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Grand Theft Auto V - Review Thread | Take 2
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So far, I have completely managed to avoid any spoilers
. My hype is astronomical for this game and it's good to see that it's getting good reviews. I mean, I would hope it would get good reviews. R* took long enough to polish it up, I would hope it was a gem and not a turd they were polishing.
outside of the official preview/trailer stuff from R*
Skiptastic
Member
I expected nothing less than what I've been seeing in those review scores. Can't wait to get my hands on this game.
Inferno313
Banned
That's cool man. What percentage of the game are you up to so far?
RoninChaos
Member
It doesn't feel like its coming out tomorrow. I have so many games I'm working on. And they're all gonna go on the back burner tomorrow.
Darn tootin!
So I take it you've finished the game then?
What low scores?
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
Good scores. Not surprised though.
GTA IV also had great scores. And that game turned out to be pretty mediocre in my opinion. Had way more fun in RDR and SR3.
So I learned my lesson last time. I will not be buying this based on these reviews. I'll wait for impressions from other neogaf posters. I know with GTA IV there were many people on here that I agreed with regarding the game. In neogaf I trust.
GTA IV also had great scores. And that game turned out to be pretty mediocre in my opinion. Had way more fun in RDR and SR3.
So I learned my lesson last time. I will not be buying this based on these reviews. I'll wait for impressions from other neogaf posters. I know with GTA IV there were many people on here that I agreed with regarding the game. In neogaf I trust.
WhiskeyKnight
Member
If you're into out-of-control hyperbole. Sure.
chickdigger802
Banned
to be fair, other reviews noted on this too.
and after playing sleeping dogs and the newer saint row games, it was a bit harder to get back to older gta games.
With modern cars having assorted HUD on the windshield (and stuff like gamin selling an accessory with gps projected on the windshield), hopefully gta6 would have GPS stuff integrated in the world map, or at the very least navigation arrow at the top center of the screen of when to turn.
funkystudent
Member
When Sessler loves a game he REALLY loves a game.
Bioshock Infinite.. TLOU and now this. Somehow he manages to outdo his Sessler-ness each time.
Bioshock Infinite.. TLOU and now this. Somehow he manages to outdo his Sessler-ness each time.
Sure there are some good and quality games, but not one game comes close to the quality of gta 5. Not even near. It's like uncharted 2 of open world games.
It's been said it's bigger than san andreas, gta 4 and RDR combined but that was likely including the skybox and ocean floor too. Two things that likely get ignored by most people when comparing map sizes.
Alcoholikaust
Member
the arstechnica review for ps3 retail clearly calls out frame rate dips, texture pop-in and the fact billboards take a few seconds to load in.
they also said the submarine has terrible controls apparantly.
Deified Data
Banned
"Conservative" is the last word I'd use to describe GTA.
I agree. At the end of the day I'd rather play as a genuinely despicable person than a hypocrite...that's not to say hypocrisy can't be an interesting character trait in it's own right. The problem is that it's rarely intentional and mostly just arises from dissonance between story and gameplay.
Yeah, that's what I said in the OT. Keza reviewing something isn't the same as, say, one of the Podcast Beyond guys doing the same. Nothing against them, but her background has a lot of work for Edge and Eurogamer. Her work is more comparable to those outlets than what you typically read on IGN.
There has already been plenty of impressions in the OT from people who got the game early. Every single one has been incredibly positive, including one from a notoriously critical poster.
Barakov
Member
The quote from Sessler is single most hyperboled filled sentence in regards to a videogame I've seen this year.
I think Jeff from GB expects every open world game to have super powers. He really liked SRIV quite a bit. I really can't think of any other open world game beyond SRIV that made traversal easier.
I think Jeff from GB expects every open world game to have super powers. He really liked SRIV quite a bit. I really can't think of any other open world game beyond SRIV that made traversal easier.
I DO wish reviews would discuss some of the technical aspects of the game (ie - performance or visual anomalies).
A review I might write for Bioshock Infinite would have been super positive following my initial completion but a bit less so a few weeks afterwards.
Whereas, with The Last of Us, I actually continue to feel even more positive about it as time goes on despite its performance issues. It was incredibly well made and dynamic in a way that few other games can match.
Still, the post-game buzz you often get after a good experience can certainly shape your review into something quite glowing. Sessler takes it to the extreme, though.
Some games do kind of fade a while after you've finished them, though.
A review I might write for Bioshock Infinite would have been super positive following my initial completion but a bit less so a few weeks afterwards.
Whereas, with The Last of Us, I actually continue to feel even more positive about it as time goes on despite its performance issues. It was incredibly well made and dynamic in a way that few other games can match.
Still, the post-game buzz you often get after a good experience can certainly shape your review into something quite glowing. Sessler takes it to the extreme, though.
BabeSlayer
Member
I wish the game had a language filter, then I might actually pick it up, as it looks like it might be a good amount of fun, but as is I have to agree with the review that talked about only being able to handle #$!$ mother !#$% so many times.... That is just annoying.
Sure..if you believe that, i will wait for the impressions of gaffers and what not.
Terbinator
Member
Half of this game won't be unlocked for another two weeks.
Edit: Lol. Uncharted 2 of the open-world would still be selling it short from impressions i've read.
Karak
Member
Ya its pretty crazy. The best thing would be to make sure there are NO kids anywhere nearby hahahaha.
I said it in the previous thread, but Gerstmann's review reads like the most chill 5/5 I've ever seen from him. "Yeah, you know, this game's pretty good and stuff." I got a good chuckle out of it.
Okay, unless anyone has some cold hard proof of reviewers being "moneyhatted", just fucking drop it already. Making that claim does nothing to add to the discussion of the thread. It is quite literally the definition of a blind accusation. The high-horsing going on around here has reached new levels of lunacy.
Okay, unless anyone has some cold hard proof of reviewers being "moneyhatted", just fucking drop it already. Making that claim does nothing to add to the discussion of the thread. It is quite literally the definition of a blind accusation. The high-horsing going on around here has reached new levels of lunacy.
Eh. I just like good writing.
I can tell you about hunting. There is a side mission for it where you need to hunt deer for money and completing challenges. You hunt using whistle, stealth and sniper rifle and need to snap photo of every kill.
It's the same with me, I'll wait untill the hype dust settles and we can have a real impressions after a good amount of time with the game, since at least for me R* games are good enough the first 5-10 but then it just goes downhill.
Are you referring to GTAV or W101? Details?
Hip Hop
Member
Is this game not worthy of such praise? because I can't really count any game that equals this much of a game.
The Escapists's main negative is one of the biggest positives for me. I enjoy playing the bad guy in these sort of games, even to realistic reactions and consequences. On one stream I saw a player headshot drivers as they were waiting at a traffic light, it felt scarily real to watch, but it only got me more excited to try it out in the game.
Avallon
Member
GTA V - no multiplayer at launch.
maplelord93
Banned
anways great scores over all
VelociMaster
Banned
I just think its completely stupid, and dumb to criticize the characters for being "meanies" and "bad people"
I mean its GTA, there doesn't have to be a more detailed answer, its GTA that's it...
these are criminals, not heroes
I mean its GTA, there doesn't have to be a more detailed answer, its GTA that's it...
these are criminals, not heroes
Just play it yourself, don't wait for impressions. Are reviews impressions any different from simple folk here? Not really
Coffee Dog
Banned
Sessler's review is hilarious. I get that you like the game man, but dial it down a notch. Comparing the housers mediocre as fuck writing to dickens is the new oscar worthy, i think.
As for all the reviews, the game seems to be a solid 9 and the best open world game since san andreas. Great to hear, and I cant wait for midnight.
As for all the reviews, the game seems to be a solid 9 and the best open world game since san andreas. Great to hear, and I cant wait for midnight.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I fully understand what Sessler was going for. I think people are confusing his statement with him comparing GTAV to classic literature and he's really not. He's saying GTAV could very well be used as a case study into what 20XX life was like in a similar way that classic literature can be used to do the same for that time period.
Makes sense to me. People in 2250 will see GTAV and be able to pick out the pop culture references and the things the game touches on (NSA spying, tech, etc) that was popular today.
See above, that's not at all what he was doing.
Makes sense to me. People in 2250 will see GTAV and be able to pick out the pop culture references and the things the game touches on (NSA spying, tech, etc) that was popular today.
See above, that's not at all what he was doing.
Ingueferroque
Banned
If you respect their opinion, why call them moneyhats?
True, needs to be in the OP.
Avallon
Member
Yeah, they shouldn't have given GTA IV that score because they knew GTA V would be better. This is going to be awful when GTA VI comes and blows GTA V away.
really?
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
I'm pretty sure that's how it went last time as well. The people that have the game now are die hard GTA fans. Of course they're going to love it. It sounds like it's more of the same. That is not a positive attribute for me though. I haven't enjoyed a GTA game since Vice City.
After other people like myself who are on the fence buy the game then it'll be interesting. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that are not willing to fork out the $60 to get burned again. When we see a sale then I'll be back with bated breath.
Exactly. I don't think reviews are written for me. They never provide me with the knowledge I feel I'm actually looking for. I suppose conversations on podcasts are a better medium for me.