Grand Theft Auto V Reviews

Grand Theft Auto V is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Nov 17, 2014

While the single-player story campaign remains the same, the world in which it takes place is more beautiful than ever, so you'll be astounded by the sights all over again. If, however, you've never visited Los Santos or Blaine County, picking up GTA 5 on new consoles is a no-brainer. This is the definitive version of one of the finest games of the last few years, and one that better lives up to Rockstar's lofty ambitions.

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90 / 100
Nov 17, 2014

While the narrative leaves a bit to be desired, Grand Theft Auto V on the PlayStation 4 is a technical marvel, a masterclass in world building, and absolutely worth exploring again.

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Nov 17, 2014

Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most expansive and impressive games I've ever played.

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100%
Nov 17, 2014

Over one year on and Grand Theft Auto V is still a stunning, unmatched achievement. An open-world that's still utterly absorbing, characters that you'll still want to spend time with and enough new stuff to drag you back for more, all conspire to make GTA V on new-gen entirely indispensable. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

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Nov 18, 2014

The visual upgrades in GTA V take what was an impressive game on 8-year old hardware, and makes it shine bright on the new consoles. The introduction of first person perspective, and the many refinements to the game make it a trip worth taking, whether you've been there and done that, or not.

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9.8 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2014

‎Grand Theft Auto V is The Sandbox, a magnum opus to which the adjectives fall short and which reaches the new generation with the necessary improvements to make the sandbox that Rockstar always wanted.‎

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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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VideoGamer
VideoGamer.com Staff
Top Critic
10 / 10
Nov 19, 2014

A beautiful, intelligent remaster that is worth double-dipping for.

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92 / 100
Nov 19, 2014

Grand Theft Auto V isn't exactly a next gen masterpiece but it is undeniably the undisputed king of open world games. If there is anyone out there that hasn't yet experienced GTA V you owe it to yourself to give it a spin. For those of you who have already taken the journey with Franklin, Michael and Trevor there is still plenty of reasons to head back to Los Santos all over again. Trust me, this GTA received far more than just a fresh coat of paint.

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Nov 19, 2014

There's no avatar here; it's your hands causing the violence now, your eyes staring directly at victims, and you facing down being shot dead, run over, blown up, or falling from insane heights.

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JVL
Alc!de
Top Critic
18 / 20
Nov 20, 2014

The result of several years of titanic work, the game offers a playful pleasure rarely achieved, the result of the conjunction of wonderfully staged characters and a wealth of universes that force respect.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

This is the best looking, best performing GTA game to grace consoles, bar none.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

With all the games vying for your dollars this holiday season, GTA V definitely delivers an amazing package well worth exploring (again).

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Unscored
Nov 20, 2014

Grand Theft Auto 5 for the PS4 and Xbox One really is the best way to play, and I definitely think if you are new to the series, or you are a veteran and played GTA 5 on old consoles, this is definitely worth your time and money.

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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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9.8 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2014

Playing the game again from the first-person perspective is a blast. It's also become my perspective of choice for Grand Theft Auto Online

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9 / 10.0
Nov 22, 2014

If you have never played Rockstar's work this is the perfect time to make it your own and, in case you have already experienced old gen, different incentives to buy this version too, such as new missions, new cars, new filters and new events could be the stimulus you were waiting for to jump on this next generation open world.

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96 / 100
Nov 23, 2014

GTA V is one of the best games ever made, and in the new generation, the situation does not change in any way.

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Nov 23, 2014

Bigger, bolder and badder, Grand Theft Auto V shines just as bright on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as it did on last-gen consoles.

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