It reminded me a lot of the Max Payne series; the protagonist, and also the supporting characters, while surviving an unrealistic amount of action they act more realistic than in other shooters. To survive they do cruel and horrible things, and the story and how you affect it takes a front seat role to the action. Like in Max Payne the game also breaks the 4th wall at times, and I like that. I like that the game acknowledges the fact that I'm actually playing it. I didn't find the game particularly disturbing, but younger players, or more sensitive persons, probably will. There is a certain amount of cognitive dissonance and I found that unceasing at times (as designed I'm sure) and refreshing in a computer game. This is a game that needs a second, or perhaps even a third, play through.
