Maybe the best written game ever at the point of its release. Not solely in terms of dialogue but, the fluff text, journals and even the little news-reports/radio broadcasts are hilarious. Even the obviously inferior late game has some of the funniest conversations and characters. This level of charm throughout is so rare. Especially in the modern industry with games like Assassin’s Creed dominating the market, it feels like every game-world is the exact same.
Yeah the characters really make this as memorable as it is. I especially love Pisha (abandoned hospital) and Damsel plus the more obvious ones like Jack, The Voermans and Fat Larry. I also have a fondness for the Santa Monica beach thin bloods, just because the interactions with them are potentially hilarious.
(and Deb, the sexiest voice of all time)