dogshit artstyle change and slow ass combat be damned, I actually like this one more than the first. Story is better, despite its slowness I actually like the gameplay more, and the soundtrack is INFINITELY better than Xenosaga Ep. 1. Glad Jr got more focus, dude is actually a top tier xeno series character for me now. Honestly, this game just made me love the cast even more than before (minus allen lol I still hate him). Won't get into episode III right away cuz I don't want to get burnt out but man I can't wait to play it. I hear its the best one.