A completely under appreciated game. More than just a carrier for the Halo3 beta.
Gameplay- This game plays very well. It has very few framerate drops even when displaying hundreds of NPCs on screen at once. The weapons are unique and fun to use, as are the wide variety of cars. The gangs aren't particularly creative but they do provide a very enjoyable challenge. If you are willing to give this game a chance, you will find yourself glued to it for hours.
Graphics- Alright, this is no GOW, but to be fair it's not trying to be. The graphics in this game are meant to appear more artistic and, for lack of a better word, cartoonish. It still pulls off the effect marvelously. The environments look stunning in this game, particularly looking down from the top of the Agency Building.
Sound- Nothing noteworthy about the sound really. There are no flaws with it either.
Value- This is shorter than a game should be. It's about the same length as Gears depending on what difficulty you play with. Please play on the hardest difficulty before you criticize the game's length! Online co-op, time trials, and races all help to draw out this game's length, making well worth the money in the end.
Tilt- I can see myself playing this with friends online for a long time to come.
If you're just buying this game for the Halo 3 beta, you may be surprised to learn how much you end up enjoying it. If you let this game pass you by, you're truly missing out. If you're just unsure, go ahead and rent it. That's my 2 cents.