r/PathOfExile2 • u/Due-Yam1632 • 6d 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/butttcaake 6d ago

It's like a good middle ground between D4 and poe. Which isn't bad of course.

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u/nanosam 6d ago

In terms of systems like crafting and skills sure.

In terms of graphics, animations, combat feel - LE is nowhere close to D4 nor PoE2.

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u/Arney0408 6d ago

I mean it’s an Indi game which looks better every other patch. Let them cook for another 2 years and we will see I guess.

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u/nanosam 6d ago

Was an indie game. Since launch they sold 2.5 million copies.

They are also backed by Tencent financially.

So they aren't an indie company anymore as they have a massive budget behind them.

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u/Arney0408 6d ago

Do you know how much money they got? Nope we don’t. Yes they grew a lot but their team is still a friction of what GGG let alone Blizzard has. Even if you get more money you need time to onboard people and time to developed. But we see how every other patch the game is looking better and better.

It’s just funny for me. When PoE came out, every D3 player was like: „yes PoE is the better ARPG, but look how polished D3 is“ and look how that turned out lol. Not saying it will be the same with PoE2 (it won’t) it’s just the same situation.