I don't think its a ground breaking game but it is beautiful and a hell of a good time. Putting all the marketing and politics aside - This game is a GOOD triple AAA. The main quest lines alone is worth the $60. There are optimization issues, bugs (which both will probably be fixed within the next 6 months or so), and rough dialogue here and there, but its still worth the price tag and your time.

Art Style/Visuals/Atmosphere = 5/5
(Main) Stories = 4/5
Technical Performance = 2/5
Gameplay = 4/5

Total = 75/100 (Good)

TLDR; If you would like Rage 2, GTA, Deus Ex fused together, this is it.