Grand Theft Auto V

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7.9

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  1. bigsilverhotdog
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Maybe the best computer game ever made, for any system. You certainly could argue it. I've played all the GTAs, each one right at release and again and again repeatedly over the years, and I've been a huge fan since the very first top down GTA way back when, and this is still the best GTA ever. It's so good it's almost literally unbelievable.

    The PC port is clearly the best version of    Maybe the best computer game ever made, for any system. You certainly could argue it. I've played all the GTAs, each one right at release and again and again repeatedly over the years, and I've been a huge fan since the very first top down GTA way back when, and this is still the best GTA ever. It's so good it's almost literally unbelievable.

    The PC port is clearly the best version of V, with an almost surreal amount of refinement, graphics options, control tweaks, full Surround/Eyefinity support that even includes HUD movement to prevent bezel interference, and the much lauded and stunningly amazing First Person Mode. The open world is alive and constantly in motion, the game is absolutely beautiful, the dialog is sharp and accurate, and the amount of content is gigantic bordering on ridiculous. The minigames are better than, or at least very comparable to, the full game titles that inspired them, and there's so many!

    The game does require a very powerful system to appreciate fully, but since when is that a negative? I'm extremely pleased that Rockstar pushed the envelope of what was possible, because the results speak for themselves. With the review system (specs below) I get steady 30fps through most every type of scene and location in the game, and that's with everything maxed out and vsync ON, except for FXAA instead of MSAA, and no reflection MSAA. Everything else totally maxed out and still 30fps @ 6040x1080. I think that at least merits a o_0, don't you? It's not a bad port at all, it's just got very high hardware requirements and people expect too much out of their old rigs.

    I've only played the game 13 hours so far (a drop in the bucket considering how endless the game is) but the adventures I've had already were so insane and numerous that I can barely recount them all. Spontaneous Burt Reynolds two wheeled flat spinning pistol blazing police chases. Rush hour fender benders that resulted in multiple (hilarious) vehicular manslaughters. Moody train rides across the countryside. Fistfights with angry winos. Giving anyone and everyone The Finger. The first jewely store heist that by itself makes Payday 2 look like an insulting pile of crap. And these are just the first few bites of a massive, 27 course, impeccably prepared banquet of video gaming destruction.

    So many developers getting lazy and greedy these days, but like Elzar the Neptunian Master Chef, Rockstar keep kicking it up another notch. BAM! Best 60 bucks I've ever spent on entertainment. I will play this masterpiece 300 hours or more... by next weekend. Truly GOTY, and one of the best video games of all time. For once, you can believe the hype.

    Review system: i2500k @ 4ghz, ASUS STRIX GTX 980 @ 6040x1080 bezel corrected, 16gb DDR3 1600, Intel 730 SSD, HTOMEGA Striker 7.1, Win7 x64

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    UPDATE 6/18/2015: 425 hours later I've beat the single player game and almost 100% it, leveled up my online character to level 121... and I still love GTA V to death.

    Sure, Rockstar has failed miserably to curb online hacking, they don't listen to their own community, their patches add very little, the "exclusive content" they reserved for returning players is an insult and a slap in the face to those that have supported them for so long, multiplayer is a buggy and hacker filled mess with far too little exclusive content, the game itself still regularly freezes up on me for absolutely no reason at all, and they've been incredibly cynical about marketing their stupid cash cards that cost a fortune and add absolutely nothing to the game...

    ...but GTA V is still incredibly awesome. You simply can't deny how awesome it is. Sorry. Can't be done. Best GTA ever, one of the best PC games ever, the end.    … Expand
  2. Carnifex
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    GTA V is nearly perfection. I can't think of a more fleshed out, fully featured experience. I love the no holds barred approach the GTA series is known for and this might take the top spot of my all time personal favorite Vice City.

    PC port wise the game runs excellent on my now 3 year old computer. I had half expected to be needing to upgrade for this title but Rockstar has done an    GTA V is nearly perfection. I can't think of a more fleshed out, fully featured experience. I love the no holds barred approach the GTA series is known for and this might take the top spot of my all time personal favorite Vice City.

    PC port wise the game runs excellent on my now 3 year old computer. I had half expected to be needing to upgrade for this title but Rockstar has done an amazing job getting the game to run smooth on a wide range of systems.

    The PC GTA V is hands down easily the best version with 60fps, 4k compatibility, technically the most sound, and with tons of flexibility and features that you simply do not get on the consoles.

    Rockstar is in a class almost exclusively of it's own. 10/10    … Expand
  3. jb0nez
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Worth the wait!
    In this era of poor quality ports, it's refreshing to get something on PC that has had a lot of work put into it to let the advantages of PC gaming shine. The game looks spectacular, playing at 65fps @ 2560x1440 everything maxed (except grass & AA), it almost looks photorealistic at times. At least the city, environment, and cars. The people still look like rubber. Edit:    Worth the wait!
    In this era of poor quality ports, it's refreshing to get something on PC that has had a lot of work put into it to let the advantages of PC gaming shine. The game looks spectacular, playing at 65fps @ 2560x1440 everything maxed (except grass & AA), it almost looks photorealistic at times. At least the city, environment, and cars. The people still look like rubber. Edit: My specs are core i5-3570k @ 4.4ghz, AMD R9 280x 3g VRAM, 8GB RAM, SSD, Qnix 2560x1440 monitor @ 120hz.
    Gameplay is a blast. I've put in over 100 hours - on single player. And still haven't finished. I've been taking my time, exploring, enjoying the activities and adventures. The level of detail, quality of models and textures, care put in, is all amazing. Take Dying Light as a comparison -- there are about 4 different building types, and about 10 different objects inside buildings, all looking the same (chest, basket, drawer, closet, first aid cabinet.) Still a fun game, but in GTA V I don't see models and texture being reused over and over. The massive, sprawling world is full of unique little nooks and crannies.
    The Online portion is fun, but sessions are often ruined by hackers. It's best to just play with friends. It loads painfully slow (on my SSD no less), and starting heists, the best activity, can be difficult and time consuming to get people invited and successfully started. Same with the random jobs. Even if you get someone to join you, it loads painfully slow, and if they glitch out, you bomb back to Freemode with yet another long load time. Sadly it seems most people in Freemode are just running around death matching.
    I didn't buy it for the online, but I consider it a huge bonus. At its best, GTA V Online, doing heists with competent friends WITH MICROPHONES, can be a totally wild gaming experience. Unfortunately only about 10% of people seem to have microphones, and they are crucial for coordination. Not to mention the goobs who bail halfway through a heist and bomb you back to Freemode. At its worst, GTA V Online is still somewhat entertaining; driving around and shooting at people and ramming them.    … Expand
  4. FudgeSociety
    May 16, 2015
    10
    One of the best PC releases to date.

    If you are having problems, that sucks, it's few and far between.

    It has been a flawless release so far, no bugs no glitches. Everything ultra with well over 60 fps.
  5. Heaviermetal
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Everything worked, SP, Online, looks amazing. Was able to play with other players from all over the world without much issues, a few desyncs here and there, but didn't break gameplay overall.
  6. noodlecake
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Despite some people having problems (which is inevitable on PC as everybody has different rigs on different operating systems), Rockstar have been very quick to fix any bugs that managed to slip through on release. This is a beautiful game, and the fact that PC gamers get the added bonus of a movie maker mode is a really tasty bonus that Rockstar did not have to throw in.

    It was a 10/10    Despite some people having problems (which is inevitable on PC as everybody has different rigs on different operating systems), Rockstar have been very quick to fix any bugs that managed to slip through on release. This is a beautiful game, and the fact that PC gamers get the added bonus of a movie maker mode is a really tasty bonus that Rockstar did not have to throw in.

    It was a 10/10 game on it's original release on the 360, and I'm grateful that they took the time to work on improving the game to make the most of PC hardware. It has the best physics engine of any game I've played, there is so much attention to detail in the city, and the AI pedestrians really make the place feel alive. Stellar voice acting and writing (if a little puerile, but that's part of the charm). My only complaint is the loading times between multiplayer jobs, but the single player alone warrants 10.10, it seems silly to mark something down for having extra features.    … Expand
  7. PfcSpunkmeyer
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. I had it downloaded off steam and installed in about an hour and a half. I guess the 5gb release day patch was included in the steam version because I honestly don't recall downloading it. That aside, the game runs so well, it's incredible. I am running a 5760x1080p set up on dual 4gb GTX 770s, running everything on high-max with constant 60 fps.This game is absolutely amazing. I had it downloaded off steam and installed in about an hour and a half. I guess the 5gb release day patch was included in the steam version because I honestly don't recall downloading it. That aside, the game runs so well, it's incredible. I am running a 5760x1080p set up on dual 4gb GTX 770s, running everything on high-max with constant 60 fps. Considering how well the game looks, I'm surprised. The optimization was done so well. Driving in general is tons of fun, missions are hilarious and well thought out and the combat system is fantastic. The addition of first person mode is also a welcome treat.

    To the haters, time to upgrade your internet connection and start using steam.    … Expand
  8. StealthPyro
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    This version is superior to the console versions in every way. Probably the best release on PC in years, maybe since Battlefield 2/Diablo 2/Half Life 2. The game is very well optimized and has already been patched 2 or 3 times in the 2 weeks since release to fix crashes/bugs/minor performance issues. This is Rockstar's best release in their history.
  9. marsx
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    It's a great game. Fantastic story, great graphics, huge map, a bundle of fun. Ignore the usual idiots that do not understand the concept of a review or rating, these people would claim it's a perfect game except one little thing and all of a sudden the rating switches from a 10 to a 0.
  10. truth1124
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    One of the most innovative and diverse game in the decade.
    Great graphic and AI.
    Lots of side quests, random events, easter eggs.
    Nice story.
    Gun control is a lot better.
    GTA online is fun too.

    But I love the car physics in GTA IV more.
  11. MysterE
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    I bought the steam version so I can't speak too much on the issues non steam version are having except to say that 2 of my friends who bought non-steam versions were playing with me about 2 hours after official release.

    For my version... Runs smooth as silk. I own this game on PS3, PS4 and now on PC. Of those launches the PC is by far the smoothest. All server wait times are faster, I    I bought the steam version so I can't speak too much on the issues non steam version are having except to say that 2 of my friends who bought non-steam versions were playing with me about 2 hours after official release.

    For my version... Runs smooth as silk. I own this game on PS3, PS4 and now on PC. Of those launches the PC is by far the smoothest. All server wait times are faster, I don't get kicked incessently. A few issues trying to get in servers with crew members but they might have been full or something. I've seen some janky cars around during some missions but other than that smooth as hell. Graphics are gorgeous, first person shooting and driving feels fantastic. First person shooting feels just about as good as dedicated FPS's, but the game has so much more.

    Single player is fantastic, online is fantastic. Loving finally getting to play this game with my PC friends. Brought my character over from consoles, went nuts on the server, drove my mental state into the abyss and spent about $30k in ammo. Worth every penny. get this game...thru steam.    … Expand
  12. stocean
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    Respect, effort, and love. I applaud to you, Rockstar, for being a man(no sexism intended) and putting together this masterpiece of a game, Grand Theft Auto V.

    No DLC, season-pass or 'XXX edition' crap, Finished, complete game with tons of contents. Amazing game quality and optimization. Full of love, effort and fan services. Respect for the fans of the franchise and gamers as a whole.    Respect, effort, and love. I applaud to you, Rockstar, for being a man(no sexism intended) and putting together this masterpiece of a game, Grand Theft Auto V.

    No DLC, season-pass or 'XXX edition' crap, Finished, complete game with tons of contents. Amazing game quality and optimization. Full of love, effort and fan services. Respect for the fans of the franchise and gamers as a whole.

    I don't care they took 1.5 years to make it to PC or delayed it for 2 month. It was well worth the wait, and I'm even glad I got a much better game than the console version thanks to that.

    I had some hiccups cracking open the game to play for the first 2 hours but that memory is long gone thanks to what was inside the game.

    In the sea of crappy AAA titles copy-pasted every year with gazillion DLCs to milk the gamers to death, this game shines like a diamond so I just HAD to make a review of it.

    GTA has been around since 1998 and a core franchise of Rockstar but there have been only 5 main titles yet, which says something.

    Thank you Rockstar, not just for the wonderful game, but for the respect you've shown to us. 11/10    … Expand
  13. Dunha
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    Surely this game will be among the 10 best of this decade. Great plot, music, light, this game really was beautiful!

    The use of mods (offline), complements the game, and your ONLINE mode there are no words. Simpleste the best game of all time.
  14. fingfrenchy
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Just because a game doesn't start for a few people does not mean it's a 0. This game is a 10. I'm sorry if you can't get it running for some reason, but spamming 0 scores because there's some problems with the launch of an incredibly complex piece of software is just childish.
  15. kindzadza
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Best Game in 3-rd person action since GTA 3 and Mafia 1.
    Could be GOTY 2015 but that title is taken by Witcher 3. None the less its a solid 2nd place. (we are yet to receive arkham knight)
    Good Job Rockstar for making such a brilliant game.
    Absolutely love all the sporting events and flying mechanics.
  16. Jdankens
    May 25, 2015
    10
    The negative reviews for this are hilarious. It's usually some butthurt **** over some simple aspect of the game. Yea rockstar is not a great company as far as licensing and banning people.

    This is the best PC release I've seen from rockstar. GTA iV was a pile of **** when that was released on PC. This one runs very smooth and flawlessly without me having to change anything.    The negative reviews for this are hilarious. It's usually some butthurt **** over some simple aspect of the game. Yea rockstar is not a great company as far as licensing and banning people.

    This is the best PC release I've seen from rockstar. GTA iV was a pile of **** when that was released on PC. This one runs very smooth and flawlessly without me having to change anything.

    This game is beyond the scope of any other game ever created. The level of detail and care is mindblowing. If you're not some autistic gamer kid you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  17. hoektoe
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    Brings back old memories and creates new ones. Awesome game, level of detail and oddities is incredible. Haven't played the online section yet as waiting to complete the campaign still.
  18. Shekky
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    The PC Version doesn't add a whole lot more to the game but its not intended too. Easier to play and customizable graphics give you options to help this game run smoothly. I have played the Xbox 360, and PS4 versions previously and I although they are good games but the PC version just is the best fit for me. fyi I would give the console versions a 10 as well prefer the control scheme ofThe PC Version doesn't add a whole lot more to the game but its not intended too. Easier to play and customizable graphics give you options to help this game run smoothly. I have played the Xbox 360, and PS4 versions previously and I although they are good games but the PC version just is the best fit for me. fyi I would give the console versions a 10 as well prefer the control scheme of the pc version more. I have a relatively high end pc and have little issues, at 1920x1200 it runs smoothly with a Geforce 690 GTX but I did have slowdown when I tried to play on 2560x1600 resolution which is my monitor's native resolution.

    Gameplay is good and performance is good great game can't wait for more content.    … Expand
  19. DemonAndGamer
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    Perfect !!! I was running this game on Asus laptop with GTX 780M, no comments, pretty satisfied. It is not like 60 fps all the time, but more than comfortable. I am happy & proud to have this legendary masterpiece in my collection! (same for my laptop that is strong & bold enough to run this!))) Kowtow & applause to Rockstar, thanks for the present & your hardwork & efforts!
  20. mgastryker
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    First off, I would give this game a zero... if I were rating it on day one performance. Given that this site reviews games based on their CONTENT, I will give it a ten. This game is gorgeous. I can't say enough words to describe the beauty of this game. Not only is it graphically better than the console versions; it's also eventually going to have some amazing mods that will make the gameFirst off, I would give this game a zero... if I were rating it on day one performance. Given that this site reviews games based on their CONTENT, I will give it a ten. This game is gorgeous. I can't say enough words to describe the beauty of this game. Not only is it graphically better than the console versions; it's also eventually going to have some amazing mods that will make the game 3x better, at least. Whoever is giving this game a zero because it had some launch issues... you shouldn't probably review games for a living.… Expand
  21. gyrate
    May 3, 2015
    10
    If there is a game that deserves a ten this is it. This is the best game currently on the PC.. The cars handle perfectly, the ocean and boats spot on, flying is great. There are always room for improvements but there is nothing to complain about here. I finished the game and I will play it again, and again, until a new one is released on PC.
  22. SoulSurgeon
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    35 year gamer here. I've played everything.

    The game that just keeps getting better.

    The best game ever made. Been playing it for 3 years. Nothing comes close.
  23. Alok125554
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    Its everything we expected . thanks a lot rockstar. Game is nicely optimized and best looking . There is no need to say about gameplay , game simply have the crown it deserves.
  24. Rex_richards
    Apr 20, 2015
    10
    I had a quick look at the people moaning, and they all seemed to be about tech problems. I've been lucky and the thing works pretty well. After driving down into the sewers, stealing a dozen lorries and getting a ridiculous haircut and gunning down some latino gangsters, all the while listening to genuinely funny radio stations, I can say this game is totally incredible. (Unless you'reI had a quick look at the people moaning, and they all seemed to be about tech problems. I've been lucky and the thing works pretty well. After driving down into the sewers, stealing a dozen lorries and getting a ridiculous haircut and gunning down some latino gangsters, all the while listening to genuinely funny radio stations, I can say this game is totally incredible. (Unless you're a vicar or some other kind of do gooder).… Expand
  25. MickEllix
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    smoothest AAA pc launch i've seen especially for how big the game is, as long as your pc has the min specs it'll run perfect even on the lowest setting it still looks twice as good as the console version and you don't even need a powerful computer. I was disappointed when i fist played this game on console but now i can play it properly with everything unlocked awesome graphics and fastsmoothest AAA pc launch i've seen especially for how big the game is, as long as your pc has the min specs it'll run perfect even on the lowest setting it still looks twice as good as the console version and you don't even need a powerful computer. I was disappointed when i fist played this game on console but now i can play it properly with everything unlocked awesome graphics and fast loading screens… Expand
  26. Pegula
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    I think just one word can be enough to descrribe the whole game:

    Rockstar. There is not one single developer left that cares about the gamers...ok, not one except for the people from Rockstar studios. Respect to every single person that was involved in creating this unique and excellent MASTERPIECE. I was just thinking today...if they would say to give them more money so they    I think just one word can be enough to descrribe the whole game:

    Rockstar.

    There is not one single developer left that cares about the gamers...ok, not one except for the people from Rockstar studios.

    Respect to every single person that was involved in creating this unique and excellent MASTERPIECE.

    I was just thinking today...if they would say to give them more money so they can create another title that is this good - I would give it to them.

    And I am certain I will NEVER preorder any single game after the experience with Ubisoft, EA...and those other companies.

    Can't remember a single game in the last few years that worked flawlessly on day 1.

    Did not encounter single bug so far, 33% into the game.

    Graphics out of this world.

    Optimization insane.

    Audio - great and YES, now I remembered there is a issue - 5,1 sound not working properly. Positional audio is great but no sound coming to subwoofer. I play in stereo now.

    Gameplay - GTA fans know what to expect.

    Controls - fluid and easy to learn.

    Buy it.

    Play it.

    Enjoy it.    … Expand
  27. chronoT
    Mar 20, 2016
    10
    It's a little late for such a review, but I just recently was able to piece together a machine that could run this on max settings and enjoy it how it's truly supposed to be enjoyed. Grand Theft Auto V is nothing short of a masterpiece and the the first 10 I've given out to a game younger than 5 years old (My Witcher 3 review is coming soon). This is one of the only games I can load up andIt's a little late for such a review, but I just recently was able to piece together a machine that could run this on max settings and enjoy it how it's truly supposed to be enjoyed. Grand Theft Auto V is nothing short of a masterpiece and the the first 10 I've given out to a game younger than 5 years old (My Witcher 3 review is coming soon). This is one of the only games I can load up and be amazed every time, usually by something unique that I discovered or a new line of chaos I caused running from the cops. This game overall offers more than most any other games created, and on a much more realistic basis than the past. No true video gamer should pass up playing this, and the pc version on max settings is highly recommended.… Expand
  28. Vertran187
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Best game ever made to date it offers so much content looks and plays great and even after playing on 360 then PS4 i got it on PC and its the best game there is so far .
  29. RPG1201
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    This game pushes the boundaries of what a video game can be. The level of intricate detail in every corner is staggering and it boggles the mind how much time and effort was put into it.

    1st person is an amazing experience, and just adding those 3000 animations and graphical effects was quite the feat; but totally worth it for the definitive version of the game. 10. a Masterpiece and    This game pushes the boundaries of what a video game can be. The level of intricate detail in every corner is staggering and it boggles the mind how much time and effort was put into it.

    1st person is an amazing experience, and just adding those 3000 animations and graphical effects was quite the feat; but totally worth it for the definitive version of the game.

    10. a Masterpiece and a benchmark for the industry for years to come.    … Expand
  30. Spaznik
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    They really outdid themselves with this port. The optimization is amazingly good compared to how GTA IV was.

    With a 4 year old computer, I'm able to run everything at high-very high at 60 constant FPS. The game looks gorgeous, textures are much more detailed and the effects are also more beautiful. First person mode adds a new perspective to enjoy the game with, and mouse and keyboard    They really outdid themselves with this port. The optimization is amazingly good compared to how GTA IV was.

    With a 4 year old computer, I'm able to run everything at high-very high at 60 constant FPS. The game looks gorgeous, textures are much more detailed and the effects are also more beautiful. First person mode adds a new perspective to enjoy the game with, and mouse and keyboard controls do not get in your way forcing you to use a gamepad at all; mouse and keyboard is very comfortable to use and makes it very easy to aim drive and aim guns.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. DarkStation
    Jul 2, 2015
    100
    If you hadn’t had a chance to play it yet at all though, and your computer can handle it, the PC version does definitely feel like the definitive version.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2015
    100
    Rockstar promised that the PC edition of GTA V would be the best way to experience this breathtaking game, and that’s exactly what it is. [06/2015, p.48]
  3. SpazioGames
    Jun 8, 2015
    95
    We could not expect a better PC port PC for Grand Theft Auto V. Rockstar North, offers right from day one a huge game in optimized, widely scalable, and high impact graphics and the video editor, although not so easy to use, is an enjoyable addition.
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