IDK man, there seems to be several little bugs, especially in the very orchestrated later acts. Also the AI can be very dumb.
But ya, it seems to be a good game. And by doesn't strays to far, you should say, it's almost identical to the first, with it's most important similarity being the price tag.
There is a very (actual spoilers)fucked up scene later in the game involving Maria. that was interesting...
However, I can't deny that GoW is a fun game it is.