Although the game is a step up from its predecessor, much of the content one would expect of the franhchise was left out
User Rating: 8.5 | Grand Theft Auto IV PS3
I am having mixed feelings about the new Grand Theft Auto. You know that it is a great game, as i have figured that out, but i just dont feel the same kind of virtual ownership over the main character as i did in San Andreas. Without car customization, fitness levels, weapon efficiency, or planes this game feels like a lot was sacrificed for a next gen polishing. This makes me wish that Rockstar would go back and rerelease San Andreas with next gen graphics and a better shooting system. If that were the case San Andreas would be a superior game. But because of the sheer beautiful nature of the new game i have to say that it is something any fan of the series must own. There is simply so much to do besides making your guy buff and changing the rims on your cheetah (most of the cars in GTA VI have 20's anyway), that you most of the time dont even miss the old games. That being said i say to you that you must own this game, but dont expect the same level of virtual ownership over the game. Rockstar will need to go even higher next time to give us a game with the sheer size and level of detail of San Andreas, and the next gen graphics and design of GTA VI. Please go out and get it, im going to go jump out of a helicopter now. Peace. 
