I played KC 1...and this new game seems to improve a lot of stuff. Combat still is hard to get used to but I get what the developer wants to make us feel with its combat mechanics.
KD 2. Is what Assassin's Creed should be today, AC used to have that realistic approach of weapons, cltohes, environent, etc. Just imagine AC shadows where transformed to KC2 , would be a blast.
Dont think is a game IP right now that its similar to KC, so it cant be compared to Witcher, Elder Scrolls, or.any other open world RPG. Its an unique game, hope other studios take note and copy the good stuff like the voice actors, narrative, dialogs, side quests, enviroment.