Loved the first game. Have given up after the first 8-9 hours on the second. It's nothing but a celebration of absolute depression and ultra-violence. Awful story. Characters that you hate. Violence that's way over the top. Messages rammed repeatedly down the player's throat. Naughty Dog has done everything to subvert the players' expectation of the sequel but as a result, have created a most unenjoyable experience. If you enjoyed the first one make sure to avoid this sequel. It's awful.