Grand Theft Auto Versus The Legend of Zelda for best Action-Adventure! FIGHT!!!

I can't shoot hookers in the face in Zelda.Dudersaper

That's really hard, you're basically asking me if it's either this:

Or this:

I really can't choose since both are great at what they do but if I was forced too I would probably say GTA. San Andreas alone just has such an overwhelming amount of content and replayability it's just astounding that was accomplished on the PS2. Majoras Mask on the other hand is my favorite Zelda game and while I'm definitely in the minority when it comes to that I personally think it's the highlight of the series and one of the best Action Adventure games ever.

Grand Theft Auto is better.

Never really cared for GTA so...

It's an odd comparison, btw.

Kinda like comparing Quake and Mario.

Sure, they both feature jumping but...

Then again, it's your comparison so, eh, why not...

This comparison is rather dumb, but since I'm here, I'll say Zelda, definitely. I have yet to be really impressed by anything I've played by Rockstar, GTA included. Meanwhile Zelda is more or less consistently a very high quality series.

So different, it's not even remotely comparable. Zelda's a traditional action-adventure series focused on puzzle solving, exploration a good sprinkle of action.

GTA is an open-world action game focused on action, vehicle driving and a good sprinkle of exploration.

In this case, altough i don't like any game either, i point a flag for The Legend of Zelda, a game can be rembered fongly for its awesome soundtrack, second battle horse of Miyamoto was an majestic experience to try and explore, it was a perfectioned version of adventure (2600). As for GTA, game is dull, i stick in my Car CD player and no come back, just a waste of time. I speak about original games gave birth to series

I can't shoot hookers in the face in Zelda.Dudersaper

But you can shoot people in the face with the hookshot.

Dang, did this place die or something? The activity here is not what it was before. Oh well, anyway, above users it's not the same as shooting hookers in the face.Jakandsigz

but you can't ride a horse or transform into a human/ fish hybrid in GTA.

[QUOTE="Jakandsigz"]Dang, did this place die or something? The activity here is not what it was before. Oh well, anyway, above users it's not the same as shooting hookers in the face.turtlethetaffer

but you can't ride a horse or transform into a human/ fish hybrid in GTA.

I'm probably the world's biggest fan of GTA so obviously I would vote for GTA. So many crazy characters to laugh at in the GTA franchise and so many explosions :D

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[QUOTE="Jakandsigz"]Dang, did this place die or something? The activity here is not what it was before. Oh well, anyway, above users it's not the same as shooting hookers in the face.Jakandsigz

but you can't ride a horse or transform into a human/ fish hybrid in GTA.

You can't become a dark God in GTA.

What a retarded comparison. And thread. Honestly, if this thread was a child, it'd have Downs Syndrome.

BritishLurker

When you have two things, and you're deciding which one you prefer, you're automatically comparing them.Dudersaper

^^ This guy knows what's up.

Should you make a thread comparing Mario Bros and Persona next, TC?

[QUOTE="Dudersaper"]When you have two things, and you're deciding which one you prefer, you're automatically comparing them.turtlethetaffer

^^ This guy knows what's up.

Should you make a thread comparing Mario Bros and Persona next, TC?

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[QUOTE="Dudersaper"]When you have two things, and you're deciding which one you prefer, you're automatically comparing them.Jakandsigz

^^ This guy knows what's up.

Should you make a thread comparing Mario Bros and Persona next, TC?

Okay, you're right about that, but attacking someone or criticizing them when they start comparing the games in a thread like this is jsut silly. I don't know how your brain works, but when I think about what game I like more, I instantly start comparing the two. It's pure instinct, not someone misreading the context of your post.

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^^ This guy knows what's up.

Should you make a thread comparing Mario Bros and Persona next, TC?

turtlethetaffer

Okay, you're right about that, but attacking someone or criticizing them when they start comparing the games in a thread like this is jsut silly. I don't know how your brain works, but when I think about what game I like more, I instantly start comparing the two. It's pure instinct, not someone misreading the context of your post.

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[QUOTE="Jakandsigz"] Both of you are wrong, overall fun factor has nothing to do with comparison. I would have did at least some vague specifics if I was talking about comparisons. You can think one game is better than certain things another games is, but you might like the other game and enjoy it more anyway.Jakandsigz

Okay, you're right about that, but attacking someone or criticizing them when they start comparing the games in a thread like this is jsut silly. I don't know how your brain works, but when I think about what game I like more, I instantly start comparing the two. It's pure instinct, not someone misreading the context of your post.

I'm not saying it wasn't.  That user was out of line, IMO. But still, you have to admit, when people think of which game they like better, they instantly start comparing the two, and GTA and Zelda are so radically different that the comparison is a little silly.

Zelda.

GTA has a ton of creativity, and is really unique in a lot of ways.  But the gameplay mechancis such as shooting, cover, and simple things like running/jumping are too clunky.

Zelda.

GTA has a ton of creativity, and is really unique in a lot of ways.  But the gameplay mechancis such as shooting, cover, and simple things like running/jumping are too clunky.

sonic_spark

Thank God someone came out and said it.  From what I've played, the games controls are far too clunky to be very enjoyable.

Zelda.

GTA has a ton of creativity, and is really unique in a lot of ways.  But the gameplay mechancis such as shooting, cover, and simple things like running/jumping are too clunky.

sonic_spark

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Zelda.

GTA has a ton of creativity, and is really unique in a lot of ways.  But the gameplay mechancis such as shooting, cover, and simple things like running/jumping are too clunky.

Blabadon

And now I will. :) Thanks for the recommendation.

I wouldn't really call GTA "action-adventure", tbh.

In my opinion, the more fitting description would be "open-world sandbox action game" whereas Zelda is a "fantasy action-adventure" in the true sense of the word.

Tomb Raider and Uncharted are also incorrectly referred to as "action-adventures" when in actuality they are "linear cinematic 3rd person shooters with platforming parts".

The "action-adventure" genre is actually pretty scarce and there are few games that are actually comparable to Zelda. (Okami, ICO/SOTC and perhaps Legacy of Kain being the most comparable)

p.s.: of course what I wrote is just my opinion before some "academic proof" that I am wrong gets thown at me. ;)

I love them both very much, but GTA wins because of the sandbox style.

... now if only... a sandbox style Zelda... yessssss 

now if only... a sandbox style Zelda... yessssssTheFlush

I think Zelda is pretty sandbox-y as it is.

In OoT for example you can go around and do a ton of sidequest stuff before you go to whatever temple is next

I wouldn't really call GTA "action-adventure", tbh.

In my opinion, the more fitting description would be "open-world sandbox action game" whereas Zelda is a "fantasy action-adventure" in the true sense of the word.

Tomb Raider and Uncharted are also incorrectly referred to as "action-adventures" when in actuality they are "linear cinematic 3rd person shooters with platforming parts".

The "action-adventure" genre is actually pretty scarce and there are few games that are actually comparable to Zelda. (Okami, ICO/SOTC and perhaps Legacy of Kain being the most comparable)

 

p.s.: of course what I wrote is just my opinion before some "academic proof" that I am wrong gets thown at me. ;)

nameless12345

Zelda. Never honestly was a big fan of GTA. Yeah, the games are okay, but I'd much, much rather play Red Dead Redemption or a new western game by Rockstar.

I don't really care for the whole city/crime metropolis thing. Just seems senseless