its fun when you can actually fucking do races, but the inescapable cops just absolutely butcher this game
maybe evading them gets easier later on, but early on if you have a wanted level, kiss your cash goodbye, it makes the game far too grindy. the pattern just up and made me quit the game

day: earn money
garage: spend money and then realize you could only buy like 2 things because your rep is too low
night: try to do the 3-4 races available, get in cop chase after 1-2 races, get caught after 10 minute chase where they just keep spawning in, repeat every 1-2 races
day: try to earn your money back by doing races
garage: realize your reputation STILL isnt high enough for most the shit you need and you're swimming in cash you cant spend
night: you know the drill
repeat

the second i noticed this was a loop, i just said fuck this game
and its a shame because the races are fun and the open world gives off burnout paradise vibes. its a shame too, i wanted to like this one
maybe i'll go back to it and realize the grind isnt so bad and escaping the cops gets easier after i do one more story mission but for now im done with the game