Has it's glitches and bugs, but It's a fantastic game, with alot to offer for all types of gamers.
Ok, Graphics. While they aren't the best I have ever seen. They are phenomenal, they remind me of Silent Hill 3, I was amazed when I saw those graphics on the PS2. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, especially when you take in consideration that it's this same level of detail through out the city, buildings, vehicles, and it's citizens. I remember crossing a bridge at dusk, and seeing the main island on the other side of the bridge, the light yellow glow of the sky, and the little lights in the high rise windows. It was simply breath taking. Another was when I had just chased down another character, and while he drops his gun, and starts to yell at me. It starts to rain, lightning and thunder. It just added to the scene. I wish I could say more but it would ruin a portion of the story.
Speaking of the story, so far it has been one wild ride after the next. The voice acting is superb, the person who voices Nikko Belic deserves and Oscar. Along with the people who designed him. His facial animations really convey his emotions. The aforementioned character who I shot in the rain, is another example of great work in writing and emotion. I felt bad when I shot him, something that doesn't really happen when I play games. Sure the guy was bad, sure he tried to have me killed. But I really sympathized with who he was, and why he did what he did.
The sound in the game is top notch as well. Gunshots, sirens, and people going about their lives. All of it, really makes you feel like your in a living breathing city. Other little things in the game, that add to the ambiance the radio stations, and there commercials. The internet, with there adds, and web sites.
Many of the missions are the same type of thing as other GTAs but with the addition of the cover system, and the occasional ally with you. Makes them seem less like you on your own. The dating and friendship building, is a nice distraction from the normal criminal world you exist in.
While this game is a great addition to my collection of video, it's not perfect. But it is pretty darn close. Fantastic game and I will be enjoying it for a ling time.