I really like this game, frankly, one of my favourites, but the combat seems to be unnecessary. The outcome rarely has a logical effect on the story. For example, you beat Paradise twice, he kneels on the ground held at gunpoint, then jumps up, covers the distance, and knocks Manila out... please. The combat was long, it took a while to cause that 3000-4000 damage. Just do a cutscene where Manila has no chance to fight him and gets knocked out. Much faster and less frustrating.
The story is good and all, the combat just gets in the way for no good reason, really.
It is more insulting than anything else to be honest.