[rotten_primate]

I just got done with the game. Took me maybe a good day to do so. I thought the depth of this game was just great. The only time I put my controller down was to use the bathroom. AI was spot on. Best AI since RE4 for the 'cube. The graphics were nice too, esp. the water.

The story could have used just a bit more work. I know they tweaked it from a Nazi scheme mid way through, but it really didn't take away from the overall experience. I messed up and killed a few little sisters, maybe 3, before I started saving them but I am def. going to replay for the other ending.

The selection of weapons was phenomenal. My weapon of choice was the crossbow/shotgun. This game allows for an insane amount of customizations and upgrades which blew me away. I don't think I explored them all, but I will in round 2 tomarrow.

The plasmids was by far the best feature, however they are my only complaint. I think a little too much effort went into upgrades and inventions where a little more time could have been spent on refining plasmid options. It starts out nice - fire, ice, lightning... But then there are some questionable powers: swarm (which really does nothing), twister - is fun at first but that slowly fades as you go back to your tried and true plasmids. I call these next two stikies. Big Daddy - befriend a big daddy to be your bodyguard. Again.. it's good at first but gets to be more trouble than it's worth. And then there is Security Bot - stick 'em to enemies to attract the attention to them. I used this once maybe.. more trouble than it's worth. A houdini plasmid would have been a great replacement, even if they took a few away.

The tonics compliment their respective plasmids rather nicely so it does make up for the lack of truly great plasmid options. And overall the replay value of this game is very high. So do yourself a favor by renting and/or buying this. It's a great addition to your library.