Grand Theft Auto V

By Crisp
in Gamers' Hangout

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

Shadrack

Posted
Posted

Surprisingly, RedBox had this game for rental on the release day in my town.  Too bad they only had PS3 discs.  Its cool that they are getting new releases though.

 

Interested in this game, but I may wait and pick it up used.

 

PS4/XBoxOne version may have included DLC.

Experienced

HellboundIRL

Posted
Posted

The driving was better than I expected having read some comments online about it but it's still not great, the old bangers don't really feel that much different to the more expensive cars and the bike handling is way too arcadey. I can't see myself picking it up as much after I complete it for a quick drive around, it's just not as satisfying....the heavier feel of the cars in IV made for some pretty epic car chases and crashes.

 

Everything else is fantastic though.

Grand Master

soniqstylz

Posted
Posted

Seriously, I can't believe the level of detail in just little things -- deer running out in front of me coming into Los Santos (

as Trevor

), and I swear to god in the

first main scene with Franklin boosting the car and racing his buddy that Trevor drove through an intersection in front of me being chased by the cops screaming obscenities

.  I might have imagined it, but I seriously think that's what happened.

Grand Master

DirtyLarry Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

Think yourself lucky you have the app, no love for the Android peeps at all :'(

Well I feel your pain, my phone is an S4. Luckily I have an iPad supplied via work, so downloaded iFruit through it.

it is quite corny honestly, I just liked being able to get the license plate. Hoping one day it works. LOL

Grand Master

TCA

Posted
Posted

I highly doubt it is native 1080p on the 360, its probably upscaled...

More than likely that's what it is. :(

 

Anyone do the Michael vs Aliens yet? lol

Veteran

IceBreakerG

Posted
Posted

So far I think this game is awesome.  I'm just stuck on a couple of things.  One, how do you get health?  I know there are med kits, but outside of that (and switching to another character), how do you get more health?  The other thing is I'm seeing this orange skull icon, but I have no clue what it is for.  I attached a screenshot of it.  Any ideas?

 

post-178329-0-16771200-1379545925.jpg

Enthusiast

SinsOfCube

Posted
Posted (edited)

So far I think this game is awesome.  I'm just stuck on a couple of things.  One, how do you get health?  I know there are med kits, but outside of that (and switching to another character), how do you get more health?  The other thing is I'm seeing this orange skull icon, but I have no clue what it is for.  I attached a screenshot of it.  Any ideas?

It's a rampage event for Trevor, all orange icons are things for Trevor.

 

And either the Stamina or Strength skill allows you to take more damage, not sure which one it is.

Veteran

IceBreakerG

Posted
Posted

It's a rampage event for Trevor, all orange icons are things for Trevor.

 

And either the Stamina or Strength skill allows you to take more damage, not sure which one it is.

 

Oh.  Cool, thanks.  I'm working on my strength (kind of hard to fight without the cops showing up though).  But what do you do about getting health when you're hurt besides med kits?  I haven't been able to find a restaurant to eat at like in GTA IV, and it doesn't regenerate very fast at all.

Grand Master

-T- Member

Posted
  • Member
Posted

Really enjoying the game so far, but I find myself wishing I was able to just kill the family/friends of each character. Haven't done too many missions yet as I'm just enjoying exploring the map

Grand Master

Fourjays Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

Oh.  Cool, thanks.  I'm working on my strength (kind of hard to fight without the cops showing up though).  But what do you do about getting health when you're hurt besides med kits?  I haven't been able to find a restaurant to eat at like in GTA IV, and it doesn't regenerate very fast at all.

Regeneration is quite quick for me. I think you have to remain in cover though and even then it will only go to 50%. To get 100% you need to pick up a medkit from your home or somewhere in the mission you are on (are usually plenty around). Not seen any food shops at all, which is just fine by me.

 

Really liking the three character system and the characters are great. As a result, I find myself really wanting to keep them "in character" with regards to cars, guns, activities, etc. Also love how when you load the game or switch to them they are doing something relating to their character (

loaded the game yesterday and Trevor was passed out drunk on some railway tracks with a train coming round the bend

).

Grand Master

Lingwo

Posted
Posted

Really enjoying the game now just about to do the second heist where you can

get a submarine

. I'm trying to do all all side activities before going back to the main path each time. So everytime a new one unlocks, i'll go do it.

 

Only thing i wish is that they make them a bit stronger. The amount of times i've died because someone walks behind me and before i can turn round, i'm dead.

 

I think they nailed the driving (bikes not so much). Alot of people are complaining but it makes the game more fun when you know the car you're in isn't going to handle like a boat and you have to brake for every corner just to get round it. Also when it comes to racing online. It is going to make it more fun because if you crash it isn't the end (like GTAIV). You'll be able to catch up.

 

I also like how they've made the police easier to lose but made them super aggressive if they catch you. I was loving some of the manoeuvres they tried. They tried hitting the rear side of me to spin me out. When that didn't work they lined up in front and behind me and braked to stop me.

 

I wish they'd give me a crash course on the stocks, i'm sure buy low, sell high doesn't work all the time :laugh:

Grand Master

Pupik

Posted
Posted
Only thing i wish is that they make them a big stronger. The amount of times i've died because someone walks behind me and before i can turn round, i'm dead.

I've read/heard somewhere that you need to do the orange side missions (skull icons on the map) with Trevor to improve the characters somehow. Not sure if that's true, as I have no way to test it.

Veteran

IceBreakerG

Posted
Posted

Regeneration is quite quick for me. I think you have to remain in cover though and even then it will only go to 50%. To get 100% you need to pick up a medkit from your home or somewhere in the mission you are on (are usually plenty around). Not seen any food shops at all, which is just fine by me.

 

Really liking the three character system and the characters are great. As a result, I find myself really wanting to keep them "in character" with regards to cars, guns, activities, etc.

 

Interesting.  I was expecting it to go back to 100%, but even when you're off mission it doesn't.  I did find out though that you can buy food at the convenience stores (the same ones you can rob).  You don't get full health from 1 item anymore though.  I had to buy like 3 or 4 things before I went from 50% to 100%, and the prices are wrong too lol.  The items cost $1, $2 and $4 I believe, and every time I bought one, it subtracted $5 from my balance.  I'm going to start marking them with POI markers on the map so I can remember where they are.

 

I've read/heard somewhere that you need to do the orange side missions (skull icons on the map) with Trevor to improve the characters somehow. Not sure if that's true, as I have no way to test it.

 

I recently found out that those are just rampage missions for Trevor.  As far as improving strength, the more you fight (melee), the stronger you get.  So just start picking fights with people and you'll get stronger eventually.

Grand Master

Fourjays Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

Interesting.  I was expecting it to go back to 100%, but even when you're off mission it doesn't.  I did find out though that you can buy food at the convenience stores (the same ones you can rob).  You don't get full health from 1 item anymore though.  I had to buy like 3 or 4 things before I went from 50% to 100%, and the prices are wrong too lol.  The items cost $1, $2 and $4 I believe, and every time I bought one, it subtracted $5 from my balance.  I'm going to start marking them with POI markers on the map so I can remember where they are.

Maybe I'm not far enough along in the story yet (

done the first heist and am getting a sub for the second

), but I didn't know you can rob convenience stores.  :laugh:

Grand Master

Lingwo

Posted
Posted

Maybe I'm not far enough along in the story yet (

done the first heist and am getting a sub for the second

), but I didn't know you can rob convenience stores.  :laugh:

 

I'm at the same point as you and i knew from reading online that you could rob stores. Ingame though it hasn't done the tutorial yet. Rockstar love those tutorials.

Grand Master

Pupik

Posted
Posted

Was just browsing GameSeek and saw this http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/VideoGamesycs65a12qv/Grand-Theft-Auto-5-GTA-V-

 

They claim GTAV PC release date will be November 22nd?!?!?! Are they just making **** up or did they just leak the date??

Definitely fake. It's just too soon.

I hope I'm wrong though.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available for testing in the latest preview build

      By LiLmEgZ · Posted

      Owing to the nature of Windows feature enablement updates, it was distributed over Windows Update services as a complete system upgrade rather than as an ordinary cumulative update
    • Politically funny images of the World

      By +primortal · Posted

    • Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2, urges IT admins to prepare for release

      By Usama Jawad96 · Posted

      Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2, urges IT admins to prepare for release by Usama Jawad Windows 11 typically follows an annual update cycle, but Microsoft recently broke that tradition a bit by releasing a "26H1" version in the first half of this year as a "scoped" build for select new silicon PCs only. This version was not available for customers using 24H2 and 25H2 builds, as Microsoft is busy preparing version 26H2 for them, confirmed officially for the first time. In a Windows IT Pro blog, Microsoft has urged IT admins to prepare for the upcoming release of Windows 11 version 26H2. The company has confirmed that this will be a small enablement package (eKB) that will simply light up certain disabled features that are already present in the operating system's code base. This means that the "refined" Windows update and deployment experience will be simpler and quicker, with minimal disruptions, as the feature update will simply toggle a few flags rather than performing a complete replacement. Microsoft has explained that this is all possible because the standard Windows 11 releases share the same servicing branch and hence, the same source code. However, this also means that Windows 11 26H1 users won't be able to upgrade to 26H2 as that is a different branch, but this is something we have known for a while now. Similar to previous annual feature updates, Windows 11 26H2 will offer the following support cycles: 24 months of support for Home, Pro, Pro EDU, and Pro for Workstations editions 36 months of support for Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise, and Enterprise Multi-session editions Microsoft has not confirmed a concrete release date for Windows 11 26H2, but noted that it is "coming soon". If we go by the ongoing release cadence, we can expect it to begin rolling out in early October 2026. As such, IT admins have been encouraged to begin validating Windows Insider releases in the Experimental Channel, plan rollout rings, and strategize the utilization of their existing deployment tools.
    • Windows 11 gets new audio improvements in the latest builds

      By TarasBuria · Posted

      Windows 11 gets new audio improvements in the latest builds by Taras Buria Today's Experimental builds (26H1 and Future Platforms, formerly Canary) pack several audio-related improvements. If your device is enrolled in the Experimental Channel (26H1), you can download build 28120.2315, while those in the Future Platforms version have build 29613.1000 to try. Here is what is new in build 29613.1000: [Audio] Following up on our previous improvements, we’re making some more adjustments to Settings > System > Sounds based on your feedback. Namely, we’ve updated the “All sound devices” page so: You now have the ability to change default devices from this page. Each of the devices displayed on this page now has a little volume meter next to it to show if there is audio actively playing. We’ve adjusted the page design slightly so now you can filter whether you’re viewing input or output devices. We’ve added toggles so you can choose if you want to hide or show disabled, disconnected, and unplugged devices on this page. We’ve also updated the input and output audio properties page for devices in Settings to now include jack information for those that need it. And here is the changelog for build 28120.2315: This update includes a small number of minor bug fixes and improvements. [Accessibility] This update improves caption style responsiveness by redrawing captions immediately for caption style changes. If no current caption is visible, a sample caption string is displayed. [Audio] This update improves the reliability of the inbox HD Audio driver. You can find the official release notes for build 28120.2315 here and for build 29613.1000 here.
    • Google is opening the world's first AI museum in Los Angeles

      By sphbecker · Posted

      I agree with what I think you are saying, just not in the way you are saying it. Like any tool, the amount it represents your work is perorational to the effort you put into it. It is similar to why 2nd grade math students learning to add and subtract are not allowed to use calculators, but a high-school calculous student is. For the 2nd grader, that tool would completely replace the work they are doing, for the calculous student the same tool allows them to work far more effectively while in no way replacing their effort or knowable. If you spend 30 seconds writing a prompt, then the image that comes out is no more "yours" than if you found the same image with a Google Image search. However, many of these generative tools also support highly iterative processes that allow back and forth, and merging generated images with photos or human created images. I am sure you would agree that a human spending hours of time working on a project, even if AI was involved in the process, still reflects that human's work.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Collaborator
      ryansurfer98 went up a rank
      Collaborator
    • Week One Done
      Eurosoft10 earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Month Later
      Eurosoft10 earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Year In
      Skeet Campbell earned a badge
      One Year In
    • One Month Later
      Sharbel earned a badge
      One Month Later

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      575
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      189
    3. 3
      Michael Scrip
      79
    4. 4
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      78
    5. 5
      neufuse
      72
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!