This is the best hand-to-hand combat game I've played since MK3 in the arcade.
the game has two parts: combat and stealth
the combat is just fantastic. its pretty straightforward, but so rewarding, and has a few twists thrown in. bloody battles come in different flavors, and some you will want to re-play over and over.
the story.. eh. pretty uninteresting, but it works.
the stealth missions are okay, could be done without. its definitely no "splinter cell". at times, they can be tedious, and youll sit there thinking, "man, should i check out a walkthrough so i can go back to the fighting"?, but the missions can be pretty fun. most are short, and not that tough. theyre a good change of pace, but the star of the show is the fighting.
the first time you get the "Maul", hear the crowd roar, and deliver a "Juicy Tomato", youll be convinced of this games badassery.