A sequel that exceeds its first game by so much in every single aspect that it feels weird to even consider this a sequel in anything other than name. It has so much to say about artists, artistry, and many other themes that I won't spoil here. In every other Remedy game I've played, there are so many signs of great potential, but equally potent fumbles holding them back from true greatness. This game feels like the dev team has finally figured out how to focus on what they are experts at while leaving the rest behind, and the results speak for themselves. It may not be flawless, but the overall experience is unlike any other game I've played. This is one of those games that still lives rent-free in my mind months after completing it, and I imagine it will stay there for a very long time.