Grand Theft Auto V

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8.4

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  1. Eulo
    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
  2. Bribarian
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    GTA 5 is a masterpiece. The only things I didnt like about it were the music selection (really need 3 spanish radio?) and the fact a lot of the side missions were missing both in single player and online. I would have liked to see the side missions especially online for something to do in Free Roam. Taxi, ambulance, Police, firefighter, ice cream truck, etc etc.
  3. woody98mx
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    Beautiful and chaotic world with funny and witty writing, it has everything that a sandbox should.

    "Maybe if you got rid of that old yee-yee ass haircut you got you’d get some **** on your dick.” 9/10
  4. HardFinn
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    Overall a very fun game. The addition of the first person mode made this game a lot more enjoyable than previous GTA games. Unfortunately the first person mode was not fully thought out and there are many instances where a mission or activity is not doable efficiently in it. Regardless, I think I played 95% of the game in FP. The story was good and the switching between characters wasOverall a very fun game. The addition of the first person mode made this game a lot more enjoyable than previous GTA games. Unfortunately the first person mode was not fully thought out and there are many instances where a mission or activity is not doable efficiently in it. Regardless, I think I played 95% of the game in FP. The story was good and the switching between characters was a different gaming experience for me; which I enjoyed.… Expand
  5. MulQ
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    A newer version. The first person view does add a lot of atmosphere to this game. However, the online part felt a little lackluster back in the day. Now that the Heists are here, it is easier to make money.

    I didn't really like those shark card microtransaction things. It worries me a bit that a dev like R* starts using them. I guess that's a part of this generation like it or not. At    A newer version. The first person view does add a lot of atmosphere to this game. However, the online part felt a little lackluster back in the day. Now that the Heists are here, it is easier to make money.

    I didn't really like those shark card microtransaction things. It worries me a bit that a dev like R* starts using them. I guess that's a part of this generation like it or not. At least they aren't THAT bad if compared to other developers and their games...

    The singleplayer part was great. The story is pretty good, but when compared to RDR, this pales in comparison. I would have liked more interiors in Los Santos though.    … Expand
  6. castelliar
    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!
  7. noahc3
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's just cut to the chase

    Pros:

    The open world is probably the most open world I have seen ever in a game, ranging from large city areas to the country side to a big a** mountain you can drive a bike down and never survive.

    The story is quite good. Three main characters with different abilities and different lives somehow manage to brilliantly join together and make a great story of robbing banks and drinking alcohol..

    Don't care about story? No matter, the missions are still absolutely stupendous even if you don't care about the dialogue in between. They start off slow showing you the basics of the game but eventually lead into you being surrounded by N.O.O.S.E after robbing a bank.

    Finishing the main story is literally only half (54%~) of what the single player has to offer. One you finish, why not go rob some convenience stores, participate in a triathlon, or go buy all of those beautiful cars that are just waiting to be driven. And smashed. Maybe blown up. Whatever floats your boat.

    GTA Online provides an AMAZING Open World, MMO involving experience. Whilst at first it may be a bit hard to get into, you'll soon find yourself going around and sticky-bombing everyone in sight and blowing them up. And better yet, there are many heists you can perform in to earn thousands, even millions, in.

    Don't have time to grind for cash in GTA Online? Got some real cash lying around? Why not buy some Shark Cards to get a few million instantly. While some may consider micro-transactions a downside, it isn't hard to get money without them and also helps make sure any DLC is and remains completely free.

    PS4 and Xbox One versions run on a beautiful 1080p resolution.

    Cheats. 'Nuff Said.

    Cons:

    Controls can feel like your a tank sometimes, though not too often.

    Whenever a new GTA Online (free) DLC comes out, expect some server issues for a day or two.

    If you aren't careful, some characters can be unusable in the Story Mode by the end (Not a glitch, ties in with the story). I suggest looking up how to prevent this, or keeping a save handy right before the (kind-of) final mission.

    "Next-Gen" versions don't add a large amount of new stuff compared to what the "last-gen" versions have and are getting. (Don't get me wrong, the first person is awesome and all, but another $60? Hmm, maybe not). If you haven't paid for the older versions, then you're good to go. If you don't mind re-buying the game, then that's fine too. I personally bought the game because of the 1080p graphics (call me a graphics whore)

    The game only runs at 30 FPS. If you aren't a "graphics whore" then this won't bother you, but some may see the difference than say, Battlefield 4 at 60 FPS and this at 30. (I think BF4 is at 60FPS... Haven't played it)

    Final Thoughts: GTA V itself is amazing. Nothing comes close. While the PS4 and Xbox One versions may not add too much new content, being on the latest generation of consoles may be a safe bet in case last-gen gets unsupported. The story in the game is good if you care, but if you don't, no need to fret as the amazing missions will be enough to tie you over for the whole game. And to top it all off, you get this amazing open world with so many places to explore.

    GTA Online is an amazing expansion to the game, and while you may experience and issue or two here and there, these issues are very easy to get over and you will end up having a lot of fun. And while some may consider Hard to Soft currency conversions a downside, it helps keep all of the GTA online DLC free and make sure the GTA Online community doesn't get divided by who and who doesn't have this or that DLC.

    I have decided to give GTA V + GTA Online a 9/10. On paper, the cons may seem like a big deal but once you sit down and play the game all of that just washes away and you become immersed in what this amazing game has to offer.    … Expand
  8. TheDarkKnight22
    Mar 13, 2015
    8
    Grand Theft Auto has been a long running series with mass appeal and critical acclaim the newest entry in the series is the most detailed, smoothest, and most fun Grand Theft Auto to date. The game has so much things to do. The story is very entertaining all most of the time. The times that i found boring were mostly Trevor missions, i personally found them uninteresting compared toGrand Theft Auto has been a long running series with mass appeal and critical acclaim the newest entry in the series is the most detailed, smoothest, and most fun Grand Theft Auto to date. The game has so much things to do. The story is very entertaining all most of the time. The times that i found boring were mostly Trevor missions, i personally found them uninteresting compared to Franklin's missions and Michael's missions. Personally i find Franklin to be my favorite character. Even though the characters are meant to be dislikable to a degree, i find Franklin to be more of a character that I enjoy. The side characters that you will meet throughout your journey are also very interesting and i tended to spend a lot of time learning more about them. The gunfights are great in the game. The driving mechanics are some of the best in gaming and there is so much to do. This game is worth full price any day. I don't think it is worth it if you just care about the multiplayer, the multiplayer is honestly the weakest part of the game and i tend to spend most of my time in the singleplayer. The improvements from the ps3 to the ps4 are quite remarkable. The game is beautiful. Everything in the world is detailed and vibrant, The colors are right on point and the framerate stays respectable throughout the game. I would have preferred if the developers worked more to get the game sixty frames per second instead of making it 1080p. But i still think the solid 30 frames per second frame lock is fine. The story that the game tells may not be original in the slightest but it sure does manage to tell the story well. The Trevor sections felt less inspired compared to the rest of the game. He felt like he was in the game just to give the famous Grand Theft Auto rampages more of a plot behind it. During the story you will encounter heists and they are lots of fun. Online have been added but at this point in time while writing the review, i have been unable to access the Rockstar servers. The heists seem to be similar to what the singleplayer offers which is a great thing if you enjoyed them like i did. The online community tends to have ruined the experience for me many times. I am not saying that everyone there is bad but from my experiences most people tend to just shoot other people on sight which is understandable for an online for a game like Grand Theft Auto. The gamemodes available in the multiplayer all feel fun and add so much variety to the game. The game is filled with content that some people could take as offensive. I personally was fine with it because i see it just as a work of art that is not afraid to be uncensored. There is not really a way to avoid the offensive content in the game which could make some players avoid the title. The only time i had trouble with some of the scenes were in one mission that involved torturing a man to get information out of him. Some of the scenes of torture that you controlled were hard to watch at times. If you like singleplayer focused games and games with large open worlds. This game was meant for you. It is definitely worth the current cost of 60 dollars and you probably wont regret your purchase because of the amount of high quality content that is included in the game.… Expand
  9. geoff86
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    I have to give this a 10/10. The attention to detail is just amazing! This is what all games should be like. GTA V is now in my top 5 games of all time.
  10. ToatzMcGoatz
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    This game is near flawless and is by far one of the best PS4 games available at the moment. There is so much done right that it's easier to focus on the flaws to showcase how great this game is. It is a bit of a letdown to return to Los Santos, but regardless of this fact, it is still manages to take the immersion to a whole other level with the attention to detail all from the highestThis game is near flawless and is by far one of the best PS4 games available at the moment. There is so much done right that it's easier to focus on the flaws to showcase how great this game is. It is a bit of a letdown to return to Los Santos, but regardless of this fact, it is still manages to take the immersion to a whole other level with the attention to detail all from the highest peak to the lowest trench in the ocean. While the car handling is phenomenal - all cars have different handling and feel representative of the type of car, trying to drive and shoot is simply horrendous and ultimately left me resorting to ramming cars and running over people.

    The biggest letdown was the first person mode. I get what it was aiming for - a realistic approach, but despite this, I felt disoriented when I attempted to play wit h it. With the type of player control you have for GTA overall, third person is much more suited and flows much better.

    That's about all I can say for flaws. Everything else is wort h the time and money.    … Expand
  11. nbt98001
    Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Simply the best looking game so far on the PS4. Tight controls, so basically playing GTA5 on the PS4 is a blast. I say it's a given buy if you haven't played it already on PS3/360, and still worth buying if you have. I hope for more titles on par with the mechanics of this game.
  12. Obijones
    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
  13. jevoapartir
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    The perfect game - Infinitely large and an amazing online world that just keeps on giving and giving. - I only wish they could have kept some of the previous mini games available for previous GTAs. Vigilante Mode, Ambulance Mode, Fire Fighter Mode, CUB3D. Still, fantastic!
  14. marco88
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    the game that you wll never get bored with.. Specially online there is so much to do. grab some friends and go around with the same car, kill players. make friends..u can do. everything.. gameplay simple and intuitive. definetly must have,
  15. KLoD_GTA3
    Feb 22, 2015
    10
    GTA V on the Playstation 4 has got more features and superior graphics. Fantastic looks and plays.
    First-person mode transmits new sensations and it's really great. Masterpiece.
  16. Kevlar101
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    What Grand Theft auto V does well, it does it expertly, and Rockstar are some of the best developers around. That is why it is somewhat perplexing that there are some very noticeable problems that seem like they would be well-within Rockstar's capacity to have handled better.

    Grand Theft Auto V has strong strengths, like superb animation and graphics, great voice acting, entertaining    What Grand Theft auto V does well, it does it expertly, and Rockstar are some of the best developers around. That is why it is somewhat perplexing that there are some very noticeable problems that seem like they would be well-within Rockstar's capacity to have handled better.

    Grand Theft Auto V has strong strengths, like superb animation and graphics, great voice acting, entertaining characters, clever dialogue (and lots of it), good ole' dark humor, a vast and detailed open world that is a joy to explore, and a plethora of small details and features that make it the best GTA game yet to grace out gaming systems.

    However, it could be that this unprecedented attention to detail came at the expense of other, at least equally important components. The story, despite having a strong concept, is very poorly handled. It has noticeable pacing issues and a severe problem deciding which antagonists to focus on. Simply, the plot has a dangerously crowded group of antagonists with too little context put to any of them. There are about eight different antagonists in the main story, and all of them get negligible context put into them. During my playthrough, I often forgot who the bad guys were and was only reminded when they randomly showed up. This is a critical failure that deals a pretty huge blow to the story. In general, the plot is a crammed and disjointed mess that doesn't seem to know what it wants to be.

    GTAV is a very fun experience with lots of value. It has the most detail of any open-world game its size, and that is truly this game's greatest strength. It has funny dialogue, entertaining characters, very high production values and lots of GTA-style fun to be soaked up. It is just such a shame that it is marred by an especially poor written story.    … Expand
  17. Osheen
    Feb 20, 2015
    9
    This game is a must buy for any PS4 owner, its beautiful graphics and rewarding single player game-play is enhanced by its multiplayer. GTA online combines the full experience of the classic GTA experience and adds the ability to compete in races, work together in jobs and play against your friends in team deathmatch. However, online is haunted its past, Rockstar have still not managed toThis game is a must buy for any PS4 owner, its beautiful graphics and rewarding single player game-play is enhanced by its multiplayer. GTA online combines the full experience of the classic GTA experience and adds the ability to compete in races, work together in jobs and play against your friends in team deathmatch. However, online is haunted its past, Rockstar have still not managed to stop most cases of random timing out while in missions or freemode, this prevents users from having a fully immersive experience in what would otherwise be one of the best multiplayers of the decade… Expand
  18. denizenX
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Rarely do games ever reach this scope of excellence. Actually, I can't think of any game that has come this close to perfection. The most fun I've ever had on both consoles.
  19. spidershan159
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    Bought this game on my PS3 and then PS4, definitely worth the repurchase. Enjoyed playing through the whole story again with nicer graphics and new features. One of my favorite games.
  20. goloni
    Feb 12, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible game. The story is really bad, the characters are awful, it has the same open world game problems as other games but the boring quest are dressed as new,hippie and cult. Also, it is full of hypocrisy and it social analogies are simply bad. It is the worst piece of entertainment ive ever bought. It really looks like a ten year old decided to do a game and put all he knew on it, the torture part and subsequent (of course) explained social critic for example is laughable. As it is the norm this days, really bad things are selling and so we are doomed to have another one of this monstrosity soon. God bless humanity, we are so smart and cool...… Expand
  21. ASGaming21
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    I love this game. There are a lot of things to do in the game. I like the new first person view and the ability to be an animal. Rockstar are the best video game publisher ever
  22. wfsdesign
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    I don't think I really need to say much about this game, if you're a GTA fan I highly suggest looking into this one. The single player campaign is fulfilling, but the online play is what gets me coming back for more, online has a bunch of different game modes, and they are done really well, plus you can make your own deathmatches and races. Great game in my opinion.
  23. Ocosu
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    What can I say? In itself, it's an amazing game. I love the GTA series and this game can't possibly be excluded from that. When I first got my PS4, this game came with it as a freebie. I was a little worried about that because I often thought companies gave their games that were struggling a little more than the others in their bundles. I was wrong to that think that.

    This game, as the    What can I say? In itself, it's an amazing game. I love the GTA series and this game can't possibly be excluded from that. When I first got my PS4, this game came with it as a freebie. I was a little worried about that because I often thought companies gave their games that were struggling a little more than the others in their bundles. I was wrong to that think that.

    This game, as the others is a great success. If you love GTA, you'll love this game. It has everything a GTA fan would want plus more. If you're looking for something new and unique to the series though? I can't say this game offers that. Might been what kept be from giving it a ten. While I love the game, I wish it had something that made it better stand out among it's previous games. Yes the story is obviously unique and stuff... But I don't know. I guess I'm just into games that are willing to take a chance and try something new here and there.

    Anyways, I'd 100% recommend this game to everyone. Hope this helped!    … Expand
  24. 12spageipriya
    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.
  25. Vanpire73
    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
  26. Doenitz1
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    Grand theft auto V is a great game for game-play, longevity and content. Rockstar have a decent sense of humour, but they may have saturated this game with clichés. The game is a great improvement on the series, and the improvement from last generation is clear -- I love the addition of first person. However, this game is controversial. I would recommend it on value for money grounds.
  27. RecklessAXE
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    If you had this for the Xbox 360 or the PS3, don't buy it again. If you have yet to buy it, then I'd strongly urge you to do so. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is pretty seamless, the storyline is good. Numerous twists and turns here and there. There's very little to dislike about this game. The overall experience of the game is great and you should get it.
  28. Trayzer
    Feb 8, 2015
    0
    I'd like to warn everyone who isn't an absolute die hard fan of the series that the controls of this game are absolutely awful. i played vice city & san andreas on consoles & PC and it was never impossible for me to get into the game and enjoy it. can't say the same about this piece of 30 FPS (which is another bummer.)

    if you like smooth frames & decent controls in a game, DONT buy    I'd like to warn everyone who isn't an absolute die hard fan of the series that the controls of this game are absolutely awful. i played vice city & san andreas on consoles & PC and it was never impossible for me to get into the game and enjoy it. can't say the same about this piece of 30 FPS (which is another bummer.)

    if you like smooth frames & decent controls in a game, DONT buy this. i have seriously no idea how this game reached these scores. because of the awful controls, i didn't manage to finish the prologue...twice.    … Expand
  29. Jollukka1
    Feb 5, 2015
    8
    GTA V is open-world action-adventure game from Rockstar North.
    Game of Year 2013 is Remasted for PS4 and that's good for me (who doesn't play PS3 anymore)
    This is very good game, but not perfect.
  30. voiders
    Feb 4, 2015
    1
    Unfortunately i bought this game.
    The problems that i got:
    1- FPS is horrible!
    2- Bad textures, worse AA ever! Even the disappointing whatch dogs and infamous second son have better graphics.
    3- Wtf is wrong with the controlls? I just cant drive. The analogic are so much sensitive on this game.
    4- Dont have anything better than on PS3. That is the true.
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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]
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