Grand Theft Auto V

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. SomosXbox
    Apr 3, 2022
    70
    GTA V on Xbox Series X gives very little reason for Xbox One players to upgrade (for a fee). A version that easily could have been free is left behind a paywall to justify technical improvements that fall short of the mark.
  2. Game Rant
    Mar 22, 2022
    70
    Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online for PS5 and Xbox Series X are still phenomenal games that one could easily sink hundreds of hours into, but there's no getting around that they are fundamentally the same experiences as before, only with better graphics and performance. Someone that hasn't played GTA 5 or GTA Online in a long time will get more mileage out of this new version, but those that have played both regularly since launch may be better off waiting for the eventual Grand Theft Auto 6.
  3. ComicBook
    Mar 20, 2022
    70
    The Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are good, this isn't a bad game, it's just not as impressive as one may hope. It has some flashy new graphical effects, a menu redesign, and the 60FPS mode is remarkable, but it's all marginal. For newcomers with little to no experience with the game, this is going to be an absolute treat. For veterans, this may ring a bit hollow. It's worth picking up if you want to keep up with GTA Online and have the best possible version, but otherwise, there are no enhancements that demand you replay the story once more.
  5. TheXboxHub
    Mar 18, 2022
    70
    What was once the standard-bearer for open-worlds has been overshadowed in the near decade since its first release. Grand Theft Auto V still holds up really well, but playing it now does feel like stepping into a time machine, such is the way that real-world and video game development has changed in the years since.
  6. SECTOR.sk
    Apr 6, 2022
    60
    Rockstar releases GTA V for another generation of consoles. Now with small graphic upgrades and with 60 fps mode. But it's not enough for a paid upgrade.

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 259 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 259
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 259
  3. Negative: 152 out of 259
  1. Crash5656
    Mar 16, 2022
    0
    GTA V "Expanded & Enhanced"? Simply does not make a difference compared to PC. Still charges the price to update.
  2. Ehqz
    Mar 21, 2022
    2
    So we paid for a 60fps patch.. not much has changed new cars locked behind this new version of grand theft auto & the worse part that nobodySo we paid for a 60fps patch.. not much has changed new cars locked behind this new version of grand theft auto & the worse part that nobody knew till after if you migrate you can no longer play with old gen friends you have to wait for them to upgrade.. why is rockstar so backwards but we all fell for it they only care about money... cant wait for gta online on the next xbox generation in 10 years… Full Review »
  3. JLord701
    Apr 4, 2022
    4
    See, I don't really know how to score this game, since I would only recommend it to a certain group of people: those who have never played GTASee, I don't really know how to score this game, since I would only recommend it to a certain group of people: those who have never played GTA V before. $40(the story mode and online) is flat out insulting for people who have already played the game, especially the ones who played it on ps4 and xbox one. Yes, it may be on sale at this time, but my point still stands. $20(the current sale price) is still far too much. Say what you will about a game like Cyberpunk, but it offered a next gen version with similar upgrades at no extra cost, not to mention the original game released just over a year ago, while GTA V released well over 8 years ago. Don't get me wrong, GTA V on its own is a vastly better game. I would call it one of the greatest games ever made, let alone one of the best of the last decade. That's why I don't think this is a terrible buy for people who have never experienced this masterpiece before, but $40 is just too much. For people who already have the game though, this should have been a free upgrade. Free. There are numerous other companies who have released free upgrades, and Rockstar should follow that tactic. Nonetheless, it's a great looking game on next gen consoles. I would say performance or performance rt mode is the way to go, I would just feel guilty recommending anyone buy this at its current price. Rockstar continues to let us down.… Full Review »
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