parallaxed

It's conceivable that they could just remake this game everytime the graphics industry moves up a notch. I'd still replay from start to finish and probably find a piece of conversation or alternative mission strategy that hasn't cropped up the last 20 times. Best. Game. Ever. Hardcore and badass throughout. Nothing has compared since.

Playing through the first couple of hours might not get you hooked, but if you come back just once then you might as well write off the next few weekends. This game is tremendous - detailed story, characters and environments. Lots of possibilties to explore, and so much variation as you craft your way through the game. Completely nonlinear, and lots of distractions, including taverns, hookers and dice poker. Top marks, and it looks like the sequel is going to somehow be just as awesome.

Storyline and characters are well thought through, strikingly original artwork and models brings to life all the NPCs and environments along the way. Don't expect nonlinearity, but if you like a good story, battling in style and kicking the crap out of everything in sight with a choice selection of weapons and capabilities, this is the right game to play.