>>725296452
Early on the game kinda sucks since you're still learning everything and you get your ass kicked. Mid and late game is better, when you've got a lot of upgrades and you're finally getting a grasp on what's good and not (fuck you Ares, I hate you)
Once you hit postgame and get those Fate's Whim keepsakes and you keep pushing your Fear higher and higher, on top of learning the Vow of Rivals fights, the game is so, so much better and more fun than the original it's not even funny.