I just finished up No More Heroes 2. Played both NMH 1 and NMH2 back to back, and I think the original is much better. Boss battles were challenging and tense and fun. The bosses themselves had a lot of charm and uniqueness to them. I felt like the sequel was kind of a retread, with the exception of trying to streamline certain elements such as eliminating the money grind. The first game seemed inspired. I hope the upcoming third game is more like the first, although the 2 wasn't terrible by any means. The combat for example had some nice additions.
Other sequels that come to mind are Ni No Kuni 2 and MGS V. Ni No Kuni lacked the charm of the original, its characters and story. Like NMH2, didn't seem as inspired as its predecessor. Combat was pretty cool, but also easy and button mashy. The original felt more tactical. As for MGS V, it lacked the Kojima craziness, writing, and charm. No self awareness or fourth wall, or clever conversations (maybe there was some, I forget). But it was too serious. Also, boss battles sucked. How is this an MGS game? Anyway, I digress.
How about you, SW? What sequels disappointed you?
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