It's not as tight as The New Order and feels a little confused when starting off, but when the game reaches its halfway point and you see what it was building up to, it really gets going. Gameplay-wise its on par with the New Order with just a little more jank; BJ's model is now simulated in the environment and while this adds a lot to the game's tangibility it also means you can get caught on geometry or experience some issues when taking cover. Narratively, it's excellent. Special shoutout to Wyatt's arc here (the canon choice as far as I'm concerned). As someone who has experienced both addiction and the wonders of psychedelic experiences, Wyatt's character development in the sequel is nothing short of excellent. I have never seen a game capture the essence of taking LSD as accurately and interestingly as here.