

Both could definitely use an extra round of bug fixes, though – I wanted to immerse myself in the fantasy of being a big-money bank robber, but an endless stream of snafus kept shattering it. But that believability crumbles the moment you step inside, where the geometry is so basic, and the textures so flat, that you'd think you were playing a different game. Out in the streets, environments feel believable thanks to impressive daytime lighting and some truly authentic-looking architecture. I never felt more like an uncatchable thief than when I started calling out guard positions to my teammates while waltzing through a jewelry store undetected.Walking around the maps can be a jarring experience, though, due to some graphical inconsistencies. Though it might sound boorish, it's actually one of the best parts of the experience. Things like safe, guard, and camera placement are randomized every time you play a mission, keeping you and your buddies on your toes at all times, but in a creative and thematically appropriate idea, you get dropped in to case the joint as civilians first so you can get an idea of what to expect. Crime.Net is your principal gameplay mode, where you'll choose missions from an interactive city map and get matched up with some partners in crime.

The core four-player co-op gameplay is really strong, as are the many systems and mechanics that feed into it.
