Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 190 million copies since 2013, yet its single-player campaign remains a 30-hour experience that feels shorter than the average open-world game today. The reliance on GTA Online's microtransactions has generated over $8 billion for Rockstar, but the core narrative lacks the depth of San Andreas' 100-hour epic. Compared to #1 The Last of Us Part II's emotional storytelling, GTA V's characters are cartoonish and its plot meanders. The game's re-release across three generations (PS3, PS4, PS5) is a testament to its commercial success, but its mission design and physics feel dated when stacked against 2023's best. With a 97 Metacritic score, it's a technical marvel, but its overrated status stems from being a cash cow that coasted on nostalgia rather than innovation.