Rapidly shifting skies or bizarre lighting effects can occasionally break immersion.

New Bordeaux is a stunningly realized city, from the neon-lit French Ward to the murky bayous. However, the game has long been criticized for its technical shortcomings. On PC, players often encounter:

Enemy AI can sometimes be predictably dim, making even high-stakes stealth missions feel too easy.

While the "Definitive Edition" (released in 2020) fixed several bugs, the game still requires a decent rig to maintain a stable frame rate at higher settings. The DLC: Completing the Experience

The vehicle handling is heavy and realistic, offering a "simulation" mode for those who want a more authentic feel of 1960s muscle cars.