Grand Theft Auto V (PS4)

♦ Introduction ♦ Grand Theft Auto V first came out on the PS3 & Xbox 360 late 2013; it did amazingly well in sales and was a game that truly stretched the last-gen consoles to their limits. To many this was not only an absolutely stunning looking game, but a really enjoyable one to play too. During the game you get to play with three different characters: ∙ Michael: A "retired" bank robber. ∙ Franklin: Works for a luxury car dealership as a repossession guy. ∙ Trevor: A former military pilot who is a bank robber, drug/weapons dealer & stereotypical redneck; this guy is absolutely insane! Apart from times where the storyline solely concentrates on one character, you can freely switch between each character who has different skills/abilities. They might be near to the character you've recently switched from, or could be over the other side of the map! In all honesty, I really liked this aspect of the game. That all said, I wasn't quite sure if I was going to dig deep in my pockets to pay full price for a game I already own, just to have it on a different console. As the game was nearing to its release, the more I saw about the improvements which were being made to the game; it wasn't too long before I pre-ordered my copy. ♦ Box Contents & Game Information ♦ - Inside the case: GTAV game disc | Instruction manual | Game world map | $500,000 In-game credit voucher (main game & online)*. * Subject to availability: This was supposed be an incentive to pre-order the game, so depending on when you buy the game, you may not get this voucher. - Game Information: 1 Player (Main Game) | 2-30 Players (Online) | Requires a minimum of 55GB storage space | Supports remote play. - Trophies: 1 Platinum | 3 Gold | 5 Silver | 42 Bronze. ♦ What's New? ♦ ∙ Plays at 1080p at 30fps (Up from 720p which the last-gen consoles played in). ∙ First Person Mode: Play GTAV like you've never played it before! ∙ Major graphics improvement (cleaner look, more realistic, better lighting/reflections and less frame-dropping). ∙ All extra DLC that was available for the PS3/Xbox comes included on day release. ∙ 161 New songs added to the game (Now that's a big increase!). ∙ "Improved" Online performance: I can see this happening once the servers settled down, anyone remember what happened last time? The above is what I know of so far; I will update if I find out any further information. - First Person Mode - This mode is quickly activated upon pressing down the touch panel. There are a tonne of available options to cater for this new mode: ∙ First Person Control Type: Standard | Alternate | Southpaw | Alt+South | Std FPS | Alt FPS | South FPS | Alt_South FPS | + More. ∙ First Person Look-Around Sensitivity: Sensitive Bar. ∙ First Person Aiming Sensitivity: Sensitive Bar. ∙ First Person On Foot Field of View: Sensitive Bar. ∙ First Person Ragdoll: On | Off. ∙ First Person Combat Roll: On | Off. ∙ First Person Head Bobbing: On | Off. ∙ First Person Third Person Cover: On | Off. This mode may require some practice & tweaking of settings to get used to, however it may just be a love or hate option at the end of the day. - Improved Graphics - There's not really much I can say... This game looks like I would have never imagined it before because I thought it already looked great, so seeing it being improved again really is icing on the cake. Textures, lighting, overall graphics... It all looks amazing. ♦ Final Thoughts ♦ The improvements made to this game are pretty darn significant. If you thought GTAV looked out of this world on the last-gen consoles then hold on to your seat because you're about to be blown away. Now, if you've played this game on any of the last-gen consoles and didn't enjoy it, buying this game won't change your mind; sure you can appreciate how much better it looks and even smoother play, but it's highly likely you still won't enjoy the game. For those who enjoyed playing this game on either the PS3 or Xbox 360, trust me, you won't be wasting your money purchasing this game again. Would highly recommend. ► Note: I've included a little video to show off the graphics and first person mode. I kept it short as it's very hard to capture footage without having the main character or someone on the street shouting out some kind of profanity.

Grand Theft Auto 5 continues the iconic series on the next gen consoles. Some might say that this is just Rockstar trying to make extra cash as this game only came out last year on the PS3 and XBOX 360? After playing this version of the game on PS4, I can safely say it is worth every penny! GRAPHICS - Lighting effects are stunning. There is also an unbelievable amount of detail in the game. The way the sun light shimmers off of the sea. The dust that the cars gather on the paintwork if you take them off road. The water effects when it rains. The trees/bushes and grass are more detailed. The cars are more detailed. The whole uplift in graphics adds to the whole experience. SOUND - When you call someone on your mobile in the game, their voice comes through the speaker on the control pad. If you attract the attention of the police, the radio chatter also comes through the speaker on the control pad. In addition to this the light bar on the control pad flashes red and blue (a small thing but a nice touch). There are the usual radio stations to tune into whilst driving around Los Santos. I beleive there are more songs in this version. GAMEPLAY - Just as good as it's ever been. Easy to control on foot and in vehicles. The missions have just the right balance so they are not too easy to complete but at the same time don't leave you swearing at the screen. I have completed the game on the PS3, although the story is the same, I am going through it again but tackling missions I missed before. STORY - The story is superb. It is well thought out and the characters are very believable (I won't spoil it for you). The acting is very realistic and there are moments that will leave you in stiches (especially with Trevor's character). Even when the game is completed there is plenty to keep you occupied. SUMMARY - In summary this is the best game I have ever played. The sheer size of it and the attention to detail is amazing. Some people may be offended by some of the content but in my opinoin that is when you have to have a reality check and remember it's just a game. 10/10 A must have!

I used to say the only game you needed in your console was GTAV, but if you play a lot, then you'll probably want to do more than just beat hookers with clubs etc. It's STILL (after how many years?) one of the best games ever made. That was until Red Dead Redemption II landed, and omg! I find myself flying through GTAV without really meaning to. Money is never an issue because I've already done the jewelry heist within about an hour, and once you've got a few hundred grand, you're all set really. This time around, I'm exploring the world a lot more. I've already found that sick Dukes car, Trevor is riding about in that. I also found the decalled bigfoot vehicle behind the where you pick that woman up whose running from her wedding. (Immediately sell her to the cult in the mountains) There's also a part where Trevor has the opportunity to help out 2 guys who just pulled a job. If you take them to the cult, then it all kicks off! You get into an epic battle, and the payoff is huge! There are cases of cash everywhere in that place. I'm not sure if you can parachute in, I've never tried it. I think you can only activate them with Trevor. Today I'll take the chopper out and look for the sea plane. I also like that cars are being returned to garages etc instead of disappearing or being impounded by the police. There's nothing worse than pimping a ride, spending a fortune on upgrades and having it disappear completely! Annoying. But I'm going to take it a lot easier this time round. I'm going to take it a bit slower instead of ragging my pimped out motor as fast as it will possibly go through a built up city teaming with innocent pedestrians. I don't play online because I hate being trolled by kids that are probably 12/13, spewing racial abuse at the other people on the game without knowing their race, but the online game looks absolutely epic! Maybe some DLCs for the game? After the many many updates online has received?

The game is simply excellent. The first person mode alone is worth buying this game a second time and Rockstar have been thorough in ensuring a seamless implementation. It makes the game feel even more visceral and, coupled with the upgraded graphics, more immersive and fun than ever before. The graphics are definitely more detailed and sharper in 1080p on the PS4 and the game looks stunning. So far the story is the same as it was for the first release but I have only been playing for about two hours so I can't say if there are any new sections or missions as yet. Be warned if you have not played GTA V or any of the previous GTA games before that the game is NOT politically correct and this is further heightened by the new first person mode. There are already videos online of people have sex with hookers or committing petty crime in the first person but I stress that this is a game that is strictly for adults and therefore is as it should be. In any case the, ahem, love-making is not explicit other than through the use of some language so please don't all rush to the console now to sample some er,,,physical delights. It is a pity that GTA V was released for the previous generation of consoles first as this release shows just how good the game had the potential to be and it really does justice to the notion of "next generation". Is it worth spending money on a game many have already played before, especially as there are other releases that demand your hard-earned cash? I would say "YES" as the game just feels so much better on the PS4 and, as I said in my opening remarks, the first person mode alone makes this purchase worthwhile. Diehard fans should not hesitate and all others should list this game as one of those to buy soon. I can't wait for GTA VI and I hope it won't be another 5 years before we see it. In the meantime, GTA V should do nicely.

Had this on PS3, and 2 months later upgraded to PS4, so had a long wait until the next gen version was released. Since then, my social life has gone by the wayside. This game is worryingly addictive. You may wonder why im only giving it 4 stars. I do have reasons. The first person view seems awkward, it doesn't feel like a FPS, and seems somewhat clunky in its movement. I was hoping for COD like smoothness, but it shows that Rockstar's expertise lies elsewhere. The loading times are still long winded. It still takes what seems like an age to just fire the game up. Although once its running, there's no delays in the actual game. Then theres the waiting times to get into GTA Online. Sometimes waiting 4-5 mintues just to enter a lobby only to find no other player exists in it. You wait a few minutes for people to join, and when they dont, you change lobbies, but have to wait another 5 minutes to find one. Dont get me wrong, online is awesome, but maybe these loading times are caused by its own success. On the PS3, this game scores 5 stars, as you allow for certain things on a console approaching its end, but a little unacceptable on next gen. To sum up, buy this game (providing your 18), but make sure you empty your calendar, cos you will probably be here a while.

Grand Theft Auto 5 is actually the 7th major release in the franchise (and the 15th if you’re counting everything). The controversial nature of the series, first kicked up by the 16-bit, top-down original way back in 1997 by DMA has not been lost in this latest release. The store Target, in Australia banned it, numerous celebrities have sued it and everyone from politicians to charities have condemned it. Despite this GTA5 holds review scores of 95% or better. Within 24 hours of release, the original PS3 / Xbox 360 version had sold 11.2 million copies. Within 3 days it had made more than a billion dollars, no other game OR film has done this. Having played this game since its release on both the Xbox 360 and PS4, both offline and online, it can be comfortably said this is probably one of the greatest games ever made. The blend of characterisation, so much a hallmark of the previous titles in the series, really makes this game. Without the story-lines of the 3 protagonists you’re basically left with a fancy, HD version of Carmageddon. Perhaps the other success with GTA5 is the ongoing development by Rockstar. For the latest gen PS4 version there are (currently) 25 additional DLC packs for the online mode offering additional vehicles, level editors, player clothing, game modes and more. Not only do these regularly-released DLC packs increase the playability but THE DLC IS FREE! Could you image someone like EA doing this, offering FREE DLC? (Of course not) If you buy this you’re not just buying a game, you’re buying the constantly evolving, constantly updating environment of the State of San Andreas with all the magnificence and abomination within.

This game is incredible fun. The single player game is deep, has an immersive story and the open world is truly impressive without being overbearing. If you’re buying the game at this stage, you’re probably thinking that it’s been around for a while and so might not have stood the test of time. Believe me, it has! For two reasons: firstly, it was years ahead of its time when it was released, and secondly, GTA Online. The online portion of this game is hilarious fun. You make your own custom character who you throw directly into the open world and build their life with friends and foes alike. The thing that really stands out about this online game is Rockstar’s continuous development and dedication to enhancement. All DLCs that enhance and build on the game are free - no expensive expansions and season passes. Of course, this means that to generate revenue, they rely on mocrotransactions. There’s been a lot of controversy around micro transactions in AAA games at the moment, but Rockstar seems to have struck a good balance where the micro transactions aren’t at all essential for having fun and progressing, but they can be bought to add a bit more flair and extra laughs. Given that the DLC is all free, I will certainly forgive this! The only note to make is the ‘adult’ content. It’s certainly not suitable for children. As a father of one, I wouldn’t let my child play this, or even watch me play it. 18 as an age might be a little high, but I certainly wouldn’t let anyone less than 15 pick this up in my family. Highly recommended.

“Grand Theft Auto V” is an action-adventure videogame about urban criminal gangsters, and can be played from either a first-person or third-person perspective. It’s set within a fictional state in the USA – known as San Andreas (based on Southern California). This is an open world environment, and you can roam freely throughout San Andreas – on foot, in cars and trucks, even in planes. The single-player campaign concerns three criminals, and the various missions they are assigned – often involving heists, shoot-outs, and get-away driving. There is also an online multi-player mode – where up to 30 players at a time can engage in either cooperative or competitive game matches. This is a big game – with a superbly designed open world environment. The overall presentation is excellent, and the gameplay is great. The game is rather controversial (especially concerning its depiction of women, and its use of torture). If you’ve played and enjoyed the previous games in the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ saga, you’ll probably really like this instalment. The graphics are superb - especially on the PS4. And the online gameplay is highly entertaining. This is one of the biggest open-world games I’ve played, and the attention to detail by the game designers is amazing. While there is a lot of fun to be had playing the various missions, it’s equally good fun just exploring the world and causing trouble – resulting in law enforcement agencies trying to catch you. This is a adult-themed game, and is not suitable for children.