Well, this is much much better then previous one. Story is actually interesting while some new mechanics were implemented, most notably kidnapping that really deepened the gameplay. However, numerous old issues remain. Such as 10 year old climbing/freeroam system, writing problems - which are not as bad as in the previous one but still and LOADING - which is just absurd. Returning to checkpoint will take up to a minute of your time. On a positive note you will be meeting many renown people such as Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, Miss Nightingale, Queen Victoria, Karl Marx and more. Also driving is introduces in for of horse transport and some might find this interesting.
All in all, solid game but the last one in the same engine. Next one needs to be amazing.