I just hit credits
The ending sequence was really cool but I think the entirety of the middle of the game was dull. The combat was way better but deliveries feel more brainless until you get stuff like the cannon and have to deal with the mountain area.
A lot of the story felt directionless for the purpose of cramming in more epic plot twists whereas the first one felt way more focused with its themes, I guess part of that is just a consequence of being a sequel.
Overall I liked the game but it overstays its welcome.
Also its a warcrime that there's nowhere to use the big crab in the story after you catch him.