Everyone hopes that The Getaway will be better than Vice City, but I don't think so. If they wanted this to be a hit, then they shouldv'e released it a long time ago. The game is just a bit too realistic, and what everyone wants in a video game (at least I think) is a world that has no realism whatsoever. They want a world where you can go and unleash holy hell and not get in trouble for it (at least in real life).
That is why I think most people prefer GTA.
Besides, the game looks like it is hard as balls. I mean, one head shot and you're dead? No way.