One of the few times I actively hated a game and it's stupid cast of characters. Gameplay wise the whole thing is dull beyond belief. Xenogears was a bit of a mess, but at least it was a fun mess. This is pure torture...
So damn rewarding and fun, it should have an anime made. Oh yeah, it's impossible to play in the highest difficulty. You need perfect reflexes. Still, a certified hood classic.
I know it's cool to hate this game and no doubt it has plenty of flaws (the story is a mess) but I enjoyed the junction system, the GF and the overall setting. I was also addicted to the card game, sue me.
It hit all the right notes for me. The only problem is those stupid out of nowhere QTE in the cutscenes. Cheap and completely pointless instant deaths.