Its kinda funny, my thoughts on this game are similar to my thoughts on the dishonored games (1+2) .....

1 is superior in every way besides gameplay
2 is superior in gameplay alone

The story of this game was def more grounded, which isnt bad but isnt as interesting to me at least. I loved how insane the first game was, and that things didn't make perfect sense, it felt so trippy and fun. Whereas this game's story was uninspired and dragged on (esp the beginning and the ending which were waaaaay dragged out)

But like overall this game was more fun to play for sure, I loved the areas and the gameplay itself was super fun. I do wish it was a bit more gorey and visceral horror like the first but the change wasn't bad per se.

Would recommend even tho it lost some of its artistic flare of the first imo