Originally posted by SquidBob:

Started a new game and went in like I used to...lol Going to take some new tactics and planning I think.

early game isn't really changed much, it's just late game when the enemy count ramps up. Even the most expensive food isn't that strong. Especially since I see a lot more higher level monsters now. 2 star fudlings and wolves. Lox companion does help but they die pretty fast from flying enemies.