Its a solid successor to the orignal and a good game in its own right but ultimately a slight step down in quality. In game art is still amazing, but the animation style cutscenes are an odd contrast and not as unique.

The three weapon system is interesting and offers some replay value, but each has a less complete and engaging moveset than the original's Mea Culpa, in part due to some of the new attacks feeling useless or even detrimental. Limited upgrades also means new game plus is likely where you'll truly get to try another, but the system of toggling each difficulty option is less interesting than the orignal's three unique campaigns.

Being more movement based makes running around the map more enjoyable, but bosses, at least mechanically, felt less memorable and more generic in their design, likely as a consequence of players having an inconsistent moveset. As for the story, its hard to follow in detail, but just as in the first game is enjoyable nonetheless.

Its a solid successor to the orignal and a good game in its own right but ultimately a slight step down in quality. In game art is still amazing, but the animation style cutscenes are an odd contrast and not as unique. The three weapon system is interesting and offers some replay value, but each has a less complete and engaging moveset than the original's Mea Culpa, in part due to some of the new attacks feeling useless or even detrimental. Limited upgrades also means new game plus is likely where you'll truly get to try another, but the system of toggling each difficulty option is less interesting than the orignal's three unique campaigns. Being more movement based makes running around the map more enjoyable, but bosses, at least mechanically, felt less memorable and more generic in their design, likely as a consequence of players having an inconsistent moveset. As for the story, its hard to follow in detail, but just as in the first game is enjoyable nonetheless.