I played two chapters and watched two episodes last night and I can say this game is something else entirely. I'm not sure how it should be reviewed since it's more than a game imo. Like all Remedy games, it has some minor flaws but these flaws along with top quality stuff make the overall game such a unique experience.
I love how they always approach the storytelling, not afraid to throw clichés around and they have some youthful enthusiasm going on there :) Can't really explain it better. It's not for everyone and some will find their style a bit silly I guess.
Gameplay:
- Visuals have been discussed enough now, I'll just say it look cool and stunning and have a very distinctive style.
- Voice acting + facial expressions is maybe the best I've seen in any game, it really helps you immerse to story.
- Gunplay is what I expected, smooth, fast paced and most importantly, great fun! Normal difficulty felt too easy, but then I noticed I had full aim assist on. Turn it off for more challenge.
- There's more platforming sequences than I expected, but I like to search around for collectibles since they add to the story. I really can't understand complaints about Joyce's movement, to me it feels smooth and good. I had more issues with movement in Assassin's Creed Syndicate I think.
TV-Show:
- Actors do a fantastic and professional job with their characters. They don't overact their characters and make them believable.
- It's well produced and directed, only those Monarch uniforms look silly.
- I love it how it gives you a closer look at these bad guy's lives and characteristics. You don't see this often, even though Austin Powers already did it superbly :)
- 20min episodes are a bit short imo, I'd have gladly watched longer episodes.
Overall the game is insane and bizarre, but damn it works! I can see it's not for everyone's taste though, but you really have to experience it yourself.
