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Grand Theft Auto V
2013 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Action · Adventure · Open-world · Third-person shooter · First-person shooter
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Grand Theft Auto V remains a remarkably dense open-world crime game, defined by its lively Los Santos setting, three-switchable protagonists, elaborate heists, excellent driving, and seemingly endless side activities. Critics consistently praise the scale, detail, voice acting, soundtrack, and cinematic mission design, particularly the way character switching enhances major set pieces. Its weaker elements include dated or clumsy combat and aerial controls, an uneven and sometimes politically muddled story, limited heist variety relative to the systems built around them, and gender stereotypes that undercut the satire. Later versions improve presentation and performance, but GTA Online can feel overwhelming and poorly structured for newcomers.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-17
Pros
- Lively, detailed open world with extensive activities
- Innovative three-protagonist structure and memorable characters
- Ambitious, cinematic heists and mission set pieces
- Strong driving, voice acting, soundtrack, and presentation
Cons
- Combat, cover, and aircraft controls can feel dated
- Story tone and character behavior are sometimes inconsistent
- Satire frequently relies on misogynistic or politically muddled material
- GTA Online is overwhelming and cumbersome for newcomers
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100