It's like a dynasty warriors sequel, they didn't make the improvements they needed, but it's still horribly fun.
That said, the game is still very deep with it's customizations of armor and weapons. There is no "perfect" build. There are really good builds for a circumstance, and that's where the fun of figuring it out is. Once you set a goal of what you need, then you get to farming. There is also good amount of satisfaction when you finish an armor set you've been working on, and can show off your build online.
My current build skills are: Handicraft, Awaken, Hearing, Crit. Draw, Part Breaker, and Tremor Resistance.
Gunlance 621 attack, and 400 Dragon. (It's possible, figure it out.)