Good lord, this is incredible.
I'm dealing so much damage and taking so little at roaches, armour finally feels like it does something compared to the old version.
By the way, regular whip looks pretty damn sweet now.
Edit; They need to change the way multi-way combat works, though.
Don't get me wrong, it's easy to take on mobs of enemies if you're quick on your fingers, but the problem lies in the fact that you can easily get bogged down by enemies to the point where they never stop attacking you and you can't pick up loot or suchlike.