On a more serious (non-robot) hand, I do enjoy the game overall, but it's not without it's flaws. Flipping feels a bit directionless now with no one to aim for in your flip. Gone is the random commentary in the bottom of the screen. You placed a rug and an old lady tells you she likes it. You placed a teddy bear and another person tells you they hate children. I miss them. I hope they're doing okay, where ever they are.

The new painting system is pretty frustrating (adding the ability to use WSAD made it a bit less irritating). I'm just not sure if that was something that needed changing. The way painting worked in HF1 was already fine. Obviously things get a bit less frustrating once you get some perks under your belt. The assembly mini game(? not sure what it would be called) is annoying and clunky, so I'm not thrilled when I have to assemble things.

That being said, I wouldn't feel right giving this a thumbs down because it is still a really good game. There are A LOT of welcome changes. I really dig the "witcher senses" style of seeing missing stains. The catalog is organized so much better now. Seriously, it's a breeze finding things. You can favorite items. The buy/sell tool allows you to copy/paste items, or change the color of them after they've been placed. It's quite the game changer from HF1. Items also match better. Nothing bothered me more in HF1 than placing 2 different wooden items, only to find out that one has American Elm but the other one doesn't, and I have to try and match it the best I can with African Teak..

I guess what I'm trying to say is, buy it. It's good.

*editing for nomination in the sit back and relax category, still highly recommend HF2*

[h2][i]Please Frozen District, I beg of you, give me back my robot arms.[/i][/h2] On a more serious (non-robot) hand, I do enjoy the game overall, but it's not without it's flaws. Flipping feels a bit directionless now with no one to aim for in your flip. Gone is the random commentary in the bottom of the screen. You placed a rug and an old lady tells you she likes it. You placed a teddy bear and another person tells you they hate children. I miss them. I hope they're doing okay, where ever they are. The new painting system is pretty frustrating (adding the ability to use WSAD made it a bit less irritating). I'm just not sure if that was something that needed changing. The way painting worked in HF1 was already fine. Obviously things get a bit less frustrating once you get some perks under your belt. The assembly mini game(? not sure what it would be called) is annoying and clunky, so I'm not thrilled when I have to assemble things. That being said, I wouldn't feel right giving this a thumbs down because it is still a really good game. There are A LOT of welcome changes. I really dig the "witcher senses" style of seeing missing stains. The catalog is organized so much better now. Seriously, it's a breeze finding things. You can favorite items. The buy/sell tool allows you to copy/paste items, or change the color of them after they've been placed. It's quite the game changer from HF1. Items also match better. Nothing bothered me more in HF1 than placing 2 different wooden items, only to find out that one has American Elm but the other one doesn't, and I have to try and match it the best I can with African Teak.. I guess what I'm trying to say is, buy it. It's good. *editing for nomination in the sit back and relax category, still highly recommend HF2*