Even if this game is subpar compared to the sequels, it was still an awesome time from beginning to end. The adventure going on in this game is tense and engaging throughout and the characters are as hilarious and they are fun to watch go on this journey. The shooting in this game is perfect, I have never seen anything like it in a video game to this extent, even if the jet ski physics aren't. I purposely played this game before any of the sequels to introduce myself to this franchise and I think it worked wonders.