Grand Theft Auto V
By: Edgar Allan Coo
Thrill seekers, action lovers, and fun-loving gamers — there is no better game to make up for the things you asked for other than Grand Theft Auto V. What it stars as a high-rising pop cult game is made up even more by its vibrant game presentation that is far better than other role-playing games.
Truth be told, one needs to ride this bandwagon of a game. The game series is highly praised, and its latest version pure exemplifies its overall excellent development over the years.
What separates it from other games is its amazing storyline. One has the option to pick from three characters — no one has even though of this! The relentless Michael De Santa has the ability to enter bullet time in combat; formidable Franklin Clinton can slow down time while driving; and sociopathic Trevor Philips deals extra and takes less damage. Switching between characters midgame causes them to auto-spawn in a random location in the map. Multi-dimensional qualities of every character show and progress throughout the continuous duration of the game, showing how they deal with their destinies, to each their own. Although every story differs from every playable protagonist, there exists an intersectional connection as the three enter raids, heists, and warfare.
The gameplay ranges from extraordinary to outstanding. The game idealizes the all-for-one concept: single player mission-based story, race, open world, death match. Furthermore, the action-adventure entertainment is truly gripping as it possesses a touch on reality, even surreal, to say at the very least. The map is relatively bigger than the previous versions. Highlighted in the game is its creative customization: cool haircuts, ingenious tattoos, laudable vehicle upgrades and beautifications, adorable clothing modification, among others. Numerous activities can also be done in the game. One can play golf, lawn tennis, darts, yoga, parachuting, as well as participate in all sorts of races. The user can also opt to buy properties, do yoga, even visit strip clubs!
Multiple interactions retain in the game: melee fighting and use of firearms and explosives, navigation through walking, jumping, swimming, and riding of vehicles. Star-based “wanted” crimes meter, hospital re-spawn after death, special interactions, and cheat activations are still present in the game, added by new unique features like auto-aim, cover system, and such. High details, realistic graphics, commendable visual and sound effects — what more could one ask for?
However, there still exist features that need improvements and modifications, particularities that need to be added in the game, and additional context to conversations, interactions, and other actions. What it needs to retain — if the game wants to further develop — is its compact action-adventure environment, brilliant all-in-one interface, and human-like standards. It needs to highlight more of its seen but often ignored edges: its attention-grabbing grasp into multiple slices of life — family, sexual tension, violence, drama, comedy, sorrow, guilt, temptation. The pieces all fit perfectly into one complete, complex puzzle.
All in all, this might be Rockstar Games’ magnum opus, so far. They say GTA V stands for Grand Theft Auto V; I say the acronym means Get These Automatic V (Five Stars).
