There are a lot of games out there. Thousands of them. I'm sure we've all played dozens, hundreds, perhaps even thousands. Some games fill out niche categories, and others are more broad. There aren't many genre defying games out there. Those that attract people from all their little corners of gaming to enjoy one together.

I'm not sure if this is one of those genre defying games. I know people that prefer combat to the 9th degree might not enjoy it, but I think people outside of that choice might just love it. A truly interesting detective story with many side quests that feel like made quests. Characters that are intriguing and worth caring about. You can be plenty of things ranging from a trashcan fire to a -very- good detective. But only if you can survive your hangover.

For anyone that doesn't find themselves in one single niche of gaming, for someone that enjoys games for being games, I think you might find yourself in a very fun experience. Where failing something isn't always bad. In fact, failing in here can be good, and even success can steer you the wrong way.

Do not worry about save scumming. For me, this is game of the year. I don't think I'll ever regret buying it and playing it. There is talk of an expansion, from a female perspective this time, as well as a sequel. In all honesty, this could have been the first and last game in this style, and I'd still be perfectly pleased with it.

Buy the game. Download. Load it up. Sit back and enjoy.

The only cons I could find with it, is sometimes the sound design was -too- good, i.e. it would get too intense, too loud even at times. Even if the scene in question had things a s too loud. Though the voice acting is amazing.

Just sit back and enjoy.