Does anyone feel the beginnings of the Grand Theft Auto's, up until maybe V, were slow as hell?

[Americana]

What is kind of unnecessary is such a long pause during the shootout in Jamaican Heat. Okay, I know how to reload. Thanks.

 

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[billiejoearmstrong8]

8 hours ago, Algonquin Assassin said:

Even when you think about it from the context of the story it stills fits in perfectly.

 

For example when we're introduced to the subway and taxis I can imagine it being foreign to Niko as he probably wouldn't know a great about them. I even like the first time we're allowed to use guns. It doesn't really insult the player's intelligence when Niko says something like "I know how use a gun if you want me to keep watch on things" whilst gently easing the player into the new mechanics.  

 

For as many times as I've played GTA IV even playing through these missions again doesn't bother me that much as I think they have their own charm. They're short, sweet and don't take up much time. I hate it when games throw in a lot of unnecessary and overly simplified tutorials because they assume the player is a complete n00b or something.

Yeah exactly, Niko was new to the city/country and the player was new to HD era GTA so it works well. And also that part of the game is so well written with such great characters that I can't wait to do the missions again even just for the cutscenes and dialogue. 

[Americana]

Yes, that's just the best part of the game. 

 

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Edited October 7, 2020 by Americana