Game Review - Grand Theft Auto 5 (POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT)

Hey guys, welcome back to 3 Lives Left.

Apologies once again for a delayed post. A lot going on recently but I won't bore you with that, we are here to talk about games!

For the first game review I have decided to go with GTAV.

No doubt you have all played the game, if you haven't, you may find it wise to leave now.

Graphics

Rockstar has a rich history of making games that contain immense graphics, and GTAV is no different. I would say that this game has pushed the PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles to their capacity in terms of graphics. Its is no doubt the most beautiful looking game to released on this generation, and I cannot wait for a next-gen installation.

Gameplay

The gameplay is great. There are a few bugs and glitches, and of course the game suffered early on with it's 'Garage Glitch', issues with the Rockstar Social Club, and GTA Online etc. But all things considered the gameplay is really good.

The only negative is that I felt like that the maneuverability of the characters was limited in the sense that they felt very clunky and heavy. 

Story

Again, as expected with a Rockstar game... a huge story. GTAV is packed full of lots of things to do aside from the huge main storyline. It also offers Strangers and Freaks, which are basically side missions (but they don't feel like side missions). Then there are also the collectable items. Plus random map events that occur and show up on your mini map.

World

The world itself seems practically endless. I dare you to steal a speed boat and sail out into the Atlantic Ocean. The layout of the world is also extremely good and as a result the world and the graphics complement each other nicely, which is exactly how it should be.

There are also plenty of things to do! Such as Golf, going to the Cinema, Theatre etc. In addition to this Rockstar have also inputted more random characters that possess different behaviours in order to keep things fresh.

Score

9/10

This Saturday there will be no Handheld Fun or Film Night - Instead there will be a very special, one-off article. You will have to come back this Saturday to find out what it is!

- 3 Lives Left

GTA V Preview - Innovative or Repetitive?

Hi guys and welcome back to 3 Lives Left, the blog dedicated to bringing you previews and reviews of the latest Games and Films. Today I will be talking about the newest, and yet to be released installment of Grand Theft Auto V.

The main worry that the GTA fan-base has is - how are they going to keep it fresh?

Well for starters, Rockstar has changed up the way the story-line is played. The game will follow the lives of 3 new characters: Michael, a retired former bank robber; Trevor, a professional criminal and; Franklin, a repo man. 

One interesting feature that Rockstar have confirmed is that the 3 characters' stories will interconnect in order to complete missions together. Even more than that, you can play as one of the characters at any one time! So during missions the player will be allowed to change between characters as-and-when they please.

Los Santos, where GTA: San Andreas is set, is the playground for the latest installment of the franchise. In addition to this, you will also be able to explore an expansive new map that includes a Mt. Chiliad, a Salton Sea and a military base. The Art Director is quoted saying that GTA V's new Los Santos "is bigger than the worlds of Red Dead Redemption, GTA: San Andreas and GTA IV's Liberty City all put together".

As for the vehicles, nothing has been confirmed as of yet but it can be assumed that there will be a larger disposal of vehicles. And yes, the bikes are back.

One thing that has been confirmed? The release date.

Do you think that the GTA franchise are pioneers of innovative gaming? Or are they just pushing out the same old game with updated graphics?

Anyway guys, that's it for now. Don't forget to keep checking back to see more previews and reviews.

- 3 Lives Left

For more information on the game, check out Rockstar here - http://www.rockstargames.com/V/