[STIvsSVT]

I love the cars. It unrealistic to see so much muscle driving around the city, but I am not complaining. I knew it was going to be good when the VERY first car I see when I start actually playing the game is an Escort Cosworth. I chased that MoFo for over 12 blocks so I could steal his car.

Some of the cars that SHOULD handle well are just as boat-like as the plain jane cars. The best one I've found so far is the C5.

As for fighting, I hope thats an improvable skill level, because I'm so used to San Andreas where I can beat anyone to death for their cash. This russian guy gets his ass kicked by regular people. He just doesn't punch fast enough.

I'm glad you can skip through the "movie" scenes, because they come WAY too often.

Thats my first impression from the 30 minutes I played it last night. I can't wait to get past all the beginning fluff and to the real action.