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		throaway1989 on Feb 23, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Half-Life GTA5 was criticized for dumbing down the driving and other mechanics, and generally being way more goofy and casual than 4 and even San Andreas & Vice City

theshackleford on Feb 25, 2025 [–]

And four was panned by many for taking itself too seriously and grim dark. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

Can’t please everyone.

throaway1989 on Feb 27, 2025 | [–]

four was mostly critically acclaimed. It was definitely the best written.

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