PraetorXyn posted... Thats disappointing. Its completely expected as Square is far too incompetent to do that properly, but its disappointing nonetheless.
All they really had to do was making it so the first enemies in part 2 are a slight step up from the last non-optional enemies in part 1, and if you arent transferring a save from part 1, make the party start at an appropriate level so its balanced.
Power gamers are not going to be bothered that the effort they went through to make themselves overpowered resulted in them being overpowered thats kind of the point of doing it.
Of course, you dont have to have full transference either. For example, in Suikoden 2 and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn for example, units you maxed out in the first game just get bonuses in the second game so they have a decided advantage but arent maxed out.
As for items, the notable stuff you get in Witcher 1 transfer to Witcher 2, but they suck compared to what you get at the start of the second game.
There are loads of ways to handle this without just making tens of hours utterly pointless.
This wouldnt be a problem if they werent remaking a game. That means they knew from the beginning the full scope, and should have properly planned how to make the experience as seamless as possible.
This is not at all comparable to unplanned sequels, sequels to games that arent RPGs telling a single story (like the Devil May Cry comparisons), etc. Nor is it comparable to sequels where you play an entirely different set of characters.
I too thought that when I played God of War Ragnarok, the tens of hours I spent playing God of War were utterly wasted because they didnt let me transfer my progress.
wait no I didnt care at all because the whole concept is stupid and barely applicable there or here.