I’ve played this game long enough to realize the best versions of Dark and Darker are always the SSF ones. SSF completely changes the dungeon dynamic and actually makes the game feel alive again.
The moment the market comes back, the gameplay loop turns into endless lab kits and braindead lobby farming until the next wipe. It gets stale fast.
SSF gives real meaning to loot, dungeon exploration, and farming specific modules. Every drop matters again. It also naturally solves the gear limit problem without needing artificial restrictions.
With the current mob density and HR changes, I honestly think the game would be at its best with only one mode:
High Roller as the standard mode, no Normal mode, SSF only, no gear cap. Better crafting options in the future.
Just pure SSF HR Dark and Darker.