How did your opinions change on your next play through?

Wonder if anyone else found their opinions changing on subsequent playthroughs whether with characters / plot or the gameplay itself. Mine has been that in my first playthrough I found act 2 such a slog, i'm not one for horror games and that vibe plus what felt like HOURS in Shar's gauntlet were a real crawl. Currently on 2nd honor mode (1st attempt died) and loving act 2. Even though Halsin died in the portal. Also did the gauntlet, killed Balthy in his room (so much easier!) and Yugir and about to go free nightsong and maybe done in 90mins? Flew by, actually dont want to leave act 2 (or maybe fight kethric!!!) whereas first playthrough was itching for 'ok come on lets see the city already!'