PoE2 - 0.4: Moving Away From Its Original Vision

I have loved Path of Exile 1 since 2012 (my most played game ever), and when Path of Exile 2 was announced, I along with few others felt that GGG vision was leaning toward something closer to Diablo II.

In PoE2 patch 0.1, I truly felt that vision come to life and in an even better way than Diablo II. The experience was incredible. Boss fights were challenging and meaningful; I had to learn mechanics, dodge carefully, and sometimes die 40+ times before finally succeeding. When I eventually defeated a boss, I felt genuine joy and accomplishment. That feeling was special.

Yes, the loot was horrible from the bosses, but the overall direction felt right.

With each subsequent patch, I’ve seen many players complain about slower pacing, large maps, and other elements. I understand those concerns especially from players who deeply love PoE1. But PoE2 was never meant to be PoE1 ( thats why they are two saparated games (now)), at least not until (0.4).

Unfortunately, the experience has changed drastically for me. Boss fights no longer require learning mechanics or careful play. I now stand still, press buttons, and bosses die within seconds. To be clear, I am not playing meta builds I played the new Sorceress ascendancy, Varashtna.

The fun is gone (love PoE-1, but not expecting another one). It feels like I’m playing PoE1 with better graphics.

What made PoE2 special to me was the promise of meaningful boss encounters and a bit slower, more deliberate ARPG experience. That no longer seems to be the case, and it honestly makes me very sad. It hurts because PoE2 felt like it was becoming the ARPG I had been waiting for one where bosses mattered and weren’t easier than rare (yellow) mobs.

I felt compelled to leave this feedback because that original vision meant a lot to me. I truly hope something unexpected happens and the game shifts back toward the direction of patch 0.1. Even if many players might not prefer that approach, I genuinely believe it was something special and I’m still hoping it can return.

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invinsible1#7237 schrieb:

It feels like I’m playing PoE1 with better graphics.

It is and has been like that since EA release, at least for the endgame. Campaign is abit slower but only on act 1. The game still designed just like PoE 1, everything still designed like PoE 1.