Well, it has happened. finally we have another Grand Theft Auto after almost six years of waiting. There’s a lot that can go wrong with a game this big, but Rockstar has somehow managed to develop a game that’s almost perfect. That being said, there are a few small issues with the overall product that leave it very close to being one of the best video games of all time.
To call Grand Theft Auto V an ambitious game would be underselling. This is the first game that really feels like a living, pulsating world. It also implements mechanics that make games like obligations and even The Sims work so beautiful. Grand Theft Auto V It’s like the Rome of video games; it merges the best features of other games and puts them into a delicate and elegant game package.
One of the great features with Grand Theft Auto V is the new concept of playing as three main characters. This caused some confusion as players were concerned that the writing would not be as sharp or that the game would not fit well as a whole. Fortunately, all of this is fully fixed and the way you switch between the main characters is innovative both from a technical and gameplay point of view.
With the three main characters in Grand Theft Auto V, you are receiving different experiences. Franklin is the youngest who focuses on his driving skills and Michael is like a washed up mobster now living the family life. Then there’s Trevor. Trevor is basically a time bomb whose strap has been completely removed and almost fits into Grand Theft Auto V very good. Think of him as the Joker with a drinking problem, only even more murderous.
The story was eventful and at times one of the best quest structures I’ve seen in a game before. I don’t want to spoil anything, but you’ll be flying helicopters, stealing bulldozers, and occasionally flying through windows. With games these days only being 8-10 hours long, it was great to play a game that was a marathon in length. There were so many character-specific quests to take part in in addition to the actual story; It goes without saying that this game will keep you busy.
In my opinion, there are actually four main characters; the fourth is Los Santos, the city where all this happens. Los Santos is based on Los Angeles and tries to replicate the wackier aspects of that area. You’ll have beaches to run on, military bases to infiltrate, luxurious mansions to invade, and even wildlife to shoot. The best part of this world is that it will go on with or without you. For example, I saw a high speed chase and finally the perpetrator stopped and got out of his car and there was a mass shooting between him and the police. The game is downright fun.
With a game this big, it would be hard to imagine them focusing on visuals, right? Rockstar is pushing the limits of the old PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. As you play, just fly over the ocean and marvel at how beautiful it is and how the waves roll in. However, it’s not all rainbows: graphics come at a price. There were many times where the frame rate dropped significantly, especially when you’re in a crowded place full of NPC characters. The worst seemed to be when you were driving in the middle of Michael’s exclusive neighborhood.
With so many things to do and experience, it really feels like this game is never ending. Even after finishing the game and all the important side quests, I’m still busy with other tasks. For example, I try to run a bar with Michael and even play the stock market with all my characters. And nothing is more fun than jumping out of your burning plane and opening your parachute to enjoy the view. Heck, you can even customize your vehicles and weapons.
It seems the best is yet to come Grand Theft Auto V. In October, Rockstar will release the online portion of the game titled (of course) grand theft auto online. This will be almost entirely your own experience and the game is very ambitious. If they can achieve all the things they say are possible, we will never leave our televisions.
Grand Theft Auto V is the game to get; It’s an amazing value for what you’re paying. It’s hard to justify spending sixty bucks on anything else after this game. This could even carry over to Xbox One and PlayStation 4, so fingers crossed that Rockstar could implement a way to transfer your save information to the new consoles. Even with its flaws such as frame rate drops and sometimes character switching not living up to its full potential, GTA Vit is absolutely one of the best games of this generation. You’ll really be missing out if you don’t at least play this, but you should probably go in and buy it from your local Slackers today.
