I thoroughly enjoyed PoE 1 but was hesitant to buy the sequel because I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy the ocean exploring part. It seemed strange to me. But I bought it anyway and have been enjoying playing it since. The naval/sailing part is well designed and the naval battles are fun and cool. I've been playing for a month and can hardly stop. Obsidian didn't disappoint me. I'll continue supporting them. Needless to say, a solid 10 out of 10 from me.
I can't believe so many reviewers gave it one star! You haven't played the game yet and you have ZERO right to comment it. If you think the pricing is too steep, why, you're a loser...! I'm giving it a solid FIVE stars based on my experiences with previous Larian Studio games. There's no other way.