While the enhanced graphics of the PS2 have given Soul Reaver 2 one advantage over its predecessor, it falls short in every other aspect.

The plot is not nearly as engaging as before. There are one or two nice twists, but for the most part, you'll wonder why you're going where you are.

The inventive boss battles of the first game are long gone. Instead, you're faced with endless battles with what essentially boils down to only 4 enemies.

The puzzles have been greatly dumbed down as well. Now, they amount to no more than taking an item from point A to point B.

If you simply MUST play this game....rent it.