I actually liked the second disc for what it was, and that is how you have to look at it. Stop comparing it to the first disc, and you will see it in a better light. I think that change in the gameplay for a bit added to the storyline and made it more complex. Yes, it may have made things harder to follow, but that just adds to the replay value of the game. Playing it more than once all the way through is a definite must I think. You will be able to grasp the game better and appreciate the masterpiece for what it is.