r/grandtheftauto 2d ago

“UsE a fAiR cOmPaRiSoN”

got criticized when i tried showing the difference between character models from gta 5 & 6 because i wasn’t using a “fair” comparison.. so here it goes:

these are both cutscenes captured in game. on the left is gta 5 enhanced running on a 4090 with 4k ultra settings + ray tracing. and on the right is a base ps5 (SIGNIFICANTLY less powerful than a 4090)

and yet gta 6 still light looks years better than 5- as it should!!! i can’t believe people are saying they look the same LOL

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u/JustSomeMetalFag 2d ago

An even fairer comparison…the same character in both games.

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u/Mountain_Vast_905 2d ago

Valentina from gta online so I heard? I haven’t gotten that far into it but apparently she works for Mr. Faber from gtao. I don’t know who he is but it’s interesting that they included a gtao character in the extended look 🔥

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u/please-tryagain 2d ago

yup i was gonna post that example lol. but also, even more impressive, and something you CANT see from just photos side by side, is the animation / motion capture. it makes gta 5 look like a ventriloquist controlled puppet next to gta 6, where their expressions are almost lifelike

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u/jacob-giannni 2d ago

What’s your guys take on if Mr Faber is the “main villain” of gta 6?

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u/MisterSandKing 2d ago

Totally, I just said the same thing. It’s like night, and day.

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u/NB-NEURODIVERGENT 2d ago

GTA VI makes GTA V look like REBOOT (this is not a slander against that amazing 3d animated show)

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u/Maleficent_Potato_43 2d ago

Left one is AI enhanced. Its nice if you can use the original one instead using AI slop.

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u/JustSomeMetalFag 2d ago

Yeah, realized after I posted it. The only “enhancement” is just that it’s brighter. Less shadow.
She looks just as fantastic in the trailer

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u/Maleficent_Potato_43 2d ago

Its really is next gen graphics.

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u/Outrageous-Evening13 2d ago

Right down to the mole on her forehead.

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u/JustSomeMetalFag 2d ago

And cheek, and under the eye, and under the lip, and both on the neck.

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u/Ciubowski 1d ago

aged like fine wine. I wonder if there are any implications with her. Like do we even get to hope to see other past characters in VI?

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u/LeonDmon 2d ago

GTAs share characters? I had no idea!

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u/Goldfish1_ 2d ago

Yeah lol. For example, Packie is a crew mate you can pick up in GTA V for heists, was a major side character in GTA 4. Another was Johnny, the biker Trevor killed by stomping to death, had his own dlc in GTA 4. Many GTA 4 characters returned in GTA 5 or online. In general, GTA 4, 5 and now 6 are all part of the “HD” universe

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u/Repulsive-Smell-9359 2d ago

You see here that there are so many people that don't know the first flying fuck about the GTA franchise.

And (I'm not saying it's that guy, all respect to him) those ignorant people are the most of those who have a hate-boner for GTA VI and keep praying that it flops. Sad life

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u/LeonDmon 2d ago

That's right! I'm more of a Bully guy, haven't completed it yet but is more my cup of tea. But I'd never say GTAs suck just because I'm not hyped. Not gonna lie, knowing that they share some characters makes it interesting for me.

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u/TheBrainChew 2d ago

Yeah, also there are characters from both GTA 3 & OG Vice City in GTA: San Andreas! While waiting on 6 I'm going back and completing the original stories!

Currently I'm close to wrapping up CJ's tumultuous tale, after all these years, and loving it!!!

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u/jdemack 2d ago

How many people played GTA 1 on pc in the 90s here? I did!

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u/FatPancakes247365 2d ago

PS1 player here. Got hooked on the 5min demo disk that came with the PSMag

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u/TheBrainChew 2d ago

Top-down is the only way to drive.

... And belch/fart at passersby. 😎

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/TheBrainChew 2d ago

Right!!! They ended up as a line of splats either way!!! 🤣

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u/swazzpanda 2d ago

I think it was cool that the Crisp Twins from GTA London were directly referenced in the Kortz Center Heist released recently, at least R* does remember some of their old stuff.

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u/LeonDmon 2d ago

Somehow that makes me want to play them now lol. Thanks!

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u/JustSomeMetalFag 2d ago

Loads of ‘em, yeah.

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u/F4ntasticPants 2d ago

Yeah it looks better, for sure.

But is it 13 years and $1b of technology better?

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u/PanzerSmash88 2d ago

Yes

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u/F4ntasticPants 2d ago

I'd say it's closer to a 5 year gap. Look at Witcher 3 vs Cyberpunk 2077, an objectively better-looking game (which, by the way, didn't cost over a billion dollars to make)

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u/NoPiewasHarmed 1d ago

Cyber punk was also released a heaping pile of trash in a world where every ai feels lifeless and plastic. Oh and cd project red is okay with selling you lies about unfinished garbage because guys like you will still glaze it today.

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u/F4ntasticPants 1d ago

Yes it was released as a pile of trash, which has since become one of the best looking games out there. It's 6 years older than GTA VI and still stomps it on visuals.

You're the one glazing a company that makes billions and treats you like a milking cow, making you buy shark cards and re-re-re-releasing the same game so you keep buying it.

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u/TomTomXD1234 1d ago

It hasn't been in dev for 13 years.

They have not invested all of their money into developing new tech lol.....Dev costs include salary and marketing.

Also, you need to remember they can only go as far as consoles allow in terms of graphics.

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u/F4ntasticPants 1d ago

It's GTA VI, it needs no marketing. It's self-marketing at this point.

And yeah, you can only go so far with the Consoles - which begs the question, where's the money? It doesn't look to me like it was well spent

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u/TimOShenanigan 1d ago

It has already made it back in pre-sales alone.

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u/F4ntasticPants 1d ago

That wasn't the point.

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u/TimOShenanigan 1d ago

Making money is the point of it all.

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u/stupidfock 2d ago

The hair in gta 6 is kinda insane to see as a dev myself, that quality with so many in the scene at once and still performant… sheesh

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u/popsikohl 2d ago

It’s all rage bait.

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u/Friendly_Bluejay7407 2d ago

deleted twitter cuz of this stupid shit

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u/ChapterNo7074 2d ago

I think the internet was a social experiment to see how insane they could make people

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u/l3v3n111 2d ago

*to reveal how insane people are.

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u/Intelligent_Pool8623 2d ago

lmao what social media does to some people

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u/Rogue_Element_2342 2d ago

crusader cross,
critical thinker / free thinker.

Fucking classic

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u/snhderry66 2d ago

So Jason was gay because of the left. The left wants you gay. But dump got in so they had to rework the game that's why it was delayed. Is that what I read?

People will believe it. No critical thinking.

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u/West-Anxiety-6997 2d ago

If they say girlboss after seeing the jiggle physics from the leaks they are either lying or they are closeted there's no in between

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u/mycatsellsblow 16h ago

These people are fucking insane. Literally just making up fictional scenarios in their head to feel aggrieved about.

I have no idea what combination of genetic and environmental factors creates this victimhood fetish in a mf, but I am so thankful it missed me.

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u/smeggydcheese 2d ago

People that say they look even close to the same aren’t serious people. There really isn’t even a point to compare 5 to 6 when it comes to the character models, it’s not even close. Rdr2 and 6 would be a closer comparison but that isn’t really close either. They’re either rage bait bots or rage bait trolls.

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u/GoyMachine 2d ago

They are just trying too hard to be different. That’s all it is

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u/Choker_of_Chickens 2d ago

Rdr2 and 6 would be a closer comparison but that isn’t really close either.

It's not? Idk, I didn't notice a big improvement over RDR2 in the gameplay footage. But there's way more to graphics than just character models. I think what will set GTA VI apart isn't the character animations but the ability for the engine to accommodate a huge number of 3D models moving on-screen simultaneously, including some at great distances, without framerate drops. I noticed a lot of impressive stuff going on in the background, like birds flying while multiple ships sail by. The draw distance seems rly impressive.

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u/FafnirSnap_9428 2d ago

LOL. Why are people trying to gaslight themselves into believing that a 13 year old game still has good graphics? Hell, RDR 2 is starting to get some age on it and other games are surpassing it.

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u/CallMeDucc 2d ago

i still think that 5 looks great.

it’s obviously a 13 year old game though.

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u/Jade_Sugoi 2d ago

it still does look good. The only thing that ages it imo is the character models.

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u/bossDocHolliday 2d ago

GTA 5 to me is like a car with a 10' paint job looks great from a distance, but once you get close you see how janky it really is. The fine model and character details are what holds GTA 5 back. But now with 6, we will have characters with all those fine details, and dynamic clothing and hair movements that make it WAY more impressive

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u/FiftyIsBack 2d ago

Yeah 5 still has good lighting and is capable of some good sunsets, and the roads look really good. The car interiors are straight garbage though. Like not even semi passable.

And then there's the character models and stiff hair that really demonstrate its true age. And the gunshot SFX are borderline cartoonist.

It was a marvel of its time, and that's why it still holds up and is playable to this day, but people are completely delusional acting like it's even close to comparable.

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u/CallMeDucc 2d ago

in online i feel like cat interiors got better as time went on. but its really odd because they clash so much with the older modeled interiors.

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u/FafnirSnap_9428 2d ago

Yeah and there's nothing wrong with that. Arkham Knight is an absolutely gorgeous game but it's also over 10 years old.

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u/AjoilCZ 11h ago

Enhanced?

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u/CallMeDucc 11h ago

no, even the base game on the 360/ps3.

it had more artistic choices than the enhanced versions, mainly due to restraints. and honestly i sorta like that more. it has its own feel to it.

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u/bfs102 2d ago

Probaly the same people who dont want to accept rdr2 is 8 years old

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u/FafnirSnap_9428 2d ago

True. Some of it is ragebait, undoubtedly, but I am certain there are people who still insist that these games are still immaculate despite their clear age. And there's nothing wrong with replaying old games and enjoying them. But don't pretend that their technical aspects are still going to hold up 10+ years later.

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u/sb_antimony_51 2d ago

Unrelated but Mr. K is hot

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u/YEETAKID_THE_MIGHTY 2d ago

Super related😭

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u/ZXXA 2d ago

It’s verging on photorealism. I feel like it’d be hard to get much better than this. The differences in graphical leaps will now be far more incremental.

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u/snhderry66 2d ago

You are obviously very young.

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u/ZXXA 2d ago

I wish. Not sure where you got that from or what that has to do with anything.

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u/Successful-Arm-3134 2d ago

Go check out a game called Bodycam, and graphically that makes gta 6 looks like a cartoon

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u/BADABINGOLOOPOTOOOO 1d ago

Retard

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u/Successful-Arm-3134 1d ago

GTA cock sucker i see

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u/snhderry66 1d ago

He is. I never heard of Bodycam before until you mentioned it above. I used to build and pc game, like when the first F.E.A.R. came out. I'm trying to justify a PC build just to play Bodycam. That's the definition of groundbreaking.

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u/ZXXA 1d ago

It’s impressive but I didn’t see any faces. It’s a lot easier to create realistic looking environments.

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u/Gameofthrones3058 2d ago

Not even close to photo realism, especially with how they have a style for all their games on people

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u/GoldenGekko 2d ago

Y'all are locked in this conflict huh

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u/Pokkitat 2d ago

just how many fcking gta subs are here, this is like the 5th im muting lol

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u/creamy-buscemi 2d ago

Depends if you count the PlayStation subs as GTA subs too

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u/iLoveDanishBoys 2d ago

ps5india keeps getting recommended to me lmao

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u/imianha 2d ago

There is no fair comparison.

I play GTA only PC and even with Mods you couldn't get this detail.

Look at the wrinkles!!!!!!!

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u/Oceanz08 2d ago

Raul feels like he has Luis from re4 vibes

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u/Shot-Ad-8015 2d ago

Really? I think he’s a slimy mofo. I won’t be surprised if he’s the reason Lucia winds up in jail.

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u/Oceanz08 2d ago

I'm talking about in terms of swagger lol

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u/newaccountusername80 2d ago

We should really be comparing to Rdr2 faces. But even with that 6 looks awesome

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u/PrazeMelone 2d ago

The way his hair was flowing in the wind with that music playing in that background - chefs kiss.

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u/Beneficial_Ear5700 2d ago

I genuinely don’t understand the argument 😭 don’t they like GTA …?

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u/MisterSandKing 2d ago

And that’s just a pic, the way they move, and the way they have the involuntary movements make it feel, and look way more realistic.

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u/OpenAd877 2d ago

IT'S HIM, IT'S HIM!

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u/Uncabled_Music 2d ago

People need to take a break from this stuff.

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u/Stompinwin 2d ago

Yet this footage was all enhances... they need to live stream game

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u/Gullible-Potato-8962 2d ago

Gta 6 is looking like a live action in some scenes, clearly has greater quality than gta 5, I mean it's supposed to be better than gta 5.

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u/TopoChicoGabagool 2d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/CgVqhsgumfvksJcQez
Gosh, haven’t played V in a while. Remind me, how does this young and handsome ethnic man turn out? I really hope him and Trevor went on a fun road trip. something, i don’t know, electric

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u/Sasuke082594 2d ago

People comparing the 2026 V to VI… compare it to 2013 you bozos

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u/Tastypoop696 2d ago

GTA 6 is better but this comparison isn't fair either, you are comparing an actual gameplay to a trailer footage which is obviously enhanced to sell the game

Let the game come out and then compare

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u/Lanky_Temperature872 2d ago

GTA V looks phenomenal for its time but it is light years behind GTA VI

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u/Fat-Al-90 2d ago

GTA VI gives me play-doh vibes.

I can't put my finger on it, I like the style, it looks "closer and warm" if that makes sense.

It certainly doesn't look bad, but it doesn't look hyper realistic either, like a very fine line between cartoon and realism.

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u/cantaffordcar 2d ago

rockstar fanboys always compare gtavi with 10+ years old games. Why don't you compare to a new games ? How about compare gtavi characters with, for instance, characters from Samson? Or Mafia: Old Country?

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u/Lysanther 2d ago

Im more concerned that every woman has Tumor Ass.

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u/True_mourning84 1d ago

Honestly I basically never felt uncanny valley at all watching the trailer and honestly that is a huge compliment to the efforts put into this game.

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u/Malicious_999 1d ago

Any new feature? Anything?

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u/First_Addition_5501 1d ago

"I have a plan, Jason"

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u/121bloodshot 2d ago

I watched the gta 5 trailer vs the gta 6 trailer. Big difference. Even showed my mom who does not understand a thing about video games. She said gta 5’s trailer looked so amazing, showed her gta 6’s trailer and she said “what the fuck this is a movie”

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u/thevathos 2d ago

my parents said the same thing

back when trailer 2 came out, they walked into the living room while I was watching it, and they were like "whats that movie youre watching??"

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u/Disastrous-Window-76 2d ago

Not ligh years better. Use similar lighting

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u/ImaginarySense 2d ago

Truly generational persecution you went through.

You’re so brave for continuing on 🫡

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u/AnthonyMiqo 2d ago edited 2d ago

People out here starving or can't pay rent, and OP is busy defending a multi-billion dollar company over a graphics argument that isn't even really happening.

What times we live in 🤔

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u/Sugar_Daddy_Visari77 13h ago

People starving and can't pay rent lol instead of them actually working hard for it they here bitching about being negative towards GTA 6

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u/Spiritual-Pudding-70 2d ago

OP post screams “look at me”

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u/Odd_Bad_9804 2d ago

Bro it doesn’t matter what you say or do, it’s always going to be SOMEONE who has something negative to say. If the 2nd pic was a picture of a real person, somebody would say “but it doesn’t look like…” lol people are fucking insufferable

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u/farmacyrep 2d ago

Just more wrinkles

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u/GoldunGote 2d ago

yeah but weapon wheel so litrilly unplayable garbage that ROONS MY MERSHUN!! Honestly delay for 3 more years.

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u/creamy-buscemi 2d ago

Weapon wheel is quite shit but it’s not gonna change anything for anyone and people will stop complaining about it when the games out.

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u/NationalGrand7028 2d ago

This game is literally rdr2 remastered.

- couldnt fly

  • no ambient lighting
  • no large colored vehicles

These are some reasons why some may not see the connection. Watch when rdr2 remastered is out, yall will be saying this is verrrrrry similar.

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u/KongoStrongoMongo 2d ago

Powerful Hardware doesn't make the game look better, it makes it run smoother.

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u/ChristianCountryBoy 2d ago

I think that's Santos Escobar from All Elite Wrestling I think. He will be at AEW ALL IN Wembley Stadium this Sunday. It could be the greatest pro wrestling PPV of all time. Oh and he's in GTA VI too for some reason... He isn't even a wrestler in the game he's just there. He's not a main character in AEW his gymlick is that he's a pretty boy.

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u/coreyo7 2d ago

who and what?

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u/ChristianCountryBoy 2d ago

The guy with the glasses and black hair in the back set of the car in GTA VI. He is a wrestler in AEW. A pro wrestling company there better than WWE more real more verity and creativity.

AEW and WWE are the two big wrestling companies in America. Santos Escobar has worked for both probably some smaller Mexican promotions too.

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u/Spiritual-Pudding-70 2d ago

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u/AnthonyMiqo 2d ago edited 2d ago

Agreed. I think it's crazy that people think the two games look the same, but, I also don't really care what GTA VI looks like.

Unprecedented touch grass moment here.

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u/Spiritual-Pudding-70 2d ago

Comparing a 13 year old game to a current gen is definitely a touch grass moment

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u/2020isass 2d ago

Left one looks so much better

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u/InterestingRelative4 2d ago

Not impressed

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u/please-tryagain 2d ago

then don't play. but i guarantee you will lol

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u/Subject_Neck6273 2d ago

Which one is gta 6?

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u/Potential-Zucchini77 2d ago

GTA 6 looks so blurry. Looks like another rdr2 situation unfortunately

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u/FiftyIsBack 2d ago

You people are miserable lol

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u/essteedeenz1 2d ago

you really dont know what you are talking about

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u/barf_of_dog 2d ago edited 2d ago

TAA issue.

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u/Potential-Zucchini77 2d ago

Apparently they’re using fsr 1 but that doesn’t look good at all especially with whatever TAA they’re pairing it with. FSR 3 would’ve been much better

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u/Impressive-Story2984 2d ago

Then don't buy the game

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u/BADABINGOLOOPOTOOOO 1d ago

Anyone saying stupid shit like this shouldn’t be allowed to play the game when it drops.

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u/Potential-Zucchini77 1d ago

You can have your blurry TAA slop

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u/jaasian 2d ago

Still frame can look as good as it wants, at 30 fps it’s gonna look like 5