Grand Theft Auto V Reviews

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9.7 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2014

Grand Theft Auto V is a tremendous achievement and that achievement is all the more pronounced on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The inherent cinematic nature of the storyline keeps you riveted and when you're not following the plot, you're doing as you damn well please. You're enjoying all that Los Santos has to offer, from its sun-drenched beaches filled with people to the bright lights of the downtown area.

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Captain Camper
Top Critic
10 / 10
Sep 20, 2013

Grand Theft Auto V is the perfect combination of story-telling and excellent game mechanics but most importantly; it's one hell of a time. If you're waiting for payday, or have yet to pick it up, get it. You'll never spend a better $60 in your life.

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ThisGenGaming
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2013

GTA V was another solid entry into the Grand Theft Auto series, I enjoyed the variety of single player story missions, the tons of side missions to do as well as all the returning features from San Andreas that got left out of GTA IV. There were some problems for me like textures completely disappearing quite a few times throughout the game which kind of takes you out of that amazing experience and then I also had issues with the police system in the game, it got annoying when you'd have a fight or shoot someone in the middle of nowhere and your wanted level would automatically go up but other than that I really enjoyed everything else. Pick up this great game right now, and also check back for the GTA Online review next month (Here's a list of Online features confirmed so far to get you excited)

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9 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2014

Grand Theft Auto V for the PlayStation 4 is easily the best version of the game available at the moment. At the end of the day, it is still functionally the same game as before, with most of the same flaws and strengths. Some new features expand the gameplay a bit, including a very cool first-person mode, but nothing here will change anyone's opinion of the franchise. Some minor technical flaws, including an inconsistent frame rate, drag down the game a little, but it's largely a step up from the last-gen versions. It's bigger, prettier and smoother, but it's still GTA5.

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Digitally Downloaded
Nick H.
Top Critic
Nov 20, 2014

Grand Theft Auto V really surprised me. For a series I have had very little interest in the past outside an appreciate for technical proficiency, I found myself drawn into a world where lots of bad things happen to a good number of people - and I was often the one perpetrating these crimes. Call it self-aware social criticism or a guilty pleasure, Grand Theft Auto V proves to be a great deal of fun.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

Grand Theft Auto 5 on the new platforms is a great comeback for the already impressive game. The first-person view mode, the enhanced visuals, and the many different smaller alterations transform the game into an even better experience. However, lingering problems with the gameplay and a few visual issues keep it from achieving perfection.

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10 / 10
Nov 26, 2014

It doesn't matter if it's your first time visiting Los Santos or if you're thinking of booking a return flight, we give GTA V our highest recommendation. This is simply a marvelous game.

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Apr 24, 2015

Fantastic visuals and enhanced AI behaviour makes the virtual world of San Andreas come to life, and the Rockstar Editor is a powerful tool for machinima creators. It really is the definitive version of a modern classic.

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9.5 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2015

So, Grand Theft Auto V finally is available for the PC and thankfully Rockstar took the time to do it right. Taking the additional time to ensure that the game runs smoothly, beautiful and fast should make players accept the large amount of time it took for it to be released.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Dec 10, 2014

While some of these issues are understandable for the last gen platforms to have, there is no excuse for the developer to waste the new hardware's horsepower and release the game running only at 30fps. All the new graphical effects won't mean much in the end if the core gameplay suffers. As far as sandbox crime games go, Grand Theft Auto V is an incredible achievement in world building, and comes recommended, but just don't expect the best action.

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Dec 1, 2014

The next-gen variety of 'Grand Theft Auto V' is unequivocally a rerelease, increasingly common for the gaming industry. However, a notable amount of work and care has been put into its development, specifically with the first-person mode, and this makes for an even better 'GTA V.' As much as I appreciate the first-person mode, enhanced graphics, and other little things, this version is best for those gamers who missed last year's release. It's still one of the best games to be found on the Xbox One.

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Apr 15, 2015

One of the greatest games of all time raises the bar once again

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9.2 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2015

I am hopeful that given time, the multiplayer portion will become a better experience. Its status does little to detract from the single-player portion of the game, which is finally free from the shackles of console-based hardware. The title is a beauty to behold when it's cranked up all the way, and it'll likely run on a pretty wide range of hardware. The PC version may not have any new content, but it hits the platform in an extremely polished way. It won't change your mind about the game if you've already played it on another platform, but it certainly cements itself as a fantastic version of an entertaining game.

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10 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2014

Playing GTA V on Xbox One brought me to relive the magnificence of this extraordinary game where you can wreak destruction and mayhem in a huge setting full of traffic, policemen, pedestrians, cats, mountain lions, deer, and coyotes that you can throw into pleasure in escaping the law in any of dozens of luxury cars you buy or steal in the game. If you did not have a chance to play it in the past generation, the new version will leave you open-mouthed and if you did, it will probably amaze you too, although the surprise will quickly fade, when you realize that you are doing exactly the same missions.

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Hamza A.
Top Critic
Apr 30, 2015

Given Rockstar's reputation for creating controversial content with satirical tones and sharp social commentary, it should come as no surprise that GTA V carries all the classic hallmarks of this developer, and does it times better than before. Its graphic content might turn you away, but if you take the time to dig in a little deeper, you will find that GTA V is a worthy descendant of the previous games as it carries all the classic hallmarks - it is sharp, witty, intelligent, and just the right shade of nasty -, and is a true inspiration for future open-world action adventure games.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 20, 2015

‎Without a doubt, the 1-year and 7-month wait was successfully concluded. ‎‎Grand Theft Auto V‎‎, in its own right, is a masterpiece that will remain within the list of the best productions for years, perhaps decades. The new version for PC arrives to affirm what we already knew: here everything looks better and it is the definitive version of a great classic of our times. ‎‎Grand Theft Auto V‎‎ for PC is a must-see for other studios that intend to develop PC games; it's a look at the future of the platform, its capabilities and scope. Competition in the future will be based on who achieves better optimization and options for the user. ‎‎Grand Theft Auto V‎‎ delivered and far exceeded what we expected. We do not hesitate to recommend it.‎

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9.5 / 10.0
Dec 2, 2014

The new version of Grand Theft Auto V is still an excellent production, one of the best that has been created in recent years, and at the same time so restored to screw us into the fun for the second time. Rockstar did it again!

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 27, 2014

Before the premiere, I had mixed feelings. I knew a little bit of rockstar news would add up, but I had concerns about whether I would be able to pull in as much as on ps3. A few nights later, I find that I got even more drawn.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2015

ither way, the PC version offers a definitive version of the game with everything that belongs to it. And so with a massive campaign that will take you 30 hours, dozens more hours in side tasks, extensive GTA Online mode, plenty of options, and even Heist with collaboration tasks.

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10 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2014

Overall, the GTA V is one of the better, if not straight, best port games of the old generation. Although you can still see that it is a port, 1080p resolution, new textures, effects and even the new FPS mode nicely enhance the original title. If you haven't played the game on old consoles, you'll definitely enjoy it here.

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