WOW!! I've hardly begun this game, and already could not wait to do my review!!
I agree SO much with the previous reviewer 'Boris' who says that he just knew that this was going to be a great game from the outset - me too! Also, like him, I too deliberately did not save my progress (as I nearly always do about every thirty seconds of play or so - I'm so useless...) because it was so enjoyable! This is a first, in that many games can be so repetitive, but lose their enjoyment because of it - not so with this!
When I purchased this game, I was not sure what type of game I was buying from the title - it does not give much a way, (could be 'cops 'n' robbers, spies, anywhere a gun is used) and since I am not particularly good at video games (despite loving them) and the cover design doesn't give much away either... I did not know that this was a western style 'shooter', and so I may not have purchased it had I known, as I would not have thought it my type of game (I'm a bit 'sissy-ish' when it comes to action-packed games - give me Mario any time!) but this was different, and a very pleasant surprise to me! I think the graphics are awesome and very fluid, and the dialogue is great - particularly the voice of Ned which is really encouraging to the player! The responses, action, and consequences of actions are exceptionally real I thought, and the player really 'feels' they are participating with 'others' on a mission - even when playing a game alone!
I could not rate this game high enough! The only thing I would say is (and this is because I am a staunch Nintendo only advocate) play on GameCube only! It appears available on other platforms I've noticed, but Nintendo in my opinion, are, and always will be, simply the best in gaming!
GREAT!!