Right, I said that they cut the fat, but the game just isnt interesting this time around. The bosses are stale and have no character. The sidejobs are great but theres nothing to buy. I'm at the end of the game and I've only had to buy 2 swords. Everything else is clothing related. That's exactly what the game is, no fat. It doesnt even do that cool robot voice when you start a battle. "Letzzz Shake"
Even the main game is cut. "You killed 1 person, but due to story, we decided to chop you from Rank 30 to Rank 10, just cuz. Aren't we wacky?" Initiating Dark Step is much harder, and even charging your weapon is more aggrivating. You also get juggled a lot by the taco gun people, and you can find yourself mashing buttons (humping air) so you can hop back up.
From what I read, there isnt even a special ending fight like Henry from #1. It's obvious this game wasnt meant for a sequel, but I guess they had to make do.
Not one character matches up to Bad Girl, let alone have any cool music like her. There's even a level involving platforming, and you know that works out well.
If anything, this makes me want the HD port that much more.