I really don't know why there's all the hate for this game? Anyone who likes the Farcry games would like this one, I'm sure. Basically the same functions, maybe copied or, help from the Ubisoft team, IdK, however, it's running smoother than most of the other games I have, using a MSI R9 270-OC card with W7.

I really wouldn't say it's an 'Open World' game, more like an 'Open City' game where you can use many avenues to get around in, although, if you've played the Metro games and others like it, many of the buildings are inaccessable, more freedom of movement though. There are no save as you go type systems in the game other than, checking into one of the, "Safe Houses' you capture as you progress throughout the missions. There's also, "Quick Travel' like in the FC games. You can backtrack to find things you've missed or, finish capturing important areas if you passed them by while doing the campaign, that's not a problem.

Lots of side missions, same as in FC, for the locals, to build up your credits & xp along the way to purchase upgrades or, afterward, they aren't mandatory as you progress through the campaign.

Credits and the like are pretty easily earned, you can find items all over if you look for them. They don't pay much but, this game can be farm crazy, killing the enemy. Just remember, if you bite off more than you can chew, you'll lose it all on your respawn. No biggie. Just go back and farm some more. lol

The crafting system is easy enough too. Its on a wheel and as long as, you have the right material, you can craft much of what you need and not have to purchase any of them from the store at the Safe Houses.

The stealth / take-down is not too bad either, sort of like FC & SE mixed. Or, you can run and gun your way through it but, that just makes it harder on the locals. The less notoriety, the more help you get from them. Need not let them suffer because of your recklessness.

As for multiplayer? There is none but, you can play it co-op with a friend. That I haven't done.

I got it on sale so, if you're thinking about it, do the same. You can always get a refund, ya know.

Bugs / glitches? Haven't found any yet.

9/10