this game's gameplay can be amazing. the chases can feel a bit static but at other times can feel so exciting and exhilarating. but at other times there are gimmick levels that are boring or painful to play through, that don't need to be there. i know that the campaign linear design is criticized a lot, but i love it. it feels so well baked into the open world, and the levels are so dynamic and fun.

this game looks really nice graphically. nothing amazing or breath taking, but it gets the job done really well.

i heckin' love the story. i do have to admit, that it can feel like a mess with no structure, but some could argue that it adds to the realistic factor. it's really upsetting that some of the loose ends aren't tied up though, makes it worse knowing that rockstar most likely won't make a direct sequel.

gameplay gets a 4.
story gets a 5.