this game actually revolves around its plot!
this game is set up kind of like an RPG Final Fantasy 10 type way. you run around the streets, looking for side missions or trying to get to your next destination to continue on with the story. your controller vibrates and some punk runs up to you. he says something rude and you calmly reply back. but this guy is a jerk, so he wants to fight you. a screen comes up telling you who you're fighting. then, the ACTION. beating all of your opponents down (not in the RPG format, no turns), you collect an apology fee from the freak. thats how the streets are
however, during missions, you'll get a dramatic-@$$ed cut scene that you probably dont give a damn about, but you kind of feel like listening to. anyway, you'll either go into a fight or into a normal walk/run mode. you might wanna listen to the cutscene though; sometimes they're useful. hey, maybe you'll find something kewl that you like
overall, this game has good graphics, beautiful gameplay, and you should really conisder this game