RockSantos Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I have only played GTA V fully through, but coming here soon I will be buying the complete collection as I want to play through all of the main titles in the series. Which one would you say to start with? I figured 3 because that is the start of the 3D games, or maybe SA because it's the same state as V, or IV because the graphics are pretty close to V? I dunno... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepwalking Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I would go GTA SA and IV + EFLC Especially GTA III is not aged well. Many features which became standart in later games are missing in III. cambreaKer and RockSantos 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071043028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambreaKer Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 probably vice city or san andreas GrudgefromSanAndreas 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071043088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiejoearmstrong8 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) SA and IV would both be good choices. I have to give a personal recommendation for IV because playing it after V totally blew me away and I consider it the better game in almost every way (after previously thinking V was the best thing ever). But also just because it's the most similar controls/gameplay/level of technical advancement wise. If you're a fan of the quality story/characters/drama side of things, the dark/gritty/criminal side of things and/or particularly enjoy the advanced mechanics/gameplay/details etc of HD era I'd go for IV. And if you like it you can play The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony too. SA would also be a good one because of the setting and because it shares some other similarities with V like a large amount of extra stuff (car/clothes/hair/weapon variety and customisation, parachuting and lots of side activities etc), countryside, quite a lot of lightheartedness and a story that is more epic/action based and over the top than dark and gritty crime drama for the most part. IV also has cool side activities but less of them (mostly sticks to crime based ones) and less of the customisation/variety. If you like lots and lots of extra stuff SA is good. After that I'd recommend Vice City because it's also an amazing 3D era game, but might seem a bit small and basic coming straight to it from V. Edited January 9, 2020 by billiejoearmstrong8 RockSantos 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071043100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleJesus Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 In my humble opinion: - III + Liberty City Stories - Vice City + Vice City Stories - San Andreas - IV + Episodes from Liberty City RockSantos 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071043103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowTierDude Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 GTA IV because its a complimentary east coast counterpart to V KingAJ032304 and A8ul99 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071043506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioshenka Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I would probably go with IV. You will probably find it very constraining and dated in terms of the map size, handling and the graphics, so then going back to the old engine games will be less of a shock and more of a relief. Going straight to GTA 3 might feel like too much of a downgrade, which would ruin the experience. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071043890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajaraja Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) GTA Online. Considering single player games, go with IV. The core gameplay mechanics are not that different from V. Edited January 10, 2020 by Rajaraja Sleepwalking, Adminsaredicks, LowTierDude and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071044109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OG Freddy LOC Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 3:32 AM, cambreaKer said: probably vice city or san andreas Transition,overlay, fillers goes to GTA1 a classic no sell-out gameplay from a solid story that is unmatched and is still the gold standard edition. @Rajaraja GTA 1 is original-- release single player (limited edition) ? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071046006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingAJ032304 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) I'll say GTA TBOGT. Out of all SP GTAs it shares the most features with this one imo. Edited January 12, 2020 by KingAJ032304 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071046028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiejoearmstrong8 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, KingAJ032304 said: I'll say GTA TBOGT. Out of all SP GTAs it shares the most features with this one imo. True but imagine playing it before IV though. That's just wrong Edited January 13, 2020 by billiejoearmstrong8 KingAJ032304 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071046839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingAJ032304 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 17 hours ago, billiejoearmstrong8 said: True but imagine playing it before IV though. That's just wrong Your right on that, so I guess the GTA IV trilogy in general. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071047807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostway Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City, as they're in the same universe as GTA V. Edited January 15, 2020 by TheerT Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071048157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingAJ032304 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Oh it's worth mentioning: do you know about the different universes? In case you don't, I will explain. GTA III, VC, SA, Advance, LCS, and VCS all take place in the 3D universe while GTA IV, TLAD, TBOGT, EFLC, CTW, V, and Online all take place in the HD universe (But GTA online is weird and is unconfirmed if it's non cannon, a different timeline/universe or what). The HD universe is kind of a hard reboot to the 3D universe and anything that happends in one universe FOR THE MOST PART will not carry into the other universe what-so-ever. I say "FOR THE MOST PART" as there are weirdos such as Lazlo, and El Burro, (and to some extent Claude), and etc. who appear in different universes but with slightly altered personalities. However Rockstar likes to put a lot of Easter Eggs across different games and universes which usually are noncanon. Overall Rockstar didn't put too much thought in the different universes but they're there and will be the reason why no other protagonist before GTA IV will return (unless mentioned in a easter egg). Hope that made sense. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071048922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max.pain Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 you got pretty good answers, you coulda said what you wanted tho, i mean Still most holding up? Gta IV Best gameplay? SA, EFLC, Online Best Story? III, IV, TLAD Smoothest? SA, LCS Best physics? IV Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071048949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mustaine 1998 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) IV and EFLC without a doubt. You must learn the storyline of these before you proceed to other GTAs, especially if you’ve only played V. Edited January 15, 2020 by Outlaw Biker Viking Lord Criminal, KingAJ032304 and LowTierDude 3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071048977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBreak16 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I think that you should play what I call the "Main Games", which are : - Gta III - Gta Vice City - Gta San Andreas - Gta IV - Gta V Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071054760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mustaine 1998 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 8 hours ago, MrBreak16 said: I think that you should play what I call the "Main Games", which are : - Gta III - Gta Vice City - Gta San Andreas - Gta IV - Gta V I would also consider LCS, VCS, and CTW as such, but that’s just me. Lord Criminal 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071055132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash_735 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Easily GTA IV and then EFLC since it's the closest modern counterpart and takes place in the same universe. If you want to delve further into the past the next obvious choice would be Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and if you're fine with that gameplay then go back and play GTA3 and Vice City, if you're still hungry for more then check out Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories and that way you've covered all of the 3D universe. Dave Mustaine 1998 and billiejoearmstrong8 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071055304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhillips Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Start with VCS, then VC, then SA, then LCS and then III (you can try GTA Advance too), then you can play Manhunt 1 and 2 and Bully since they are in 3D universe after the GTA 3. Then you can switch to HD universe by playing GTA IV and EFLC, then if you are interested, you can create your Online character, I am currently having fun with GTA Online. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/943967-which-game-is-the-best-to-transition-to-after-v/#findComment-1071055670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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