>>718539747
As far as I know from /v/ threads around the time (and the Tevi website), RR is purely CreSpirit/GemaYue while Tevi is the brainchild of some chick who partnered with them to do everything combat wise.
So basically, if you have a qualm with the story then it's her fault. If you like the combat, then you're probably good for RR2.
My only true fear is that the lackluster level design sticks around for RR2, but I really want to give the benefit of the doubt that he had to design the world the way he did to facilitate the very strict story. There's far too little exploration which was inarguably one of RR's strongest points, especially when combined with hidden techs (also missing). I'm hopeful but there is a twinge of doubt.