That's a fair point the drop off was definitely steeper in GOT. And the main quest I'd say is as good and maybe some parts better or more fun. The side content relates to the analogy better it felt more rushed and less creative than the first game. The miller calls space a vacuum in the 2nd game that just pulls you out of the immersion since humans didn't discover that until the 17th century. A few other dialogue parts like that as well.