The actual narrative is bad, but I like the tone. The extra content and overworld elevates the game from feeling like a series of levels to a full on experience. Boost gameplay is pretty good, though I'm of the opinion that generations is what perfected it both mechanically and in terms of level design. The werehog is the werehog. Combat is fine, just kinda mind numbing, but the platforming is genuinely terrible after the sun goes down. It's a mixed bag and I won't gas it up the same way other fans do, but I'm actually really glad I played it.