This game is pretty fun, but occasionally feels half-baked. I like the shift to a mission structure instead of being like the last few. It gives this game a distinct identity and most of the missions are pretty fun. Some are annoying, mostly coming down to a handful of vehicle missions I didn't really enjoy. Sometimes mechanics feel underutilized and concepts just don't feel fully fleshed out. However, this game has had the highest highs I've felt with this series. Playing on the highest difficulty resulted in many encounters where two mistakes meant death, and it was fast, intense, and everything I want out of a combat game. This is helped by a great soundtrack and an enjoyably cynical story. While it doesn't feel as complete as ratchet 2 or 3, it's still a great time with some of the most fun combat the series has had yet.