Grand Theft Auto 5 REVIEW! Adam Sessler Reviews

[@chadfurlong2919]

Adam Sessler is a living thesaurus.

[@Lapusso650]

What’s another word for thesaurus?

[@IAMthatIAM992]

Whether he's pushing E-books or not. Adam Sessler's review are unmatched in terms of content and the communication of an experience. So glad he's still representing gaming culture, I had no idea he was still doing this after X-play.

[@MrTeseraction]

I really don't mind the little "commercial" at the end... He's gotta get paid somehow.

[@Kevin-Schmevin]

I miss this channel, it's so sad how all the good reviewers left and only d'bags stayed.

[@MedicatedReviewer]

I agree, not so much the channel, but Adam Sessler was, and is still great. Gamespot used to have more believable players as well,

[@goclbert]

Nick and Tara were good. Sessler was amazing though. Probably the most articulate voice in video game journalism

[@werewasyo]

dammit need more people like sessler in the industry

[@lmno567]

No we do not.

[@BigDaddyZakk420]

Wow, Adam Sessler is much more well spoken than I remember...did I hear him use the word Gestalt in a sentence ? Hahah, English major-gasm.

[@goosebyte]

I recall him using "gestalt" a few times back in the G4 days.

[@naruchiha21]

I believe he was an English major in college he said. He has a massive vocabulary and isn't afraid to flaunt it lol. Especially in his Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us reviews.

[@maskedartist8017]

Garrus -Vakarian He's reading a script...

[@BigDaddyZakk420]

Fitness4life That I would imagine he himself wrote, considering that's the way game "reviews" tend to go. It's not a movie nor is he an actor, dude.

[@Thatonewolff]

While he sounds intelligent and well spoken, it gets hard to listen to when every other world is some big extravaganza.

[@prince49]

I miss the Sess; just listen to that delivery of the score at the end; brought me back to Xplay as a kid

[@MathewUchiha]

Oh how I've missed you so Adam... Witty and intellectual.... And to finally find you reviewing my favorite game.... There is a god.... And he answered my prayers XD

[@ChrisRayGun]

G4TV was a video game network in the early to mid 2000s. Then in '09 the show 'Cops' started airing a lot on G4 when shows like Cinematech and Cheat with Kristen Holt died off. Then Cheaters came on, then random shows like Quantum Leap and infomercials. Before we knew it Xplay and Attack of the Show were the only video game related shows on the network, and Cops and Cheaters had taken all the air time. People stopped watching because of it, viewership fell, and now G4 is gone. :/

[@Spiritoid]

Dude, cops, cheaters started airing in 2006 or 2007, but yes, that is why the channel died.

[@aldovitohe]

We need you back. The review world is not the same without you bro.

[@TheDezembro]

Meh.. I loved GTA 5 a lot. I played it for many hours and replayed it several times (story,etc...) But I still cannot deny that I liked GTA 4 more. GTA 5 is better in every aspect that makes it "fun" but in my opinion, in Story, Characters and Writing, GTA 4 was better. I loved living in Liberty City... Loved sitting in the house sometimes watching TV, watching that stand up comedy show... And then GOING to that comedy show, LIVE with a friend or a girlfriend... Loved taking Roman bowling and talking about what had been happening... Loved playing pool with Jacob and listen to him talking... Giving an important note on life... His life.. Loved taking Brucie in a Heli ride or a boat ride through the shores of Liberty City as he screamed out how rich and "Alpha" we were... Loved taking out Dwayne to a restaurant or whatever... And hear him speak about his shitty times that he lived in prison... And his criminal life before it... Loved having the ability to meet girls online and taking them out hearing their stories and seeing which I liked more... Or just sticking with Kate or Michelle... And of course I loved going out with Packie... Going to a bar, getting piss drunk and hearing him bantering back and forth about how I would be a dead man if I looked at his sister's tits. And its just not your "friends" which you could phone... It's also the e-mails... I was so into them and the whole internet thing that I actually drove to internet cafes to go online... As Alejandra, the girl from the shop would greet me with open arms... I loved also the characters in general... Elizabeta... Johnny... Ray that italian motherfucker who always had some wise crack to give like when he showed the diamonds to Niko and Niko was like "What is this?" and Ray just replies "....My lunch

[@TheDezembro]

***** Open world never contradicted any characters... Anywhere... All you do is drive cars, shoot guns and explode shit... If anything it contradicted more in 5 since trevor would never wear expensive clothes and drive luxury cars and Michael as a married man should be home with his family. And in no way is 5's writing any good... I've seen low rent games with budgets NOWHERE near GTA 5's.. Not even a sixth of that huge load of money they spent with much better writing. Writing is about making the game feel real, making the game "feel" even... Making the characters likeable along with all the side characters and your enemies hated. There are moments of course but mostly its just useless lines of script with no thought or feeling or anything... I dont care about Tonya... I don't care about Lamar... uhh.. who else is there

[@TheDezembro]

***** Then why are the other GTA characters "non-compatible" with the open world? No reason. The characters have always been open to whatever the player wants to do. Good writing to me is what they did in GTA 4. Good writing is making the player care for what he's doing, dislike or even hate his antagonists OR love in certain cases like for example Far Cry... And also like the main characters. Care about what they are doing and what they are doing. Good writing as shown in GTA 4 is the friends Niko had. And family. The emails... The lady from the store, Brucie, Roman, Packie, Jacob, Dwayne, Michelle, Kate, etc... Those people mattered to the player and actually felt good to get in the car and do some side activity shit. And the enemies.. Fantastic... Funny scenes and fucked up scenes... Faustin, I loved that guy... Dimitri.. Holy fuck how much I hate that son of a bitch. The connection with the bikers & the diamonds that later impacts the story (especially if you play the DLC) Moral dilemmas and different outcomes based on choices, Like & Dislike system... The actual NEED of calling friends sometimes for their "special abilities" which would be unlocked at a certain % like level... That shit was awesome and it could have come to GTA V in a much grander scale with 3 different characters, a way bigger city with way more possibilities and way more even more interesting characters. But its like Rockstar fired half the writers and instead spent their money hiring Michael Bay wannabe's to make more explosions. I don't care how well GTA 5 represents our world... Or in this case the world in America's west coast or east coast or wherever the fuck that is... Not the whole world is like that... And the most important thing is to make an interesting world and interaction. And lets face it.. We don't live in a nice age in time... So not only did they give us something we see every day... they gave us something shitty we see every day when they could have given us something awesome like some other mood, some other timeline even. And that's how you turn a "Good game" into an "Amazing game" or even a "Legendary game"... Like for example Red Dead Redemption... Which is the game that should have gotten a sequel instead of GTA...

[@adamjensen1559]

Putting story, characters and writing aside, I don't know whether they are better in GTA 5 or 4, but I wouldn't have this game any other way, that's for sure! They made a masterpeice, a game which perfectly identifies with the franchise it's part of.

[@Gearz86]

+TheDezembro If you liked GTA 4 more, then I cannot purchase this game. Holy shit.

[@TheDezembro]

Gearz86 V is a good game... I simply liked IV more. V was great to play through especially the first time... it's just that, as a whole, looking back at both games after playing them I liked IV more. In terms of writing, story and characters. Not gameplay.

[@GuadianWolfJilly2]

GTAV is such an amazing game, but San Andreas is still my favorite of all the GTA games in the series. If they were to just combine everything great about GTA VC, SA, IV and V, then just put it into one game it would be a masterpiece beyond touching.

[@kacperstick]

10:11 Street races, Off-road races,On water races,Golf,Tennis,Parachuting,Darts CRAP and hunting

[@bigro4444]

The Ses! I grew up watching X-Play, now I can get my Ses fix. I'm so glad I found this Chanel.

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

Adam was the man back in the day of X-Play. And I'm pretty sure he still is. In fact, I wish he was more known in the gaming world.

[@werdle92]

I too do cocaine when writing essays.

[@VikingFyre]

It's good to see you still doing reviews Adam, you were a huge part of my adolescence when it came to deciding what games were worth buying and finding little gems oft overlooked.

[@TheGamingCrypt]

Great review adam! For some reason I started playing other games but I'm going to play gta now until it's finished and then play more gta online

[@submissions72]

Adam is absolutely the best at what he does! Excellent review Adam.

[@52icon]

Damn I miss Adam sessler

[@willhamdaleson3510]

We all do

[@op8ztv]

Adam...I remember when you reviewed San Andreas on Xplay as a kid and broke it up into diff. segments and whatnot if I remember correctly...good times, thanks for the nostalgia, your voice is timeless

[@manic221]

I'd give anything to be able to play this for the first time again my favourite game of all time bar none own it on every single generation sitting here now on PC settings pretty much maxed 60fps seconds and its still amazing there's nothing like this in the whole of gaming all the money they spent on it is on the screen and the quality is just unreal. 10/10 for sure a masterpiece without question and the closest thing to perfect I've played yet. Thank you Rockstar.

[@ArchiveAndy]

4:35 Actually, I believe it IS the largest map in a GTA game, about 90% sure at least.

[@canuckz]

You're right. It just doesn't feel like it because there's only one city whereas SA had three

[@uberninja228]

but can you go bowling?...with your cousin

[@Easelgames]

don't forget darts or pool!

[@uberninja228]

FFXIIManiac but mostly bowling

[@uberninja228]

FFXIIManiac a surprising amount i would assume

[@Easelgames]

***** Pretty much every date after the first one. As long as you're not driving into trees. lol

[@uberninja228]

FFXIIManiac ive always like how car crash that would kill a man or at least render him a quadriplegic do nothing in grand theft auto....the joys of video games

[@andgalactus1]

If you live in a city with any major game studios check their websites. I live in Toronto and I've done some game testing for ubisoft, all I had to do was go to their website and sign up to be a tester, they put you on a mailing list and notify you when theres need for testers. Ubisoft only pays in gift certificates (usually between 200 and 500 dollars) and sometimes they give you a copy of the game you tested.

[@NotSoFancyGames]

We need to see Trevor in another GTA...

[@johannadexter9899]

***** We need to see CJ from San Andreas in another gta..................................

[@PRGMRav]

Damn. This review now makes me want to play GTAV.. and I've not played any GTA since 'Vice City'.

[@lotiondungeon4205]

also Great review. i'm also really digging Robot Science. Wish this would come out for pc :(

[@josh18230]

It's been too long since i've seen a sessler review. Got so much nostalgia right now. He gave this game the most eloquent and fair review one could ask for.

[@2lovejune]

How does Rev3Games keep on getting in my featured list?

[@bganonimouse2754]

No danger of that happening in the future!

[@Prenihility]

Oh ffs. He didn't say anything about Online? I'm wondering whether i should get the game or not. I hear people saying it's great online, and others saying it's boring as hell. No peds appear on the streets, the streets are apparently empty online? There's nothing to do online? I thought GTA IV was pretty fun online with my friends... And if this has a lot more content? I don't see why not? Someone, help me out. GAH!

[@Iwannafmyxbox]

Online wasn't released until Oct. 1 The single player is worth getting the game itself in my opinion, online can be messy but single player is great

[@Prenihility]

Bruce Wayne I'm mostly in it for online. Story mode in GTA IV sucked BALLS.

[@karanaparnaraj]

I'm pretty sure the main reason for getting the games is the single player..

[@Prenihility]

karanaparnaraj Yes, it was. As in, past tense. Because GTA never had online like this before.

[@malachicampbell6312]

GTA Online is pretty much like single player. Just like in GTA 4 Online you can create you own character. After you created your character you can have a deathmatch, race, or (has not been added, but will be soon) bank heist with your friends. Yet their are a few flaws… everything in GTA Online is more expensive or about the same price. Also, the main way to earn money is to work for it, or finds some hacker that can give 2 Billion dollars or something. That's the main problem I have with the game. Plus, it sounds like you enjoyed playing with your friend on GTA 4. I'm sure you'll love GTA 5/GTA Online!

[@bradhuygo]

he shouldn't have rushed his review so early. The online component hadn't even come out and it was still during the hype. Now that the hype is gone and i have done almost everything to do in the game i realize its a great game but doesn't not deserve a 5/5 by any means. The story line is ok but nothing fantastique. The voice acting is amazing and the soundtrack is good. The online is disappointing and dull. After you have done everything there is nothing more to do. It doesn't have the real world feel red dead did. There are no animals, no wind, no fun. A 4/5 is a better rating.

[@casmith1998]

While I think the game is great, I can honestly say I was quite disappointed with the it as a whole. The story didn't meet my expectations, Franklin feels like half a protagonist and was only used when the plot needed him, Trevor was completely unlikable, as well as Michael. I feel the story should of been focused COMPLETELY on Michael and Trevor's conflict, as well as the heists, instead of the uninteresting FIB plot. There isn't much to do in the game, once you complete the main story and the Strangers and Freaks missions. The mini games that are in the game are incredible. But there should of been more. Once you do everything at least once, you're left with an empty feeling. The map is also disappointing. Rockstar said the map would be bigger than Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Red Dead Redemption COMBINED. The map barely competes with San Andreas' size. As for the online.... It's very fun, if you play with friends. But that fun only lasts for a short amount of time. Once you get some decent guns, the best apartment and nice vehicles, there really is no point to the online. Like I said, great game. Vastly disappointing.

[@Evaquiel]

"after you do everything in the game there's nothing more to do" what do you mean? as if there was a limitless game?

[@chiefuzuki]

You weren't eaten by a shark?

[@daffy72]

you should record your playthroughs like many do these days Adam. i think back to that comedy gold on x-play the one time where you were trying to get the character to move via voice controls this review had me saying one thing "who needs x-play"? G4 was removed from direct tv a few years ago so it was great to see a new review from you please keep it up!

[@vonb8984]

In terms of story I must disagree. I felt if they focused instead on two characters the game would have been far better. Both Trevor and Michael were well made, but Franklin felt short and it showed. Many of his side characters fell to the way side very fast to the point of being forgotten. Also his missions became the most bland in terms of both game play and story. Also I have a few issues with the online aspects, but this was not gone over in this video so I will not bring them up.

[@Merlaut715]

Well that's your opinion and I respect that, but I must disagree considering Franklin's my favorite out of the three, I think the story as a whole was well done. ^_^

[@lipailong2]

I know right. That one girl that Franklin was in love with only shows up two or three times and Stretch turns into the Garry of GTAV. He fucks you over twice and for some reason everybody just decides not to take care of him until the end despite knowing where to find him at pretty much any time.

[@Agent47rulz]

lipailong2 I hated Franklin's ex-love. She texts, calls, and comes over your house just to keep telling you, "I'm marrying a lawyer. I'm moving on from this shit. You need to let me go." Like, the fuck bitch? How the hell am I supposed to let you go if you don't stop contacting me every five minutes just to tell me how much more mature you think you are than me just because you're marrying some rich dude to get out of the ghetto.

[@hughjass3014]

Maybe it's because he reminded me of San Andreas, but I actually loved Franklin. The conversation between him and Lamar were some of the funniest lines in the game in my opinion.

[@jimmytraeger1566]

TechnAmateur He was a flat character, just admit it. Michael and Trevor's relationship was far more dynamic and interesting.

[@whitenoise8619]

This game is damn good!

[@AsifLicious]

GTA 4 characters and story with GTA V graphics and setting would have been perfect. I personally cannot STAND any of the characters not the story of GTA 5

[@AsifLicious]

***** I loved Jimmy as well, I just hated the three main characters. They had zero redeeming qualities. Especially Trevor. But then again, I never liked the Sopranos for the same reason, so I guess I'm the odd one out haha

[@tskwared667]

You can get military aircraft, either buy it or steal it from the base. You can buy earings and necklaces. You can build your strength buy fighting or playing sports, this makes your punches more lethal. Spending time shooting and at the shooting range increases accuracy. More time drifting and pulling off stunts in cars improves your driving abilities.

[@ChoctawFlute]

My PS4 is gathering dust while I play GTA V on my XBOX 360 lol.

[@jacarandas8143]

GTA V had one of the best story-lines in any game for me.. Too bad we probably won't see any single-player DLC, because rockstar are to busy fucking about with online..

[@jacarandas8143]

Didn't know that, let's see if it's well worth the wait. I don't mean to whinge. But after finishing the story mode, and being given gta online (still feels like it's in alpha) I don't know why I bother with it. Good on the people who gave money away. Hurts doesn't it rockstar

[@JeroxB]

Jacarandas As if Rockstar is such a bad developer. To me they are the best and one of the few if not the only developer that isn't full of shit and just pushing out games for the money. I wonder what your opinion is on developers like Ubisoft or EA games, because they are much worse than Rockstar.

[@jacarandas8143]

Everyone knows ea are greedy.. And ubisoft i don't give a shit about i bet there money hungry ass holes though. Nothing compares to rockstars greed. Over a billion dollars in sales and they bring out cash cards, give out shit all for missions. Up coming heists you will get around 80k, because of the cash cards.

[@JeroxB]

Yeah, I don't see the use of arguing with somene like you lol. I'm done with this bullshit.

[@jacarandas8143]

And if you don't see the point in arguing, don't reply :)

[@SquareKiteGaming]

You're not smart just because you can use big words you found in a thesaurus.

[@justme503]

You must not know him because I have seen him since his early days and he always used what you call "big words".

[@SquareKiteGaming]

justme503 "Byzantine Road Layout"... Do I really need to say more?

[@SquareKiteGaming]

***** Well it certainly doesn't show in this review. For all the big words he used together, it sounded like he used them for the sake of using them, and he put them together in a way that sounded awkward and shoehorned.

[@justme503]

That's just the thing depending on how much you hear the words in every day life it might sound natural people do talk like this.

[@SquareKiteGaming]

***** To me, It doesn't seem like he's having fun so as much as he is trying to give the portrayal of what he thinks a cultured and intelligent reviewer sounds like. I imagine the thought process was something like, "If I use big words and make non-existent comparisons popular authors, maybe the film critics will respect gaming more"

[@ozaryana]

Hi Adam.. I have been watching your show since X-Play and love your reviews.. I always watch your videos before deciding whether or not to buy a game. Mind me asking, what size is that Sony TV in the background? Is it an LCD or LED?

[@alex_de_tampa]

I'd like to see GTA 3- GTA SA on the GTA 5 engine and using the new maps. The story in GTA was just ok for me, it's not very memorable.

[@edwin99901]

@David Hinkle crash n sane trilogy, resident evil 2 remake

[@MichaelJhoan]

Am I the only one who doesn't like Trevor?...

[@JamesZeroSix]

Yes. Did you finish the game, he grows on you.

[@saiyanformerlyknownasprinc2784]

Nope.

[@studnoth1n]

What complete and utter bullshit.

[@studnoth1n]

The man uses every bit of his English degree to pontificate endlessly about the artificiality of games as though what he has to say is substantive and based on well-established concepts. He's monumentally full of shit.

[@dabigbozz42]

studnoth1n ...but what he has to say is substantive and based on well-established concepts

[@studnoth1n]

Not at all. Like other "experts," he's making it up as he goes along, using various allusions to other mediums, techniques and works, which would presume one has something to do with the other. They don't. Listen to his point on GTA's use of three protagonists.@3:35 Where does he get the lung capacity to blow out so much horseshit? He substitutes depth and insight with verbosity, hoping no one will notice... which for the most part, no one does. Also this: "Under the skilled writing of Dan Houser…" That statement, in and of itself, discredits anything he has to say. I now get why people in the industry consider this guy a joke.

[@spankythedog56]

studnoth1n sad that this is your first impression of adam sessler. he's a classic video game review by this point, and he may be a little verbose in this specific review (it bothered me a little too), but that doesn't mean he isn't saying anything. the unnecessary extra words just distract from what he's trying to say. either way, he's not a joke and he's easily one of the most trustworthy reviewers out there. i don't trust ign one little bit anymore, and gamespot is just weak.

[@Schmitty685]

studnoth1n lol fair enough. I like him a lot but his vocabulary in this review is pretty over the top!

[@TheWolverineiscool]

over reliance on mini map while driving is actually a good point, now that he mentions it i do realize that i have been spending a lot more time looking at the map when driving more so than previous gta games but that's not really that bad, the next time i play it again i will switch off way points & another thing i noticed is that while driving especially in highways the vehicles coming in the opposite direction are all the same every few seconds which kinda puts me off but still a BADASS game

[@xXDENOXx205]

This is my first review i have seen you do since you left xplay and i stopped watching after you left Adam your one of the key figures in my childhood rushing home everyday to watch you and see your opininon oon a game. All in all i got chills and nostalgia when i heard your signature 5 out of 5.

[@Some24Person]

I've been playing the PS3 digital version for more than 5 days straight, no locking up, freezing or crashing so far. Only problem is the pop-ins that happen occasionally, but it doesn't bother me much.

[@fish6132456]

There is going to be 500 (not a typo) missions available right from the start for GTA V online, and players will be able to create there own heists. Al though the creating your own heist will come later, you can create death matches and races at GTAO launch.

[@SupaBlank]

Unfortunately however, its also a fact that the euphoria engine still has problems with slight pauses in between movements due to calculation time issues (its not instantaneous) theirs always a millisecond or two pause in between motions which is still frustrating.

[@HairFIip]

I always look to Rev3Games for my video game reviews now. I find them very informational and educated. The review also comes from a veteran gamer who knows what he's doing and talking about. Someone who doesn't sound like they are just trying to say what they think the viewers want to hear.

[@antibullseye]

I think more smaller heists will be in the multiplayer but I agree setting up your own heist at free will anytime and setting it up just like the story heists would be allot funner and too be honest I think RockStar didn't really deliver as much as they were saying an example being buying safe houses which you cant do but is said to be in the multiplayer.

[@NecoTheSergalGAME]

You should take better care of your PS3, sounds like it's struggling from abuse or poor ventilation or your HDD needs to be fragmented or reformatted.

[@viking75ify]

play the stockmarket. Save the assassin side quest until you have played the storyline, and then buy stocks in the companies related to the assassin quests with Franklin. you can easily make 300 million on each character that way

[@hitdoctor24]

Exactly. It's got that epic, large scale feel like GTA 4, but also brings back all the fun, crazy shit from San Andreas. It's essentially the perfect GTA combination. I'm currently on my first heist and I love all the work that goes into it. I'm currently doing the setup missions and it's just mad cool. Taking pictures, planning an approach, strategically picking crew members, and then doing the setups...it's pretty damn crazy. I'm 10 hours in and still haven't even unlocked Trevor yet. Crazy.

[@spudhooper]

I suppose I can see from your point of view (although I still loved everything about it) but another way to view it in a more positive way is that the multiplayer is coming out October 1st which is supposed to have heists you can play out with your friends, freeroam, and if you're big fan of GTA like me, they're also bringing jets back into multiplayer! But That's my POV

[@ReezyDoesIt]

How long have you been gaming?

[@Ghoffman91]

What I would have liked to see in Gta 5 is what I call "mini heists". Smaller heists set up by the player at will during Free Roam. Understandably they can be less elaborate and the scores themselves would be smaller. After I done all the story mission heists I was left hungry for more heists to do, and the closest you get to a heist outside of story missions was robbing a 24/7. Considering they put large emphasis on performing heists you think something like this would already be in the game

[@AndrewSchwegler]

I really need to pick this up now that I've graduated. And, as always, Adam is the best at what he does-even more so now that he has total freedom.

[@awesome220]

Do they have side games in this version, like being ambulance driver or truck driver?

[@Coleosis1414]

The controls can be a little confusing at times, but I like the flying controls. Actually far more realistic than previous installments. The banking doesn't automatically adjust back to level, for example. Just like in a real plane.

[@ElmTheWar]

Good review. 11:26 made me lol xD

[@diegomerizalde2852]

Sessler is the best source for reviews. Have been following him since the early days at Tech tv back in the '00

[@DwellersInCellars]

Now that I have been made aware of Adam Sessler reviewing games once again, not one othwr reviewer can compare. Welcome back Adam! Its fantastic to see you back after Xplay

[@sarahdoan6594]

Wow excellent review! I have gta 4 and was debating if I should get the 5th one... this really makes me want to get it :)

[@masterbigfoot]

Adam amazing review. you held your self to a standard of not giving away major spoilers like most people did. masterfully done sir.

[@jackdour3023]

i've been playing this for god knows how many hours since it's release and you do start to learn the maps layout. and the more you play the less you will be looking at that map. Also if you're using franklin you can have chop search for hidden stuff.

[@DaxCorsiar]

I'm surprised that such a great game can run on such old hardware. PS3 and Xbox 360... you two have come a long way.

[@LaharlD2]

Dax Corsiar Awe

[@smokeywot]

sometimes it glitches and none of the cars show up in any players garages. You have to restart the game if this happens.

[@rickortiz7]

Adam Sessler has the be one of the most eloquent and articulate journalists out there. I feel like I have to open a dictionary every time I hear one of his reviews.

[@MrSiloterio]

3:47 - probably the most accurate allegory for this game. Missing Adam Sessler content badly.

[@chromo48]

Why not? It's still a simulation on some level and the basic controls can still be appreciated. Sure, there are no flaps or spoilers, trimming, autopilot, transition altitudes, approach and departure procedures, etc. to worry about, but his statement's accurate. The flight controls are slightly more realistic than previous versions. I don't think he was claiming that because he could fly a plane in GTA V that he now feels he could pilot an actual aircraft.

[@magnumstrike1]

love that he said the mountains are a sometimes tranquil place, considering how many times I got attacked by that damn cougar or mountain lion thing. felt like peter griffon and the raccoon...

[@RyanH8sU]

Ign got nothing on Sessler! Keep up the reviews man. You're by far the most knowledgeable, accurate and fair reviewer I've seen. You're up there with Angry joe!

[@BENEFIELdAVON]

I'm glad he mentioned how you constantly have to look at that damn map all the time. Would be very cool if the road could be highlighted where you needed to.

[@JakanoryJones]

I played it for 14 hours on day of release on PS3. Does it really matter what console it's on?

[@christianlaumark8774]

Hey Adam! I enjoyed your review :) Keep up the good work!

[@CatCoffe]

love your reviews ses, dont change.

[@WlNDMlLL]

If only people were as intelligent about things that directly affect everyday life (e.g. US fiscal, monetary and foreign policies). What a review this was. I've been following Adam since season 1 of X-play, and this is the best content I've ever seen him do. Maybe the best video game related content I've ever seen.

[@chromo48]

You can always pause the game and go back through dialog or certain instructions.

[@niko4519]

Anyone know the song at 5:00 ? It's also the same song playing in the background when Michael gets high and feels like he's falling from the sky

[@tylerjames3198]

Wow! This was a well-done review! Very intelligent and professional!

[@WarLocked1523]

One of the best game reviewers on the Internet. This was a compelling and thoughtful review

[@Trusteft]

I can think of several games which have bigger maps than GTA V. Carrier Command (might be the biggest non Space one) and MidWinter, Fuel, Test Drive Unlimited, Daggerfall, etc It doesn't take away from the size or the quality of GTA V of course, as for most great games, it too stands on the shoulders of other great games that came before it.

[@TimboTheWizard]

this review makes me want to buy this game, and iv been playing it with my friend all week lol i hope you write a review of the online as well!

[@jjhitm1]

I liked the jewelry store heist the best, it just felt like more of a fun traditional heist, the union depository one was pretty fun as well

[@Cuzinits]

I think there will be way more interior spaces in multiplayer. If you watch the online trailer you see a few guys coming out of a liquor store they just robbed, and as far as I can tell you can't go into any in single player.

[@hitdoctor24]

I think that's what Adam meant. Outside of the city, there's a ridiculous amount of rural and mountainous areas. Pretty fucking incredible how big the map really is.

[@Ken2234]

people always forget you can use taxi cabs to fast transport

[@merc389]

I know! Definitely my favorite reviewer. Good to see he's still doing it.

[@Taskun56]

I can appreciate his vast vocabulary, because I can use context to figure out many of the words I did not know. However, there are plenty of people that found this review "annoying" because there were so many words they could not understand. As usual, Sessler, your review is great and very to-the-point. The only thing(s) I would add is the difference(s) between platforms.

[@FuNati]

Damn, Adam is great! And about GTA? IV was the best cuz it cut the deepest. 5 was great too. And RDR is above them all.

[@Honestabe86]

They showed comparison maps between this game and all the other GTAs. San Adreas map fit entirely inside of GTA5's Los Santos

[@stablizershock]

lol someone noticed that cursor icon on stocks is not normal its middle finger not index finger lol.

[@frostyjojo9803]

Well done Adam good review, best one I've seen.

[@therealstaccss]

is it worth buying for a person who has never played gta before?

[@hitdoctor24]

Well, it's got some of the same locations as SA with obviously updated graphics. There are plenty of similar locations man. A lot of it is brand new, but it's definitely a revamped version of the SA map in some areas.

[@Truazguard]

GTA: San Andreas had that "Las Vegas/Reno" area, wonder why it didn't get put in again, almost like it sunk into the lake near shady shores.

[@SeFu2006]

I just can't believe all the effects they managed to get into the console version. The game looks absolutely gorgeous and plays like a love letter.

[@ichigonubetube]

Yes but i do have it, and those thing you just listed are like 5 min long activities and mini games. However i don't think the game is short at all. But its not that much different than the other GTA's. Feels like GTA 4 with the bonuses of San Andreas. I wish the damage was better in vehicles and the choppers and planes for some reason act crazy near land. Other than that great game. REALLY like heists.

[@Dandramere]

Yes you can, there is one I did on the way to sandy shores, they pack a bag of money for you. :D But it's not that worth it usually as you just get around 700-1000

[@easterlady4]

yeah i mean it probably was if you scaled it all up but when people say it takes like and hour to get across the map, it really doesnt, takes like 15 minutes IF THAT but yeah no doubt it'll be game of the year for sure.