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  1. Nov 23, 2014
    7
    PS4 VERSION:

    Upon first impressions, I thought technically it's quite impressive that GTA5 runs reasonably well on PS4; however, not being able to maintain 30fps is a bit of a joke in this day and age. Yes, the map is large and there's stuff going on all around you, but when driving down a road and witnessing 22-23fps (which makes it's virtually impossible to drive well at speed) it's
    PS4 VERSION:

    Upon first impressions, I thought technically it's quite impressive that GTA5 runs reasonably well on PS4; however, not being able to maintain 30fps is a bit of a joke in this day and age. Yes, the map is large and there's stuff going on all around you, but when driving down a road and witnessing 22-23fps (which makes it's virtually impossible to drive well at speed) it's not impressive, it's actually irritating. The PS4 (and XB1) simply cannot achieve a solid 1080p/30fps with GTA5. Rockstar clearly had to make the game 1080p, otherwise it probably wouldn't have looked a significant amount better than the PS360 version.

    It's no surprise to me that the latest generation of consoles can't manage 1080p/60fps in the bigger games, but if they can't run a game at a solid 30fps, then turn down effects; remove details; dial down draw distance; whatever, to maintain a SOLID 30fps. It'll still look better than the previous version and a SOLID 30fps (as exhibited perfectly by Forza Horizon 2) plays well enough.

    So, if dipping frame rates bother you, driving anywhere slightly busy on the PS4 version of GTA5 will be an irritating experience.

    Apart from that it's typical GTA fare. However, GTA5, to me, feels like the fun and interested stuff in GTA3/4 (you know, the things you could spend time on when not wanting to play the main story) have been stripped out and replaced with nothing. Maybe I've simply had my fill of GTA games (I'm 39 and been playing computer games for 30 years) and the childish repetition has finally smacked me in the face. I don't honestly know.

    Whatever the issue, I find the game boring. Same old, same old. Nothing new here. Maybe the online gamers will find more pleasure from it.

    As a newcomer, GTA5 is probably an amazing experience. I find it an average timewaster.
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  2. Jul 13, 2020
    6
    Grand Theft Auto V will go down in history as one of the most influential games ever created. It sold over 120 million copies around the globe and was one of the most anticipated games of all time. I can't deny the big audience it has attracted and the pop culture effect it has had. Although it has had a huge impact on everyone's lives, in my personal opinion this game has flaws that standGrand Theft Auto V will go down in history as one of the most influential games ever created. It sold over 120 million copies around the globe and was one of the most anticipated games of all time. I can't deny the big audience it has attracted and the pop culture effect it has had. Although it has had a huge impact on everyone's lives, in my personal opinion this game has flaws that stand out compared to the other Grand Theft Auto installments.

    First I will start off with the single-player, no spoilers included. I have to admit, in my opinion, Grand Theft Auto V's story is the worst compared to San Andreas, Vice City, GTA III, and GTA IV. That doesn't mean it's a bad story, it's rockstar we're talking about again. I have to say when they said they were gonna have three main characters I was kinda shocked back in 2012 hearing about it but I have to say I think it paid off. All the characters have their own personality and something that makes them unique in the world of San Andreas. The story seems super bland on paper, but it's rockstar we're talking about again. They can make a bland story into one of the best works of art. The story, in my opinion, stands up and is a pretty good arch that occurs between each one of them. along with great side characters. All in all, the story is a 9.2/10 for me. Then comes the open world, I have to admit the world looks beautiful and amazing. I almost remember every street from the number of times I've played the game! The real problem with this world is it's super bland compared to the other Grand Theft Auto's. I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me here but I fully believe this. In Grand Theft Auto IV there were a lot of hidden things in that world that you can explore and interact with. There were more buildings that were accessible in that game which I wished Grand Theft Auto V had inside the game. The same thing can be said about the Original San Andreas and even Vice City. Another thing I wasn't a fan of was the amount of physics from Grand Theft Auto IV that was removed in making this game. The best video example I have for this is "GTA IV is better than GTA V" on YouTube. Great Video! Graphics and music are fantastic in the game and stand out. So, all in all, I would give the single-player a 8/10, for the lack of innovation that and things removed from the last predecessor that was kind of disappointing to me in my opinion. Like I said other people can have a totally different opinion than me.

    Now onto the Online mode, back when this was released in 2013 I was super excited playing it and experiencing it with an excited community that was more of a mature audience. Then as they added more and more content, I had a lot more fun. I had met a lot of people from the online portion of GTA V and changed my life meeting these people. Then the downfall happened, microtransactions were in the game back in 2014 but it wasn't as bad because you can grind easy and get what you want. But as they added more and more expensive content it started to become a problem for casual players like me to earn those objects that are in the game. Then all of a sudden they drop a bomb releasing all these futuristic things in the game. First of all, the Grand Theft Auto was one of the most realistic games and when you add futuristic things in the game it doesn't sit right unless you're a 9-year-old. As the game added these things, it was harder to earn money to earn these things, it was hard to survive lobbies, made the game boring, depended too much on microtransactions, and eventually pushed away from the audience of diehard Rockstar fans and older audiences who noticed it became every 6 years old's dream game. Now the audience is kids who might actually be younger than when the game came out! It sounds crazy to thinks about. So all in all, I believe the beginning phase of online would be 8.5/10 format he amount of fun I had but over time they killed it so I have to give a 3/10 to the current state it's in.

    GTA V has had a huge impact in my life and I'm so happy it exists. It's a great game for it's single-player but I believe the online mod has fallen into a state that it makes hardcore Rockstar fans hate. So my final score is 6/10. I feel like Rockstar Games should stop milking this game and move onto newer projects. I understand this game makes them a lot of money but with their talent, they should be fresh and improve. I understand Red Dead Redemption 2 came out 2 years ago but look how Rockstar treated that game, disrespect. it's time the gamers move onto something else.
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  3. Apr 14, 2021
    5
    The game is good in all but there are so many glitches in this game only 30 to 60% of the glitches gets patched and updates are very space.
  4. May 23, 2022
    6
    has wayyyy too many mindless unfunny repetitive missions. game is just too long as weird as that critique might be theres too much unnecessary **** here
  5. Apr 13, 2017
    7
    It's a big improvement over GTA IV in many aspects, graphics, scope, depth, shooting mechanics, driving.. etc. The only problem is, the story is so over the place, and the characters so unlikable, that I find myself preferring GTA IV (and its followup Story DLCs) over it. If you already had this game on PC, PS3 or XBox360, don't buy it again. The first person mode is clunky and not worthIt's a big improvement over GTA IV in many aspects, graphics, scope, depth, shooting mechanics, driving.. etc. The only problem is, the story is so over the place, and the characters so unlikable, that I find myself preferring GTA IV (and its followup Story DLCs) over it. If you already had this game on PC, PS3 or XBox360, don't buy it again. The first person mode is clunky and not worth the price of re-admission. Expand
  6. Feb 10, 2015
    6
    The production values, story, characters, and the ability to get an accurate pulse on pop culture have always been what the GTAs have had going for them, yet I could never get into them due to terrible and boring mission structure and sub par gameplay. When this one came out with a new first person mode combined with a more forgiving checkpoint system I thought it might finally be time toThe production values, story, characters, and the ability to get an accurate pulse on pop culture have always been what the GTAs have had going for them, yet I could never get into them due to terrible and boring mission structure and sub par gameplay. When this one came out with a new first person mode combined with a more forgiving checkpoint system I thought it might finally be time to hop on board. Well, for a while it was enough. It had never been better. Sadly though,the one-two punch of boring-as-f*ck and touchy missions and a lack of anything to do other than those boring missions (unless you want to play a sh*tty tennis game or something) eventually brought my time with it to an end. Even with the improvements, the biggest glaring issue is even more glaring- it's just not fun at all to play Expand
  7. Feb 2, 2015
    7
    This is another evolved big franchise in fast changing game industry. If you're an old GTA fan, don't expect too much from this title. It's lighter, thinner, shorter and easier than its predecessors. On the other hand game's production quality is unquestionable and it has the best interactive story mechanic in series. Story is realistic and entertaining. And it works well with newThis is another evolved big franchise in fast changing game industry. If you're an old GTA fan, don't expect too much from this title. It's lighter, thinner, shorter and easier than its predecessors. On the other hand game's production quality is unquestionable and it has the best interactive story mechanic in series. Story is realistic and entertaining. And it works well with new multi-character system but too short for me. Shooter mechanics is okay and challenging if you turn off auto aim. (but don't expect RDR or GTA 4 mechanics) Game world is huge. But after 3 hours of gameplay it feels lifeless. Game map has no role on game progression. All parts of map are accessible. Almost all vehicles are presented from beginning of the game. And there is no more "i'll unlock other side of the map" motivation. Last and disappointing part of the game is driving mechanics. I think Rockstar tried to grab NFS and Midnight Club players with new car physics but i am out their scope. This game has too many casual design elements when compared to old GTA games. Non of these elements bothered me except driving. Driving the fastest car of the game nearly feels same as driving the slowest one (steering experience). If you're not obsessed with old game mechanics like I am, i guarantee you'll enjoy with this high quality experience. Expand
  8. Apr 6, 2015
    7
    Gta 5 is a good game but it is extremely overrated. The fact this game is getting perfect scores is ridiculous. The story and characters are great but the gameplay is clunky. The graphics are decent but nothing special. The 3rd person shooting is mediocre at best.
  9. Nov 3, 2017
    5
    One of the best Grand Theft Auto games ever? No it isn't. This game is so overrated. This is the most disappointing Grand Theft Auto ever and people say Grand Theft Auto 4 was a huge disappointment. The critics and fans were lying. I love Grand Theft Auto 4 to bits.

    There are many things that are sublime about the game such as the fantastic graphics and sound, improving on many
    One of the best Grand Theft Auto games ever? No it isn't. This game is so overrated. This is the most disappointing Grand Theft Auto ever and people say Grand Theft Auto 4 was a huge disappointment. The critics and fans were lying. I love Grand Theft Auto 4 to bits.

    There are many things that are sublime about the game such as the fantastic graphics and sound, improving on many mechanics and technical aspects over the previous Grand Theft Auto, the various somewhat enjoyable activities and its culturally relevant satire.

    Where it all falls down was the story, soundtrack and gameplay. This game has the most uninteresting main characters out of all the Grand Theft Auto series. This is NOT a joke. I didn't like Michael, Franklin and Trevor at all.

    The gameplay and story was THE MOST boring out of all the beloved series. A massive emphasis on exploring the whole of Los Santos to uncover activities and buildings made the game boring. The stats system shouldn't have been brought back.

    The soundtrack is awful apart from Non-Stop Pop and Los Santos Rock Radio.

    Rockstar changed WAY too much of what the series was beloved and innovative for. The online was unbalanced as hell and modding makes the online mode so worthless. So many updates and new modes nearly every few months. The use of microtransactions wasn't needed at all as Grand Theft Auto 4 had massive multiplayer options and can use your money from Offline Mode.

    If you are a huge fan of the GTA franchise like I am, skip it and play something else.
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  10. May 11, 2017
    7
    The story mode of game is extremely fantastic.The world of game can't explore it at all.The characters was very good.The bad side of the game is the multiplayer mode,the community has kids under 10 years old,Animations are worst,there are too many of hackers in PC and Last Console.If the game was singleplayer only games it will be the best open world game i have ever played
  11. Nov 26, 2014
    7
    While overall a good release of an existing modern classic, it needed more optimisation. The frame drops while driving fast cars in the city are almost constant on the PS4, and since that's one of the main activities in the game more people should really have called them out on it.
  12. Mar 29, 2015
    7
    So yea, easily the weakest release in the GTA series (barring the first two of course, can't compare 2D to 3D). Rockstar wasted precious development time making sure stubble grows on faces, and cops correctly profile people, and a myriad of other useless crap. They gutted the single player experience and let only a hollow shell of what is used to be. Don't get me wrong, it's a great gameSo yea, easily the weakest release in the GTA series (barring the first two of course, can't compare 2D to 3D). Rockstar wasted precious development time making sure stubble grows on faces, and cops correctly profile people, and a myriad of other useless crap. They gutted the single player experience and let only a hollow shell of what is used to be. Don't get me wrong, it's a great game and all, but like I said, easily the worst GTA so far, SO MUCH was missing from single player, and the online was a lethargic cluster-f*ck at best. Expand
  13. Nov 10, 2018
    7
    This game definitely doesn't deserve a 10.

    This is a last-gen port. And sometimes it shows. Sometimes the graphics are great, sometimes it's clear that they could definitely be better, especially the geometry. The game handles much better than previous titles. Voice acting is top notch, some scenes are hilarious. The story is just OK, though. Some missions did feel a bit disjointed.
    This game definitely doesn't deserve a 10.

    This is a last-gen port. And sometimes it shows. Sometimes the graphics are great, sometimes it's clear that they could definitely be better, especially the geometry.

    The game handles much better than previous titles. Voice acting is top notch, some scenes are hilarious. The story is just OK, though. Some missions did feel a bit disjointed. And I didn't really like the characters that much. They're all nuts. I guess Michael is supposed to be the straight(est) man, but even he's a bit much. Characters rant and yell at each other often, it got annoying at times. On the other hand, I loved the story in Chinatown wars. It was hilarious without being nauseatingly psychotic. It was great. I wish a full-fledged console GTA had a story that was in the same style as Chinatown wars.

    The biggest problem with the single player is the lack of variety in missions. After San Andreas the series started taking mission types away, which I hated. GTA5 changes things up but the missions still feel a bit underdeveloped. In fact, the entire single player campaign feels kind of underdeveloped. Unique mission types seem a bit too rare and are over with fairly quick. What about buying and selling drugs? I loved that in Chinatown wars. My main complain then is that Rockstar should've brought more elements from previous GTA games and elaborated on them. There're too many standard fare driving missions. Also, money never seemed to be an issue. By the time I got a plane to do money missions it didn't matter, the game was almost over anyways. Add or add more missions in which you use all three characters, fly a jet, jetpack, gathering a posse, buy/sell drugs. And early in the game when money is actually tight. And THEN you work the story in. Story revolves around gameplay, not the other way around!

    Of course, their focus now is on multiplayer which is total b.s. I'm not crazy about multiplayer and I sure as hell don't want to play with moronic teenagers. After you pass the game there's little to care about other than multiplayer if you're a teenager. There isn't much hope that GTA or any rockstar game's single player experience will be very evolutionary. It's to be seen if Red Dead Redemption 2's single player will actually be as good or better than the first. Rockstar seems content on being a company that just makes MMO's. But that's where all the kids practically give them a license to print money, so what do we expect?
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  14. Aug 11, 2017
    7
    Great game, very nice graphics awesome open world but the thing that dissapoints me is that there is no story mode dlc and rockstar games is focusing on the online mode which is also good but i prefer the story mode
  15. Jul 13, 2017
    5
    Best controls a GTA game has ever had but still quite bad controls, graphics are sometimes nice sometimes they definitely feel last gen. mission design is often horrific, this is something i can't stand and i always forget just how bad Rockstar is at designing missions. sure they have cinematic value but actually playing them with these bad controls makes it not just a chore but often tooBest controls a GTA game has ever had but still quite bad controls, graphics are sometimes nice sometimes they definitely feel last gen. mission design is often horrific, this is something i can't stand and i always forget just how bad Rockstar is at designing missions. sure they have cinematic value but actually playing them with these bad controls makes it not just a chore but often too difficult to ever try or so time consuming to get to one precision action that its a waste to bother trying. so many mission, so many times, i just killed myself until i got the skip option. that option is the only reason i beat the game at all because it just isn't fun sometimes. and when the game takes up 65 gigs on my hard drive, this earns a fast track to getting deleted and avoiding this company Expand
  16. Nov 24, 2014
    5
    I can't believe this game scored a 97. What the **** are these "critics" smoking?? Skyrim gets a 92, Far Cry 4 gets an 88, and effin' GTA gets a 97?! That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen..
  17. Nov 19, 2014
    5
    So GTAV doesn't live up to the hype, but it's still a good game. The problem is it isn't worth $60, and that's a major difference. Wait for a Black Friday sale before buying this.
  18. Dec 4, 2014
    5
    Not enough new content to merit full new-game price.

    Rockstar could have offered a discount for people who already bought this the first time it was launched for the full $60 dollar price tag, but decided not to. Other companies have offered deals with new-gen launches where you could get the new platform edition for $10, Rockstar did not offer this. Still no heist mode in
    Not enough new content to merit full new-game price.

    Rockstar could have offered a discount for people who already bought this the first time it was launched for the full $60 dollar price tag, but decided not to.
    Other companies have offered deals with new-gen launches where you could get the new platform edition for $10, Rockstar did not offer this.

    Still no heist mode in multiplayer, it was supposed to be added a month after the first release and they never did it.

    Again you really shouldn't buy this if you already played through GTA V on another system, it isn't worth paying full price all over again for what is essentially the same product you bought before. They didn't even TRY to make this an expanded edition, it is just a re-skin with maybe 5 bucks worth of DLC tacked on.
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  19. Dec 3, 2014
    5
    Grand Theft Auto 5 is a very good and fun sand box game that allows you to roam the world freely.
    Steal cars,boats,bikes, helicopters and planes, steal money or shoot down everyone you see and having the cops chase after you is fun. But i feel that that it is more fun than follow the story.
    When i play a story mission i drive a car from point A to point B, and then i watch a cutscene,
    Grand Theft Auto 5 is a very good and fun sand box game that allows you to roam the world freely.
    Steal cars,boats,bikes, helicopters and planes, steal money or shoot down everyone you see and having the cops chase after you is fun. But i feel that that it is more fun than follow the story.

    When i play a story mission i drive a car from point A to point B, and then i watch a cutscene, then i drive to another location so i can watch another cutscene. The sandbox simulation of game is more of a game than the actual game. If i want to watch a movie than i go watch a movie. GTA for me has allways been like. you steal a car, you run over a bunch of people, you get stars so the cops will come after you, you try to do everything in your power to not get killed or busted. Thats it! the story does not matter. GTA is fun when you feel that you want to mess with stuff. GTA V is just like every GTA game ever made.
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  20. Nov 19, 2014
    7
    I kind of struggled through the story on Ps3 ( Michael,is a dbag ), and the immense amount of similarities,with previous titles. True, its bigger, more beautiful and with a lot more mini-games (if you are into that) but to me it got old fast.. Its a personal matter i,suppose, Ive simply played too much Gta in the passed and this is just the same thing again.
    The upgrade , therefore,
    I kind of struggled through the story on Ps3 ( Michael,is a dbag ), and the immense amount of similarities,with previous titles. True, its bigger, more beautiful and with a lot more mini-games (if you are into that) but to me it got old fast.. Its a personal matter i,suppose, Ive simply played too much Gta in the passed and this is just the same thing again.
    The upgrade , therefore, doesnt score any more points than a review on the ps3-version would.
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  21. Nov 22, 2014
    5
    Game truthfully isn't worthy all the hype. The story is not intriguing in any which way, and the Online mode is simply not useable. Since the game has been out, I have spent 2/3rd of my time in online mode simply attempting to connect with my friends. Whenever I finally do get in a game with them (rare occasion) I usually time -out quickly after. Shooting without the Aim Sight on isGame truthfully isn't worthy all the hype. The story is not intriguing in any which way, and the Online mode is simply not useable. Since the game has been out, I have spent 2/3rd of my time in online mode simply attempting to connect with my friends. Whenever I finally do get in a game with them (rare occasion) I usually time -out quickly after. Shooting without the Aim Sight on is extremely difficult, but shooting with it on gives the game no point from the shooting aspect. The driving part of the game, although decent, is not enough to make the game worthy of $60 and the graphics are not enough of an upgrade to make one switch from Ps3 to Ps4. First Person mode is simply incompetent. All in all, overly hyped and overly rated. Expand
  22. Mar 18, 2015
    7
    although i adore grand theft auto, this left me a bit unsatisfied. i was genuinely expecting more from this game. don't wanna say gta V is bad, for me it just doesn't deserve to be scored a 97, really overrated. still can't wait for pc version!
  23. Nov 20, 2014
    6
    Anyone who gives this game a 10/10 is either insane, is being paid by Rockstar, is about 12 years old or has never played any other game before. It is without doubt the most disappointing game of all time and a 6/10 at absolute best and the scores the 'critics' have given it just proves the fact that they are not worth reading.

    Good - Not very much, but the 3 characters are well
    Anyone who gives this game a 10/10 is either insane, is being paid by Rockstar, is about 12 years old or has never played any other game before. It is without doubt the most disappointing game of all time and a 6/10 at absolute best and the scores the 'critics' have given it just proves the fact that they are not worth reading.

    Good - Not very much, but the 3 characters are well designed and the map itself is adequate in size. The overall gameplay is solid and there is definitely some fun to be had with some of the set piece missions standing out in particular.

    Bad - Where to start? No ambient hiests, severe, almost criminal lack of interiors, no character progression, development or empire building of any kind, unable to buy houses, unable to enter owned businesses (lack of interiors!), awful, awful story, only around 30% of the map is actually used for anything useful, the frined 'like' % has been ditched so doing any activity with any other character is pointless, the girlfriend system is awful, unfinished concepts (Trevors meth business) and in general just terrible design decisions everywhere. There is a total lack of anything meanignful to do in this game; I mean ist all well and good being able to play golf but where are things like dealing etc that can be used to run a criminal empire?

    Verdict - The most overrated, overhyped game ever made which is a shame because it could, and should have been great. If you like driving around aimlessly with the option to play a pointless minigame this could be the game for you. If you have a brain though, you will be left bitterly disappointed by an average game thats a 6/10 (generous) and one of the worst games in the GTa series, FACT.
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  24. Nov 20, 2014
    7
    Don't entirely trust the pro reviews. If you like games with challenging gameplay, that actually require skills and smart decisions from you, don't buy this game. GTA V is a game for mindless people, where you don't have to think at all or perform well to complete the missions. It's more like a interactive movie. If you're a casual gamer and you like movies like "The Hangover", or if youDon't entirely trust the pro reviews. If you like games with challenging gameplay, that actually require skills and smart decisions from you, don't buy this game. GTA V is a game for mindless people, where you don't have to think at all or perform well to complete the missions. It's more like a interactive movie. If you're a casual gamer and you like movies like "The Hangover", or if you just want to relax, this might be a good choice, but if not, I repeat: Don't entirely trust in the reviews that are giving like 10/10 or 9/10. I would give it a 7.7 at the most Expand
  25. Nov 19, 2014
    6
    As far as a value proposition, this game under delivers. The visual boast and new tidbits are interesting, but do not enhance the game enough to warrant such a high score. When you look at re-releases, you must weigh it with what is added to the game. For The Last of Us Remastered, the 60fps change is a major difference. In this game, there are minor frame-rate drops, but still don'tAs far as a value proposition, this game under delivers. The visual boast and new tidbits are interesting, but do not enhance the game enough to warrant such a high score. When you look at re-releases, you must weigh it with what is added to the game. For The Last of Us Remastered, the 60fps change is a major difference. In this game, there are minor frame-rate drops, but still don't excuse the game for having those drops.

    Could be better, still an alright game.
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  26. Apr 22, 2015
    7
    Probably my expectations were too high. Yes the graphics are great, the world is big, the missions are varied and more interesting than in previous GTA's, but somehow I didn't feel like I cared much. Maybe the guys were all too much **** maybe some of the voices and swearing was too purile, but the game for me was just not that enjoyable to play. And buying properties seemed pointless.
  27. May 7, 2015
    7
    The first time I played this was for the PS4, and I would say it's just barely worth the $59.99 pricetag. It's not a 10/10. Grab it, or hold out for a sale if you've never played it. Not worth the upgrade if you're coming from PS3/360.

    STORY: Not as good or engaging as the GTA 3 series or GTA 4. The fact you can rotate between three characters is really neat, but depersonalizes the
    The first time I played this was for the PS4, and I would say it's just barely worth the $59.99 pricetag. It's not a 10/10. Grab it, or hold out for a sale if you've never played it. Not worth the upgrade if you're coming from PS3/360.

    STORY: Not as good or engaging as the GTA 3 series or GTA 4. The fact you can rotate between three characters is really neat, but depersonalizes the experience and I don't feel as invested in three characters as I felt invested in Tommy, CJ, or Niko. Aside from that, it's what you've come to expect from a GTA game. Drugs, sex, money, violence.

    GAMEPLAY: Nothing different here; the same ol' GTA formula, with a plethora of somewhat entertaining minigames. Things are upgraded, a version of the skill system is back in, but not as nitpicky and precise as getting fat with CJ in San Andreas. There's a nice attention to detail with how the world works, and does have a few improvements to the sometimes Stupid AI. The First-Person Mode is a gimmick feature. This isn't a FPS, and it doesn't handle like one.

    GRAPHICS: A step up from the last generation, and almost on par with the PC version. The game looks really nice, but there is a noticeable drop in framerates on the console. Why they couldn't make it a 60fps release like many other re-released games (Dark Souls II) is beyond me.

    ONLINE: Hit or miss. It was a fun gimmick to try out, but hearing a 13 year old cuss you out after he's mowed you over with his chrome-plated trumpet-blaring bulletproof Urban Assault Vehicle while you're trying to figure out how the hell to get money with a generic 9mm pistol isn't the best experience. Leveling is a grind of fetch quests based on some of the single-player missions and get boring after a while. I would only recommend Heists (the complicated, difficult missions online) with a crew you know; otherwise, you'll be frustrated when some punk screws it up and fails the mission. The load times are awful, and the connection issues are noticeable when you have to wait another minute to get out of your empty Lobby.
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  28. Jan 28, 2015
    5
    If your a person who just wants to have fun mowing down a genocide worth of people you'll have fun however for the rest of everyone else there must be class within a game to get 10/10 and GOTY nominees, so does the game deliver a GOTY experience? No. If I were to go in more depth to why this game is pretty bland and boring it would turn into a massive rant, but let me just say the game isIf your a person who just wants to have fun mowing down a genocide worth of people you'll have fun however for the rest of everyone else there must be class within a game to get 10/10 and GOTY nominees, so does the game deliver a GOTY experience? No. If I were to go in more depth to why this game is pretty bland and boring it would turn into a massive rant, but let me just say the game is not bad, what we have is an ok game. For me I absolutely hate it but that's just me but I still can't get how anybody things this is a 10/10 game when 10/10 games mean it is perfect in all categories such a story, and gameplay, but it fails the story part so it's only half good as everyone says it is. Expand
  29. Feb 23, 2016
    6
    I don't know why I keep playing GTA games when I don't like them. I guess I feel like I need to be part of the gaming zeitgeist. This one doubles down on boring crap you need to do and lots of time travelling to different missions with probably the lamest radio yet. There is cool stuff but just too much filler. I have better games to play than doing virtual yoga. Not for me.
  30. Nov 26, 2014
    7
    Had this on PS3 and decided to re-purchase for PS4. Mostly happy that I did. If you waited for new gen console releases, it's a must buy. If you had/have it on previous gen consoles, then you might want to give it a miss. The visuals are improved but not so far improved from the excellent PS3 visuals that it is outstanding.

    The game itself though is outstanding. I also just want to
    Had this on PS3 and decided to re-purchase for PS4. Mostly happy that I did. If you waited for new gen console releases, it's a must buy. If you had/have it on previous gen consoles, then you might want to give it a miss. The visuals are improved but not so far improved from the excellent PS3 visuals that it is outstanding.

    The game itself though is outstanding.

    I also just want to say I'm sick of false reviewers who did not buy this edition of the game but come on throwing 0's 1s and 2s because they feel they have a right to throw mud at something. Useless people who probably get grumpy when the sun shines.
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  31. Nov 19, 2014
    6
    Still a great game as when first released. Unfortunately, like many re-releases, if you've played the original, don't pay for it again. Kinda like TLoU 'remaster': if you've never played it, you'll honestly give this an 8-9 score. If you've played it on last-gen consoles, don't bother again. There are too many PS4 and XB1 new games and truly remastered old games that give you far MOREStill a great game as when first released. Unfortunately, like many re-releases, if you've played the original, don't pay for it again. Kinda like TLoU 'remaster': if you've never played it, you'll honestly give this an 8-9 score. If you've played it on last-gen consoles, don't bother again. There are too many PS4 and XB1 new games and truly remastered old games that give you far MORE than the original.
    This release gets 2 points docked from the 8 that it was originally - if you've never played it, tack those two points back on.
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  32. Dec 4, 2014
    5
    With all these new features, you'd have expected this to be good. But after all this time, first person mode doesn't appeal alot to the game. All these other features are good, but not enough to fill expectations. A okay game, not good as GTA V on PS3
  33. Dec 5, 2014
    7
    Alright I might be alone here, but this was terribly disappointing. I thought FPS mode and heists along with the update to graphics would be a sufficient enough change to breathe life back into this already awesome game. It wasn't. It's not that I don't enjoy it, but I've done it all before. For those who missed out on the first release, don't make the same mistake twice. For those whoAlright I might be alone here, but this was terribly disappointing. I thought FPS mode and heists along with the update to graphics would be a sufficient enough change to breathe life back into this already awesome game. It wasn't. It's not that I don't enjoy it, but I've done it all before. For those who missed out on the first release, don't make the same mistake twice. For those who have, don't make the same mistake I did. There is not enough here to warrant a full price release, and the heists STILL aren't online. 7 of 10. Expand
  34. May 22, 2015
    7
    GTA 5 was probably the most anticipated game ever. It was everywhere. On the TV news, in newspapers etc. So as a gamer I had to buy it. But after playing it I have to say that it is a pretty overhyped game. Its greatest plus is its large dynamic and lively open world. It also has great audio with real world music tracks in the cars. But in terms of storyline and quality of the missions itGTA 5 was probably the most anticipated game ever. It was everywhere. On the TV news, in newspapers etc. So as a gamer I had to buy it. But after playing it I have to say that it is a pretty overhyped game. Its greatest plus is its large dynamic and lively open world. It also has great audio with real world music tracks in the cars. But in terms of storyline and quality of the missions it isnt special at all. You have missions like carry a car by a truck or make a photograph of a limousine. Not funny or exciting at all. The missions in games like GTA 2 were much more funny or exciting. The graphics are good, but not special either. It is the quality of graphics yopu may expect from the new generation consoles. All in all GTA 5 is good but not excellent. The only excellent thing is the large living open world. For the rest it is an ordinary game. Only the hype let to the immense commercial success. I dont know if its worth 60 euros. Expand
  35. SH1
    Dec 29, 2015
    5
    GTA V was an alright-ish game. It had an average story without any interesting plot twists. The graphics was also good enough. The characters were generally as expected, however the psychopath was somewhat interesting. This is the only reason the score is as high as 5. I think they tried to do too many things and ended up with a vanilla experience that is nothing special.

    Other things
    GTA V was an alright-ish game. It had an average story without any interesting plot twists. The graphics was also good enough. The characters were generally as expected, however the psychopath was somewhat interesting. This is the only reason the score is as high as 5. I think they tried to do too many things and ended up with a vanilla experience that is nothing special.

    Other things worth mentioning:
    * It is very repetitive.
    * You have to drive everywhere. I do too much of that in real life as it is. We should be able to call a cab ... but wait, there is a cab calling function. Too bad I only found out about it after searching google for a fast travel option. Therefore I had to subtract some points for wasted effort.

    The main drawback with making a completely open-world game is that you cannot handcraft everything in the game. This causes it to become repetitive. I am starting to miss the "bad old days" with it's linear game play
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  36. Dec 15, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. every year its the best GTA when sorry for the bad news boys and girls the last proper GTA was San Andreas why not remaster that now we have to pay through our cracks to get a game that has been ruined so many times i have lost count.So please rockstar we beg you.Please make us another GTA that's actually worth the hype Expand
  37. Feb 11, 2015
    6
    Grand Theft Auto V is an open world, action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released on 17 September 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. An enhanced version of the game was released on 18 November 2014 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and is scheduled to be released on 24 March 2015 for Microsoft Windows.
  38. Nov 19, 2014
    6
    As someone who has followed the series and purchased all GTA games since the third installment, I was hopeful that with this next-gen experience; I would feel a next-gen experience.
    Don't get me wrong, the graphics, game play and story are truly a masterpiece in performance. I rated the 2013 version as a solid 9.2/10. This new release however, though improved around the board, is not
    As someone who has followed the series and purchased all GTA games since the third installment, I was hopeful that with this next-gen experience; I would feel a next-gen experience.
    Don't get me wrong, the graphics, game play and story are truly a masterpiece in performance. I rated the 2013 version as a solid 9.2/10. This new release however, though improved around the board, is not worthy of another $100AUD investment. There isn't enough of a draw to sink your time back into it. I've completed the game and was in honesty, hoping for something fresh. This is not the case sadly. Whilst it's good to roam around in first person - it's just not enough to keep me coming back for more.
    6/10
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  39. Jan 18, 2015
    7
    The game is good but I can't help but feel that it's gotten to the point that it's been so overrated that anyone going in is going to be disappointed.

    The characters are very well made and the storyline is pretty good but it isn't anything extraordinary that many make it out to be. FPS mode, probably the reason most people bought GTA V for current-gen but those who say it is a "huge
    The game is good but I can't help but feel that it's gotten to the point that it's been so overrated that anyone going in is going to be disappointed.

    The characters are very well made and the storyline is pretty good but it isn't anything extraordinary that many make it out to be.

    FPS mode, probably the reason most people bought GTA V for current-gen but those who say it is a "huge game changer" is exaggerating. It's a cool feature but honestly it's not a reason to re-buy the game.

    As I write this review on 18/01/15 the Multiplayer is still laggy and broken.
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  40. Feb 26, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GTA games seem to get a 90+% review score by default, but what has really changed within the franchise since GTA3 came out on the PS2? The core gameplay (although much more refined in later versions) is very much the same as ever. This is the main problem with GTA these days. Apart from the odd spike (in gameplay) it suffers from being far to familiar in the gameplay department. Drive from dot to dot in order to advance story. Repeat. Great production but time for Rockstar to stop repeatedly polishing the franchise before it becomes a turd. Expand
  41. Nov 24, 2014
    7
    the game is a masterpiece. The Graphic is extraordinary.The game play grab you like magnet. But there is a big problem in game.Sexism ruins the game play.I know human have feelings but this game is one side. there is no grey character. You play role of darkest person of world. I dont expect the thieves pray at church . but I expect some morality. this game sometimes disrespect tothe game is a masterpiece. The Graphic is extraordinary.The game play grab you like magnet. But there is a big problem in game.Sexism ruins the game play.I know human have feelings but this game is one side. there is no grey character. You play role of darkest person of world. I dont expect the thieves pray at church . but I expect some morality. this game sometimes disrespect to humankind. Its good to allow players do everything in a sandbox game.I want more freedom in game even in bad activities. but forcing users to get dark is not ok.It ruins our values. You are no free in game. You are free to be bad. You arent free to play .Shame on Sexism. Expand
  42. Jul 21, 2015
    5
    Super lame. Controls are absolutely atrocious. A tired rehash of the previous title, GTA IV. The map is huge but there is NOTHING to do. The game was created for the sole purpose for Rockstar to push their micro-transaction service, or 'Shark Cards' as they call them. Disappointing story and 'meh' all around. Save your money and buy FarCry 4.
  43. Apr 13, 2017
    6
    Yup, a six, wanna know why?

    I know, shooting people, stealing cars, running away from the police. It's all kewl and stuff but... it gets old pretty fast. Online mode should make that better right? Yeah it kinda does. After 10 minutes of loading of course. But still, If you have seen most of the world, you're done.

    Come at me.
  44. Nov 3, 2018
    7
    So let me separate this review into two points, online and story mode;
    Story:
    Gta 5 has a great story - lots of shooting, blowing things up , driving and of course well voice acted clips to go along with it that don't feel forced at all. I was really happy with it and then i discovered the wonders and troubles of online Online: i would rate the online mode very highly, if it weren't
    So let me separate this review into two points, online and story mode;
    Story:
    Gta 5 has a great story - lots of shooting, blowing things up , driving and of course well voice acted clips to go along with it that don't feel forced at all. I was really happy with it and then i discovered the wonders and troubles of online
    Online:
    i would rate the online mode very highly, if it weren't for a few major things. Rockstar seems to want to throw all the DLC's and expansion packs at you as possible, like shark cards and flying cars. But although it's bad that they want you to pay for all the cool interesting pats of online, it also leads to a very toxic player base. You see when you first enter online you'll see dozens of flying cars and tanks and players who hack just waiting to prey on you and completely obliterate you're player. Now you might think that this only happens to noobs but even with me being a level 68 almost gta veteran it still happens.
    And this leads to what could be and amazing online mode almost being completely ruined.
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  45. Nov 15, 2018
    7
    Like most guys, I was excited about this, like very excited lol and my overall experience of it was meh, I loved the protagonists especially Trevour the lovable scary Sociopath, the main story was interesting the missions were mostly fun and funny, true GTA humour. But I got quite bored of it pretty quickly even when I didn't finish it at the time, it didn't live up to it's height, I feelLike most guys, I was excited about this, like very excited lol and my overall experience of it was meh, I loved the protagonists especially Trevour the lovable scary Sociopath, the main story was interesting the missions were mostly fun and funny, true GTA humour. But I got quite bored of it pretty quickly even when I didn't finish it at the time, it didn't live up to it's height, I feel like the game was way too over hyped for me, that is probably what led me to have a more negative view of it, I am not a fan of the online but that's me I am not very much of an online gamer anymore, but overall good but not what it was hyped up to be. Expand
  46. Mar 13, 2023
    7
    Fun for a while, but it doesn´t do anything particularly great. The sandbox is the whole point but it gets old fast. A jack of many traits but master of none.
  47. Jun 10, 2015
    7
    Rockstar did a great job executing their vision. The game does everything expected of it. That said, I can't help but feel the game is somehow generic in its vision; it's just a standard, run-of-the-mill open world shooter. It's a blast to play with plenty of minigames, but the story is somehow lacking. Perhaps it is due to the fact that linear gameplay gives players an extremely goodRockstar did a great job executing their vision. The game does everything expected of it. That said, I can't help but feel the game is somehow generic in its vision; it's just a standard, run-of-the-mill open world shooter. It's a blast to play with plenty of minigames, but the story is somehow lacking. Perhaps it is due to the fact that linear gameplay gives players an extremely good story, whereas non-linear, open world gameplay leads players to leave the story to explore. It's a fun game, but its narrative doesn't glue one to the screen in eager anticipation for what will happen next. 4 out of 5. Expand
  48. Jun 13, 2015
    7
    I'm a huge huge fan of the GTA series and have grown up with them. Each game has given me many hours of fun in solo campaign mode. GTAV is no exception. I have played through the campaign twice on Xbox 360 and am now having my 3rd play through on the PS4 version. However, even though GTAV is a great game that is providing me with lots of fun, i've gotten way more fun from previous GTAI'm a huge huge fan of the GTA series and have grown up with them. Each game has given me many hours of fun in solo campaign mode. GTAV is no exception. I have played through the campaign twice on Xbox 360 and am now having my 3rd play through on the PS4 version. However, even though GTAV is a great game that is providing me with lots of fun, i've gotten way more fun from previous GTA titles. GTAV is an undeniably an amazing technical achievement. It is just the map, the story and lack of content that lets it down. My favourite GTA game is GTA San Andreas from 2004. I'm still playing it 11 years on. The map was huge, extremely varied and well made, the story was brilliant fun and the gameplay and game world was brilliant fun. So when i heard GTAV was returning to San Andreas i got super excited. But then after i got my hands on the game and made my way around the map. It just isn't that varied. They say it is bigger than GTA San Andreas and several other game worlds combined. But it doesn't even feel bigger than GTA San Andreas. The original GTA San Andreas map is so so varied it never gets boring, even 11 years on. GTAV's map got boring pretty quickly. The story is real bad and just plain boring. It is knowehere near as deep as previous GTA games. Maybe because in GTAV you have 3characters to play which bounce off each other. So there really isn't much time or room for them to develop. My favourite GTA story was GTAIV and the character Niko Bellic by a long way. That story was amazing. Sadly GTAV is probably the worst story in the series. The missions simply aren't as fun or as varied as previous GTA games either. I found them a boring chore rather than fun. This time the missions involve planning and prepping ready for bigger heists. The planning and prepping is just plain dull and very basic like the story. The story seems far shorter than previous GTA games too. And there isn't as much to do in the gameworld compared to previous games. The graphics are very impressive, the game world is incredible, the sound is good, just a shame about the map, story, lack of content and characters. Expand
  49. Jun 18, 2020
    6
    Decent, but extremely overrated.

    Car physics is weak. Boat physics is meh. Aircraft and heli physics are annoying at best (both cars and aircrafts magically rubberband back to the dirrection opposing to the button you were pressing being the most annoying but it's a tip of an iceberg). Sailboats are pointless and don't sail. Metro is barely usable. Clothing selection is ok, but i
    Decent, but extremely overrated.

    Car physics is weak. Boat physics is meh. Aircraft and heli physics are annoying at best (both cars and aircrafts magically rubberband back to the dirrection opposing to the button you were pressing being the most annoying but it's a tip of an iceberg). Sailboats are pointless and don't sail. Metro is barely usable. Clothing selection is ok, but i expected more. Hairstyles are few and similar looking.

    Modding weapons is minimalistic, weapon selection is okay. Modding cars is weak and pointless because most missions don't pay anything and modding costs and you're going to drive the car to a mission just to end the mission and have your car disappear (then you have to drive a long way to the one vechicle impound on the entire map and buy the car back, even if you want to waste money it gets old after a second time).

    Story is amazing, for the first 2-3 hours, then quickly becomes meh and lacks direction and any real incentive to go forward. Most side missions are repetitive, boring and often lack any real reward (slowly towing broken cars to police parking lot with the almost same plot everytime is mind boggling, why did they even bother putting that in). First you are told that completing side missions will help you get more people for your heists then heists don't really matter and most side missions lines (i'm 70% in to the story line being a completionist) don't give you any reward for heists. Heists are unrewarding anyway, their storyline is ok but you hardly get any money and most of the time the gameplay aspect of any mission sucks so just enjoy the story and don't try to max it, in fact failing on purpose may be more rewarding just for the dialogue). 90% of the time you will be looking at the GPS driving from point to point anyway, which - surprisingly - isn't that boring considering the nicely built map. In fact doing side missions instead of rushing the storyline will make it harder to max out the completion, it's not a big spoiler but i won't go into that as i don't want put any spoilers here. Doing it other way around will help you enjoy all the game has to offer easier once you finish the game ... except what's the point of that?

    Graphics are meh. My first impression, considering I've played it years after release yet it was one of the games I've played after getting a better gfx that can even handle dx12, was how bad the graphics looks. It's bad compared to most games of that time. Scenery is bad compared to Skyrim which had weak graphics (technically) but masterfully composed the scenery to make something beautiful. But considering the work put into the map there are many places where artistic design shines and provides views that probably won't age much with time.

    World map, overall, is beautifully mastercrafted with every part of it being handcrafted. No repeating places, no repeating buildings, tons of subtle and less subtle details. Pity the world building is nonexistent and it's very hard, to appreciate. Random encounters are sometimes better than entire side missions. Unfortunately, there are very, very few interiors. A few similarly looking shops and that's mostly it. Side activities are plentiful, time consuming, and often boring (playing tennis could be a separate game, that is if you like realistic fishing simulators... ) TV, ingame pseudo-internet and cinemas are on the other hand surprisingly entertaining once you're fed up with boring missions.

    Overall the biggest issue is the gameplay - game is built with good cinematic experience in mind and gameplay - is there - it's just bad and often shoehorned realism kills it. The idea of adding more realism is good it's just the execution that's really bad.
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  50. Jul 23, 2018
    7
    You know, I wasn't exactly sure how I was gonna preface this review. I could discuss how this is the first "Grand Theft Auto" game that I played fully, I could talk about how scared I am that people are already going to hound me for giving this anything lower than a 9, but I realized that I don't really need to introduce this too heavily because at this point, "Grand Theft Auto V" has notYou know, I wasn't exactly sure how I was gonna preface this review. I could discuss how this is the first "Grand Theft Auto" game that I played fully, I could talk about how scared I am that people are already going to hound me for giving this anything lower than a 9, but I realized that I don't really need to introduce this too heavily because at this point, "Grand Theft Auto V" has not only been one of the most successful video games of all time, but it's also been one of the most profitable pieces of entertainment (film, TV, gaming, music, etc.) to exist in the world. With 95 million copies shipped (as of May 2018) and over $6 billion in revenue, chances are you've heard a fair deal about this game. It's also one of the most well-reviewed games in the history of this website, and it was the recipient of a heavy amount of awards and praise, with some going as far as to call it one of the greatest games ever. So, it comes with a bit of disappointment that after playing through and beating the main campaign...I think the game is merely "good." Not "excellent," not "all-time great," just "good."
    "Grand Theft Auto V" definitely has a lot going for it in regards to its technical achievements. The large open-world of Los Santos is absolutely stunning, and there are so many great, small details throughout Los Santos that make it so fascinating and grand to explore. The game also has a great idea going with its multiple-protagonist style of play, and it also helps that each protagonist is very compelling. The game features some excellent (if very controversial) writing and acting, and the characterization is top-notch. Once again, Michael, Franklin and (especially) Trevor really help bring the game to life. The controls are also strong, free-roaming around Los Santos and engaging in anarchy can be very fun, and the addition of Grand Theft Auto Online helps to make things even more fun.
    All of this said, though, I feel like several aspects of the gameplay are what hold me back from really loving the game. I've heard a number of critics talk about how "varied" the missions were in the game, but I just have to wonder if I was playing the same game, because I honestly found the mission structure to be too frustratingly repetitive. And while it is satisfying when you beat all of the missions, and the heists can be pretty enjoyable, it almost feels to me like you're just doing the same things over and over. On top of that, there are just so many minor frustrations with the gameplay that really add up to dampen the experience for me, such as the poor controls of several vehicles, and the fact that the game allows you to skip missions after three fails, thus kind of ruining the essentialness of completing them. If you can purposely fail them to continue on with the game, where's the actual gameplay motivation? Honestly, given all of those frustrations, and with the fact that people were calling this a game that would bridge the seventh generation of gaming into the eighth, I would've been terrified playing this in 2013 and seeing it as a "bridge game," because I certainly wouldn't want to live in a generation of games where you can literally speed through a game by purposely failing at it.
    I know, I know, I'm being very critical of the game, and I do enjoy it, honestly. It's a very well-made game, but given that it holds something of a hierarchy in gaming and is frequently classified as one of the all-time greats (and one of the most popular), I'm obviously going into it with my standards set at an extreme high, and it just doesn't quite reach them. Yes, it's certainly an enjoyable game, and I can see the appeal of it, but with the fact that everyone says it's one of the best games ever made, I can name a good chunk of games that I would still say are better than this, a few of which have even been released in the five years since this. That said, though, it's still a solidly enjoyable game, and I did have my share of fun with it, so I would definitely recommend giving it a shot. I just hope you get a little more out of it than I did.
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 "Good"
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  51. Nov 6, 2015
    7
    I give this a lower-than-high score, because I simply don't see how it deserves a 10 in so many places. The game has a lot of content, looks great, characters are good, not great, and that's about all it's got going for it. If you know how GTA works, you'll enjoy this game. For me, it felt almost boring. This game has so much happening that it never really nails anything it's trying toI give this a lower-than-high score, because I simply don't see how it deserves a 10 in so many places. The game has a lot of content, looks great, characters are good, not great, and that's about all it's got going for it. If you know how GTA works, you'll enjoy this game. For me, it felt almost boring. This game has so much happening that it never really nails anything it's trying to do. Everything is playable, but nothing for me is all that fun. Driving, really, is the only part that kept me hooked in the game. Expand
  52. Jul 9, 2020
    6
    eh. It's okay. More of the same if you've played other GTA games. Stock market bugged out and froze forever a couple days after I dumped all my money into it.
  53. Aug 26, 2015
    6
    I like the gta concept, running around doing as you please, open world. The original GTA was the first open world game i played and the freedom is what drew me to it. I have no issues with desteuction which is awesome and profanity in context but found it overkill, with Trevor especially, just found it annoying and forced. What a crusty character. I enjoyed collecting cars, getting coolI like the gta concept, running around doing as you please, open world. The original GTA was the first open world game i played and the freedom is what drew me to it. I have no issues with desteuction which is awesome and profanity in context but found it overkill, with Trevor especially, just found it annoying and forced. What a crusty character. I enjoyed collecting cars, getting cool properties and some of the missions were flat out amazing. Would rate it higher but its just like previous GTA games. Expand
  54. Aug 11, 2016
    7
    The single-player part of this game is good: Decent story, pretty interesting and different characters, big open world with a lot of things to do. The game also has great soundtrack, good controls (except shooting), great graphics, a variety of different cars, weapons and clothes, pretty much everything a GTA fan could ask for. However, the online mode is just atrocious. Yes, there are aThe single-player part of this game is good: Decent story, pretty interesting and different characters, big open world with a lot of things to do. The game also has great soundtrack, good controls (except shooting), great graphics, a variety of different cars, weapons and clothes, pretty much everything a GTA fan could ask for. However, the online mode is just atrocious. Yes, there are a lot of activities, missions, jobs to do where you can have a lot of fun, especially when playing with friends, but the loading times is what kills it for me. It feels like I wait more than I play. Community is not the best one too. There are also noticeable frame rate issues in certain parts of the city. If you want a much better online experience, I would suggest PC version. Expand
  55. Oct 25, 2015
    5
    Good game overall, give it 5 star mainly due to the wankers that play Grand Theft Auto Online. Oh I'm sorry that i cannot walk down a street minding my own business without getting shot.... **** **** need filtering on games like these because i cannot stand these absolute fanny dickless wankers that reckon there **** legends by shooting an innocent. That and the clothes and hair and makeupGood game overall, give it 5 star mainly due to the wankers that play Grand Theft Auto Online. Oh I'm sorry that i cannot walk down a street minding my own business without getting shot.... **** **** need filtering on games like these because i cannot stand these absolute fanny dickless wankers that reckon there **** legends by shooting an innocent. That and the clothes and hair and makeup are hardly updated and you know what? That pretty **** too. I actually probably hate this game because 90% if full of **** heads why the other 10% is a decent story line and its well put together. Might aswell get rid of online because i find myself probable to have a better time in story or solo mode than spend it innocently in a town being shot up by the worlds worst prickless munters. C****S Expand
  56. Sep 21, 2017
    7
    I hate the characters and story. They are not enjoyable and not funny, in fact they're really scary, they're are scum and i just don't like them. The core game is great it's definitely GTA. it is however missing things, due to maybe unnecessary censorship like gore. The graphics are okay but not amazing from what i except to be GTA; they're glitchy, shuttering, twirky. with little thingsI hate the characters and story. They are not enjoyable and not funny, in fact they're really scary, they're are scum and i just don't like them. The core game is great it's definitely GTA. it is however missing things, due to maybe unnecessary censorship like gore. The graphics are okay but not amazing from what i except to be GTA; they're glitchy, shuttering, twirky. with little things like the wheels glitching while spinning. Still no crouch or prone. No real chase replay, while there is a replay you must record it like it was as you played it. The depth of the game remains the same which is a let down in my opinion. GTA was always the best game out there in all categories, graphics, story, sound and gameplay. Overall the remake is great they actually show what they could of done with the engine and new hardware but for the price they are still selling this at I don't think it's worth it. The Ps4 is limited and the online 'modes' are lame, and again based off homosexual creep themes and awkward social political humour i can't really find amusing. Expand
  57. Feb 20, 2016
    5
    This game has no progression, and while it is just an amazing game, both graphically and shear size, I found myself dreading playing every minute of it. It didn't feel I was getting anywhere. Money was in high scarcity, and it seemed like even the more mundane stuff was worth nil. I only played the single player, and honestly, the game had nothing driving me to keep playing. No pay off.
  58. Jul 22, 2016
    7
    Overrated. This is my first GTA and while the game is certainly good it gets a little too much praise. I will start with the positives: it is a beautiful game and a techinical master piece in terms of open world game design. The open world is a good size with lots of things to do aswell as an enjoyable story and memorable characters and has many unique features and mechanics that areOverrated. This is my first GTA and while the game is certainly good it gets a little too much praise. I will start with the positives: it is a beautiful game and a techinical master piece in terms of open world game design. The open world is a good size with lots of things to do aswell as an enjoyable story and memorable characters and has many unique features and mechanics that are unseen almost all other games. It is a true open world sand box; you can fly helicopters, compete in triathlons and street races, complete a range of different missions and even play darts and tennis. You will not get bored when exploring the game. The problems i have with the game are simple things; the characters dont feel right; they are a little floaty uncontrollable and unresponsive which makes it difficult online, as do the handling of the guns. When you aim there is a very strong lock on which doesn't feel natural and free aim it is a pain to aim with. Also, the stealth system sucks as much as i like the idea that you become more stealthy the more time you are in stealth mode but it is wasted as the AI always know where you are. The wanted system is a pain too as it is very anoying how cops instantly know your exact location after commiting a crime and escaping is a lot of work. My last complaint is the online focus; while it is good the game is being supported years after release the prices of items are ridiculous making you either grind for hundreds of hours or buy in game currency with real money. There also isn't single player support either which is a waste. Despite the problems i have, It is a game worth playing that the masses will enjoy although i would call 'Watch Dogs' a better game since it has none of the problems listed above. Expand
  59. Jul 24, 2020
    6
    I finally played this so called masterpiece, metacritic must play 6 years after release of it on PS4 and I gotta say it's mediocre.

    The whole game is trying to be a comedy or rather a parody on the US lifestyle but I laughed maybe once or twice in all +-109 missions of it. Characters are annoying, Trevor is one disgusting piece of **** you want to cut his head off since your first
    I finally played this so called masterpiece, metacritic must play 6 years after release of it on PS4 and I gotta say it's mediocre.

    The whole game is trying to be a comedy or rather a parody on the US lifestyle but I laughed maybe once or twice in all +-109 missions of it. Characters are annoying, Trevor is one disgusting piece of **** you want to cut his head off since your first introduction to him. He isn't funny by any means, he's annoying in every way and disgusting like a cherry a top. Many other side characters are very annoying and act like immature childs with lots of money, again not funny in any way, you get to play missions with 43-48 year old businessmen who are dancing around you and talking some utter bull**** which means nothing and just trying to make a fool of the player himself.

    That's another issue I had with the game, every dialogue, every scene seemed like Rockstar was trying to force you to laugh by characters who were acting like kids dancing, singing, 3/4 of the time you watch scenes or listen to dudes speaking on missions it's some bull**** nonsense that adds no sense to the missions, or story or anyting. It's characters like Lamar Davis, Trevor and his friends, Devin Weston, Martin Madrazzo, sometimes even Steve Haines talked bull**** that made no sense and was there only so they talked and wasted your time adding nothing to your gameplay.

    I mean most of the characters I mentioned should be good because they fit in the city and the game but I got a headache everytime any of mentioned spoke, who the fck wrote that **** who made that script. Jesus that was pain to watch and play at certain missions when these spoke most of the time.

    Story missions was nothing special, it was cool when the game started except the prologue mission which was more like shoot everything and blow everything up like in Call of Duty and again made no sense to you until like playing 3/4 of game. I was hoping they would show some gang wars playing as Franklin, some murders, some real American issues with black ghettos in Los Angeles but there were like 4-6 missions with gangs and most of them requiring you only to deliver stuff only to be able to again shoot your way out of mission area like Rambo.

    I'm not satisfied and not entirely dissappointed with the game, I'm in between but it definitely wasn't what I expected and hoped for.

    I played Red Dead Redemption 2 and that's a story from Rockstar I value, serious characters with serious personalities and serious past. In GTA V, it's circuss, almost everyone acts like a complete jerk, idiot, child, jumping around, talking **** dancing around you while speaking with you and singing while talking with you. I only hope they make serious campaign in GTA VI similiar to Redemption 2 with great characters and not this circuss mess. I'd like to see more about gangs and how they work in US in future game. Only character in GTA V I can compliment is Dave Norton, he was typical bastard but in a good way and healthy way for the game because he talked sense what can't be said about any other character in game who are just trying to force you laugh with dumb stuff that isn't even funny.
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  60. Mar 13, 2019
    7
    It was disappointing to see how Rockstar has chosen to restrict the single player experience to mainly the storyline. Long term, post-storyline and RPG incentives are very limited in order to herd players towards GTA V Online and additional sources of revenue. San Andreas still rules supreme as the most fun and immersive GTA experience I ever had as V Online's themepark of lobbies andIt was disappointing to see how Rockstar has chosen to restrict the single player experience to mainly the storyline. Long term, post-storyline and RPG incentives are very limited in order to herd players towards GTA V Online and additional sources of revenue. San Andreas still rules supreme as the most fun and immersive GTA experience I ever had as V Online's themepark of lobbies and loading screens is an entirely different game and strays far from the original concept of GTA and it's core values. Expand
  61. Jan 30, 2016
    7
    Great bounce back from the gray 4th installment to me. However, story is only 69 missions (lol...not) not split this way but really only 23 per character but not even how it splits. Too short and when completed there is nothing worth while to do. Got over a billions $ w/ all 3 but all the properties are so boring while only providing drop everything and pick this up n 2 minutesGreat bounce back from the gray 4th installment to me. However, story is only 69 missions (lol...not) not split this way but really only 23 per character but not even how it splits. Too short and when completed there is nothing worth while to do. Got over a billions $ w/ all 3 but all the properties are so boring while only providing drop everything and pick this up n 2 minutes otherwise you lose money. They need to being back Vice City's property management each one had its own mission story line then once done you get paid. Also the radio is soooo boring. Needs a GTA 3 commercial n talk station, Vice city/San andreas well known rock/hip hop/pop songs. Map is big but really feels like an empty shell after beating short lived story. All the side collection items just are not worth the trouble. Overall, solid installment compared to IV but too short and hollow Expand
  62. Feb 11, 2018
    6
    GTA V is really overrated. Half the game is complete boredom driving or flying around.
  63. Dec 20, 2018
    6
    GTA V no es lo que todos esperamos.

    GTA V es una gran obra creada una vez mas por Rockstar, que hizo que estuviésemos esperando una nueva entrega de esta saga tan querida desde la salida de GTA IV ya por 2008. Y a día de hoy puede parecer normal pero engañaron a todo el mundo con las versiones de PS3 y Xbox360, esas versiones no deberían haber existido nunca, se noto que estaba
    GTA V no es lo que todos esperamos.

    GTA V es una gran obra creada una vez mas por Rockstar, que hizo que estuviésemos esperando una nueva entrega de esta saga tan querida desde la salida de GTA IV ya por 2008.

    Y a día de hoy puede parecer normal pero engañaron a todo el mundo con las versiones de PS3 y Xbox360, esas versiones no deberían haber existido nunca, se noto que estaba siendo desarrollado para la nueva generación PS4 y Xbox One, y también nos engañaron con sacar la versión de PC dos años mas tarde, que resume perfectamente por que ha vendido tanto este juego.

    Cuando todos nos enteramos de lo que trataría la historia de GTA V, no pudimos soportar la idea de tener que esperar para poder tenerlo en nuestras manos y jugarlo inmediatamente, la novedad era que podríamos manejar a tres personajes diferentes a la vez, incluso teniendo misiones propias para ellos y en algunas ocasiones teniendo a los tres en la misma e ir cambiando entre ellos para poder completarla.

    Si bien esto genero una emoción y expectación por el juego, cuando salio a la venta el publico o al menos yo esperábamos mucho mas que solo eso, en definitiva el modo campaña solo consistía en lo que es la historia y nada mas, se dejo de lado todas esas mecánicas que hicieron que el GTA SA fuese tan grande y se le pudieran dedicar casi tantas horas como quisieras.

    Si bien ha día de hoy juego tiene mucho contenido en el modo online, el modo campaña se queda muy pobre, todos los esfuerzos del equipo de desarrollo se fueron al online, y se noto mucho la falta de profundidad en el modo campaña, Rockstar sabia muy bien que si al publico le gustaba el online se podría llegar gastar dinero en las tarjetas, y así fue, un online plagado de contenido que si lo quieres conseguir sin pagar te tardas una vida y media, y una comunidad que esta apestada de casuals que no conocen nada mas allá que esto.

    En conclusión, no es ni el mejor ni el peor GTA, pero ha perdido todo lo que era en un comienzo y se a convertido en un juego totalmente enfocado al online con micropagos que son mas caros que el propio juego.
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  64. Apr 15, 2017
    5
    So for the third time in as many days I have been randomly ejected from GTA online servers having to restart the game and reconnect to my friends taking upwards of 15mins to do. The off-line story mode to this game is sensational 10 outa 10 no doubt. The online however is crammed with glitch after glitch. £2 billion plus and they can’t even invest in a **** server that works? The online inSo for the third time in as many days I have been randomly ejected from GTA online servers having to restart the game and reconnect to my friends taking upwards of 15mins to do. The off-line story mode to this game is sensational 10 outa 10 no doubt. The online however is crammed with glitch after glitch. £2 billion plus and they can’t even invest in a **** server that works? The online in this game is a **** travesty, full of trolls, glitches and hackers. I love Rockstar but the absolute wankers they have managing their online content are dragging the title through the dirt. **** Red Dead 2 pump some **** money back in to your biggest franchise or end up like EA and Ubisoft. Rockstars prestige is wearing very **** thin when you access online content only to face endless trolling, and server problems. I wish I could give a better review I wish online didn’t exist in this game as it only serves to destroy its reputation. If you want a 10/10 game avoid GTA online if you want a 5 out of 10 game go ahead and signup you’ll be bitterly disappointed. I’d rather have not have ever accessed the online content as it has only served to depreciate my love of Rockstar. It is safe to say I will be avoiding the online section of GTA 6 as I feel the benefit of ignorance far outweighs the cost of caring about GTA online only to be slapped in the face by a poor quality insult to the franchise. I’ve had more than enough server ejections and game play flaws online to categorically assert that GTA 5 online is a mess, should you have any doubt, try to access the heist missions you’ll understand, when you try and try to complete even the simplest of missions you’ll see the trolls, quitters and server problems I’m taking about. Expand
  65. Jun 19, 2020
    6
    The story: Franklin is the only enjoyable character, everybody else is unlikable.

    The meat of this game is GTA online and it's filled with a money system that's on a drip feed, and a dead community in every single mode on GTAO except for free roam.

    Well, if you want to drive on the sidewalk, shoot cops, and destroy 2012 America. This game's for you!
  66. Mar 20, 2017
    7
    Es un buen juego pero no para tanto:
    Pros
    -Muy buenas gráficas -Mundo abierto muy grande -Misión principal interesante -inteligencia artificial de los transeúntes y de los otros carros es buena como en muchos GTA -Las prostitutas tienen mejores interacciones y mejores gráficas Contras: -El online se demora mucho para encontrar una partida y cuando se acaba la partida son otros 2 o
    Es un buen juego pero no para tanto:
    Pros
    -Muy buenas gráficas
    -Mundo abierto muy grande
    -Misión principal interesante
    -inteligencia artificial de los transeúntes y de los otros carros es buena como en muchos GTA
    -Las prostitutas tienen mejores interacciones y mejores gráficas
    Contras:
    -El online se demora mucho para encontrar una partida y cuando se acaba la partida son otros 2 o 3 minutos esperando que se acabe.
    -Es otro GTA más, los personajes no me parecen memorables ya ni me acuerdo como se llaman, diferente a Tommy Vercetti, CJ, entre otros en otras entregas con más personalidad y carisma.
    -Banda sonora pésima para lo que fue en esa época en donde pudieron seleccionar excelentes canciones, la banda sonora es una de las principales razones por la cual ame tanto GTA vice city, porque para la época de Tommy vercetti la música fue muy bien escogida para este juego.
    -GTA san andreas siento que aporto mucho más que lo que aporto este GTA V, con las bandas, controles territoriales, etc.
    -Las misiones secundarias no son la gran cosa.
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  67. May 3, 2020
    6
    La historia es pasable, nada del otro mundo, algunas misiones se hacen tediosas, lo principal del juego es sin duda el ONLINE, pero claro, está hecho para que gastes dinero a saco, por eso lo abandoné.
  68. Aug 7, 2019
    7
    Well, it is a pretty disappointing game for me. As a single player game fan, I thought GTA V has a weak story and its missions were repetitive and uncreative. After finishing the game, I thought the game empty and didn't have much to do after it. Probably gamers that like multiplayer games will loves its online mode, but the campaign is hugely disappointing for me.
  69. Mar 16, 2017
    7
    If we are talking about the single player game then, in my eyes, it is a comfortable 10. Enagaging storyline, huge open world, tons of stuff to do both main quests and side quests and just a really cool sandbox to mess around in if you don't want to follow any of the narrative - honestly I was expecting big things and it was better than I expected, a true accomplishment. However, if weIf we are talking about the single player game then, in my eyes, it is a comfortable 10. Enagaging storyline, huge open world, tons of stuff to do both main quests and side quests and just a really cool sandbox to mess around in if you don't want to follow any of the narrative - honestly I was expecting big things and it was better than I expected, a true accomplishment. However, if we talk about GTAV Online then the story changes and not for the best.

    GTAV Online has huge potential and, in some of the formats it presents, it succeeds massively. The developers have continued to add thorough, new content as and when available and, for a long time, kept it fresh. There are multiple problems though and these shall be listed below:

    - Sharkcards. These are at the heart of the big issues online. It is very difficult to make money due to the low financial gains you make in the various modes (seriously even cocaine dealing is programmed to make only marginal profits). This incentivizes players to do one of two things: 1) buy a sharkcard; 2) stop playing. That leads to empty servers, a lack of atmosphere and the death of online. It also leads to the hackers (level 8000 people this is you) though certainly not the only reason. I cannot make peace with what is a blatant attempt by Rockstar to rake in even more money through these microtransactions - if the financial rewards were even close to realistic for completing missions then it would be palatable - that they so obviously skew the game to try and maximize profit grates on me enormously.

    I cannot score the game a 10 when developers do what they have done to the Online mode - it is unforgivable and a common trend in the gaming world to try and milk every last drop of money from the players - it ain't on in my opinion. I'd give single player a 10 - Online a 5, total 7.5 downgraded to a 7 for lascivious business practice.
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  70. Sep 16, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Props for innovation but Rockstar has lost my interest. Maybe they just let me know Ive outgrown gaming and its time to move on. This Gta is for the "milennials" and its no knock against Rockstar , but where is the challenge? Where is the mayhem? Where is the grit? There is none. Just being real. As long as the people enjoy, and it sells, mission passed. For me this is my last gta. Farewell Expand
  71. Nov 16, 2017
    7
    su historia es una mierda, la jugabilidad es muy arcade y la conducción es absurda-mente fácil, la dificultad de GTA IV se pierde y solo con mover el joystick unos segundos arriba ya puedes matar a cada enemigo muy rápido y lo peor de todo no lo puedo mencionar por el tema de spoilers.
  72. Jun 20, 2020
    6
    I seem to be part of small group that didn't really enjoy this game. The gameplay really didn't strike a cord with me, and that just took away from the experience.
    I'm not a massive fan of open world games anyway and this didn't do much to improve my experience of them.
    Story 8/10
    Graphics 5/10
    Gameplay 4/10
  73. Mar 2, 2018
    7
    I think that the graphics in this game are inferior from those of Infamous Second Sond, and Second Son came a year earlier. I also believe that the gamplay is not that intiutitve and everything feels too arrhythmic. I think that the story is just generic, but in it's deffense the script is very good and funny.
  74. Sep 6, 2018
    7
    Gta 5 might be the best openworld ever *period* . All the way from the huge downtown (los santos) to the rocky deserts , this game is incredibly detailed . This game might be the best looking game to this day even though it came out back in 2013 . I thought that with having 3 main characters , the story would have pacing issues , but no . The story was more than what I could ask for. ThisGta 5 might be the best openworld ever *period* . All the way from the huge downtown (los santos) to the rocky deserts , this game is incredibly detailed . This game might be the best looking game to this day even though it came out back in 2013 . I thought that with having 3 main characters , the story would have pacing issues , but no . The story was more than what I could ask for. This just goes to show how talented rockstar is. My only hope is for them to make Red dead 2 as good as this . With that said , let’s get to the bad part . Ahem “ gta online “. Oh my f*ck*ng god , this is utter garbage . Well , it can be fun at times but it’s ruined because of connectivity issues and lengthy loading screens to this day . And even if you don’t encounter any of those issues , you are still f*cked because every single person on your server either tries to kill you or troll you in some manner. It just doesn’t fu*king work because of these issues . If you have a mediocre internet connection, you cannot play “gta online “ , oh wait , you can after an eternity of loading screens and lag . It’s best sticking with your friends while playing this because it’s a lot more fun . And of course , micro transactions . I’m not gonna b*tch about this in here because it has become “normal” these days. But man is Rockstar greedy . I thought that online would make the score go higher but nah. I initially thought of giving it a 9 just for the single player story and then a 10 including the online part . But , now it’s more like a 7 or 8. Expand
  75. Aug 17, 2020
    7
    Great and solid Game with tons of posibilities, sadly many of the main missions are the same routine of going from A to B wich is really frustrating and boring
  76. Oct 3, 2018
    6
    The game should be renamed to “Loading: Online... While you’re waiting, look at these advertisements for shark cards!”
  77. Mar 15, 2019
    7
    Игра затягивающая и разнообразная. Много оружия, транспорта и контента. Но есть несколько не маленьких минусов. И речь сейчас пойдет про онлайн. Ограбления проходить невозможно, потому что постоянно попадается пара игроков которые руинят игру, ливают как только началась игра, умирают на самых легких моментах, уничтожают технику для заданий из за того что плохо ей управляют и т.п. НасчетИгра затягивающая и разнообразная. Много оружия, транспорта и контента. Но есть несколько не маленьких минусов. И речь сейчас пойдет про онлайн. Ограбления проходить невозможно, потому что постоянно попадается пара игроков которые руинят игру, ливают как только началась игра, умирают на самых легких моментах, уничтожают технику для заданий из за того что плохо ей управляют и т.п. Насчет контента: его достаточно и он интересный, но минус в том что на него очень долго зарабатывать, конечно можно купить себе карту и моментально приобрести желаемый офис например, но я считаю абсурдным тратить настоящие деньги на игровые. Expand
  78. Jun 23, 2020
    6
    It's rare to see a game with production values like this. V has a city unlike another game, cutscenes and a love of cinema that influences it, and more hidden details than you can count.
    Yet, with a story that lacks purpose, structure and momentum, gameplay missions that are overly restrictive, and lazy attempts masquerading as satire, V feels like a walking contradiction.
  79. Aug 6, 2020
    7
    Dont understand the hype around Gta 5 really. Story is ok, Gameplay pretty boring and slow.
    There is 2-3 missions in all game that is really fun and thats it, other missions pretty meh.
    And online is even more boring then campaing.
  80. Mar 11, 2019
    7
    Игра конечно хорошая, но только по сюжету, а сам онлайн просто перебор
  81. Apr 14, 2019
    5
    Ich fand die Story echt gut.Als ich sie dann durch hatte fing ich dann den online Modus an.Alles war toll nur waren die Schark Cards recht unfailr. Mit der Zeit kamen dann allerlei Fahrzeuge ins Spiel,leider auch das Oppressor Bike das war sehr nervig und sozusagen für das zerstören von Verkaufsmissionen gemacht wurde.Ein paar Updates später kam dann das Oppressor MK2.Meiner meinung nachIch fand die Story echt gut.Als ich sie dann durch hatte fing ich dann den online Modus an.Alles war toll nur waren die Schark Cards recht unfailr. Mit der Zeit kamen dann allerlei Fahrzeuge ins Spiel,leider auch das Oppressor Bike das war sehr nervig und sozusagen für das zerstören von Verkaufsmissionen gemacht wurde.Ein paar Updates später kam dann das Oppressor MK2.Meiner meinung nach zerstörte das bike das Game und es ist unspielbar ohne auch so ein bike zu besitzen. Rockstar Games ist nur noch auf Geld und nicht mehr auf Qualität wie Früher.Echt Schade. Expand
  82. Oct 29, 2019
    7
    I really love Grand Theft Auto V since the day it came out in 2013. I have been playing for a while, and every time I come back to the game, there is always something new and interesting to explore. Yet I frequently go back to the last gen PS3 version of the game just enjoy how good it was back then. Now, GTA seems way too extra and deranged to enjoy it like I use to. GTA V is packed withI really love Grand Theft Auto V since the day it came out in 2013. I have been playing for a while, and every time I come back to the game, there is always something new and interesting to explore. Yet I frequently go back to the last gen PS3 version of the game just enjoy how good it was back then. Now, GTA seems way too extra and deranged to enjoy it like I use to. GTA V is packed with tryhards and pay-to-win people that you can't really be safe from Oppressor MK2's and Hydras and pretty much anything that has a gun or missile launcher on it. Although the game is great for open world gameplay, the realism is long gone, and not many people drive a normal car anymore. GTA V Online is like an apocalypse. The GTA V Story on the other hand is like a god created it. It still has the GTA feel but with a whole new experience and characters to explore. GTA V has so many good and bad things about it that it makes it hard to explain, but i can try.

    GTA V is probably on of the best games out their because of it's universal gameplay. What I mean by this is this game appeals to a lot of genres of games, which is great for more people to buy the game, even if they don't like a certain feature of the game. The RAGE engine it ran on made even the last gen version of GTA V look amazing, but the re-release version is perfect. The car and gun selection is a whole new level of crazy, with the Atomizer and the Insurgent to the Pistol and the Karin Intruder, the choices are endless. GTA V has two parts; GTA V Story and GTA V Online. GTA V Story has a whole new take on how a campaign should work. The game has an 80's retro feel while still keeping the current time period relevant. A lot of the DLC cars and story missions are taken as a reference to movies, like for example, the Ruiner 2000 is a reference to Knight Rider's KITT. The story has a character switch system where you can switch between three different characters (Franklin Clinton, Treavor Phillips, and Micheal De Santa), at anytime, even in missions. The story is pretty great, but to avoid spoilers, I won't say anything, especially since a lot of people already know how it goes. GTA V Online however, is a whole different story, literally. GTAVO has a cool take on how you customize your experience in the game. You can take a lot of different routes on how you want to make money, each taking you through the steps so you're not confused. The game makes your character feel important by including a "side-story" that brings a little flair to GTAVO. The PS3 and XB360 version of the game is littered with modders and tryhards left and right, and while modders are not even possible in the re-release, there are still tryhards. Back then, the only thing annoying about Online was the Karuma, Savage, Lazer, and Insurgent, Now there are cazy flying bikes and a railgun tank (and a lot more). It seems that if you want to avoid being killed, you might as well chill in Sandy Shores or Paleto Bay, and even then you're not guaranteed safety. I much as a want to praise Rockstar for releasing free updates for 5 years, these vehicles and guns ruin the calmness and realism that it once had. All and all, GTA V is a great game with a little bit of flaws, but it revolutionized the gaming market again for the 3rd time. GTA V is a solid 7 in my book.
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  83. Jul 16, 2021
    7
    The best aspect of this game is the intresting characters and the great sense of humor along with the well recorded voice acting. Otherwise, it's mediocre. The gameplay isn't that good, except the driving, and while there are a lot of side quests, the map doesn't have too much exploring, because it encourages driving from location to location mostly. Nonetheless, it's good.
  84. May 12, 2019
    7
    Disclaimer: this review is about single-player only.

    Have you ever had the feeling when you're watching Hollywood movie which had very expensive production but yet you don't enjoy it for some reason? Yes, the movie has these cool special effects, maybe some popular actors but it just doesn't click with you. I tell such movies and games plastic. I saw a review recently which greatly
    Disclaimer: this review is about single-player only.

    Have you ever had the feeling when you're watching Hollywood movie which had very expensive production but yet you don't enjoy it for some reason? Yes, the movie has these cool special effects, maybe some popular actors but it just doesn't click with you. I tell such movies and games plastic. I saw a review recently which greatly describes this phenomena: "more action, less immersion".

    Plot
    GTA SA and GTA IV had great plots and I was really interested in the stories. In GTA 5 I almost always had the felling the I don't care about the characters and their problems. Not to mention dialogues which sometimes looked like movie scenes with bad acting. Among all characters only Franklin is interesting while Michael being professional criminal yet can't handle his own family and Trevor is being very annoying and irrationally aggressive. Bank robbing is fun I'd say, but the game has very little of it. I've dropped the game on 50% and I would say that I didn't enjoy 70% of the missions. Sometimes you just don't understand why you're doing this and thinking that there isn't any sense in doing it.

    Character switching
    I hate the mandatory character switching. I often caught myself thinking that I want to play another character right now but no, the game forces me to fly planes and helicopters which personally I don't find fun or interesting at all. I mean, seriously, while the other character is participating in intense shootout or supposed to do something interesting I'm forced to play as a sniper or fly a helicopter. Why don't you provide the freedom to play whoever I like? For me it seems like blatant mission scripting.

    Game mechanics and misc
    * From the start I didn't enjoy riding cars. You don't have any drifting capabilities just slides.
    * All the time I struggled with game being to dark at night. I was changing game settings, display settings but all of this didn't work. The game is really dark at night, especially when you play sniper missions.
    * You can't see optional mission objectives during the mission. The game says you've failed to do everything 100% but you just don't know what the game wants from you. This is really annoying and is taking from you the the feeling of achievement when you finishes a mission. I understand that this was an attempt to make the main story re-playable but in fact in forces you to replay 80% of the missions even if you don't like them just to get 100% stats.
    * If you're using controller then riding a car and shooting at the same time will be inconvenient.

    Just to sum up, I have mixed feelings about this one. I can't say that this a bad game, no. The world is big and beautiful, shootouts and police chases are fun but apart from this the game didn't impress me. I've played ~30 hours and went to enjoy other games.
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  85. Jun 28, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Normal boring Rockstar game.
    Pros:
    Good (not ideal) detailization
    Big map
    Cons:
    Linear and boring story for kids
    Dumb dialogues

    You can buy this game only for online,
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  86. Sep 9, 2019
    7
    GTA V is a game full of action and variety. There is nothing in this world that is good for hours of fun for everyone.

    I found the system for the 3 protagonists revolutionary. On the other hand, I was unable to build a bond with any character. So it also worked against me in a certain sense. In addition, I found the story not strong and the happy/sunny atmosphere not fitting with the big
    GTA V is a game full of action and variety. There is nothing in this world that is good for hours of fun for everyone.

    I found the system for the 3 protagonists revolutionary. On the other hand, I was unable to build a bond with any character. So it also worked against me in a certain sense.

    In addition, I found the story not strong and the happy/sunny atmosphere not fitting with the big criminals that this game ultimately revolves around. It is therefore not the best part in the GTA series for me. Also no storymode dlc :(

    Nevertheless, it is a game that has a fun element for everyone and can be enjoyed for hours on end.
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  87. Nov 20, 2019
    7
    A very bad online it's way too grindy the story mode is meh the online is good but it's better solo play plus it's too grindy it has some good parts but over all it's online sucks because of the grind and the other players are annoying so I play it only in solo mode but I don't play it anymore I'm over games like this they just can't keep me entertained
  88. Mar 20, 2022
    5
    Пишут, что игры GTA - великолепные игры! Но не в одну из предыдущих игр я не смог поиграть больше трёх часов, до того они были скучны и однообразны, для меня.
    В 2013 году вышла GTA 5, несколько персонажей, новая боевая система, слоу мо, обе из Max Payne 3, система прокачки и т. д. Ну решил попробовать её на XBox 360, чё то не пошла. В 2015м купил её же на PS4, обновлённая графика, режим
    Пишут, что игры GTA - великолепные игры! Но не в одну из предыдущих игр я не смог поиграть больше трёх часов, до того они были скучны и однообразны, для меня.
    В 2013 году вышла GTA 5, несколько персонажей, новая боевая система, слоу мо, обе из Max Payne 3, система прокачки и т. д. Ну решил попробовать её на XBox 360, чё то не пошла. В 2015м купил её же на PS4, обновлённая графика, режим от первого лица и т. д.
    Короче, скажу сразу, в эту версию я поиграл часов 40 наверное! До конца, признаюсь, не прошел.
    Объясню почему.
    Хотя, в игре не плохой графон, который и сейчас неплохо выглядит.....
    Сюжет, на мой взгляд унылый. Он однообразен. 95% всего времени ты с кем то болтаешь. Болтаешь всегда, со всеми, в машине, в сортире, в постели, на улице, во время заданий, ВСЕГДА! И всё это море диалогов, переведено только субтитрами. Я пытался читать их, по возможности, все, чтобы не потерять, как говорят, "идеальную" нить сюжета. Через три часа у меня слезились глаза и болела голова! Короче забил и за сюжетом наблюдал особо не вникая.
    Теперь геймплей. На 80%, как во всех GTA, он состоит из поездок на машинах. Так как, я сугубо отрицательно отношусь ко всем покатушкам в шутерах, этот самый геймплей, для меня, оказался достаточно унылым.
    Теперь персонажи. Ну более менее мне понравилось играть за Майкла, нормальный, зажиточный неудачник, решивший тряхнуть стариной. Не знаю, мне, почему то, его было жалко. Тревор же, один из персонажей, которого мне захотелось самому застрелить, после одного часа игры за него. Удивительно противный персонаж.
    Самым скучным, на мой взгляд, оказался негр с мудрёным именем Франклин. Абсолютно безыдейный персонаж.
    Я, скажу честно, играл через силу.....СКУЧНО. Думал, ну где же, тот фейерверк идей, тот невероятный поворот сюжета, тот захватывающе разворачивающийся геймплей? То, за что так высоко оценивают эту игру! Где? Как я говорил, прошел, где то, часов 40 и...... ничего не поменялось, я сдался.....СКУЧНО! А, почитав в интернете сюжет, просто охренел когда понял, что не дошел даже до середины! СКУЧНО!
    Неет, это не для меня, извините!
    Между прочем, я спросил своих знакомых, кто купил эту игру и оказалось, о ужас, из 7 человек, ни кто до конца не дошел! Очень интересная игра!
    Господа разработчики, может скоро, вы будете делать сюжетные, однопользовательские игры длиной в 1000 часов, их будут хвалить, может даже высоко оценивать, но никто не сможет пройти их до конца. Вам это надо?
    Игру я удалил, но вспомнил о ней через года полтора. Дай думаю на свежую голову допройду, может быть. Но каково же было моё удивления когда я не смог найти ни одного активного задания! Где их брать и, что делать я вспомнить не мог. Поэтому, побегав по городу часа два, я удалил игру и, думаю, уже окончательно, к сожалению!
    СКУЧНО!!!
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  89. Oct 16, 2019
    5
    Плохая графика для 2019 года,но для 13 отличная.. пора уже гта 6 выпускать. Сюжет скучный не прошел.
  90. Nov 11, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i wasn't a big fan of GTA4 and this one made it worse for me , i didn't like anything this game had to offer , i really wanted to like it as much as it reviewed but i couldn't .. the story was a mess .. , unlike the previous GTA games you dont follow some group that you know from the beginning of the game tell the end , instead you get thrown with more and more random people every few missions . the characters were all unlikable , they just weren't interesting enough to hold a game this big . Expand
  91. May 5, 2020
    7
    Incredible what it's possible to do in its world and also has a great multiplayer/online mode. The story itself is really interesting since it is from 3 different characters.
  92. Jul 20, 2023
    7
    Fun game but the game itself is very very broken!! You need to have hacks to be able to play it because that can prevent other hacks from working on you. And Everyone will try to grief you, and the game servers are very very bad sometimes you will be able to play one job doing a evening and maybe none at all depending on your luck.

    The game itself is very fun which is very sad since
    Fun game but the game itself is very very broken!! You need to have hacks to be able to play it because that can prevent other hacks from working on you. And Everyone will try to grief you, and the game servers are very very bad sometimes you will be able to play one job doing a evening and maybe none at all depending on your luck.

    The game itself is very fun which is very sad since it's a pain to play.
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  93. Jun 26, 2020
    7
    Играть интересно только в онлайн, но сюжет сильно просидает, скучный и не интересный.
  94. Mar 6, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game sucks, i loved GTA San Andreas for it sad and profound story, this game is a continuous commedy of a madman, a rich man and an African American, the Only advangents are the gameplay, the things ti do and the graphics and that’s it Expand
  95. Mar 25, 2020
    6
    The story is very good, with a lot of action and you end up understanding the characters. But, online is getting worse. Either you play long hours and buy business, or you pay real money. People are very heavy and will always want to bother you while you are on a mission. The beats no longer make that much money and only business matters.
  96. May 4, 2020
    6
    Está muy neutral, se notó de lejos que Rockstar no se concentró completamente en la historia, es un juego llamativo con cosas que hacer pero no me llena del todo jugarlo personalmente, no como otros como el gran Vice City o San Andreas incmuso del IV, no me ha convencido mucho
  97. May 29, 2020
    5
    Yes,this is funny game,It ,certainly, has well-made open world and some interesting characters ,but ,to be frankly,i do not like it as Vice City or San Andreas.GTA V is very common game with weak plot and main characters ,these missions are very ugly and monotonous .
  98. Jun 18, 2020
    7
    Online is not bad it was really fun but did not like singleplayer cuz i never played a gta game story
  99. Jun 26, 2020
    7
    IMO a pretty overrated game. The story is good, nothing too original though, classic Rockstar plot.
    The online is a disaster. Costant waiting times and slow lobbies, just to get blown up after 5 minutes by a guy on a flying bike. Also i HATE the races. They are the opposite of fun, I don't get how that mode got so popular when the driving mechanics are absolute dogsh*t.
    Also it is
    IMO a pretty overrated game. The story is good, nothing too original though, classic Rockstar plot.
    The online is a disaster. Costant waiting times and slow lobbies, just to get blown up after 5 minutes by a guy on a flying bike. Also i HATE the races. They are the opposite of fun, I don't get how that mode got so popular when the driving mechanics are absolute dogsh*t.

    Also it is populated by 8 year old ret*rds, so doing the heists with randos is impossible, there's always that one moron crashing the plane or griefing. I wish I could do them in single player because they are very good missions, but require wayy to much coop for such a noob-friendly game.

    The best part is the open word and how much it's detailed. The graphics were very good back in the days, but now look generic.
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  100. Jul 16, 2020
    5
    Для меня важен сюжет, драматургия, а из за отсутствия перевода (субтитры не в счет ) сюжет отсутствует. Картинка веселая (детская) поэтому в серьез не воспринимается. ГТА4 мне нравится больше со своей физикой, динамикой, серьезностью. Чувствовался криминал. GTA5 Игра десонанс, в которой веселье и смерть и они никак не сочетаются.Для меня важен сюжет, драматургия, а из за отсутствия перевода (субтитры не в счет ) сюжет отсутствует. Картинка веселая (детская) поэтому в серьез не воспринимается. ГТА4 мне нравится больше со своей физикой, динамикой, серьезностью. Чувствовался криминал. GTA5 Игра десонанс, в которой веселье и смерть и они никак не сочетаются.
Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. Games Master UK
    Jan 29, 2015
    97
    The definitive version of what is quite possibly the greatest game ever made. It's worth reliving. [Feb 2015, p.58]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    100
    The best game on PS3 is now the best thing on PS4. A loving, comprehensive remaster of such quality, it's damn near as essential as oxygen. But it. Yesterday. [Jan 2015, p.91]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 5, 2015
    100
    An excellent remake of an outstanding game that doesn't merely come with cosmetic improvements. What does it mean? You certainly need to have this piece at home, even if you have the original version. [Issue#248]