Some may argue that the story isn’t quite as captivating as Niko’s in GTA IV, but I personally feel each character in V was fleshed out and given unique stories that make this game just a tiny bit superior. They’ve all got unique missions to be completed that can lead you to some interesting situations if you decide to go down the completionist route.
The way that their stories begin to intersect as the game goes on is a fantastic feature that always feels fun and engaging, plus you can switch between each of them at any time.
Not every mission is my favorite – though shooting down aliens while Michael goes through an insane tripping session is up there.Īdditionally, the ability to play as three diverse main characters, Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, all expose you to vastly different styles of writing around their lives and struggles. However, I myself am a bit biased towards this installment simply because Los Santos feels like a living and breathing city.
Plenty would highlight the successes of Vice City or GTA IV and would be entirely right. If you were to ask GTA veterans what their favorite campaign has been throughout the series, you would get a pretty mixed bag. With a captivating campaign and the limitless potential of online play to boot, GTA V has been a dominant force in gaming for nearly 8 years since its release in 2013 and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Bringing glory to the legacy of previous GTA titles while putting competitors like newer Saints Row ( ahem Saints Row 4) and Watch Dogs to shame. Los Santos has been an ever-expanding chaotic paradise inhabited by Michael, Franklin, Trevor, and hundreds of thousands of online characters and NPCs. Technically would be the keyword since development on the hugely popular Grand Theft Auto V Redux has yet to end. The Grand Theft Auto series has technically seen a hiatus in game releases regarding their purported next title, Grand Theft Auto VI.