: The game is strictly linear. Once a mission ends, you typically move straight to the next, though a "Free Ride" mode allows for exploring and finding collectibles like cigarette cards after the main story. Player Perspectives

: Vehicles handle with precision, and a "simulation mode" is available for those who want a more challenging, realistic experience.

The remake excels at providing a cinematic, narrative-driven experience that captures the atmosphere of 1930s Illinois. It avoids modern open-world "bloat," focusing instead on a linear, well-paced story that feels like playing through a classic organized crime movie.