Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) Review: The Best Features Revealed; Is This The Best Game Ever?

Grand Theft Auto V has been released. Initial reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, and most declare it as the best game ever. Here are some of the features of the game that are either innovations or vastly improved from previous titles according to IGN and What Culture.

The Three Playable Characters : "This three-character structure makes for excellent pacing and great variety in the storyline, but it also allows Rockstar to compartmentalise different aspects of Grand Theft Auto's personality."This innovation didn't feel like a gimmick as Rockstar made it relevant and even imperative on certain missions. The characters' had different personalities, expertise and even special abilities. "Each has a special ability suited to his skills - Franklin can to slow time while driving, for example - which gives them a unique touch."

The number of side activities: "The world available for us to explore is three dimensional and interactive, full of all sorts of things to stumble upon and discover.Michael's house has a tennis court, while there's a golfing range and cinema to visit, along with triathlons and races to take part in for cash prizes.Did we mention there's a cinema in the game? Yeah, there's a cinema."

The Interactive Safe Houses: "The amount of detail Rockstar have put into it is incredible; from the huge TV and gaming console through to the laptop on the desk and bong hidden under the bed, you really feel like you're in someone's house.

Michael can even take a hit on the bong if he wants too, while back at home, Trevor, sitting in his squalid little shack out in the desert, can sit on the counter and sink 10 bottles of beer.

There's more to do in a safe house than just save your game."