

However, the writing isn't quite as sharp as it has been in previous installments the humor is a bit broader and less sophisticated, and the main characters aren't as well developed (probably because there are now three), but this only impacts the overall experience a little.

The controls feel great, the visuals are lush, and a brilliant graphical interface empowers players, giving them all the information they need - and only the information they need - exactly when they need it. And it's all been polished to a glossy sheen. It's quite possible to explore the state of San Andreas for hours without moving the main story forward a stitch. Time passes organically, characters' lives progress, and there is a simply astounding quantity of side activities in which to engage. The world it presents is unrivaled in authenticity and vibrancy. An online mode not yet released at the time of this writing will allow up to 16 players to engage in many of these activities as a group.įrom a technical and design perspective, Grand Theft Auto V sets new bars. Though story-progressing missions, which are usually major criminal acts, are always available, a primary part of the game is exploration, allowing players to find side quests ranging from tow-truck jobs to murder mysteries. The immense world they inhabit is sprawling and free for players to roam, providing them the liberty to do anything they want - from piloting boats and ATVs in rural settings to playing golf and tennis at local country clubs - whenever they like.


Players have the ability to switch freely among these men as they work through a dramatic criminal saga that sees them carrying out heists, stealing cars, taking revenge on rivals, and killing anyone who gets in their way, including police officers and innocent civilians. One protagonist is a middle-aged gangster who begins the game as a recently retired criminal another is an unpredictable, drug-addled psychopath and the third is a young man just starting out on a life of crime. Rockstar Games' decidedly adult-oriented GRAND THEFT AUTO V puts players in the shoes of a trio of criminals in Los Santos, a fictionalized version of Los Angeles.
