Grand Theft Auto V is the latest game in the GTA series and boasts both single player and online gameplay. The game is moddable, allowing you to fully realize the game in whichever manner you enjoy, including becoming Thanos himself. The title also supports controllers, giving you the power to play in comfort from your couch.

Action and crime

Grand Theft Auto V is a remarkable game that presents players with a unique, award-winning, open world to explore. While the game isn't cheap, it delivers more value than its cost thanks to all the features and beautiful scenery you'll pass by.

The game shines in online multiplayer or single-player, providing both types of players access to their preference. Joining friends online provides a fun experience for cooperative and competitive play while the single-player story is equally enjoyable.

However, to play Rockstar’s GTA V, you'll need at least a quad-core processor and a decent graphics card. As such, this game can quickly become a burden on your system's resources if you're playing on anything but the lowest graphics.

Amazing visuals

One of the best things in this game, if your computer can support it, is the graphics. Once you install GTA V and finish adjusting the settings, you'll witness the map of Los Santos almost come to life.

The game provides resolutions of 4K and up as well as the option to run at over 60 frames per second. These upgraded visuals show off the capabilities of the game engine.

Unlike the console versions of this game, You can explore the world of Grand Theft Auto Five in the first-person perspective. This mode is a comfortable way of playing for users that are transitioning from other FPS games.

Storyline

If you've played any game in the series, you'll notice that the story presents a few similarities and changes relating to previous titles. GTA V's story focuses on three characters with an intersecting storyline filled with interesting situations for you to experience.

Each mission you play involves one of the three main characters and does a marvellous job to display the storytelling capabilities of the developers. The characters feel alive, and the voice acting quality only solidifies their impact on the GTA Five world.

If you get bored while attempting to complete the game's story, you can participate in one of the many available side missions. The missions available include racing, exercising, chasing down bail jumpers, and hunting.

Online play

Like many other players, you may prefer to play GTA Online instead of the single player story mode that is available. This mode is ideal for playing with friends while bringing havoc to the city of Los Santos.

To join the online game you'll need to create a custom avatar that'll represent you. In the city, you can complete various missions to earn money that's used for purchasing vehicle upgrades, buying apartments, and living your life your way.

Stunts

One thing that the GTA V game is known for is performing insane and bizarre stunts. These aerial acts can be short cuts, fitting through a tiny hole, or exiting a flying vehicle mid flight and then re-entering.

Controller support

The game comes with controller support, allowing you to sit back and relax while sacrificing accuracy. Alternatively, you can use the default tools of a computer gamer, the keyboard and mouse combination.

Overall gameplay

While you play GTA V you'll experience fast-paced car chases, deadly encounters with other players, and a sense of freedom you've never had before. Vehicle controls are smooth and responsive and work in conjunction with the graphics to immerse you within the game. There's also an in-game radio you can tune into while playing that'll further immerse you in the GTA world.

File size

One of this game's most annoying features is that it requires over 65 gigabytes worth of space on your hard drive. Installing GTA V requires this amount of space due to the map size and all the added detailing placed on the graphic models used to create it.

Rockstar editor

This is a new tool added for the PC GTA V. Since the game can be filled with action, this built-in toolset allows you to record your screen and edit the real-time gameplay. As the game already uses a lot of system resources, using this in place of an alternative causes less lag and ensures higher frame rate.

The toolset is filled with other features as well. Recordings can be started manually with adjusted camera options applied to change how the finished video looks. Other effects and music from the game's radio can be applied to finish off the video you're editing.

Alternatives

If GTA 5 isn't your favorite game, there are several other titles that'll catch your attention. These alternatives will keep you entertained:

Red Dead Redemption 2 is developed by the same publisher as GTA V and has a similar, but better playstyle. The setting takes place in the wild west and creates an environment that feels alive.

Payday 2 is a game that focuses on committing heists through the use of either stealth or pure brute force. The levels can be played in both ways, but only skilled players will manage to complete the higher tiers.

Yakuza 0 utilizes a brawler style fighting system and has a far smaller world than GTA V. However, what makes this game shine is all the minigames you'll find as well as the small scenes and characters you'll meet.