This game is definitley the best of the series I say 9.4. While the game also keeps the normal play it has new play too
Word to the wise make sure you rent it first, and if you dont like it dont try the versions of it made for PS2 by crapcom. However if you want to by it right away then right on and if you like it thats good for you and if you do like it then the PS2 versions are for you even though they're completly different in a wacky locomotive kinda way.