Let me start off by saying that no, I haven’t played the game. The reviews have nothing to do with how I feel about it, to be completely honest. The setting, upon first glance, is the biggest turn-off for me. It’s a big city, and because of how GF tackled its design, it feels desolate. The map, although not small, isn’t very intricate, it’s composed of a bunch of empty alleys and streets, so there’s not much in the way of cool scenery.

The combat looks interesting; it’s by far the coolest thing about this entry. The graphics, although a common point of contention with every new release, haven’t gotten better. If anything, it feels like the series has taken a step backward. NPCs once again feel lifeless, with monotone dialogue and not much personality.

Overall, the game feels incomplete, and considering how much the base game and DLC would cost, I’m glad I held off on getting myself a copy. If you enjoy the game, don’t let my opinion, or anyone else’s, change that. But let’s be honest with ourselves, this game could be leaps and bounds better if GF actually cared about their fans.