Differences between Senko no Ronde 2 & DUO

For players of the previous installment or those curious, here is a quick rundown of the changes made.

DUO

Senko 2 (international art)

Overall

• More bullets/effects & gameplay has been sped up.
• Removed 'parameter strengthening' partner type.
• Streamlined the partner system: now pilot and partner are preset.
• Melee combo attacks now favour the person who hits first (simultaneous hits will cancel each other out).

Extra Abilities

• Added an ability to each partner, giving a wider range to use.
• Abilities can now be used multiple times in one round (once gauge has recovered).

Shot

• Removed compulsory reload allowing for continual fire.

Barrier/Shield

• Barrier now provides full protection from all but a few attacks (beams & napalm).
• Main melee attack and Bullet Canceller attacks can now be guarded.

Charge Gauge

• Gauge can now be recharged by picking up items as well.
  • Items are dropped when doing damage to an opponent or destroying enemy projectiles/drones etc.
  • Using Bullet Canceller to cancel an opponent's attacks also drops items.

• Once gauge is empty, your mech overheats disabling barrier, Barrage Attack and B.O.S.S. mode.

Melee Attacks

• Adjusted melee attack motions so they would 'home in' on an opponent and thus connect easier.
• Normal Bullet Cancellers can be cancelled into a dash.

B.O.S.S. Mode

• Removed bonus to Armour Gauge after exiting B.O.S.S. mode.
• Removed reduction to armour gauge when using an SP attack in B.O.S.S. mode.

Via developer G.Rev's official blog (Japanese only).