It retains almost the same gameplay of the previous game which is always a plus, the main difference is in the more varied map design thanks to its neat gimmicks and aggressive enemy AI that encourages strategizing more so than its predecessors.
The real problem however is in the messy story that throws in unnecessary drama and tedious padding around the second half, which ultimately leaves a bad taste, the cast is fine but not as likeable as the other SNs. The OST is a bop tho.