## FAQ
### Is it playable solo?
Yes! It has dedicated solo rules, and difficulty scales based on hero count.

### Does it require translation?
Unfortunately yes – the game has extensive card and event text. Fan-made translations exist.

### What do advanced rules add?
They introduce towns between dungeons for upgrades, tournaments, and narrative decisions.

### Is it ameritrash or eurogame?
Pure ameritrash: dice, minis, and narrative, but with a tactical system eurogamers might enjoy.

### Worth it if I own Gloomhaven?
Different experiences – Darklight sets up faster and has unique gothic flavor, but less campaign depth.