Solid game, but worse than the original in most aspects. Main issue were the bosses, most weren't as well designed as the first game's and lacked a lot of personality. Also the lack of overworld and new side jobs really suck, sure they were barebones in the original but still fun where as their substitutes in this game are boring. However, I thought most of the returning characters were just as good as the original and no weird writing apart from Shinobu. Also the gameplay was fun, a bit easy at times, but fun none the less.