It's 7 years old so of course the graphics are bleh. But when it was first released it had the best graphics on any consle. you'll get used to it. The reactor thing is the first thing you do in the game. Your about 20 minutes through a 40 hour game. Yes it's that long. But don't worry if you keep playing you'll like the game. It doesn't start off great that's for sure but the way the plot moves is great. Oh and be on the look out for the first death of the game.