I want to give this a positive review, and here is why I won't. I'll note now that if things change so will my review:
Jank that take me out of the game and brings me frustration; examples of the most frustrating moments include not being able to vault over fences or sides of objects that objectively are the correct height to be climbed over; not being able to simply step over low-height objects which requires you to noisily jump on, then jump again to climb higher objects; NPC's can have sudden animation changes, especially when "sleeping", where they are asleep but are suddenly standing up and looking right at you when you made no noise; NPCs seemingly knowing exactly where you are when there is no evidence to suggest your presence (banana peel planted unseen, NPC slips on peel, NPC wakes up and searches for you on the opposite side of a property despite having no reason to search there instead of nearby).
Some things that are minor detractors: durability on items is too low and makes me wonder what the heck they are made of and makes me unhappy to buy items. I don't want to be unhappy to buy items, I want to be excited. The only items I've been happy to buy so far is the credit card stealer because at first glance it doesn't seem to be breaking. The SHEER amount of RELIEF I felt at not having to potentially buy another isn't something I should have to feel. More items should not be breaking down, especially high-priced ones.
The positives that I enjoy: Theft. I don't know why but sneaking in somewhere and stealing everyone's stuff is super fun for me, even more so with friends. I want more things to steal and more accessible ways to approach this. Having the durability of most metal tools simply go away (be unbreakable) would help a lot with the feeling of progress (look I unlocked a new tool to bring with us 'cause I got the basic electronics skill!) instead of going "Well I bought another glass cutter for $250, guess I have to make another $250 just to break even with the cost BEFORE having to make money for the Quota AND having to buy other equipment." Using a bat to knock someone out is good if you want a smash and grab because their patrol path is frustrating is great, cheap zip ties being locked is the opposite of great.
P.S.: The Hero Run makes my friends laugh every time. :)
