Somehow worse than DD1 in every way.

The mechanics have changed since the first game from a % chance to dodge or protection to 1 time use tokens stacking up to 3 times, meaning protection is next to useless against bosses and dodge tokens have 50% chance to do literally nothing and still be spent.

The balance of the game feels completely off with chaff fights being completely pointless, being piss easy and give little rewards, while the bosses will insta-wipe anyone who isn't specifically geared to kill them. As far as i can tell this is because nothing has innate dodge now, meaning all attacks hit by default, melting anything that cant take 30+ damage every round (including your heroes).

I feel like I've made zero meaningful choices steering the cart. Metaprogression>Loot>No Loot

While I love Wayne June's narration, he plays a much less interesting character this time. Also, due to the games rogue-like nature the limited lines he has for the start of the game have become extremely grating.

Bashing your head against a brick wall for 10h is not fun, read the lore online and spend your money elsewhere.

Somehow worse than DD1 in every way. The mechanics have changed since the first game from a % chance to dodge or protection to 1 time use tokens stacking up to 3 times, meaning protection is next to useless against bosses and dodge tokens have 50% chance to do literally nothing and still be spent. The balance of the game feels completely off with chaff fights being completely pointless, being piss easy and give little rewards, while the bosses will insta-wipe anyone who isn't specifically geared to kill them. As far as i can tell this is because nothing has innate dodge now, meaning all attacks hit by default, melting anything that cant take 30+ damage every round (including your heroes). I feel like I've made zero meaningful choices steering the cart. Metaprogression>Loot>No Loot While I love Wayne June's narration, he plays a much less interesting character this time. Also, due to the games rogue-like nature the limited lines he has for the start of the game have become extremely grating. Bashing your head against a brick wall for 10h is not fun, read the lore online and spend your money elsewhere.