Fun game, with awesome cut scenes
The driving controls are good, although sometimes the car will spin out of control and they feel a bit loose. The free roam is great, and you can get in random police chases which are where the game really shines. At first, the police are really easy to escape from, but as your heat level rises (as you become more wanted by the police) they will get more difficult. In my biggest chase, I managed to wreck four police cars and rack up $41000 of damage. The actual races are fun, but not as good as the free roam, and are rather easy at the beginning. The cars are very customizable, so this will appeal to those autophiles who like this aspect. So far I'm very pleased with this game, though after playing it on the 360 it's hard to go back to regular xbox graphics. Really beautiful on the 360 btw, with leaves blowing up and awesome lighting effects. Worth buying or at least renting