SPLICED GAMING /
ISSUE 01
REVIEW / GTA V
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ome of the social commentary,
whilst on point, is somewhat
hypocritical when in one instant
it's parodying Facebook with its
Lifeinvader spoof site, but then in
the next breath asks you if you want
to link your game to your actual Facebook or
Twitter account to advertise. It's a minor thing,
but it irked me just a little.
That aside though, GTA V doesn't just
reinvent the genre, it transcends it. To call this
game a sandbox would be doing it an injustice,
because no sandbox could ever be filled with
this many organic, living, real experiences
and at such scale. I spent three hours playing
tennis. I also spent another good few of hours
just reading characters Lifeinvader profiles,
watching the ridiculously funny animated
series (my favourite being a spoof of The
Power Rangers) and even the ridiculous 'Art
Films' screened in the various movie theatres
around San Andreas. To see a re-emergence
of the humour the game has always been
famed for was wonderful, and it helped to
downplay the overall seriousness of the tone
that was set in GTA IV.
GTA V is a game that should be played just for
the experience. You don't even have to be a fan of
the genre. Give it five minutes. Which will turn to
ten. Which will then turn into a week.?
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Verdict
GTA V is possibly one of the best
games you'll play for a long time.
It’s not without faults but a thoroughly
enjoyable experience for both fans and
newcomers to the franchise.
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