Platted the first one, very fun game. Only downsides were
* Some bosses were basically impossible the first time around because you'd have to build in prep for them beforehand - sort of a feels bad form of difficulty where you can't adapt & win.
* Some monsters in DQB will ravage your town. A little bit of repair is expected after a monster attack, but having to completely rebuild multiple buildings can be obnoxious.
* Recruiting NPC allies to go adventuring with you is a bit annoying, hope the process is streamlined in 2.
* Much like Heroes, it often made me wish I was playing a mainline DQ. I guess a comparison would be playing TMNT on NES, having fun with it, but a voice in the back of your head is saying "wish I was playing the arcade game instead."
Despite all that DQB2 is a definite buy, a welcome combo of familiar aesthetic & unique play.







