Now we know what your thinking when you reading that sort of headline. Games that appear on the Xbox One and PS4 will be better looking, so that heading is wrong right off the bat. You would be correct if that was the aspect of GTA 5 we were talking about, but we're talking about everything but that.
Today, we take a look at why GTA 5 is the measuring stick for all Xbox One and PS4 games because of how deep this game is. This was not a world that Rockstar Games took lightly. There are not many areas of this world that are not detailed to the very last word spray-painted on a wall.
The world that Rockstar Games created is deep, beyond measure and sets the bar for not just what an open-world game should be, but for what all games should be. That is a seamless, continuous story and world, that is filled with life and uniqueness. There is not much repetitiveness in the world of Los Santos, as you will all see when you get your hands on the game.
Cars in GTA 5 are diverse and seemingly infinite. Players can find so many vehicles that provide different speeds, diverse handling and unique bodies. Some cars look alike, but all of them are unique in there own way.
When we look at the physical world of Grand Theft Auto V's Los Santos, it's exquisitely filled out from the slopes on the mountains, to the trees that fill up the trails leading up to the summits. Valleys are rich and are filled with wildlife for players to hunt for.
The city of Los Santos provides an endless amount of missions and pursuits. Purchasing your own business increases the level of purpose and goals players have. It's not just owning a movie theater, it's ensuring that it becomes a more profitable and successful one.
Becoming the best driver, pilot, golfer, tennis player, biker or runner are all small pursuits in and of themselves. Activities in Grand Theft Auto V are seemingly endless and really add unmatched value to gamers when they buy GTA 5.
By the way, all of what you will be able to do in the single player world of GTA 5 is just a drop in the bucket. Just wait for Oct. 1st to arrive when Grand Theft Auto Online hits. In addition to all of these great elements, lies the theme of going the extra mile for the player.
Rockstar Games didn't just stop at making the world a big place and then not filling it in with meaningful content. They carefully, thoughtfully populated Los Santos with content that would be relevant and intriguing to gamers for months.
Having said all of this, there is still the story to mention. GTA 5's story is fascinating, dramatic and one heck of a ride for people to enjoy. The game's cinematics are entertaining and captivating to witness. The world of Los Santos is undoubtedly something to behold, and it is the perfect canvas for the events of GTA 5.
When we look at what a great game is or should be, it needs to be about the total package, and not just one or two things that it does well. With Grand Theft Auto V, it does pretty much everything well. As consumers, when we purchase a game, we want something that is worth it and makes us feel as if we got our money's worth.
So for all games that are coming to the PS4 and Xbox One, Grand Theft Auto V is what you need to strive for, not just from its size, variety, depth, emotion or narrative, but as a total package.
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