The deadfire archipelago is an incredible setting that bleeds personality through every conversation you have and every pirate you face. The main story doesn't feel quite as ambitious as the original PoE1, but the increased focus on some of the most interesting characters in the setting (the pantheon) and a great 'overall' scenario in the various factions, PoE2 is a worthy play for most crpg fans.

Though, I will say, I think the companions romance in particular is... quite bad, there's no real way to get around it.