Grand Theft Auto V review

Shark cards

The main drawback of the online mode, and perhaps the series in general, is the Shark Cards. Simply put, these are microtransactions that give the game a real “pay-to-win” edge to those willing to shell out some real cash for those sweet weapon, vehicle and clothing upgrades, all of which can be used. in more world of Sant’Andrea.

As you can imagine, these microtransactions had an effect on the overall gameplay of GTA: Online. Gamers who do not wish to purchase Shark Cards are forced into grinding missions, robberies and game modes to make money to afford fun things like hovercraft, businesses that offer great game bonuses, and cool weapons that give you a fighting chance against other players.

Grinding these certainly fun game modes doesn’t sound all that bad. Modes are actually what makes the online part of GTA V worth playing, but the sheer amount of times you’ll have to play it and the amount of dedication required just to afford a simple super machine makes the fun fade away very fast. at the end. It all comes down to what you value most: your time or your hard-earned money.

Final verdict

Grand Theft Auto V is definitely a complete game with tons of content to enjoy. The story may not be as deep or as sincere as its sister series Red Dead Redemption, but it’s fun and engaging. The characters serve as an interesting experiment to play differently and see more of what San Andreas has to offer.

All the great gameplay translates well to the online side of the game, with Online being a joy to play with friends. However, the grinding elements and pay-to-win feel of the game will keep many people firmly rooted in the single player mode.