GTA V: A Blast from the Past - How GTA VII Missed its Mark on PS4 & XBOX 360

Rockstar Games' latest installment of the highly successful Grand Theft series, now known as Grand Theft Online (or GTOnline for short), has been a mixed bag for many fans. While some were thrilled to dive back into the world of Liberty City once again after an excruciating wait since GTA IV's release in 2008; others felt somewhat underwhelmed by what they got.

For those who may have missed out on all the commotion surrounding GTOnline, allow me to bring you up-to-speed. Essentially, this new title takes place several years following events from its predecessor - Grand Theft Online V (or simply GTA V for die-hard fans). Players take control of three different characters throughout their journey through Los Santos: Michael De Santa; a retired cop turned getaway driver trying his luck at living the easy life with family after being forced back into crime due to financial struggles; Trevor Philips; an old flame from Mike's past who now works as a hitman taking on jobs across town while evading law enforcement alongside him always one step ahead yet constantly putting everyone around them in danger thanks mainly because he just can't seem himself without causing chaos wherever goes no matter how hard anyone tries to stop him.

One major criticism that has been thrown at GTOnline is its lack of enhanced console support. Despite the game being released on September 17th, 2013 for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, there are still many graphical issues present - particularly when compared to earlier generations such as PS3 or even original Xbox versions which received better optimization over time.

This oversight has left some players feeling frustrated since these technical limitations detract from overall gaming experience especially considering how much effort went into creating an otherwise immersive open-world environment filled with detailed landscapes, vehicles and character models. The absence of enhanced lighting effects, more complex vegetation textures etc., makes certain areas look downright dated compared to modern standards.

It's hard not help but wonder why Rockstar chose this route given all the advances made since GTOnline was first released back then? Was it simply a matter of prioritizing other projects rather than dedicating resources towards giving loyal fans what they truly deserved?

In conclusion, while GTA V does offer plenty of engaging gameplay moments - especially when played co-op with friends online -, its numerous technical issues and lacklustre graphical fidelity on newer hardware platforms like PS4/One do leave much room for improvement. Perhaps if Rockstar could've ironed out these kinks before releasing GTOnline, we might have been treated to an experience more befitting a flagship title in such a beloved franchise? Until then though, fans will just have had to settle with nostalgia instead...

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