80 hours of gameplay, the main campaign completed to 100%, multiplayer rank 50 reached, every side mission done: this is the most exhaustive review we've ever written. GTA VII lives up to its myth.

Narrative of Unprecedented Scale

The Marcus/Yara duo works admirably. Their perspectives on events diverge credibly, and some missions playable with both characters reveal contradictory information, forcing the player to construct their own truth. This is mature writing.

A World That Breathes

NPC AI is GTA VII's true revolution. Vice City's inhabitants have routines, memorable reactions, and contextual conversations. It feels like a real city, not a looping film set.

  • Map: 2× the size of GTA V's Los Santos
  • NPCs: 400 unique behaviors documented by Rockstar
  • Main story: 38 missions for approximately 30 hours of play
  • Side content: 200+ activities, challenges, collectibles