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- Asmongold detailed a list of improvements for Path of Exile 2, including making Act 1 bosses less punishing for players.
- He also feels that melee combat is less fun than playing with ranged characters and feels that the game should increase coin drops for beginners.
- Even with areas for improvement, Path of Exile 2 is already a huge success, hitting over half a million competitive players.
Streamer Asmongold recently shared his thoughts on Path of Exile 2suggesting changes such as making the Act 1 bosses less punishing. The action RPG's early access launched on December 6, attracting thousands of players eager to explore the updated world of Wraeclast. While the game was a success, Asmongold's feedback shed light on certain aspects of the Path of Exile 2 which could be improved.
Path of Exile 2 takes place 20 years after the original game, bringing a new seven-act story, improved graphics and refined gameplay. The game retains the series' signature depth of detail and build options, making it a strong contender for popular role-playing games such as Diablo 4. Although the sequel has been highly anticipated and players are enjoying its features, they have started suggesting their feedback to Grinding Gear Games.
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Popular streamer Asmongold shared some strong opinions about the difficulty of Act 1 bosses in Path of Exile 2. He believes that these battles are too difficult for new players, making it difficult for them to get used to the game, even comparing it to games like Dark souls and Elden Ring. He also pointed out that while difficulty is important, the first act should help players learn the ropes. Instead of simply reducing the health or damage of the boss, he suggested adding side quests with rewards to help players prepare for these tough encounters.
Asmongold thinks Path of Exile 2 Act 1 bosses are too punishing
He also pointed out that melee combat is less fun than playing with ranged characters, even though melee can deal good damage. Among his other ideas, he recommended allowing players to export and import talent tree builds, increasing currency drops for beginners to teach them how to use it effectively, and allowing teleports between checkpoints on same map for easier exploration. Finally, he suggested adjusting the camera's zoom to make Path of Exile 2 Boss fights look more epic and make it easier for you to enjoy the battle visuals.
Despite his criticism, Asmongold is still enthusiastic Path of Exile 2calling it a potential game changer for the action RPG genre. He even mentioned in a previous video that PoE 2 could steal Diablo 4to its audience due to its accessibility and new generation feel. The sequel made strides in making the game easier to understand for newcomers, while offering much better visuals and an overall smoother experience compared to the original.
These things did Path of Exile 2 already a huge success, reaching over half a million concurrent players and reaching the top 15 most played Steam games just two days after its Early Access release. Although the Early Access phase highlighted areas for improvement, feedback from players like Asmongold shows that the community is deeply invested in helping shape the game.