The only thing I could remember about TW1 besides it being extremely bland was that the one good thing I liked about it was the armor and that there was plenty of it so I wasn't expecting much from this...boy was I surprised. Had to adjust a few things (like removing the blur effect) and it took a few days to get used to the movement but after that everything fell into place. The main story isn't epic by a long shot but it's on par with most average rpg's. What excels are the side quests...more than just fetch quests and often filled with humor (fighting possessed umbrellas for example)...they quickly became something I looked for everytime I started a new chapter. I think the humor is what kept me entertained...which they continued with the Pirates DLC...which is not only one of the best DLC's I've ever played but one of the longest (most companies don't put much into DLC's...but you definitely get your money's worth with this one). The worst thing about the game is horse travel...it's atrocious.
