Grand Theft Auto V is an action-adventure game played from either a first-person or third-person perspective. The player controls the three protagonists—Michael, Trevor, and Franklin—throughout single-player and, optionally, switches between them both during and outside of missions. The game's characters were created by writers Dan Houser and Rupert Humphries. The open world design lets players freely roam San Andreas, which includes open countryside and the fictional city of Los Santos.
Graphics
The game is set within the fictional state of San Andreas, which is heavily based on California and Nevada. The state of San Andreas consists of three metropolitan cities: Los Santos, based on Los Angeles; San Fierro, based on San Francisco; and Las Venturas, based on Las Vegas. The game's map is roughly four times the size of that of Grand Theft Auto IV and Red Dead Redemption, and one and a half times larger than that in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. The game's characters were created by writers Dan Houser and Rupert Humphries.
Gameplay
Grand Theft Auto V is played from either a first-person or third-person perspective, and its world is navigated on-foot or by vehicle. Players control the three lead protagonists throughout the single-player mode, switching between them both during and outside of missions. The game may be played either in single-player or online multiplayer mode. In multiplayer mode, up to 32 players can engage in both co-operative and competitive gameplay in a recreation of the single-player setting.
Multiplayer
Multiplayer in Grand Theft Auto V consists of competitive and cooperative modes, and features available in the single-player mode are also available in multiplayer. There are a variety of modes to choose from, and the online world is huge. There is always something to do, and the online community is very active. The multiplayer is definitely one of the game's strongest points.
Replayability
Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most replayable games out there. There is so much to do, and the game is so well-made, that you'll want to keep coming back for more. Even if you finish the story, there are still plenty of side missions and things to do. You could easily spend 100 hours or more just exploring the world and doing side missions.
Pros
- A huge open world with lots of exploration opportunities
- A well written and interesting story
- Excellent graphics and sound
- A large number of side missions and activities to keep you busy
Cons
- Online multiplayer mode is not as fleshed out as it could be
- Product can be quite buggy at times
- AI can be quite frustrating
Conclusion
Grand Theft Auto V is an outstanding game and one of the best in the series. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is top-notch, and the multiplayer is a lot of fun. There is a ton of replay value here, as you can easily spend 100 hours or more just exploring the world and doing side missions. If you're looking for an amazing open world game to play, Grand Theft Auto V is definitely the game for you.
