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I dont like the grand theft auto games but this new one looks a bit better.
I like games like:-
"cannon fodder"
"lord of the rings"
"command and conquer"
"gears of war"
"fight night champion"
Role playing games that you can build your army up and have a good tear up.
I havent played a good one for ages as i work seven days a week and have two toddlers but i look forward to seeing what the next big game is that has those qualities.
I wish this game had come out when I was young and unemployed. Possibly single.
Yeah, it's huge and addictive. I was able to play it for a few days because of the holidays, but now I'm back at work I have serious withdrawal symptoms.
Firstly, I'm a gamer.
Secondly, I am a MASSIVE GTA fan and have owned every single version of the game. From the original I was hooked.
GTA and Fight Night are the two games that I have stuck with since the beginning... I have give up on COD, FIFA and PES but never GTA and Fight Night.
Thirdly, @Gandalf I've read your posts, I've read all the reviews, I've taken in all the latest vids of Youtube, man I don't even care about spoilers, I'm just happy to soak up as much of this game before I get it next month. The more infor I get on this game the more I realise I'm a fiend for GTA! ;D Everything about it just looks perfect! GTA 4 was such a good game and the add-ons were excellent. I hope they do the same for GTA5 (can you imagine?!).
Lastly, I don't know why but I've always managed to map learn to a point where I don't need the map at all which ends up being an almost liberating thing in it's self (aside from being able to do pretty much what ever I want). Even now I can think my way from Alderney City to Hove Beach.
Hate to admit but I'm gonna absolutely relish the challenge of learning such a vast and varied map. If anything just to go far a driver and see some gorgeous sights and not have to worry about petrol in my tank ;D
It is beautiful.
I've been investing in some stocks and shares and one of my characters is now a millionaire!
It's hard trying to play a game with kids and Mrs and work. End up playing night time and I've had some late nights by accident last few days.
My mate got sacked from his real job just before the game came out, he has made no attempt to find a new job and is just enjoying the GTA time he's had. Having not left the house, he hasn't spent any money.
I've just met Trevor ;D
Probably a spoiler so if you haven't played any of the game I wouldn't read on...
I like how you can select your crews for the heists. For the first one at the jewelers I decided to going in quietly but I only invested in a good hacker. As a result my gunman crashed his bike when we were making the getaway and the driver got lost. I'm guessing if I'd gone for a good gunman and driver too that wouldn't have happened, so it's good that those decisions affect the heist.
Okay so I couldn't resist. I have the game and am currently cluckin for a sesh!!!!
Been sparse but finally got some time on today. Unbelievably expansive layout. Lots of small things, weapons menu much better. Multi character is a trip not to mention playing as a Rottweiler. None of that crash and burn surviving on a bike though...you try aerials off building or bleachers and bones snap and you die ;D Also people have serious attitude, everywhere I go and stand still someone talks shit and swings on you. Only played about an hour but its worth a look for even casual gamers.
I went for the best crew when doing the heist and made loads of money! A mate of mine did it on a budget and learnt less, despite paying a smaller cut.
A good tip before you do assassinations, invest in stocks in the rival firm, with all your characters if you can. Then sell for a massive profit after. I've been told to save the assassinations until you have more cash to invest as you'll get an even bigger return.
I got to play it last night for a few hours which consisted of breezing through the first two forced missions/ opening credits etc then taking a slow mooch around the island only interrupted by a swim at the beach at sunrise (the waves are actually enticing!!!!) was a surreal experience, the mountains are beautiful, down town at night is stunning and my neighbors address fucking rude!!!!
Oh and I got a hair cut and got STONED!!! ;D
I got to play it last night for a few hours which consisted of breezing through the first two forced missions/ opening credits etc, visiting Grove Street (CJ's home on GTA San Andreas... That was a trip, seeing what felt like my old gang) then taking a slow mooch around the island only interrupted by a swim at the beach at sunrise (the waves are actually enticing!!!!) was a surreal experience, the mountains are beautiful, down town at night is stunning and my neighbors are fucking rude!!!!
Oh and I got a hair cut and got STONED!!! ;D
Trevor is such a riot. I love the preambles for when he goes on his rampages. In one some people are mocking his Canadian accent and it is so funny. In another he spots a man outside a coffee shop wearing a tshirt stating 'I'm a motherfucker'. Trevor gets affronted by stating 'I find your tshirt offensive!' and then goes on the rampage with this hilarious attack on hipsters and how they are degrading everything meaningful. Bullets all the while are spraying everywhere. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! ;D
It's official, I've now learned more about investing, buying and selling stocks than I had in school. I have a fleet of cop cars, armored trucks, bikes and ice cream trucks at 3 locations and do first heist later. Also discovered its very PC when it comes to physical altercation, you cannot beat up your barber or throw punches at a 'friend' or nagging ass Aunt. But with new button line up half the time you try to respond to stranger on the street you end up slugging them out or pulling a pistol so they call the cops. Takes adjustment ;D
I bought the first 2 gtas and my brother always got them after that but since the ps1 days I just haven't been a fan.. this time i gave into the hype and bought it... it's a technical marvel for sure and a great achievement but i just dont find the gameplay that fun... the driving is awkward and when you have to shoot and drive like when you are chasing teh boat it's just too frustrating for me... I dont find it fun... the game is pretty adictive thoguh but I dont like the characters that much and I don't find the story that absorbing...Wish I didnt buy it... very close to 70 dollars all in for something I could live with out..
Technically it is brilliant, it's just not for me.. i've never been a fan of a lot of these free roaming games
Well, I'm obviously moving at kind of a slow pace (for work reasons and because I tend to end up just fucking around/exploring a lot) but I've unlocked Trevor. Pretty good character so far, and some interesting missions. Just bought the hangar.
Anybody play Skyrim? If I was to really get back into video games I might give that a look. That and I need to play Mass Effect. I beat the first one years ago.
I agree with a poster above about the driving. It does feel very slippery and almost like driving on an ice rink. I quite liked the driving in GTA 4 and when you crashed, you really crashed. I didn't like the grainy dark feel to the original GTA4, but by the time of Gay Tony, they brightened it up and New York felt great to be in (Liberty City), this city does feel a little bit plastic, and there is nothing as grand looking as downtown New York in this with the millions of colours hitting you all over the place. In saying that the countryside in the new one is wonderful and the ocean looks lovely. Maybe it is just a fact that New York looks like a more appealing place than L.A.
I would really love a GTA to be set in London and for you to blow up Parliament, torture the Downing Street cat, abolish the monarchy, and just walk around museums. So many cool landmarks too.
Anyone on Xbox and want some GTA online?
I'm replaying it now, but I think only on replaying am I appreciating the depth. You know all about the characters and see where they are from and why they are as they are. GTA5 is one of the reasons I don't bother with films anymore. The game is now filling in all the layers and over 50 hours of fun with it.
Franklin towards the end sums them both up as being quite futile. Michael is rich and yet sitting around depressed and Trevor is always mad because nobody loved him. It is adroit storytelling.
I have just finished it for the second time now, and have just gone through all the missions, but done the main heists the opposite to what I had previously done. In that sense parts of the game have been new. I have saved all the extra things to last, so that I can do those and just let my assets grow whilst I get drunk, play tennis and go hunting, though I don't do those in that particular order. I think once I am done with this, the Playstation 3 is done. I would like to throw it out the window and smash it up, but that probably won't be allowed and so I shall just use it as a DVD player instead.
Kifflom!
I'm in love with this game.
Found the rapids/ waterfalls in Tonga Hills. Gorgeous fun.
Went walking in the desert too!
Is it me or has anyone else developed a habit of going into "Trevor speak" on a day to day basis ;D It works wonders at work, and even better in traffic jams! The highlight had to be Michael being slipped lsd and free falling with what can be a timed out 10 minute ride and then waking up blocks away in his boxers and riding a bike home. Its hard as Hell to make 'quick' money in this one...unless you are doing armored cars. No Taxi missions available, no cop car 'vigilante' missions and zero random vests or weapons to find..getting killed is rather easy. Fav vehicle has to be the dune buggy vw but with a fragile frame. Never run the roads straight...literally all terrain!
The is no quick big money but you can 'stick-up' stores that are dotted around plus you can even glitch-stick-up barbers/ clothes shops, so long as you walk out the shop and lean on the door so it is opened outwards, turn and shoot the cashier, then shot the till and hey presto you see a bag (a bag, not wads!) of cash nearby.
Kills time and is better than actually paying for armour etc!
I'm glad I haven't raced through the game and really am savouring everything this game has to offer (although I keep forgetting about hunting... Maybe next time I give those old cult weirdos their daily dose of skin, I'll remember to actually take the short trip up to Paleto Bay).
My investment plan is currently in action... found this list and am sticking to it like glue!
Yeah, you only make the big money with the big one at the end. Mind you, even then it's going to take ages to be able to buy the golfing club. As Michael I bought one of the cinema's and several properties, but even then that's only an income of about 140,000 dollars a week. I can still buy the other cinema's, but it's going to take a lot of time and that price tag for 150,000,000 is a bit ridiculous. Even if I have an income of 500,000 dollars a week, you are still looking at several years. I will have to turn to armed robbery.
Jim, that is cheating. You shouldn't do that, naughty boy.
My world. My rules. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
I'm yet to buy a property. Think I'm happy earning my money the dishonest way until the story line is done and all the heists are done and I've made my billions on the stock market... Then I'll buy some businesses to further/ continue the game.
Although, I might treat Trevor to his own bed. Him spooning with that drip is just wrong.
Has anyone taken a fighter jet from the army base yet? Fuckin' awesomeness or what!! ;D
True, it really is your world too, isn't it! The military base, I had never even considered that, great idea!
If your up for it, there will also be a mini-gun (as in Terminator 2) in one of the buildings at the base.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
But yeah , the fighter jet (complete with missiles) is just awesome. Nimble too!
I've completely stalled on my GTA momentum. Just too busy the last couple of weeks. Sucks. I've completed about 23 percent of it, and am at that point where Michael and Franklin are laying low and you have control of Trevor, but I feel like it's been ages since I've turned it on.
That's a good place to be. No rush. You are at the trough of an almighty crime wave ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by OumaFan
I went into the discount store today and bought Trevor a dress. I was in hyterics seeing him run around going all ballistic in that charming little number with his trusty mullet and beard giving him an obvious manly contrast. Fucked up game.
That's crazy! I didn't know you could buy female clothing lol!! ;D;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
Tonight I'm going to attempt to plant sticky bombs as far and wide as they eye can see, then set em off while in rage mode, standing at the top of a crane.
Anyone who gets to the last mission and doesnt pick option C needs to take a long look at themselves
There is something hilarious listening to Trevor scream 'Chugga chugga chugga chugga chooo chooooo' while trying to jump on a train from a dirt bike ;D.
Fuel tanker, sticky bomb, high speed and jump out ending at the open air workout area in front of Franklins smoke shop...fun time :-X Insta 5 star
Sticky Bombs FTW ;D
http://youtu.be/9TwlpO6iKME
Gotta say that one pisser are vehicles as a whole and the apparent invulnerability of cars. Shooting tires out is great and a major disadvantage but beyond that...."steering" off a cliff or drop??? That is just holding our hands! Also the ability to turn vehicles over from a flat turn over like a turtle??? Seriously what is that about. If you flip a car on its roof and slide to a dead stop...that's it! Part of the fun is improvising with 3,4 stars wanted and jacking whatever is available...a mini van or a station wagon with luggage on the roof..you grab it to get going! Also realize the longest life in the desert comes from a Baja buggy and staying off road, run parallel to roads and make your own. Remember intentionally flaming a car and being able to ditch it in the intersection or at a target, you really cannot do that this time.