Grand Theft Auto V Open World Review | Can GTA VI Do Better?

Grand Theft Auto V redefined the open world genre and even in 2025, it remains one of the most influential games ever made. In this review, we dive into GTA V’s single-player experience: the freedom of Los Santos, its unforgettable three-protagonist system, heists, customization, and why it still stands as an S-Tier open world. From side activities like tennis, hunting, and stock trading, to seamless exploration across a living, breathing city, GTA V shows why Rockstar’s masterpiece continues to set the benchmark. Whether you’re replaying it for nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, here’s why GTA V remains the gold standard of open world design.