October 17, 2013

Grand Theft Auto V

Date played: October 16th
Platform: PS3
Session fun rating: 10/10

I played a very cool stealth mission to help the FIB get some valuable toxin thing from an isolated lab in Blaine County. Michael and the two FIB agents infiltrated the facility by scuba diving through some thermal vents that led out from the building into the sea. I had to cut through a grate using an underwater torch, then we swam in and stunned the scientists we encountered, avoiding detection. When we finally found the room with the stuff, Michael grabbed it and we fought our way out of the building. Outside, Trevor was waiting with a huge cargo helicopter. I had to pick up the container and fly back to the airfield, where Franklin had secured a truck to transport the item. At the same time, Michael got a text saying that he was now free to enter the city! Yay!
Scuba diving was pretty cool

Back in Los Santos, the next mission was all about the lies that Michael kept telling Trevor. Trevor, being smarter than he looks, finally figured out that their buddy Barry died in the famous heist 10 years ago. Michael keeps lying though and is forced to follow Trevor to his "grave", where Trevor wants to dig up the body to confirm his suspicions. Evidently, he was right and storms off in a rage after holding a gun to Michael's face. Then Asians showed up to shoot Trevor, but couldn't find him and attacked Michael. I shot them all and that was that. Trevor, back in Blaine County, developed a weird relationship with the lady he had kept hostage. He drove her back to her husband but it was evident that he was heartbroken. I have to say, the dialogue is still fucking great in this game, it's what makes some of the simpler missions so much fun.