I personally felt this to be a downgrade from the first game. This sequel gives the Permen the ability to fly (something missing from the first game), adds some isometric-view levels, and (thankfully) gets rid of those board game boss battles. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of challenge to offer in this game. Once you've maxed out your weapon, taking out enemies and even bosses is a piece of cake. There's also a lot of opportunities to get health refills - in fact, this game is far too generous in that regard. The lower difficulty is likely because the game (like the franchise) is aimed at young children, so the game may be more their speed.