This game is more fun than Galaxy 2.

great reveiw. a 9 is worth the purchase

But the question is:  Is it more fun than Monster Hunter Tri?

absolutely.

BTW for me is S&P2 > Galaxy 2 > MH3

Actually, I'd say yes, but it's unlikely to have as much lasting appeal unless you're completely obsessed with topping your old scores.

I like it. All the fun of Sin and Punishment without the archaic conventions that made that game so frustrating, less emphasis on time, and a functioning continue system.

But the question is this:  Does it have as much lasting appeal as Galaxy 2?

Well if you're going to set the bar that low...

For me, yes.  >_>   <_<    >_>

Hehe.  I have been playing SMG 2 in spurts.  I'll play it for a couple of hours every few days.  I'm up to 88 stars.

It's not that it's a bad game.  It's a great game, but for some reason I'd rather hunt monsters these days. 

I'm still at 35.  It's strange: I don't hate the game or anything, but I don't feel at all compelled to play it either.