I think it was worse before though. Imagine living anytime from 2000 years ago until just 50 years ago. Must have been damn difficult.
Humans have behaved like smart animals for a very long time, fighting over territory and resources with eachother. There has always been good men and evil men.
I don't think it will be as good as the first one. That game had a unique feeling. I spent many hours trying to beat the big storm and had tons of fun. Played it over and over again many times until I finally understood how to get through the storm.
I hope this one is also difficult and rewarding, but I doubt it will be as good as the first one, now that we expect so much from it.