Really? I read the plot synopsis on Wikipedia (because I just couldn't finish the game as I've stated before) and it doesn't seem like a sci-fi work at all. It reads like a fantasy set in the future.I suppose I take my science fiction a bit more seriously than most though. =(I was hoping the story would address the effects of augmentation and technology on society and you played a part in whichever you felt was the most "right", because there was isn't really a clear good and evil. However, I was disappointed it turned out to be a "oh there is some secret organization you have to stop from controlling the world!" action movie-eqsue story that was portrayed on Wikipedia.
to be honestly I haven't finished the game but maybe 3/4 of the way through (i can't finish games these days for some reason - even ones I like).
as far as the sci-fi goes, I feel like they've put a lot of attention to detail in the near-future setting, everything from the architecture, to the technobabble (less babble than typical), the portray of social issues etc. it's got a depth far greater than what you see in most games of this genre. the good vs. evil thing you mentioned and perhaps the lackluster ending are pretty typical in works of fiction and do not detract from its sci-fi "hardness" imo.