How Remnant 2 Improves on The First Game’s Melee Combat

As a sequel to one of gaming’s surprise sleeper hits from 2019, Remnant 2 had a lot on its shoulders ahead of release. The intervening years between Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant 2 not only saw the first game achieve cult-classic status among fans but also the release of several competent entries into the Soulslike subgenre, which is surprisingly still rife with innovation and experimentation on FromSoftware’s formula. With so much riding on the sequel to determine the staying power of the franchise, it’s a relief to be able to confirm that Remnant 2 improves on its predecessor in every conceivable way, especially when it comes to melee combat.