pros:
- gameplay is a massive improvement over the first game, even just the revolution of first-person aiming and clearer instructions of how to aim + run makes this a much more enjoyable experience
- story is fantastic, the final CODEC calls alone are mind-blowing considering the game is over 20 years old
- overall controls a lot smoother than MGS

cons:
- raiden is cool but man the game peaked in the tanker section
- early progression is frustrating due to lack of equipment and no map

a great addition to an already fantastic game. the new area is beautiful and really stands on its own apart from the other four main areas. leviathan is awesome, and overall served as a great excuse to come back to this game.

as for replaying the game on final fantasy, I had a great time. I was reminded of just how strong the cast of characters was, and by ignoring all side quests, save for a few, it really made me appreciate the story more, even if I do still have some minor gripes with the ending.

pros:
- great atmosphere + soundtrack
- memorable characters
- good humor

cons:
- gameplay can be pretty stiff, resulting in unintended actions
- some of the dialogue has aged not too well
- some boss fights are pretty annoying (this mainly due to gameplay limitations)