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[Linius]

Pffft, I dressed Franklin and right after the first time I control Michael he shows up in a different outfit. That's BS Franklin. Wear the shit I want you to wear please

 

[Avon Barksdale]

One mildly disappointing thing that's not actually to do with the game is for the first time since GTA III at least there's no tourist guide acting as the manual. Instead the manual is just a thin pamphlet detailing the controls and warranty info. At least there's still a map.

RIP awesome Rockstar manuals.

Also my Atomic Blimp PS3 code doesn't work.

You can download the manual online.

 

[nib95]

OMG I that shit cracked me up. You know that GIF of Michael jumping in to the sea (doing a dive)? If you don't jump at the right time he does some weird twisty belly flop and fails miserably. Had me in stitches.

 

[Dukey]

Pffft, I dressed Franklin and right after the first time I control Michael he shows up in a different outfit. That's BS Franklin. Wear the shit I want you to wear please

At least he keeps the Ice Cube haircut and facial hair that I gave him.

 

[antitrop]

I'll be spirit-walkin' all day.

 

[cdkee]

Holy shit!

So i wanted to know what happens if i have a wanted level and swim away .... they have now POLICE BOATS and chase you in the water :O

That was in GTAIV..

 

[Timu]

Looks sweet at night.

 

[enzo_gt]

The missions in this game pretty much blow any other open world game out of the water, even if they're not all shootbang.

Just did the

Spoiler

Apple HQ mission lol

 

[Labrys]

Okay, I've never ever played a GTA before. Like, ever. I'm really interested in this one, though, because it looks really good. I just had a few questions though, if you guys don't mind.

Do you need to play/know anything about the previous games in order to understand what's going on in this one?

Which version runs better for the most part, 360 or PS3? I have Gamefly so I could get the 360 version, but a Redbox by my house has the PS3 version in stock.

What can I expect from the overall game? It's been getting 10/10s and 5/5s all over the place, so it's apparently very good, but I'd like to hear some other opinions.

Thanks, guys.

 

[aeriform]

\Also, the in-game brightness calibration makes no sense! Just how visible should the Rockstar logo be?

Anyone have an answer to this? I messed with it and "Reset" doesn't reset brightness to it's default. Where exactly should i put the slider?

 

[Fersis]

My bro Harrison is playing the PS3 version here

 

[criesofthepast]

K don't try sneaking into the military base lol I did an amazing stealth job somehow avoided stars past the gate then ran into a tank that blew me apart. I want to steal a jet but guess I'll wait till I can parachute in.

And anyone see the billboard with a dude that looks like jack thompson? lol actually he doesn't look that much like him he looks more like Joe Biden.

 

[kendrid]

BOOOOOOOOOOOSH

Amazon release day delivery came through for me. Just arrived in my hands moments ago.

Even better, the tracking page on the Amazon website still shows tomorrow as the estimated delivery date.

All of my recent Amazon orders show the items showing up +1 days from when it should. If you take the tracking number and go to UPS' website it will show the accurate delivery date. I am not sure what Amazon is doing.

 

[jet1911]

Wanted level at 3 stars. In a police chase. I use Franklin ability to make a sharp turn in some alley, I park my car in an empty garage and turn off the lights. 3 police cars pass right in front of the garage, not one saw me. My brain went booooooooom! Dat game.

 

[Megasoum]

Thing you will NOT hear after a point in Virtua Tennis "Not bad for an old fucker" hahaha

 

[waypoetic]

Damn. I'm fucking exhausted... Been playing all day long.

I love this game ;_;

 

[Gorillaz]

Okay, I've never ever played a GTA before. Like, ever. I'm really interested in this one, though, because it looks really good. I just had a few questions though, if you guys don't mind.

Do you need to play/know anything about the previous games in order to understand what's going on in this one?

No
Which version runs better for the most part, 360 or PS3? I have Gamefly so I could get the 360 version, but a Redbox by my house has the PS3 version in stock.

Its a wash ps3 in gameplay but 360 in cinematics iirc

What can I expect from the overall game? It's been getting 10/10s and 5/5s all over the place, so it's apparently very good, but I'd like to hear some other opinions.

its an adult playground. Best way to sum it up tbh
Thanks, guys.

NP

 

[Linius]

Wanted level at 3 stars. In a police chase. I use Franklin ability to make a sharp turn in some alley, I park my car in an empty garage and turn off the lights. 3 police cars pass right in front of the garage, not one saw me. My brain went booooooooom! Dat game.

Good to know. I just drive away like some crazy fool normally :lol

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Okay, I've never ever played a GTA before. Like, ever.

I didn't know this was possible. Are you from this planet?

 

[BioHazard]

Is there anyway to take screenshots besides the camera phone?

 

[mxgt]

my blimp code isn't working (

 

[antitrop]

The Next Episode from Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg could not be more perfect on this soundtrack.

That shit just came on at the absolute perfect time, I'm having such a fucking blast with this game.

 

[Deified Data]

Okay, I've never ever played a GTA before.

This is amazing. I'm quite jealous. Hope GTAV is your first, as it feels like a good jumping-in point.

 

[giancarlo123x]

I don't think I've ever hated a character as much as Lamar.

 

[Moze]

The cover system is awful

 

[ultron87]

I don't think I've ever hated a character as much as Lamar.

Yeah. I hope there's a forthcoming reasonable explanation for why Franklin hangs out with him.

 

[ekim]

I don't think I've ever hated a character as much as Lamar.

Lamar so far is ok. Stretch is way worse.

 

[Linius]

This is amazing. I'm quite jealous. Hope GTAV is your first, as it feels like a good jumping-in point.

For me this is the first I actually own. Played all the other ones only at friends houses

 

[turtlesbonanza]

I promised myself I'd be a stone cold bad ass in this game (eg. never taking the 'good' option in random events), well last night I witnessed a woman having her handbag snatched in one of the posh areas. I picked up the handbag after taking out the perp and there was only $12 in it. I decided, what the hell, it's only $12, I'll return it to see what happens. The victim gave me a reward of $2,000! So I shot her and took the $12 too. $2,012 baby!

 

[state_vector_collapse]

They've removed the cinematic camera mode from taxi rides Yet it still exists when you are driving when it is useless. It was one of my favourite things about GTA IV.

 

[Tobor]

Got my fully charged A-50s on, got my Sam Adams Octoberfest ready, and I'm installing like a motherfucker!

Lets do this!

 

[char0n]

Mine just got here in the mail thanks to Amazon! I only got to play 30 minutes because I have out-plans for the night but I've got mostly positive/semi mixed impressions.

• Playing on PS3, holy crap these graphics are mindblowing, especially for a console game! Honestly better looking and better performing than vanilla GTA4 on PC! Really stable 30 fps and clearly full 720p. Reflections on buildings have some pop-in but that's the only thing I've noticed so far.
• Shooting feels too easy... I actually like GTA4 where it was still easy (just LT aim to auto-center-of-mass then ~3/4ths the left stick up, instant headshot with RT) but this is like I don't even have to fine tune aim. I basically was 1-2 shotting guys at a rate of ~2/sec by pretty much pressing LT then tapping RT over and over at a rapid pace.
• Driving in the opening sequence felt fine... When I got to Franklin though... it was weird, turning was like I was pivoting on ice then taking off in that direction after I stopped turning. I can see how this is easier/more arcadey but it just doesn't feel right/momentum based at all, I hope this is something that doesn't persist/happen for everyone when their driving skill goes up or I'm REALLY going to miss the "boat" physics.

 

[QuantumBro]

This is so great.

One of the first things I did was drive out of the city towards Blaine County (as Franklin). I saw a gas station off the freeway and decided to pull in to see if there was anything interesting there. There were at least 3 choppers parked outside, and I could see a small group gathered under the veranda outside, arguing. As it turned out, it was a group of three male bikers and a blonde girl, who they were arguing over. As soon as I got over there, the blonde turns around and says, "Excuse me, did you just look at me?". I had read on GAF that pressing the right directional button responds to NPCs, so I tried it out here for the first time. "Lame-ass bitch", snarls Franklin. Before I could react, all four of them (including the girl) whipped out pistols, and killed me on the spot.

What a game.

As Franklin I was driving around then overheard two people saying they forgot about a getaway van so I picked em up and drove them to the spot and then once we got there they shot me instantly.

 

[ekim]

They've removed the cinematic camera mode from taxi rides Yet it still exists when you are driving when it is useless. It was one of my favourite things about GTA IV.

I'm pretty sure it's still in. Switch through the camera modes with your left stick.

 

[Cudder]

1. Where are the clothing stores? They're not marked on my map, do I need to progress the story a bit first?

2. Where are the tattoo parlours?

3. Is switching characters supposed to change characters' outfits? I got my Franklin and Michael set up the way I like but the game just changes their clothes automatically.

 

[Linius]

I promised myself I'd be a stone cold bad ass in this game (eg. never taking the 'good' option in random events), well last night I witnessed a woman having her handbag snatched in one of the posh areas. I picked up the handbag after taking out the perp and there was only $12 in it. I decided, what the hell, it's only $12, I'll return it to see what happens. The victim gave me a reward of $2,000! So I shot her and took the $12 too. $2,012 baby!

I like your style :lol

 

[eso76]

It's a shame there is next to no point in exploring los Santos on foot because that's by far the most interesting, varied, believable, immersive game environment since yokosuka and yoiu'll completely miss the atmosphere driving through it.

They need to think of ways to reward players taking their time to explore the surroundings, and ways to make driving feel less detached from the scenery.

 

[jacksepticeye]

A 0/10 user review on Metacritic

Worst game I've ever played. Too many features that take away from the core gameplay. Matt Fowler is a god and I want him inside me. Jack me off all day

There are no words

 

[Muffdraul]

Here's some direct screenshots I took

http://imgur.com/a/WFQzh

No spoilers, just some of the high end cars you can buy and the garage.

Hey, there's that colored tire smoke Lazlow mentioned in an interview recently. So is that an actual thing, IRL?

 

[Heimbeck]

So my copy hasn't arrived yet but I have a question for those who have played it

Is the shooting as good as MP3? I haven't heard much about the shooting TBH.

 

[flaxknuckles]

It keeps hitting me that I haven't even scratched the surface of this game, and yet we still have Gta Online coming out in two weeks. Sorry Puppeteer, Killzone: Mercs, Watch Dogs, PS4, etc. I have extremely limited free time now, and these other games just make me want to boot up Gta V when I try to play them. Only thing that would catch my attention is another Saints Row in the vein of the second game.

 

[hal9001]

Someone just spoiled the games ending for me on YouTube comments on a video that wasn't even related to GTA5. God damn it.

 

[The Atticus]

can I make someone have a dog dangling on their balls
oops that's the ending

 

[ekim]

1. Where are the clothing stores? They're not marked on my map, do I need to progress the story a bit first?

2. Where are the tattoo parlours?

3. Is switching characters supposed to change characters' outfits? I got my Franklin and Michael set up the way I like but the game just changes their clothes automatically.

1 and 2: play further. They will unlock later.
3: they have a simulated life if you don't control them. Maybe they don't like your taste.

 

[Labrys]

This is amazing. I'm quite jealous. Hope GTAV is your first, as it feels like a good jumping-in point.

I didn't know this was possible. Are you from this planet?

As far as I know, yes, yes I am from this planet. I was just restricted from any game like GTA or Saints Row while growing up, thought I may as well give this one a shot.

And, it's looking like V's gonna be my first experience with the series, so I'm pretty excited now.

NP

Thanks! I think I may just go for the PS3 version for now, and if it runs too shit on my Phat I'll just wait for the 360 copy.

 

[ViviOggi]

1. Where are the clothing stores? They're not marked on my map, do I need to progress the story a bit first?

Yes

2. Where are the tattoo parlours?

Same as above

3. Is switching characters supposed to change characters' outfits? I got my Franklin and Michael set up the way I like but the game just changes their clothes automatically.

Sadly it is, it likes to remove the slick suits I bought and dress Michael in worn-out shirts and shitty shorts.

 

[jacksepticeye]

Hey, there's that colored tire smoke Lazlow mentioned in an interview recently. So is that an actual thing, IRL?

Yep, of course it is. It's like a paint on the outside of the tyres. I've seen it at car shows going blue and green

 

[Linius]

Here's some direct screenshots I took

http://imgur.com/a/WFQzh

No spoilers, just some of the high end cars you can buy and the garage.

Looks great. Is that an ingame feature or do you use capture software for that?

 

[Appollowexx]

Played about 3 hours and on the first lester mission.

The introduction and first hour was perhaps one of the greatest tutorials abd openings to a game I have ever witnessed. Really blew me away. Just perfectly paced, and incredibly well structured and planned.

 

[ViviOggi]

Thanks! I think I may just go for the PS3 version for now, and if it runs too shit on my Phat I'll just wait for the 360 copy.

Both versions have almost the exact same framerate issues, check Digital Foundry for the tiny differences present.