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Review of Grand Theft Auto Online on PS5

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Mar 2022
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Gamefings Score: 9.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 15 Mar 2022
Genre: Online Multiplayer Action-Adventure
Developer: Rockstar North
Publisher: Rockstar Games

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic world of Grand Theft Auto Online! If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a game where you can don a neon pink ski mask, hijack a Delorean, and engage in illicit street races all while being shot at by other players, you’re in the right place. Here, we dive into the wild character development, absurd plots, and an open-world experience so immersive you might forget to eat – or get swept up into a five-star police chase over your friend being a complete jerk.

Gameplay

GTA Online starts off with character creation, allowing players to make a customized avatar who aims to rise through the criminal underworld of Los Santos. The game’s initial story arc introduces you to Lamar Davis, a character who can only be described as the merch guy of the criminal scene; he’s always there, hustling hard, but somehow remains comically irrelevant within the grand schemes of things. Desiring to make it big, Lamar throws you into the wild world of drug deals and car chases faster than you can say "I should've picked a less destructive hobby." From completing missions to stealing cars and conducting heists, the gameplay is endlessly entertaining. You team up with characters like the psychotic Trevor Philips and the elegant yet dangerous Martin Madrazo. Each character’s involvement in your criminal escapades provides not just comic relief but also plot development. As the silent protagonist, you navigate various missions ranging from drug runs to elaborate bank heists, each mission prompting moments of thrill or utter chaos—because what’s a good heist without at least one person dropping their snack under pressure?

Graphics

On the PS5, the visuals are crisp, vibrant, and gloriously over-the-top. Los Santos is a reimagined playground filled with detail that makes you feel like you’re in a hyper-realistic California dream… or possibly a nightmare given all the explosions. Nothing says true realism like screaming pedestrians and incessant, wide-eyed stares as you perform a perfect stunt jump into a fountain full of pink lemonade. Graphics aside, a highlight is the soundtrack featuring different radio stations—because you can't engage in crime without some killer tunes blasting in the background!

Conclusion

In conclusion, Grand Theft Auto Online isn’t just a game; it’s a lifestyle. It’s the only place where you can jump into the driver’s seat of a flashy car, become an underworld tycoon with friends, and orchestrate the kind of chaos that would make your parents disown you. Each update introduces new adventures, more hysterical plot lines, and quirky characters that keep the content fresher than day-old donuts. So, grab your friends, cut loose, and prepare to redefine what it means to be an outlaw in the elaborate tapestry that is Los Santos. Everyone’s waiting for your arrival; just know they may shoot first and ask for forgiveness later—because that’s just the GTA way!

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