Is there any obvious differences between Rock of Ages 1 and 2 other than graphic?

[Nexus-Prista]

I am thinking about getting this but also see a bundle to get both. I am not sure if it will have slight difference or more since I don't think it's a good idea to buy the same game for 2 games. It's a bit like Sanctum 1 does not have sprint and classes and just that compare to the sequel (I'm making a comparison by the way).
So I am here to ask that.
Also I just know that it has online mode too...But are the main servers mostly in Europe?

[[ACE] Dimaleth]

All new story campaign.
Up to 4 players multiplayer. You can play in local split screen vs players online.
New maps.
New units and boulders.
No more tiered units, every unit is unique. You have to pick a limited number of units and boulders to take with you before every War match.

Originally posted by Nexus-Prista:

Also I just know that it has online mode too...But are the main servers mostly in Europe?

No dedicated servers. It's peer to peer.

[Nexus-Prista]

Originally posted by ACE Dimaleth:

All new story campaign.
Up to 4 players multiplayer. You can play in local split screen vs players online.
New maps.
New units and boulders.
No more tiered units, every unit is unique. You have to pick a limited number of units and boulders to take with you before every War match.

Originally posted by Nexus-Prista:

Also I just know that it has online mode too...But are the main servers mostly in Europe?

No dedicated servers. It's peer to peer.

Thank you very much. I will decide about this. :)

[[SEGA] Richard]

I think most people would say the main reason you might want to pick up ROA1 as well is to play through its story mode and see all its cutscenes and animations. Those are definitely a highlight of the games for some people, and because each game has a unique cast of characters, you might want to check out both.

[Approximo]

I got the bundle and didn't regret it. After I played through Rock of Ages 2 I naturally wanted more craziness, and the first game was the place to go. If you want to experience everything the "story" has to offer, then get both. If you're only looking to have some fun with friends, the second game is definitely the way.

[Nexus-Prista]

Ok I will take them all for my decision. Thanks again guys! :)

[sere]

To anyone else who might ask this question:

RoA2 has much better "bosses" with wider variety. The way you interact with bosses has expanded and become more fun.

RoA1 has the better stages. They are a bit more complex from the perspective of freely rolling through them. RoA1 stages also feature 3 keys, which you collect for the sake of unlocking certain moments (and getting an achievement I believe).
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While stages in RoA2 are simpler from the standpoint of rolling through them, the streamlining makes for more effective implimentation of defenses, which is what RoA1 players wanted improved.
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The art direction in any ACE game is going to be the showcase but UE4 has allowed their artists to make an even bigger impression. RoA2 is simply gorgeous and awesome to look at and doesn't have the cascading shadow problems nor the super noisy ambient occlussion ACE titles suffered under UE3.

RoA2 is also less tinged with academia but what do I mean by that?