Grand Theft Auto V

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Developer(s):
Rockstar North

Publisher(s):
Rockstar Games

Series:
Grand Theft Auto

Platform(s):
PC
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S

Released Date(s):
PlayStation 3
United States Canada
September 17, 2013
United Kingdom
Europe
September 17, 2013
Australia
New Zealand
September 17, 2013
Japan
October 10, 2013
Xbox 360
United States | Canada
September 17, 2013
United Kingdom
Europe
September 17, 2013
Australia
New Zealand
September 17, 2013
Japan
October 10, 2013
PlayStation 4
United States Canada
November 18, 2014 United Kingdom
Europe
November 18, 2014
Australia
New Zealand November 18, 2014
Japan
December 11, 2014
Xbox One
United States | Canada
November 18, 2014
United Kingdom | Europe
November 18, 2014
Australia | New Zealand
November 18, 2014
Japan
December 11, 2014
PC
April 14, 2015
PlayStation 5
March 15, 2022
Xbox Series X/S
March 15, 2022

Genre(s):
Action
Adventure

Mode(s):
Single-player & Multiplayer

Bree's Review:

This game features three protagonists: Franklin Clinton, a street gangster; Michael, a former bank robber; and Trevor, a drug dealer and gunrunner. Together, they navigate the open-world environments of San Andreas’s countryside and the fictional city of Los Santos. They pull off heists and tangle with both government agencies and powerful criminals. Players can explore the game on foot or by vehicle, with main missions and side quests initiated by going to areas marked by each character's personal color: green for Franklin, blue for Michael, and orange for Trevor. The game includes checkpoints within missions to save progress, and players can skip a mission after failing it three times. Missions also offer optional objectives that award medals: bronze, silver, and gold, depending on the objectives completed. The open world is populated with NPCs who can interact with the player, sometimes resulting in combat. The main characters are well-developed, each with distinct personalities. The dynamics among the protagonists are notably unique; Franklin and Michael share a father-son type of relationship, while Michael and Trevor have a tumultuous partnership. Players can switch between protagonists during missions to see different perspectives, enhancing the gameplay experience.

As players progress, more vehicles become unlocked and available for purchase. Committing crimes like robbery or assault may attract police attention, resulting in a wanted level that can escalate unless the player evades capture. Players might be arrested if they surrender without resistance, but there's also a chance of being killed if confrontations with the police turn lethal. Grand Theft Auto V has remained relevant and compelling through its re-releases, from my initial play on the PlayStation 3 in 2013 to seeing it on the PlayStation 5 in 2024. The game's vast open world and variety of activities—from hanging out and racing to shopping—mimic real-life experiences. It also boasts significant replay value, encouraging players to revisit missions and delve deeper into its rich narrative.