Yes, for the most part its not really the same.
I'm not sure how you don't get this.
For the most part means 'there are exceptions'
Don't know about you, but for me this game feels more pure on the start.
I can agree that all this feels like something rare.
But late game is like heaven for degradation and amorality (and I trully love it).
There are mobs, npc and enemies that gone too far with TF items.
Also there are bad endings. Fen and co spent a lot of time writing them.
So after reaching some in-game point I just can't agree that those things are rare and hard to find, since all that stuff is everywhere.
And again:
I do agree that all this is almost non-existent on the start of the game, but it becomes opposite the more you play.