replaying it after like 5 years i come to the conclusion this game is fucking awesome. it doesn't have any of the cheesy, overlong writing and linear missions present in the series' future, it's just a big, grimy and most importantly EXPLOSIVE city where you are a killer on the quest of revenge. this game feels a lot bigger than vice city and more polished than san andreas, it looks and feels and sounds amazing. the radio in this game is the best the series has to offer in my opinion with one of my favourite musicians (the scientistt) and one of my favourite labels (moving shadow) having their own huge sets. and, if can i repeat this again, it's EXPLOSIVE. lots of shit just happens in front of your eyes, the missions are super speedy yet challenging, and it's just a fucking bliss.
was one of my favourite games back then, and it's one of my favourites now yet again