He ultimately gave it a score of 8.8 out of 10, summarizing it as "A visual titan with a less than stellar story."[44] Michael Rougeau of GameSpot made a point of calling it "hardcore" science fiction, as a "noir sci-fi/gumshoe thriller bursting with the trappings of both genres, from murdered prostitutes and holographic billboard ads to AIs who flit between the real world and some convoluted cyberspace."