Grand Theft Auto V

Well, it has happened. finally we have another Grand Theft Auto after almost six years of waiting. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a game this big, but Rockstar has somehow managed to develop a game that is almost perfect. That said, there are a few minor issues with the product overall 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 to sell it below expectations. This is the first game that truly feels like a living, breathing world. It also implements mechanics that make games like obligations and even The Sims such beautiful work. Grand Theft Auto V it’s like the Rome of video games; it melds the best features of other games and puts them into a smooth and elegant gaming 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 worried that the writing might not be as sharp or the game might not fit together well. Fortunately, all of this is completely fixed and the way you switch between the main characters is innovative from both 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 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 on top of 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 craziest 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 move on with or without you. For example, I saw a high-speed chase and eventually the perpetrator stopped and got out of his car and there was a mass shootout 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 old PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 to the limit. As you play, simply 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 plenty of times where the frame rate dropped significantly, especially when you’re in a heavily populated place filled with NPCs. The worst seemed to be when you were driving in the middle of Michael’s exclusive neighborhood.

With so much 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.

Looks like 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 almost entirely be your own experience and the game is very ambitious. If they can achieve all the things they say are possible, we’ll never leave our televisions.

Grand Theft Auto V is the game to get; it’s an incredible value for what you’re paying. It’s hard to justify spending sixty bucks on anything else after this game. This could even transfer over to Xbox One and PlayStation 4, so he kept his fingers crossed that Rockstar could implement a way to transfer his save data over to the new consoles. Even with its flaws, like frame rate drops and sometimes character switching not living up to its full potential, GTA Vis absolutely one of the best games of this generation. You’re really going to miss out if you don’t at least play this, but you should probably go in and buy it from your local Slackers today.