The only thing I suggest to the ones who ask me about MGS2 and Raiden before playing the game is : "Do not make comparison between Raiden and Snake".
I'm sure people don't like Raiden very much not because he's a bad character, but only because they think "It's not Snake". Kojima didn't want Snake to be the hero of MGS2 for the reasons you mentioned. So it was his intention making Raiden very different from Snake.
Comparing them is pointless.
I liked Riden very much, he's perfect for his role.
*minor spoilers*
I liked also the fact he uses the sword during the final duel against Solidus.
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