From what I see from the reviews, this game tones down the main character, offers either similar or improved game play options from the first and the main villain is awesome.
Sounds like the game is a touch better than Farcry 3 which was already an awesome game.
Unlike Assassin's Creed Unity which got rid of the awesome sailing game play and sacrifices performance for the purpose of massive crowds of people who get in your way.
This is the Game of Thrones
Where you either win
or you DIE