Let me start by saying I fully understand why there is bad views. To avoid spoilers I will just say that the direction they took after the first game is one I do not like but I came to fully appreciate towards the end of the game. Had they not nailed the ending I would of given this a 6/10 tops just for the story. However, the end makes it all okay in my opinion but there are a lot of cry babies here going on and on. Yes it wasn't the ideal story but it was well done. Gameplay is excellent and it gets you emotionally invested. There may be parts that makes you very very angry at the writers but just finish it and you will be relieved. Best series ever I think, at least top 5.