Beautiful game with little quirks

This review is now almost 2 years after release of the game, because I finally have now found the time to play this game. What struck me immediately, the technique of the game was: Even 2 Years Later it is extremely impressive as realistic look, the characters move and speak (expressions and gestures fit perfectly!).

But now to the details (rated by the 2011 standard).

Graphics: 8/10
The character models are (as mentioned above) perfectly animated and you see the actors behind the respective figure instantly. The environment graphics are also very great - here and there, of course, somewhat spongy textures, but we are also not on the PC on the go :) Unfortunately, sometimes also interfere with small Clippingfehler the realism of the game. However, all in all, the LA 40's visually a real treat!

Sound: 8/10
The (English) speakers are professional actors. And it shows - this is not a backyard studio production. There should really give 10/10 points - but since there unfortunately still little things that prevent the perfect Rating: cars sound almost all similar to the weapons sound "weak" and many repetitive voice samples nerves sometimes. But for the game scores again with the very atmospheric music that fits perfectly with the gameplay and even gives tips in the game!

Gameplay 5/10:
Here unfortunately biggest negative. The gameplay I liked actually very good, but only the beginning. The mechanics of interrogating, chasing criminals, finding collectibles, etc. makes for the first 5 or 6 hours of fun - then quickly provides sobering one: survey, driving, another survey, again driving, chase / shootout, motoring, survey, chase / shootout etc.
Why do I have finished the game anyway? Because of the great story and interesting characters. But one must not expect too much from the gameplay itself ...

Originally, I had wanted to give the game 3.5 / 5 stars (if that were possible here) - but since here the "Complete Edition" is available (in all DLCs are included), there are still half a bonus star on top of the 4 to obtain :)