Gameplay in every aspect is amazing, along with the side characters and atmosphere. Despite being entirely different from the first. But the big glaring flaw, is the main character, generic dull dogshit, spouting vulgarities like a 14 yr old edge lord.

They botched Mercer nuance too, and even then it could’ve had potential there too, and how the plot plays out and you having to face him and his men has so much intrigue. And even some cool interactions with their delusions of grandeur and indulgence in the power they have. But no, they botched it. But not entirely. This has potential to be perfection.

If they improved the writing for the main characters. Because the side characters are amazing, very well characterized. Heller? No, Mercer? At times, like there’s time where you see more behind the the assumably generic evil. It seems Mercer got a lot more sadistic and frustrated. And just straight up delusional. Which is why when he dies, “welcome to the top of the food chain” that line is delivered so incredibly. And the memory between him and Dana shows he went through a realization. None of which is displayed throughout the story or taken advantage of.

But yea, sorry for the rant. Alex Mercer is amongst my top 15 favorite characters in entertainment. Activision being bought by Xbox, means maybe we can get a reboot. I need my boy Alex back.