Grand Theft Auto V

[gunrock]

I've heard quite a bit talk of the PS3 having the edge in terms of performance & visuals (not just on PS3 forums) anyone know more about this..?

I can't really see it being the case though, as the PS3 in my experience generally suffers in cross platform releases due to it's bespoke Cell architecture & if memory serves the last Rockstar offering Red Dead Redemption ran poorly & looked significantly worse than the XB360 version.

Red Dead Redemption on PS3 is quite playable but had significant geometry and texture detail reduced. There's a really good head to head somewhere, Eurogamer maybe? Shows the differences between 360 and PS3 quite vividly.

 

[Asmo]

The GTA V map has been seen and leaked:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=674357

At first glance (big scan from the OP here ) it looks underwhelming, the scale isn't obvious - but take a look at the GTA San Andreas map overlaid on it here - the SA map barely covers the main city alone in GTA V!

EDIT: some of those map comparisons may have been deleted, so this is the latest one, showing all the big GTA game maps side by side:

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/9342/y6vk.png

 

[Fzero]

Yeah looks big when overlaid with the previous maps, looks great.

I'm resisting getting this on launch and thinking of picking it up now on the PS4 ... probably parting with the Wii U to part fund that console.

I liked this GTAV map overlay someone posted there:

Spoiler

 

[TrashyMG]

^Have they announced GTAV on any next gen system yet?

 

[Asmo]

They were recruiting for PC programmers recently to 'port existing titles', leading to speculation that a PC port would make an Xbox One / PS4 version more or less inevitable. How could they resist, once the userbase is there to buy it all over again (with enhancements!).

 

[ekianjo]

wasn't there any rumor if a steam version very soon after the consoles ones?

 

[Asmo]

GTA 5's Leaked Xbox 360 Data Reveals PC, PS4 Build Code

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/GTA-5-Leaked-Xbox-360-Data-Reveals-PC-PS4-Build-Code-59102.html

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=678177

Linked in the story, suspicions that much of the 'in game footage' seen thus far has actually been from an undisclosed next-gen version:

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/GTA-5-Leaked-Footage-Confirms-Current-Gen-Console-Limitations-59092.html

 

[KickAss]

im seriously thinking about buying it as it's incredibly awesome

 

[Asmo]

Well, the embargo on reviews has ended, and as they start appearing you'll be glad to know they're overwhelmingly positive!

There's a caution for over-enthusiastic installers though:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-16-rockstar-warns-dont-install-gta5-xbox-360-play-disc

Disc 1 is the install disc, you don't install with the dashboard, the game will do this itself.

Disc 2 should not be installed (as is your option, via dashboard as usual) to the same drive, as the dual streaming that was intended can cause problems when both images are on the same drive - so if you want to install, put disc 2 on a USB drive instead. Disc 2 will still need to be present in the drive, of course.

 

[Asmo]

Some of the reviews flooding in - all glowing:

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/09/16/grand-theft-auto-v-review

http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/grand-theft-auto-v-review/1900-598/

http://www.gamestm.co.uk/reviews/grand-theft-auto-v-review/

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/429399/reviews/review-grand-theft-auto-v-achieves-the-extraordinary-review/

http://www.gamereactor.eu/reviews/91404/Grand+Theft+Auto+V/

http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/gta-5-ps3-review-grand-theft-auto-v-score-from-official-playstation-magazine/

http://www.oxmonline.com/grand-theft-auto-5-review

http://www.edge-online.com/review/grand-theft-auto-v-review/

http://www.gamesradar.com/gta-5-review/

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/09/16/grand-theft-auto-v-review/

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/grand-theft-auto-v/review/

http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/gta5_review.html

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/sep/16/gta-5-review-grand-theft-auto-v

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/10312515/GTA-V-review.html

http://www.t3.com/reviews/gta-5-review

http://www.strategyinformer.com/ps3/grandtheftautov/reviews.html

http://www.gameblog.fr/test_1684_grand-theft-auto-v-360-ps3

http://www.pu.nl/artikelen/review/gta-v-review/

http://www.eurogamer.es/articles/analisis-de-grand-theft-auto-5

http://www.ausgamers.com/games/grand-theft-auto-5/review/

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/grand_theft_auto_v/b/xbox360/archive/2013/09/16/grand-theft-auto-v-review.aspx

http://www.polygon.com/2013/9/16/4736402/grand-theft-auto-5-video-review

http://www.nowgamer.com/ps3/ps3-reviews/2082855/gta_5_review.html

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-16-grand-theft-auto-5-review

http://uk.gamespot.com/grand-theft-auto-v/reviews/grand-theft-auto-v-review-6414475/

http://www.gamekult.com/jeux/test-grand-theft-auto-v-SU3010010088t.html

http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00018921-grand-theft-auto-v-test.htm

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/16/grand-theft-auto-5-review/

 

[Jumpman]

Yeah, I had no doubt the ratings would be high(or higher), than the last.

I tried GTA 4 for a few hours, but it never grabbed me. This one looks to have more interesting characters, so I may give it a go somewhere down the line, but I'm in no rush.

Chris

 

[Klumpen]

I've heard quite a bit talk of the PS3 having the edge in terms of performance & visuals (not just on PS3 forums) anyone know more about this..?


I can't really see it being the case though, as the PS3 in my experience generally suffers in cross platform releases due to it's bespoke Cell architecture & if memory serves the last Rockstar offering Red Dead Redemption ran poorly & looked significantly worse than the XB360 version.

Red Dead Redemption on PS3 is quite playable but had significant geometry and texture detail reduced. There's a really good head to head somewhere, Eurogamer maybe? Shows the differences between 360 and PS3 quite vividly.

 

[DaMummy]

The game doesn't reward exploration that much thus far. I miss that about the older GTAs. And "pimping" you car out can be quite the mistake. Spent 200k on an Infernus, only to start a mission which involves a helicopter, to never see my Infernus again. I did make it to a Amry base once, but was quickly blown away by a tank :{

 

[PokeParadox]

I've heard quite a bit talk of the PS3 having the edge in terms of performance & visuals (not just on PS3 forums) anyone know more about this..?


I can't really see it being the case though, as the PS3 in my experience generally suffers in cross platform releases due to it's bespoke Cell architecture & if memory serves the last Rockstar offering Red Dead Redemption ran poorly & looked significantly worse than the XB360 version.

Red Dead Redemption on PS3 is quite playable but had significant geometry and texture detail reduced. There's a really good head to head somewhere, Eurogamer maybe? Shows the differences between 360 and PS3 quite vividly.

Bitch be trollin'

 

[Asmo]

"pimping" you car out can be quite the mistake. Spent 200k on an Infernus, only to start a mission which involves a helicopter, to never see my Infernus again.

How do you avoid this? Had you garaged your car afer pimping it, or gone straight from the 'shop to the mission?

 

[DaMummy]

"pimping" you car out can be quite the mistake. Spent 200k on an Infernus, only to start a mission which involves a helicopter, to never see my Infernus again.

How do you avoid this? Had you garaged your car afer pimping it, or gone straight from the 'shop to the mission?

ya you can save your car if you garage it, but then dont take that car to the mission, take another :/ all in all, a lot of good cops and civilians suffered from my rage

 

[CocoCreekFisherman]

What really angers me is that this game will not be playable on a PS4 since there is no backward compatibility. I did read there is going to be backward compatibility for Platinum PS3 games so perhaps GTA5 will fit that bill??

 

[DaMummy]

I'd be highly surprised if they don't release GTAV on PS4/Xbone at the same time the PC port comes out.

 

[Asmo]

What really angers me is that this game will not be playable on a PS4 since there is no backward compatibility. I did read there is going to be backward compatibility for Platinum PS3 games so perhaps GTA5 will fit that bill??

Different architecture, it's not going to happen realistically - they will be offering their own Gaikai streaming play eventually, offering PS3 games, but running PS3 game discs on a PS4 would require some real sorcery of the highest order.

As linked above, there will most likely be a PS4 edition, and I bet it'll be stuffed to the gills with extra stuff, and be a more straightforward install!

 

[Ian J]

What really angers me is that this game will not be playable on a PS4 since there is no backward compatibility. I did read there is going to be backward compatibility for Platinum PS3 games so perhaps GTA5 will fit that bill??

Different architecture, it's not going to happen realistically - they will be offering their own Gaikai streaming play eventually, offering PS3 games, but running PS3 game discs on a PS4 would require some real sorcery of the highest order.


As linked above, there will most likely be a PS4 edition, and I bet it'll be stuffed to the gills with extra stuff, and be a more straightforward install!

I don't understand why architecture is the reason for none backwards compatibility.

The original Xbox was Pentium 3 & the 360 is a Power PC but games from Xbox could be played on the 360 once a patch was installed for the specific game.