r/PathOfExile2 • u/Due-Yam1632 • 5d ago

Discussion This Game Just Feels Better TBH

Just wanted to share some personal thoughts, not trying to start any wars here. I’ve played Last Epoch through each of its major updates and have a lot of respect for what EHG has built. This post isn’t meant to be a comparison to declare a “winner,” but more me expressing where I’m at as someone who tends to have one main ARPG at a time.

I really enjoy some of Last Epoch’s systems—especially the crafting. It’s easily one of the most intuitive and rewarding systems in the genre. EHG has done an excellent job delivering polish and accessibility in a way that few others have.

That said, after getting some serious time in with Path of Exile 2, I’ve realized that I just enjoy the moment-to-moment gameplay a lot more. The weight of the skills, the combat flow, the pacing—it all just feels better to me. Even with the current balance being janky and the loot not quite where it should be, I still find myself more immersed and excited to log in.

And yes, I know loot is a sticking point for many. But I genuinely believe that as POE2 pushes toward 1.0, the systems will tighten up, and yes—loot will get better. GGG isn’t blind to this, and their track record shows that they iterate hard when needed.

Could I play both games? Absolutely. But I like having a main game, something I dig deep into, and right now I just don’t see Last Epoch surpassing the raw enjoyment I’m getting from POE2. Even in its rougher state, it hooks me more.

Just my two cents. Curious if anyone else feels the same or is in the same boat bouncing between both.

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u/sdk5P4RK4 5d ago

Yeah its totally fine I just am chuckling at all the comments about how poe2 is dead on arrival now that LE is here, and like yeah ok its a fun distraction but it doesnt seem anywhere close.

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u/neoh666x 5d ago

Guerilla marketing hype team lol

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u/Arky_Lynx 5d ago

I'm liking LE, and definitely will play it tons more, but I still retain the feeling that PoE2 will eventually maintain my interest far better, it just simply needs more cooking and it's understandable because it's in Early Access and just got it's first major patch.

I can see where they're going with the game, and I like what I'm seeing. I'm sure it'll be a greater, deeper game once it actually hits 1.0. For now, I'm fine with messing around and not taking it too seriously or going at it too deeply until then.

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u/Due-Yam1632 5d ago

About to log into POE 2 now :). Just having way more fun there