Gameplay is better is almost all ways compared to the first game, Crossguard and Blaster stance are my two favs now, and the story while maybe not AS good was really enjoyable by delving into the High Republic era (the best era of Star Wars)

My main problem here are the planets, while much bigger, I don't think any of them stand up to the planets from the first game and I much preferred the original's level design. Also the framerate struggles a lot at times which is frustrating