Thats the impact of this game, i had the exact feelings back in the day remembering the story. And when i read about how the environment depicts the characters' traumas and physch i was blown away.
Prison level is one of the best levels in horror games. God i love this game.
Do the side mission where you confront a guy to pay his debt, his stash on top of tower gives you a scoped rifle. Helps a lot.
What a damn good always on your toes experience, its a pc game at heart. We are back to the zone.