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| Grand Theft Auto 5 |
I have just begun a journey laced in moral Grey's, epic scenery, poignant vistas, dense detail...corruption, crime, the American dream diffused; Grand Theft Auto 5 is nothing short of amazing, thus far.
It opens in a hurry, revealing a wealth of nuanced features and improved mechanics. The microcosm of Rockstar's achievement in technical fidelity is, quite simply, stunning; shooting mechanics as polished as Max Payne 3 or any other 3rd-person shooter ,for that matter. The myriad of newly implemented animations at work bleed life into the locomotive rampage and satirical performances of the, thus far, perfectly parodied cast of characters. The draw distance won't blow you through a window, but nonetheless it is, thankfully, commendable--pop-ups are kept at a minimal. Interiors are believably lived in, packing parcels of paper and modern domestic minutia a plenty.
It is clear from the outset--from the first minutes of one of this console generations master class auteurs--that GTA 5 was seemingly handled with the utmost care and dedication. Though, like every work of art worth its salts, there are some flaws predicated on an ambitious vision, not necessarily grander than the collective brain trust of Rockstar can produce, but, in such a celestial undertaking--in the open-world gaming space--Rockstar must remain focused on the vision at hand , and to some extent rationalize their decisions based on their own artistic contemplations. Ultimately, the stretching--the scope of ambition, does not allow for an equal analysis of specific portions of the Odyssey in contemporary, social critique that is GTA V. Thus, I can envision others taking great offense to the lack of sensitivity in the reflection of society that Rockstar has chosen to refract and engage with, without always debriefing, and providing the player with enough outlets for moral reproach.
