Yes it's that good. I am still playing through it. I am in no rush. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. The level of detail is beyond amazing. Not just from a visual standpoint but from the little touches like the way the NPCs interact with you. And the amount of customization on the weapons and gear. The decay feature of the weapons. The atmosphere and environment. The advanced AI. The sound design, etc. It all comes together to form a very enjoyable experience. I am biased as I loved the previous games in the series. If you're a fan of this most excellent franchise or an even an fps fan that is not necessarily familiar with the story thus far. It is still worthy of your attention.