If you don't mind long loading times, crashes, choppy movement, inability to edit the controls and avatars that look like cat poop-filled sandboxes; then this is a game you STILL wouldn't play for free. Since PokerStars has essentially TANKED, they are desperate. Other than that, this is a "first one's free, kid" game; so that when they get older, they can become slaves to Las Vegas.

Best simulator out there.

My rig, in case I can't run this high tech game. ;-)

Processor Intel Core i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, 4GB
RAM G-SKILL 16 GB
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
Headphones: Razer BlackShark, 7.1 (Threw this is, because with the music and sound, it makes me feel more immersed into the game).

Now the review:

Just started playing the game a few hours ago and opening up levels, so this is an initial review. Bottom line: I like this sequel. I don't have any performance issues, since I have a decent rig.

Reading a few negative reviews and making fun of them. That stated, I'm not sure what folks were expecting. Maybe pictures of naked chicks after each level. Don't know. Don't care. To each their own.

Plainly written, it is a solid sequel with more great music added to the original soundtrack, which wasn't removed. Definite plus, as some games do away with origninal scores.
It was worth the $15. Some new stuff to the game like "jumping" can be a bit tasking, but practice makes perfect...although, in my case, it makes just better.

Pros:
- Continued solid flow and gameplay with this sequel to PM:CE. Seems faster also.
- Added more great tunes to an already great soundtrack.
- Addicting, yet relaxing, especially the "Spiral" levels.
- Braking. Very good idea. Instead of going back to avoid ghosts, just stop. Nice.

Cons:
- The "jumping" levels/feature not my favorite: I just play them to open up more levels, character forms, music, etc. Not a bad addition for the sequel. Just not my go-to.
- The "ghost chase" chain, from the head. A dumb idea. Just get rid of it in the next update, DEVS.

Other:
- "Bumping" into the ghots until they get "angry". Just odd.

If you liked the first PM:CE; then I'd recommend getting this. The price wasn't steep, especially for a continuation of new levels, music and overall replay value. A few additions that could be annoying.

On to more playing...