Slayin 2 promises a few returning characters as well as a few new ones. The tried and true default character is the Knight. He still can run through enemies but also has a few new tricks. The main addition is that his shield is no longer just for decoration. He is able to deflect most projectiles and even convert them to treasure if you time your button press the moment the shield is struck.
All characters now use a 2 button control scheme: Jump and Action. Jumping is now possible with all characters but behaves a little different for some. Action refers to special attacks the player can unleash when they have built up their Spark Bar enough. Actions are more spectacular and release more treasure when they hit enemies. They also do less damage, so the key to higher scores and more loot is to use Actions whenever possible to milk enemies for their riches.