The additions over the first game are perfect. This game is my most pleasant surprise of 2012 so far.

User Rating: 9 | Orcs Must Die! 2 PC
This game is an example of the Developers knowing what their audience (Gamer's) want and delivering what they promise(very rare these days). This game is genuinely fun focusing on great design, fluid and rewarding game play, and a respectable amount of replayability. I recently played the first one and loved it. I immediately prepurchased the second and wasnt disappointed.

The additions over the first one were perfect and really added to the fun of the game. Slowly being able to build up your character really adds to the fun with the upgrades and the different spell and trap options make each new game different. The ability to gain skulls in between levels in endless horde mode allows you the option to increase your strength to aide you in passing that difficult level you may get stuck on.

Perhaps the aspect that I like most is the addition of more artifacts and weapons. The FPS aspect of this game starts after the Tower Defense aspect is established. Rather than just watch how your strategy plays out, you take an active roll in the defense by using your powers and upgraded weapons. You not only add to the traps as the onslaught engages, you take an active roll with your chosen protagonist to great affect and fun. This game is a blast, but, please, dont just believe me. Try the demo. I bet you buy it. :)