It is a good game, but difficult to reccomend. I do so, however, because I see it's only my bias against the modern day backdrop that holds me back.

Honestly, I feel that the developers did everything they could to make this a spectacular title. The controls and mechanics are great, the graphics pretty and most of the DLC is fair - but, in the end, if you can't get over the setting and what many feel is a weaker story than the first, then this game won't do it for you. That being said, if you give it a solid chance, it may just grow on you - perhaps not like the first, but nevertheless, it still has it's own merits.

It is a good game, but difficult to reccomend. I do so, however, because I see it's only my bias against the modern day backdrop that holds me back. Honestly, I feel that the developers did everything they could to make this a spectacular title. The controls and mechanics are great, the graphics pretty and most of the DLC is fair - but, in the end, if you can't get over the setting and what many feel is a weaker story than the first, then this game won't do it for you. That being said, if you give it a solid chance, it may just grow on you - perhaps not like the first, but nevertheless, it still has it's own merits.