If I were given the opportunity, I would vote for Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA5) for Game of the Year, seeing how it introduces revolutionary physics engines for precise analog movement, a very realistic storyline featuring many kinds of players and non-playable characters, and extremely high quality graphics. I have played many other kinds of next-gen video games, but compared to them, this is by far the best.
GTA5 is an open world action, shooter, and adventure game, which was released on September 17th, 2013 with an “M” rating. This game features top of the line HD graphics, a realistic storyline, and three playable characters, Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Phillips, who all have their own unique personality and storyline. GTA5 features very realistic gaming engines, and unique controls for the character’s movement around the world. This game takes place in the city of Los Santos; it is so large I haven’t even explored all of it yet.
The game is so realistic, that it is easy to forget it is not a “real” setting. In GTA5 you can ride a blimp, play golf, and rob a bank, all without leaving the comfort of your home. Some say this game is too violent for children, which is why the game was rated M in the first place, for violence, shooting, etc. The game offers many different challenges for the gamer to take on, such as training for a triathlon and attending a flight school. You even have the ability to watch a movie and go hunting.
You can choose any of the three characters offered, who each have their own storyline and special ability. Michael, a rich and highly successful bank robber, can slow down time and gain perfect accuracy. Franklin, a middle class repo man, can also slow down time, but only while he is in a moving vehicle, which must have something to do with his job in the storyline. And last but not least, Trevor, a poor drug addict and ex-military pilot, can go into a “frenzy mode”, doubling his output damage, and only taking half of the normal damage done to him. Also, did I mention he is a crazy maniac?
The characters one-of-a-kind abilities are not the only new aspects the ingenious developers placed into the game. You can also play online with other people, but in the online universe there is a very different storyline. After playing the online mode, I have come to one conclusion, there is no mercy. That is right, other players online have no heart and no mercy for others, making a difficult experience for some, and a very fun experience for others.
GTA5 has made a splash in the world of video games and it did not disappoint.