i've got dark alliance 1, and yeah, compared it is shit, its pure hack and slash but its ok for a laugh. i actually play it with my son but he hogs all the best stuff

much more fun 2 player.
i'll be getting the sequel when it appears, from what i've heard you can make your own weapons, blah, 80 levels of gaming and much more choce in characters this time. (i.e an elf necromancer(!), a drow monk, dwarf thief, etc.)
take a look at the website for more details.
http://bgda2.blackisle.com/