While this is a fair bit tighter and more successful than the first DKL, it's also rather unambitious. Unlike DKL both the worlds and the levels share the same names and ideas as in the original DKC2. To me, this makes this game feel awfully half hearted, and like it doesn't have a soul of its own. While the level designs are distinct, I still expect a little more originality in my games. Of the three DKLs this one is the most forgettable.