It's significantly weaker than the first entry in terms of atmosphere and story but the gameplay and progression of the puzzles feel A LOT better than First Fear. Also, I liked the art style of the first, and it's pretty non-existent in the second entry.

Despite the quality of life changes to the gameplay formula, I gotta say I'm just not that interested in the gameplay itself and I feel the scenarios up until the Barrows Castle were pretty weak. Maybe just not for me

One of the most if not the most influential horror game ever.
This thing is great, very great, and the aesthetics are also great.