Best in series so far. Much more fleshed out than the other 2
THe cool thing is that I can literally take off, hunt for artifacts, stumble upon hidden stuff, search random areas for loot and then look at the clock and I have been playing for three hours without even doing a mission. Going further, the missions this time around seem much more interesting and less repetitive. New gear, and, I feel and improved upgrade and repair scheme make outfitting your character a real decision making process. Its not just about more expensive or, you have to have so and so suit or weapon to be effective, you can truely make guns and armor you find in the beginning of the game viable. This makes the game to me more than just advancing the storyline. Stealth has been improved in COP vs the other two as well. You can sneak around better, and if your slow and methodical about searching new areas, you can even sneak up on the monsters sometimes. But, the crazy thing is, you will think you are being all careful andthen something pops out ready to get you and it scares the crap out of you. Also, Its really cool to adventure at night with no light. you have to really look carefully and use your ears. The sound is fantastic and really gives you a sense of realism and being truly in the environment.
I got it on steam for $20. 100% worth it.