I’ve been replaying GTA 5 thanks to the PS5 remaster and it’s wild how much a game released in 2013 poops on modern open-world titles from a great height (at least open-world games set in a contemporary urban environment). The streets of Los Santos feel alive, and every district in the city has its own vibe.
When I originally played it at launch, I appreciated Los Santos as a virtual space, but I’d never been to LA. I’ve been there multiple times between then and now, and it’s so impressive how Rockstar captured the soul of the place, from the hustle and bustle of Venice beach to the winding roads up in the Hollywood hills.
