First off, this game is not for everyone. You have to enjoy "feel." If a few games like Proteus, Thomas Was Alone, Journey, etc., grab your attention for their environment and flowing feel, or if you just like driving down roads for fun, then you'll know what I'm talking about.

The traffic is such a huge part of this game. It makes the world feels alive. I've even witnessed an AI get into an accident, and cause a traffic jam. While most drivers appear sane, I've had drivers cut in front of me, break very suddenly, or do other crazy moves, that force me to put on the breaks or swerve out of the way.

The other huge part is the environment. When you travel, you feel like you're going places. The world around the road is covered with plenty of landmarks that create memorable feels for each part of every road, so that when you happen to circle a few jobs later, say, you get feelings like, "I've been here before."

Now, the amount of detail *is* a bit noticeable. While I've yet to spot any billboarded textures (thank goodness), I've seen more than a few underwhelming models that take the experience down a notch. That said, given the scale of the game, sometimes I wonder how they even managed the detail that is there.

Overall, an excellent game worth picking up for those that like to unwind. :) The internet radio feature is just the cherry on top.

First off, this game is not for everyone. You have to enjoy "feel." If a few games like Proteus, Thomas Was Alone, Journey, etc., grab your attention for their environment and flowing feel, or if you just like driving down roads for fun, then you'll know what I'm talking about. The traffic is such a huge part of this game. It makes the world feels alive. I've even witnessed an AI get into an accident, and cause a traffic jam. While most drivers appear sane, I've had drivers cut in front of me, break very suddenly, or do other crazy moves, that force me to put on the breaks or swerve out of the way. The other huge part is the environment. When you travel, you feel like you're going places. The world around the road is covered with plenty of landmarks that create memorable feels for each part of every road, so that when you happen to circle a few jobs later, say, you get feelings like, "I've been here before." Now, the amount of detail *is* a bit noticeable. While I've yet to spot any billboarded textures (thank goodness), I've seen more than a few underwhelming models that take the experience down a notch. That said, given the scale of the game, sometimes I wonder how they even managed the detail that is there. Overall, an excellent game worth picking up for those that like to unwind. :) The internet radio feature is just the cherry on top.