Grand Theft Auto
Five for newbs
New to the Grand Theft Auto franchise?
Here are the top reasons to start your
life of crime in Los Santos.
with none being your cardboard cutout bad guys either. Granted, you
wouldn’t want to emulate any of them in real life, but Franklin, Michael
and Trevor are each a blast to play in their own way.
1 Extremely well realised world
3. Cutting satirical humour
The metropolis in which GTA V is set is extremely well realised and
exquisitely detailed. So much so, that it would be easy to imagine
Los Santos as being a confused love child, born out of wedlock as a
result of torrid relations between Los Angeles, Joburg and the seamy
underbelly of Las Vegas. What this means is that it is quite easy to
lose oneself in exploring all Los Santos has to offer, and become
immersed in its vast, beautiful and sordid embrace. This includes
engaging in daring heists, risky recreational outlets and everything in
between.
We love satire, and the more biting, the better. GTA V lampoons modern
society, celebrity culture and very relatable societal dysfunctions and
obsessions masterfully; leaving one both laughing and shaking one’s
head in agreement. Apart from complimenting a very interesting narrative,
these touches of irony (such as a criminal shouting career advice to a
cop) made the game sparkle and all the more memorable.
2. So good, it’s criminal
Common to all three cities of course, is the criminal element, and GTA V
has that in spades. In fact, the game tells three different criminals’ stories,
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Packed with content, sharp, crude and ultimately immensely immersive,
GTA V is a game that no amount of reviewing can do justice – it’s
simply one title you must experience for yourself. We would not be at all
surprised to see GTA V vying for and even walking away with Game of the
Year. RRP: R700 [RN]
October 2013 | TechSmart