Do you think GTA VI will be any good?

[Schokoladeka]

Just take a good look at today's games. Fortnite, PUBG, Battlefield 5, etc there are a lot more games that have become 'politically correct'... Do you guys think GTA VI will be a let-down? I personally think it will be a huge disappointment because it'll join the SJW & Politically Correct club.

What's do you guys think?

[Marciliojunior01]

Rockstar never cared about what is politically correct, and they have been very sucessful doing it, so i dont see why they would change. And seeing by RDR2 that is very violent and savage (like every wild west game should be). I dont think rockstar would be dumb enough to make a politically correct version of the main game of the company. They know all the fanbase would be upset and no one would play it. They even make fun of these discussions when laslow said that he cant say "gay tony" anymore. 

[TheSantader25]

R* is the last dev to go down that path. They are notorious for standing up to sh*t like this. They usually get into trouble for it but they don't care and that's one of the reasons I like them. 

Edited September 30, 2018 by TheSantader25

[GiveMeLiberty78]

1 hour ago, TheSantader25 said:

R* is the last dev to go down that path. They are notorious for standing up to sh*t like this. This usually get into trouble for it but they don't care and that's one of the reasons I like them. 

Agreed. In fact, I expect Rockstar to mock the virtue-signalling douchebags of the world today. I remember in a typically funny radio piece in GTA 5, a news story covered how something like this happened: a peaceful protester was killed at an anti-gun rally when a gunman opened fire on someone offended by someone holding a no protest sign. Or something like that. The same with all of this gender nonsense - nowadays women are everywhere on TV (I support this); however, it's just so false and tokenism at play.

So in answer to your original and understandable question @Tengerecki, no I think Rockstar will deliver their usual acerbic wit, blood, gore, violence, and mayhem. If they don't, then I genuinely expect that their sales would fall; GTA feels almost like one in a dying line of institutions that still doesn't mind offending people because it's just a joke. Que sera sera...

[Willy A. Jeep]

Hmm. The title of the topic is a lot more vague than the body of the post. Do I think the next GTA - or any Rockstar game for that matter - will turn painfully "politically correct"? No, I think that's foolish and dangerous, anyway, and Rockstar has always been playing the rude, "shocker" humor, which often means they're out to offend and kick up some fights. People just have to be smart enough to recognize the joke and know that the game isn't all too serious. Still boggles my mind how many people don't make that connection.

 

Do I think the next GTA will be good? Ehhh... That's a difficult term, isn't it? Very subjective, this "good". I worry about the mindset of the gaming community more than the quality of the product, at this point, because, even if they're objectively wrong, a large enough group can make a lie seem like the truth. I think there will always be people who enjoy a game, whether it's because the game is truly good or just because it appeals to them, but what makes it good to the general market is not a simple play. The gaming community is rife with negativity, pessimism, and, sometimes, misanthropy. All this can lead to an otherwise good, promising product failing to meet expectations, simply due to somebody convincing others (and so on) that the product is "bad". This is one of the few times I think good of those people who just buy products without knowing anything about the quality of the product or the company that created it, because they'll be the ones who have no swayed opinions and will likely enjoy a good game, despite their own faults.

 

Now, I doubt this will bring down a title as big as GTA, since the fanbase is so massive and diverse, not to mention that the series has lived through much more mainstream criticism. It's no sure thing, but I do think the next GTA title, whatever it might be, will do well and be enjoyed by most who play it, with the Negative Nancys relegated to their own hate-filled splinter groups. And all the people worried about "SJWs" and "PC culture" really shouldn't be, since you should be smart enough to identify fools, and smart enough to know when you're wrong yourself. Nobody has the power to make you think differently unless you let them, and only you should have the power to identify faults in yourself and exorcise the fool within.

[fatdog]

13 hours ago, Willy A. Jeep said:

 

Nobody has the power to make you think differently unless you let them, and only you should have the power to identify faults in yourself and exorcise the fool within.

Sadly sjw plague has enough power to make ur life uncomfortable, if you think differently from them.

PS I expect next GTA to be best game ever in human history.

Edited October 1, 2018 by fatdog
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[AnimalFather]

its an uphill battle. they need a brand new engine. they need to make their worlds far more immersive and interactive. they need a good pedestrian count at all times. 

they need amazing writing. they need to figure out the tone of the game, this is their biggest flaw, their tone is all over the place. is it goofy, is it serious, what is it?

 

with cyberpunk 2077 really digging into the same territory they really need to step their game up or else cdpr will drink all their milkshake. 

[TheSantader25]

17 hours ago, AnimalFather said:

its an uphill battle. they need a brand new engine. they need to make their worlds far more immersive and interactive. they need a good pedestrian count at all times. 

they need amazing writing. they need to figure out the tone of the game, this is their biggest flaw, their tone is all over the place. is it goofy, is it serious, what is it?

 

with cyberpunk 2077 really digging into the same territory they really need to step their game up or else cdpr will drink all their milkshake. 

Cyberpunk can only maybe compete with RDR in terms of sales. CDPR made a mistake by only having a 1st person mode. Thankfully R* lets you choose between the two and doesn't force you on one just because of "immersion". 

Edited October 2, 2018 by TheSantader25

[Algonquin Assassin]

17 hours ago, AnimalFather said:

its an uphill battle. they need a brand new engine. they need to make their worlds far more immersive and interactive. they need a good pedestrian count at all times. 

they need amazing writing. they need to figure out the tone of the game, this is their biggest flaw, their tone is all over the place. is it goofy, is it serious, what is it?

 

with cyberpunk 2077 really digging into the same territory they really need to step their game up or else cdpr will drink all their milkshake. 

 

Haven't people learnt anything from the past? I remember the same thing was said about the Watch Dogs games and Mafia III, but they became forgotten once the smoke cleared. I really don't see what's so great about Cyberpunk 2077. Maybe it's because I simply do not care for RPGs and find most of them to be boring, but Cyberpunk 2077 seems like something Bethesda should be concerned with. Not R*.

 

 

 

[Beato_dim]

Rockstar seems to be more of a developer that would intentionally drum up the controversy, not avoid it by abiding the 'PC culture'. Although you have to admit that companies, once grown to a certain size, tend to become risk-averse (and for a good reason, I'm not blaming them). Still, I haven't seen a single bad main series GTA game, so I can't imagine the next one to break the trend.

[god speed]

4 hours ago, xXxRyanxXx said:

Haven't people learnt anything from the past? I remember the same thing was said about the Watch Dogs games and Mafia III, but they became forgotten once the smoke cleared. I really don't see what's so great about Cyberpunk 2077.

I don't think that is a good comparison. CD Projekt RED has a tendency of making well received games, while Mafia III was handed to an inexperienced studio and Ubisoft is, well, Ubisoft. But in any case, Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA VI will provide different kinds of experiences and both games can well co-exist without a problem.

 

[SinisterRaccoon]

I believe so long as they don't neglect story mode they can't go wrong.

[Algonquin Assassin]

3 hours ago, perennial said:

I don't think that is a good comparison. CD Projekt RED has a tendency of making well received games, while Mafia III was handed to an inexperienced studio and Ubisoft is, well, Ubisoft. But in any case, Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA VI will provide different kinds of experiences and both games can well co-exist without a problem.

 

Whether the developer has a good track record isn't really what I was talking about. Those games were directly competing with GTA because of their similar-ish gameplay styles yet failed to deliver for the most part. I don't see what puts Cyberpunk 2077 in line with any of R*'s upcoming games other than the fact it's open world. It wouldn't be talked about in the same sentence otherwise.

 

GTA VI realistically is probably still another 3-4 years away so even from a sales perspective they're not really competing. 

[GiveMeLiberty78]

Cyberpunk 2077 looks interesting thanks, I'll keep an eye on that. But I agree, I'm not sure it's a competitor with GTA, maybe appealing to some aspects of the series but still quite a different game in my opinion. Oh and if that game is forcing a first person perspective, then I'm sure modders will soon give you alternate perspectives to enjoy.

[Bryce Montrose]

I hope GTA San Andreas get remake, it will be very amazing if GTA San Andreas is updated with new graphics, animation, combat style, etc. like GTA 4, I really love GTA 4 combat style, to this day I still consider GTA San Andreas the best, because GTA San Andreas is very iconic, memorable soundtrack, even GTA San Andreas has 3 cities, this is one of the best features in GTA San Andreas

Edited October 4, 2018 by Bryce Montrose

[Journey_95]

Rockstar has yet to make a lackluster game. GTA VI will likely be good. And while I share your concern with the PC sh*t, I doubt Rockstar will go that way. They don't seem to give a f*ck which is good

[Haha365]

As long as they ensure that SP is given plenty of choice and opportunity, I do.

 

It appears, at least theoretically,  they have done so with RDR2. Maybe this is why they have started using more than one studio for game production.

[Schwartzxz]

Rockstar never disappointed me with GTA games so I have no reason to doubt them. why would you or anybody else? its the same when I saw how many people were thinking that there wont be a new GTA game ever again. why wouldnt it? there will be GTA 6 and if anything I expect it to be as good as RDR2 or better. yeah the game is not out yet but you can tell its gonna be f*cking great.

[Shadowfennekin]

I hope GTA VI adapts some of the stuff RDR 2 has. There are a lot of things that could help GTA VI become the best GTA game.

 

Some actual choices like in GTA IV, only more often and not solely "Kill/Spare", and not like GTA V where practically Heists were the only part where you had options would also be appreciated!

Heck even some occasional dialogue options like Assassins Creed Odyssey has would be nice! I really like it, even though most of it doesn't affect the overall story it's still nice to be a sarcastic asshole when I can in games.

[Mikeol1987]

I don't know. GTAV is the first GTA in which I've noticed a distant change in Rockstar policy, both single player and multiplayer, not only policy but (effort) IMHO the three characters thing was cool for a one off, but lets leave that in the past now and go for 1 main character for a richer story. the single player story of GTAV doesn't really make much sense, strung together with loose ideas. GTAO was good for the first couple of years but now its basically saints row. 

If I'm being totally honest, I'm still convinced Rockstar will make a great GTA game, but this is the first GTA (VI) that I am deeply concerned for. First time since 1998.