The core of the gameplay is still the same. From an isometric perspective, you run around and attack stuff, and you must keep a good supply of healing and magic restoration potions on hand, which can quickly restore your energies when you're running low. The gameplay is action-packed, even from the start. Unlike the original Dark Alliance, this one pretty much cuts right to the action, as you'll be facing goblins, wolves, giant spiders, and other relatively weak creatures, in large numbers, almost right off the bat. Once again, two players may go at it at the same time, though unfortunately that's the limit--nor is there any option to play the game online.