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	<br>~~One game I had imagined more than any other had to be the open world~~ of ~~Grand Theft Auto. Touring~~ the ~~vastness~~ of ~~Liberty City, meeting colorful characters and going into storefronts~~ all ~~excited me~~. Not to mention the exhilarating idea of fighting my way through the endless sea of enemies brought on by committing a some petty crimes, like hitting a pedestrian with a car. Virtuix, the folks behind the Omni, have released a video of Grand Theft Auto V ~~being played using the Oculus Rift~~ and ~~their motion tracking peripheral, and I didn’t have quite~~ the ~~reaction I thought I would have~~.~~<br><br>~~The ~~world of Grand Theft Auto V is so big that it requires three characters to explore it. While that line may sound ripped straight from a PR~~-~~laden interview~~, ~~it’s quite accurate considering telling a story from the eyes of just one man would lead~~ to ~~new areas not being discovered~~ for ~~tens of hours~~ into the ~~game. The game stars three protagonists: Michael~~, ~~Franklin~~ and ~~Trevor~~. ~~After~~ a ~~prologue that sets the events of the game in motion~~, ~~Franklin is~~ the first ~~playable character~~. ~~Similar to CJ in San Andreas~~, ~~Franklin~~ is ~~well-meaning gangster who lives with his aunt in the ghetto and~~ is ~~trying to make a better life for himself~~. ~~Clearly more intelligent than his known associates~~, ~~Franklin is confined to being a repo man for a shady car dealer who plays the race car to get customers into~~ vehicles ~~they can’t afford~~, ~~only to~~ have ~~Franklin repo them weeks later thanks to ludicrous financing~~. ~~After one~~ of ~~the customer’s father~~, ~~Michael, gets~~ a ~~whiff~~ of ~~this little scam~~, ~~he comes down to pay the dealer~~ a ~~little visit~~. ~~Impressed by his attitude~~, ~~Franklin decides~~ to ~~reach out~~ to ~~Michael~~ to ~~see if they could work~~ together.<br>~~<br> <br>These Easter eggs have convinced some players that Mei,~~ the ~~sole survivor from her team~~, ~~is actually the Thing from the 1982 film. In the left side corridor of the left spawn room, you can look through~~ a ~~window and see the same ice block~~ that ~~the Thing thawed out of. Coincide<br><br> <br>Now Easter eggs are expected in video games and have become a challenge and~~ a ~~reward for players~~ to ~~find. They are no longer [https~~:~~//WWW~~.~~GTA5Fans~~.~~com/articles/naturalvision-mod-transforms-gta-v-on-pc-amid-rockstar-s-next-chapter~~.~~html just click the up coming website] a developer’s name~~, ~~but range~~ from ~~all types of references to include books, movies, games,~~ and ~~pop cult~~<br><br>~~A former two-bit criminal, Michael~~ has ~~retired into a witness protection program~~. ~~Thanks to his previous life~~, ~~he’s absolutely loaded and lives in~~ a ~~mansion with two kids~~ and ~~a wife~~. ~~His kids are spoiled brats~~, ~~with the son spending all day smoking pot and playing video games (~~no ~~offensive~~, ~~readers) and the daughter a fame-obsessed promiscuous teenager who will do anything to become a celebrity~~. ~~His wife~~, ~~on the other hand, resents him even though he gives her anything she could possibly~~ want ~~(including some surgical enhancements) and is having an affair~~ with ~~likely multiple suitors~~. ~~Depressed~~ and ~~not challenged~~ in ~~his current country club life, Michael decides~~ to ~~team with Franklin for some excitement~~. ~~Unfortunately~~, ~~coming out~~ of ~~retirement made former partner and current psychopath~~, ~~Trevor~~, ~~take notice~~.~~<br><br> <br>In an interview with Eric Barone , Barone said "I love Miyazaki; he’s~~ a ~~genius~~, and ~~I’d bet a lot~~ of ~~people who are interested in Stardew Valley~~ feel ~~the same way~~. ~~His style is~~ a ~~big influence~~ for me. ~~I try to take my favorite things from all over the place and blend them together in my own w~~<br><br>Of course, the biggest question on ~~many’s~~ mind is whether or not this is a mere gimmick. With the amount of work and customization Rockstar clearly put into it, ~~it’s~~ far from a throwaway feature. Those who tailor the settings to their likings will realistically find a whole new way to experience the title. Some may even prefer many aspects of first-person mode. While I found it agreeable, I still prefer to experience the entire game in third-person, but ~~there’s~~ no denying that gunplay can be more smooth and precise in first-person. However gamers decide to experience it, though, they can be assured it will be in a beautiful setting.<br><br> <br>~~Wargaming is expanding its already vast player empire to consoles~~ with ~~the surprise unveil during Microsoft~~'s ~~Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing that World of Tanks would be coming exclusively~~ to ~~the Xbox 360~~. ~~That~~ of ~~course means that~~, ~~when ready~~, ~~World~~ of ~~Warplanes and World~~ of ~~Warships will follow suit and all three will surely make their way~~ to the ~~Xbox One eventually~~. ~~Leading up to E3~~, ~~Wargaming released~~ the ~~above cinematic trailer for World~~ of ~~Warplanes . Can it beat~~ the ~~impressive~~ and ~~similar free~~-to-~~play WWII online flight sim/shooter, War Thund~~<br><br> ~~<br>For my money I hope~~ that Grand Theft Auto V ~~delivers a new character in a familiar setting because that’s what~~ Rockstar ~~does so well: introduce gamers to a fully fleshed out~~ world ~~and let them experience it through~~ the ~~eyes of a new and interesting character~~. ~~Yes~~, ~~getting~~ to ~~catch up with any of~~ the ~~characters from GTA ’s past seems like fun, but it would pale~~ in ~~comparison to meeting someone~~<br>		<br>Rockstar has improved upon one of the greatest games of all time. The original version of Grand Theft Auto V was a major accomplishment upon its initial release and remains that way even after a year of the new console generation. The current-gen version, however, allows it to continue its legacy for many more years. It's worth diving back into Los Santos simply to experience the saga in smooth 1080p, but Rockstar has gone above and beyond by adding new features and content to it. More than just a gimmick, the first-person mode really does change how it's experienced by adding a new layer of gameplay. It won't be for everybody, but the sheer fact that the option is there is commendable. More still, multiple new vehicles, weapons and animals have been introduced. If none of that were enough, over a hundred new songs have been added to the already robust radio stations. While there's nothing wrong with the last-gen version of Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar has created a museum piece with its remastered version. Everybody, from those who have spent the better part of the past year exploring everything its world has to offer to the three people who have yet to play it, should experience what has been put together here.<br>Bigfoot can also be encountered during the Strangers and Freaks mission "The Last One," where Franklin meets a hunter that has been tracking Bigfoot for over nine years – a reference to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas . The player will then begin to search the woods and will eventually find Bigfoot. Once found, a chase will break out in which Franklin will chase Bigfoot through the woods. When finally caught, Bigfoot will collapse from exhaustion and reveal that he is indeed a human.<br><br>Combat itself has been overhauled in GTAV. Instead of blindly cycling through weapons, there’s now a weapons wheel that is brought up by holding the left bumper, allowing available weapons to be seen and selected easier. Additionally, getting busted or killed no longer forfeits your weapons, which makes spending money on weapons upgrades much more realistic. Actual combat is more customizable, allowing players to choose how much they want to be assisted with automatic locking. By default, it’s a bit of a mix between free-aim and full-lock, with targets in clear view automatically locked on and those hidden or at weird angles left to free-aiming. The cover system has also been improved, allowing smoother transitions. On the driving side of things, vehicle handling has been updated, with vehicles feeling better than ever before. While this is still the sort of game that lets you bounce around after landing a jump, handling feels more realistic and tailored to specific vehicles, instead of cars simply being "fast" or "slow." Even supercars feel distinct from one another. Realism has also been visually improved, with cars mirroring their real-life counterparts like never before. It’s clear what’s a Mustang or what’s an Audi and even though the brands can’t be used, it's better than simply looking for a "fast" car.<br><br>Of course, the biggest question on many's mind is whether or not this is a mere gimmick. With the amount of work and customization Rockstar clearly put into it, it's far from a throwaway feature. Those who tailor the settings to their likings will realistically find a whole new way to experience the title. Some may even prefer many aspects of first-person mode. While I found it agreeable, I still prefer to experience the entire game in third-person, but there's no denying that gunplay can be more smooth and precise in first-person. However gamers decide to experience it, though, they can be assured it will be in a beautiful setting.<br><br> <br>Beginning with Grand Theft Auto IV 's 'The Lost and Damned' DLC, players weren't quite sure what Rockstar Games was up to with its spinoff content. A separate story following Johnny Klebitz, a member of Liberty City biker gang The Lost, the DLC was a test of the feasibility of digital-only releases. But what players got was a Grand Theft Auto experience in a condensed form, without sacrificing any qual<br><br>Open-world games have become the realized vision of gaming’s steady growth. The original top-down Grand Theft Auto on Playstation was one of the first games to implement the open-ended, free-form-mission structure that would later become the series’ trademark feature. While Grand Theft Auto II made steady improvements, Grand Theft Auto III on Playstation 2 was lauded for its 3D exploration and expansive nature. [https://Www.gta5Fans.com/articles/kenny-loggins-and-my-epic-gta-adventure-a-rock-legend-s-gaming-legacy.html Kenny Loggins GTA] III became the grandiose innovator of the series and the benchmark by which open-world games would later be judged. Vice City followed that idea, adding unique style and more cosmetic creativity thanks to its Miami Beach-inspired setting.<br><br>Rockstar remains one of the classic innovators of gaming, letting loose an expansive, free-form-mission mentality that would pioneer the success of the "open-world" genre. Grand Theft Auto is the crown jewel of that kingdom. It’s an international phenomenon and one of the most important game series of all time. With Grand Theft Auto V , Rockstar made the biggest open world of its kind, but despite its commercial success, the developer is simply giving into its own very hazardous addiction. Grand Theft Auto V simply exacerbated the recurring issue that has been plaguing the series since Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas , an issue that is continuing to drain the studio’s credibility in making top-shelf open world games.<br>

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	~~Of course, one~~ of ~~the aspects this series is most renowned for is its music. Vice City sparked a minor resurgence in New Wave, while~~ Grand Theft Auto ~~IV perfectly captured the burgeoning indie scene in Brooklyn at the time~~. ~~Building off of~~ the ~~presentation and quality~~ of ~~the latter’s soundtrack~~, V boasts one of the series’ best collections of music. For indie lovers, Radio Broker is replaced by Radio Mirror Park, which features tracks from Twin Shadow, Yeasayer, Health, Neon Indian, The Chain Gang of 1974 and ~~more~~. ~~The incredible thing is that all of the aforementioned artists are contributing new music~~ to the ~~game. At this point, it’s unclear which were specifically written for~~ the ~~game (ala The Rapture’s "No Sex for Ben" in IV) and [https://www.gta5Fans.com/articles/whispers-~~of~~-dust-and-digital-dreams-crafting-gta-v-in-infinite-craft.html https://www.gta5Fans.com/] which are simply making their debut via the game~~, ~~but the fact that there’s so many critically revered artists~~ with ~~new music on one channel is astounding~~. ~~For electronic lovers~~, ~~there’s Soulwax FM~~, ~~named after and featuring many remixes from electronic band Soulwax. On~~ the ~~pop side of things, there’s Non-Stop Pop FM which features an excellent blend between current top ten artists like Rhianna, lesser-known ones like Robyn~~ and ~~classic acts like Hall & Oats. Of course~~, ~~there’s something for everyone with other stations focusing on rap, country, classic rock~~ and ~~more. The amount of care put into curating this soundtrack that could~~ have ~~simply been a collection of random songs is more evidence of how much work goes into even~~ the ~~smallest features of the game~~.<br> <br>Craig's likeness is used in the game, as is his voice, but we're not sure why. He barely talks during the game. With the price tag Activision put on this release, they should have paid him to do more, but that's not the issue (read our GoldenEye 007: Reloaded review ) - the problem is the aforementioned price of the g<br>The world of ~~GTAV~~ is ~~the biggest ever~~. ~~Although the majority of it is rural~~, ~~know that~~ it’s ~~not that they’ve taken away~~ from the ~~city, but simply added hundreds~~ of ~~miles of land outside it~~ just for ~~good fun~~. The ~~city itself is huge~~ and ~~rivals~~ the ~~entire world~~ of ~~GTA IV~~. ~~Outside of it~~, ~~there’s mountains, rivers, beaches, desert~~ and more~~. Surprisingly~~, ~~however, hardly any of it~~ is ~~empty. There’s small towns~~, ~~unique buildings, military bases and more sprinkled throughout~~. ~~The incredible thing is how alive it all seems. Off~~ one of the ~~back roads~~, ~~for instance~~, ~~I noticed~~ a ~~car pull over at a fruit stand and decided~~ to ~~see if it was~~ a ~~coincidence~~, ~~but nope -- a woman got~~ out~~, walked up~~ to ~~it and examined the produce. That’s level of detail~~ to ~~expect in the world, from the boardwalks with interactive rides to trains carving through mountain passes~~. ~~To add~~ some ~~spice for~~ players ~~who like to drive around exploring~~ the ~~world~~, ~~random events have been added that unfold during a day. Represented by a flashing blue blip on~~ the ~~map that appears when nearby, these range~~ from ~~a thief snatching a purse to a carjacking~~. ~~After stopping~~ the ~~miscreant in one~~ of ~~these robberies~~, you can ~~either keep~~ the ~~stolen item for yourself or return it to the victim. Doing the latter results in good karma~~ that ~~might just come back to you later in~~ the ~~game~~.<br><br> <br>~~With the competition last week,~~ and ~~what'~~s coming ~~out this week~~, ~~not the least~~ of ~~which is another Activision shooter called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3~~ , ~~how can they get away with charging~~ a ~~full $60 for Reloaded ? It's fun but it's also~~ absolutely ~~not worth that much money, especially~~ with ~~its offerings vs. Call of Duty~~ and ~~Battlefield 3~~ . ~~Not~~ all ~~releases need~~ to ~~be so expensive - offer~~ a ~~fair price~~ and ~~more people may buy~~ and ~~play~~. ~~There's too much~~ coming out ~~at too expensive a price for gamers to get them all~~, ~~so if you want for people to spend their time on your game~~, ~~make it worth spending their mo~~<br><br> <br>~~Within "Outlaw~~," ~~you can also find the colt peacemaker, which Marty won after challenging Buford Tannen to~~ a ~~duel~~, and ~~the map~~ of the ~~Western Railway that Marty and Doc used~~ to ~~plan how they will use~~ the ~~train to push the Delor~~<br><br> ~~<br>The Witcher series is another that started as semi-open world~~, ~~but didn't dive into~~ the ~~genre completely until its latest entry~~. ~~The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt tears down~~ the ~~restrictive barriers that kept~~ the ~~previous games from being fully open world, letting Geralt explore one of~~ the ~~largest open worlds in gaming history~~. ~~What's~~ even ~~more impressive about The Witcher 3 's open world is that despite its immense size~~, the game ~~still manages~~ to ~~have an absurd level of detail that's just not found~~ in ~~most tit~~<br><br>~~The first game in the series to offer more than one protagonist, things play a bit differently than before. As each character~~ is ~~introduced, you’ll play only as them for a few hours~~ to ~~get acquainted~~ with ~~their backstory and style~~ of ~~play~~. ~~After all three characters are firmly established (about ten hours in)~~, ~~however~~, ~~the rest~~ of ~~the narrative shifts between them. There’s missions unique to each character, some~~ of ~~which focus solely on their story (like Michael keeping his awful family at bay)~~ and ~~others that combine~~ all three ~~characters together~~. ~~One mission~~, for ~~instance, has Trevor flying a helicopter, Michael repelling from~~ it and ~~scaling~~ a ~~building and Franklin providing cover via~~ a ~~sniper rifle from~~ a ~~neighboring building. While some parts~~ of ~~the mission must be done as~~ a ~~certain~~ character ~~(like Michael repelling), others let you play as you want to~~. ~~For instance, after fleeing~~, ~~you can choose~~ to ~~either pilot the helicopter, shoot from inside or provide cover from a building~~ with ~~a sniper rifle. This swap happens on the fly via holding down on the d-pad, which allows~~ any ~~one of the three of the characters to be chosen. You can complete these mission parts as just one~~ of the characters, but it’s generally best to cycle between all three to be most efficient. In-between missions, characters can almost always be swapped to at will by the same d-pad method. This is effective for both doing individual missions and covering different parts of the city. As the character’s safehouses are generally spread apart, it’s a nice feature as the character closest to the desired destination can instantly be swapped to~~, saving commuting time.~~<br>		<br>One game I had imagined more than any other had to be the open world of Grand Theft Auto. Touring the vastness of Liberty City, meeting colorful characters and going into storefronts all excited me. Not to mention the exhilarating idea of fighting my way through the endless sea of enemies brought on by committing a some petty crimes, like hitting a pedestrian with a car. Virtuix, the folks behind the Omni, have released a video of Grand Theft Auto V being played using the Oculus Rift and their motion tracking peripheral, and I didn’t have quite the reaction I thought I would have.<br><br>The world of Grand Theft Auto V is so big that it requires three characters to explore it. While that line may sound ripped straight from a PR-laden interview, it’s quite accurate considering telling a story from the eyes of just one man would lead to new areas not being discovered for tens of hours into the game. The game stars three protagonists: Michael, Franklin and Trevor. After a prologue that sets the events of the game in motion, Franklin is the first playable character. Similar to CJ in San Andreas, Franklin is well-meaning gangster who lives with his aunt in the ghetto and is trying to make a better life for himself. Clearly more intelligent than his known associates, Franklin is confined to being a repo man for a shady car dealer who plays the race car to get customers into vehicles they can’t afford, only to have Franklin repo them weeks later thanks to ludicrous financing. After one of the customer’s father, Michael, gets a whiff of this little scam, he comes down to pay the dealer a little visit. Impressed by his attitude, Franklin decides to reach out to Michael to see if they could work together.<br><br> <br>These Easter eggs have convinced some players that Mei, the sole survivor from her team, is actually the Thing from the 1982 film. In the left side corridor of the left spawn room, you can look through a window and see the same ice block that the Thing thawed out of. Coincide<br><br> <br>Now Easter eggs are expected in video games and have become a challenge and a reward for players to find. They are no longer [https://WWW.GTA5Fans.com/articles/naturalvision-mod-transforms-gta-v-on-pc-amid-rockstar-s-next-chapter.html just click the up coming website] a developer’s name, but range from all types of references to include books, movies, games, and pop cult<br><br>A former two-bit criminal, Michael has retired into a witness protection program. Thanks to his previous life, he’s absolutely loaded and lives in a mansion with two kids and a wife. His kids are spoiled brats, with the son spending all day smoking pot and playing video games (no offensive, readers) and the daughter a fame-obsessed promiscuous teenager who will do anything to become a celebrity. His wife, on the other hand, resents him even though he gives her anything she could possibly want (including some surgical enhancements) and is having an affair with likely multiple suitors. Depressed and not challenged in his current country club life, Michael decides to team with Franklin for some excitement. Unfortunately, coming out of retirement made former partner and current psychopath, Trevor, take notice.<br><br> <br>In an interview with Eric Barone , Barone said "I love Miyazaki; he’s a genius, and I’d bet a lot of people who are interested in Stardew Valley feel the same way. His style is a big influence for me. I try to take my favorite things from all over the place and blend them together in my own w<br><br>Of course, the biggest question on many’s mind is whether or not this is a mere gimmick. With the amount of work and customization Rockstar clearly put into it, it’s far from a throwaway feature. Those who tailor the settings to their likings will realistically find a whole new way to experience the title. Some may even prefer many aspects of first-person mode. While I found it agreeable, I still prefer to experience the entire game in third-person, but there’s no denying that gunplay can be more smooth and precise in first-person. However gamers decide to experience it, though, they can be assured it will be in a beautiful setting.<br><br> <br>Wargaming is expanding its already vast player empire to consoles with the surprise unveil during Microsoft's Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing that World of Tanks would be coming exclusively to the Xbox 360. That of course means that, when ready, World of Warplanes and World of Warships will follow suit and all three will surely make their way to the Xbox One eventually. Leading up to E3, Wargaming released the above cinematic trailer for World of Warplanes . Can it beat the impressive and similar free-to-play WWII online flight sim/shooter, War Thund<br><br> <br>For my money I hope that Grand Theft Auto V delivers a new character in a familiar setting because that’s what Rockstar does so well: introduce gamers to a fully fleshed out world and let them experience it through the eyes of a new and interesting character. Yes, getting to catch up with any of the characters from GTA ’s past seems like fun, but it would pale in comparison to meeting someone<br>

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Of course, one of the aspects this series is most renowned for is its music. Vice City sparked a minor resurgence in New Wave, while Grand Theft Auto IV perfectly captured the burgeoning indie scene in Brooklyn at the time. Building off of the presentation and quality of the latter’s soundtrack, V boasts one of the series’ best collections of music. For indie lovers, Radio Broker is replaced by Radio Mirror Park, which features tracks from Twin Shadow, Yeasayer, Health, Neon Indian, The Chain Gang of 1974 and more. The incredible thing is that all of the aforementioned artists are contributing new music to the game. At this point, it’s unclear which were specifically written for the game (ala The Rapture’s "No Sex for Ben" in IV) and [https://www.gta5Fans.com/articles/whispers-of-dust-and-digital-dreams-crafting-gta-v-in-infinite-craft.html https://www.gta5Fans.com/] which are simply making their debut via the game, but the fact that there’s so many critically revered artists with new music on one channel is astounding. For electronic lovers, there’s Soulwax FM, named after and featuring many remixes from electronic band Soulwax. On the pop side of things, there’s Non-Stop Pop FM which features an excellent blend between current top ten artists like Rhianna, lesser-known ones like Robyn and classic acts like Hall & Oats. Of course, there’s something for everyone with other stations focusing on rap, country, classic rock and more. The amount of care put into curating this soundtrack that could have simply been a collection of random songs is more evidence of how much work goes into even the smallest features of the game. Craig's likeness is used in the game, as is his voice, but we're not sure why. He barely talks during the game. With the price tag Activision put on this release, they should have paid him to do more, but that's not the issue (read our GoldenEye 007: Reloaded review ) - the problem is the aforementioned price of the g The world of GTAV is the biggest ever. Although the majority of it is rural, know that it’s not that they’ve taken away from the city, but simply added hundreds of miles of land outside it just for good fun. The city itself is huge and rivals the entire world of GTA IV. Outside of it, there’s mountains, rivers, beaches, desert and more. Surprisingly, however, hardly any of it is empty. There’s small towns, unique buildings, military bases and more sprinkled throughout. The incredible thing is how alive it all seems. Off one of the back roads, for instance, I noticed a car pull over at a fruit stand and decided to see if it was a coincidence, but nope -- a woman got out, walked up to it and examined the produce. That’s level of detail to expect in the world, from the boardwalks with interactive rides to trains carving through mountain passes. To add some spice for players who like to drive around exploring the world, random events have been added that unfold during a day. Represented by a flashing blue blip on the map that appears when nearby, these range from a thief snatching a purse to a carjacking. After stopping the miscreant in one of these robberies, you can either keep the stolen item for yourself or return it to the victim. Doing the latter results in good karma that might just come back to you later in the game. With the competition last week, and what's coming out this week, not the least of which is another Activision shooter called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 , how can they get away with charging a full $60 for Reloaded ? It's fun but it's also absolutely not worth that much money, especially with its offerings vs. Call of Duty and Battlefield 3 . Not all releases need to be so expensive - offer a fair price and more people may buy and play. There's too much coming out at too expensive a price for gamers to get them all, so if you want for people to spend their time on your game, make it worth spending their mo Within "Outlaw," you can also find the colt peacemaker, which Marty won after challenging Buford Tannen to a duel, and the map of the Western Railway that Marty and Doc used to plan how they will use the train to push the Delor The Witcher series is another that started as semi-open world, but didn't dive into the genre completely until its latest entry. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt tears down the restrictive barriers that kept the previous games from being fully open world, letting Geralt explore one of the largest open worlds in gaming history. What's even more impressive about The Witcher 3 's open world is that despite its immense size, the game still manages to have an absurd level of detail that's just not found in most tit The first game in the series to offer more than one protagonist, things play a bit differently than before. As each character is introduced, you’ll play only as them for a few hours to get acquainted with their backstory and style of play. After all three characters are firmly established (about ten hours in), however, the rest of the narrative shifts between them. There’s missions unique to each character, some of which focus solely on their story (like Michael keeping his awful family at bay) and others that combine all three characters together. One mission, for instance, has Trevor flying a helicopter, Michael repelling from it and scaling a building and Franklin providing cover via a sniper rifle from a neighboring building. While some parts of the mission must be done as a certain character (like Michael repelling), others let you play as you want to. For instance, after fleeing, you can choose to either pilot the helicopter, shoot from inside or provide cover from a building with a sniper rifle. This swap happens on the fly via holding down on the d-pad, which allows any one of the three of the characters to be chosen. You can complete these mission parts as just one of the characters, but it’s generally best to cycle between all three to be most efficient. In-between missions, characters can almost always be swapped to at will by the same d-pad method. This is effective for both doing individual missions and covering different parts of the city. As the character’s safehouses are generally spread apart, it’s a nice feature as the character closest to the desired destination can instantly be swapped to, saving commuting time.