: I never minded that we'd have uncontrollable first-person moments, but in
: some instances, this one included, HUD elements really ruined the
: atmosphere. Seeing this cutscene without all that junk on screen made me
: feel like I was actually in the moment and it was more enjoyable in
: general.

I dunno. Watched alone, it works better no doubt, but for the first person stuff where it's coming right off the gameplay, I appreciate that I'm not taken out of the moment like cinematics often do.