man, this game is sick... If you dont have it, you need to get it.
Instead of hidden packages, they have tags, or hit ups, where you have to spray paint over enemy gangs tags. (you can also use the spray paint as a weapon)
The stats are kind of different now because you have to watch your weight and muscle mass. You have to lift weights, train, and eat food. But when you train, you unlock new moves.
I like that you can hook up the rides with switches and nitro's. Shit was lookin like some fast n the furious type of shit. You can also throw spokes on your shit now. And its easier to hit 3 wheel now when bendin corners.
There is too much new stuff in the game to list. All I can say is, its worth getitin.