Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a franchise that has been divisive from its beginning to end and Grand Theft Auto V is no exception. The game has sold over 200 million units since its original release in 2013, making it one of the most successful video games in gaming history. While the game has remained relevant throughout the years, its time at the forefront of the franchise will eventually come to an end due to the upcoming release of GTA 6. Nevertheless, the game has left its mark on an entire generation making it the most iconic of the 2010’s decade.
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The World Of GTA V
Set in the fictionalised version of Los Angeles, Los Santos with other countryside the game’s world eventually locks you in with its lively world and immerses you into its detailed environment. The game’s faithfulness in recreating the real-life locations into the game is flawless and it shines when we take a look into the overall layout, the NPCs and their behaviour towards things happening around them make it seem like a functioning real world. Players will be hooked on the weather effects and atmospheric effects throughout the map which will leave them in awe of wanting more.
Story and Characters
While the world of GTA V is immersive it cannot be understated how good the characters of this game are. The players can play as three characters in this game, Michael, a retired criminal/bank robber, Franklin a young gangster trying to get his life better and Trevor a psychotic maniac who does whatever he wants. The main story revolves around their lives and how they got into situations due to their questionable actions in the past. The game gives you different options of ending while one of them has been hinted to be canon ending due to later information given in GTA Online.
Graphics and Improvements
From a graphical standpoint, the game has aged well throughout the years as new features have been added in its subsequent releases for different platforms. The attention to detail towards the textures and overall post-processing effects were on point and have improved as years went by, with the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S getting RTX and other modern features added to the game it’s Expanded and Enhanced release. With the news of the same release happening for the PC platform in early 2025, GTA V will look far better than its original release on Xbox 360 and PS3.
GTA Online
We cannot talk about GTA V without talking about its online counterpart that comes with the game. GTA Online has been added late to the game making the title’s longevity even larger. With additional content and players being able to simulate scenarios of their own characters has taken the game to new heights, as it received content every year. This also gave rise to the role-playing community which became a major part of it. With Rockstar acquiring the famous RP Server provider FiveM the possibilities of players creating their own stories and missions gets even higher.
Conclusion
While the franchise has its drawbacks and controversies, the game has remained iconic in the hearts of gamers and has continued to grow throughout the years. With plans to expand, it even more through community-driven content the game still has some time ahead of it. If you haven’t tried this gem of Video Game, then you are missing out on an unbelievable experience. Give it a try and immerse yourself in the mischievous world of GTA V!
