there's some neat immersive sim elements. i like the npc interactions and how they have names. i like the little hub worlds. i like the analog nature of navigating story via beeper messages and pay phones. the overall look and feel of this particular kind graffiti-filled, crime-laden realistic festering new york hellhole is quite rich in its narrow pov. i like the interstitial literal underworld WWII sections. they are bland if striking.

i absolutely despise the fucking story. dumb ass comic book hoodlum crap. all the themes walking with the darkness i couldn't care less. the monster is stupid. all the characters suck bar one, and gee i am shocked at what they did with them. i hate the gameplay too. this should FEAR/Max Payne bullet time dual-wielding mayhem and instead it's some of the most boring shit i've ever played. there's no cover. the extra powers are useless. the signposting sucks too. just an incredibly stupid and frustrating game to play. fuck this shit.