Usually in games I just ignore the slower, high damaging weapons because I am never willing to sacrifice agility to end a fight slightly faster the risk is never worth it. This game also does an incredibly good job balancing it's "faster but weaker" weapons with its "slower but higher damaging" ones. Highlights include a giant syringe needle and "Nimbus" sword (that looks like Cloud's sword from FFVII) for Yuki, and giant Scissors and the slow but deadly "Gore Hammer" for The Dishwasher. The new weapons are great, and each character's sets are unique. Story is better and has some unique presentation elements, but is still inane gibberish at its core But that could be said for a lot of games (it hurts more with this one because I LOVE IT) Once you beat it 100%, there's little reason to go back. Still sometimes has too much blood/effects on the screen to know what is going on
Finding all the secrets can be a huge pain Easily one of the best action games on XBLA Graphics are smoother, effects look better, and the sound design is improved Weapons are much better balanced and have a better variety Wider scope of difficulties and improved continue system eliminates most frustration Arcade mode is back and better than ever Each character has their own story mode, and while they aren't particularly unique they are different enough Two characters, each with unique weapon sets and playstyles Takes every issue I had with The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai and fixes them.