Ok, I know its late considering when the game first came out, however i just got around to playing it. And after playing it, it is obvious that is much better than the first game. Dont get me wrong, the first game was fun, but it quickly got repetative. Go to a new area, clear bad guys out, jump around, go to next area, repeat. The first game takes place entirely on one island. The second game takes you halfway around the world! From jungles to urban settings to ancient temples. Alot of new areas to explore. I also didnt die as much in this game, which is a plus for my blood pressure. It had the challenge and the stress of being difficult with out being overwhelming. The graphics were even more stunning that they were in the first game. The types of missions were varied as well, Not every thing is run and gun. Stealth has its advantages in this game. Overall it was a very good game. I give it a rating of 10 out of 10