: Address "LOD popping" and floating textures—where cars or NPCs hover above the ground—which still plague the Unreal Engine port. 2. Audio and Atmosphere: Restoring the Vibe

: Over 25 iconic songs, including Michael Jackson’s "Billie Jean," were cut due to licensing. A Radio Restoration mod is mandatory to experience the game as it was intended.

: The original menu sounds and certain environmental audio (like the ocean and club music) were either changed or compressed; community fixes can bring back these original high-quality files.

: The game lacks the iconic "trails" and orange filters that gave the original its Miami Vice aesthetic. Players should use mods like SkyGFX to restore PS2-style graphical effects and atmospheric lighting.