Complacent Gaming Syndrome: Regarding the multiplayer, the humble AK is favored by Criminal players for balancing damage, accuracy, and rate of fire. Likewise, Law Enforcement players prefer the SWAT Carbine and SWAT MG for similar reasons. It's rare to see anyone use a different primary weapon.
So Okay, It's Average: Controversy and arguably distasteful subject matter aside, 25 to Life is a functional, if mediocre, third-person shooter released at a time when better crime games and third-person shooters were either already released or in the works.