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Posted: 27 Jan @ 5:00am

"Grand Theft Auto V: The Game Where You Can Rob a Bank, Then Spend 3 Hours Buying Clothes for Your Character"

Welcome to Grand Theft Auto V, where you can live the life of a criminal mastermind one minute, and the next, you’re spending hours customizing your car or deciding which shirt makes you look more like a sociopath. It’s a game about crime, chaos, and, apparently, a whole lot of shopping.

Gameplay? Rob Banks, Steal Cars, and Wonder Why You’re Still Trying to Find That One Hidden Package

At its core, GTA V is about three things: heists, stealing cars, and causing as much mayhem as possible. You play as three characters (because one just isn’t enough): Michael, the retired criminal with daddy issues; Trevor, the maniac with a penchant for explosions; and Franklin, the guy just trying to make a buck. Together, you’ll rob banks, chase down enemies, and do things that will make your mother’s heart stop. But mostly, you’ll get distracted by side missions like finding lost animals, buying expensive clothes, and doing yoga. Yes, yoga. And yes, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds.

Graphics? So Realistic, You’ll Forget You're Actually a Sociopath

The graphics in GTA V are stunning—so much so that you might forget you're in a world where you can hijack a plane and casually fly it into a skyscraper, then go on a 20-minute shopping spree just to get the right sneakers. The world of Los Santos is a masterpiece, with everything from palm trees to seedy alleyways looking like they were ripped from a hyper-realistic version of California. You’ll want to stop and take pictures... until someone in a car drives by and hits you with a rocket launcher, of course.

The People? A Bunch of Morally Questionable NPCs and Friends You Don’t Trust

The characters you meet are the kind of people who would steal your lunch money, then turn around and sell you a used car with no brakes. But hey, that’s what makes GTA V fun! Whether you’re getting into a high-speed chase with a gang of bikers or helping a confused tourist get back to their hotel (by throwing them into a dumpster, naturally), the NPCs in this game are wild. And your friends? Well, let’s just say they’re the kind of friends who’ll get you involved in a robbery, then bail on you mid-heist.

Vehicles? From Speeding Sports Cars to Hovercrafts That Shouldn't Exist

Want to drive a car that goes 0 to 60 in 2 seconds? Sure. How about a tank? Yep, that's in there, too. The vehicles in GTA V are insane, ranging from fast sports cars that make you feel like a stunt driver, to planes, boats, and even a freaking hovercraft. Want to drive a submarine to explore the ocean floor while listening to the GTA V soundtrack? You got it. The vehicles are so ridiculous that you’ll wonder if someone at Rockstar just said, “Sure, why not? Let’s throw in a helicopter that shoots flaming bullets.”

The Conclusion:

GTA V is the game where you can be a criminal mastermind, take a break to buy some new sunglasses, then rob a store on your way out just because you’re bored. It’s a chaotic, beautiful, hilarious, and utterly unpredictable ride. If you’re looking for a game that lets you do anything and everything—except, you know, anything that would be considered “moral”—then GTA V is your playground. Oh, and don’t forget about GTA Online, where you can team up with your friends to become even worse people together!

Rating: 10/10 – Criminally fun, but only if you don’t think too hard about it.
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