Excellent title with good gameplay, a phenomenal setting with great atmosphere and an intriguing plot. Unfortunately the vsync locks the frame rate to 30 and there is no way to fix this on laptops.
Yes, the last quarter isn't as strong as the rest of the game, but those three quarters are some of the best game I've ever played. The story uses the medium and the players expectations so expertly that it manages to create some of the most unforgettable moments in any game. Combat wise it's still good, although the sequel does trump it in this regard. I think that's enough said, everything I could say has already been said, so what are you still doing reading this review; just buy it.
No spoilers, but the design is really repetitive. The pulp style is nice, but it's really nothing special. If you liked the main game you might like this too, even though the story is significantly weaker.
