I have finally been able to play as all the characters in practice and arcade mode enough to critique all of them.... I must say that I am not very pleased with the way Kenshi turned out...
Judo was my least favorite stance from DA because I hate the fact that 1, and 2, are horribly captured throws. San Shou was much better in my opinion.
2. While he did get some new special moves, his telekinetic slam got raped severely. No longer can you do a lift, slam, lift, slam, throw for 40-45% damage. Ya, I have seen people pull off a lift, slam, quick 3 punches and slam but it is easier said than done.
3. The Katana sword has completely been changed and I do not like it one bit. Does anyone else find it to be very risky in terms of leaving you wide open for retribution if blocked? Its combos are so slow and not as strong as DA. He only has one lifter with it now as well whereas DA had a few I believe. Isn't it funny that I can do a 10 hit combo with jade or raiden and its like 35-40 something damage but Kenshis ground 10 hit is about 25?
Maybe its just me, but I miss the Kenshi of old. I was looking forward to using DA Kenshi online, but I guess I can't do that now that he's been screwed around with so much. I still like his story and look though at least.