I was skeptical of buying this for a long time, but I decided to preorder. Best thing I've done yet.
First off, you get the original SiN, which seems to have been slightly enhanced with some Source effects, ala Half-Life 1 Source. I never got to play the first one, so having this game in the package alone had sold me. Ever since I read the review for SiN in PC Gamer a looooong time ago, I was intrigued to play it. And I've gotta say, for a game that's what, like 8 years old or so, it was a blast to play. Sure I beat it in a couple of days but that's with most games. It got me hooked into the SiN series though - over the top, crazy FPS action. Kinda reminded me of that spoof spy game, No One Lives Forever.
Anyway, SiN Episodes: Emergence is a wonderful FPS. It shares many aspects of the Source engine, you'd swear you were playing HL2 again, but you soon realize how much different it is. I love how the game plays (headshots freakin' RULE, and grenades are satisfying), and I swear I played this for at least 3 days before I beat it. I don't know how people are beating this in 3 hours, but they sure aren't taking in the game for all it's worth. This game is also great cause of the eye candy. Jessica Cannon is definately a tasty morsel - and don't blast my post about how I need a life - I have one, and a girlfriend of over a year, so I'm just saying this as a general fact. Get over yourselves, she is a attractive piece of pixel and you know it :p
Even after you watch the credits, there's somewhat of a blooper reel which I found hilarious. And a sneak peek of the second Episode. Plus with all the stat tracking, and other features...it's well worth a few bucks. BIG thumbs up to Ritual and everyone who made this game, I freakin' love it. Can't wait for the next episodes!!!