This game is getting on my breasts now actually. It's brilliant, but why is there so much of what has always been the weakest point in the series...combat? The game's strengths are the atmosphere, platforming and puzzling. It's one massive weakness is the combat mechanics, so why insist on putting so much in? The fighting and shooting is part of the charm for sure, and I don't expect it to be perfect, but it's not ideal at all.
I thought the same thing about the first game, but felt that the balance in the sequel was better. Now they seem to have swung back toward too much irritating fighting. For that alone, it deserves two points less than the perfect ten. A little bit less annoying shooting, and a little bit more of what the game excels at, and I agree it's a ten scoring title. I actually feel like I've been slightly trolled by some of the reviews.
Having said that, it's not enough to ruin the game, and I always forgive it for its failings because it's awesome.