Great game with very obvious flaws. No strafing means the shooting is tedious and annoying. Some of the puzzle mechanics are slow and shallow - the hydrodisplacer may have been a huge technical feat on the PS2 but it feels awkward nowadays.

BUT!! The world, the characters, the environments, the music, the animation... Everything is stellar. This game has a certain je ne sais quoi that the immediate sequels or the more recent remake just can't capture. This game is special and has impeccable vibes, and so it remains one of my favourites.