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Is Grand Theft Auto V hard? Our beginner verdict
Grand Theft Auto V is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is using lots of buttons.
Our verdict
Level 4 · Challenging
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Why it is hard
- Fast driving and shooting, many controls, adult content.
- Learning the controls
- 5 of 5
- Moving the camera
- 4 of 5
- Need for quick reactions
- 4 of 5
- Consequences of mistakes
- 2 of 5
- Amount of reading
- 2 of 5
You are probably ready when
As for Red Dead Redemption 2, and you're fine with mature content.
Games that could help you get comfortable
If you are new, these build the skills Grand Theft Auto V asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.
- Forza Horizon 5Level 2 · Easy
- Marvel's Spider-ManLevel 3 · Moderate
- Grand Theft Auto VLevel 4 · Challenging
Settings and tips that help
Aim assist; skip failed missions after several tries.
Where it plays
PlayStation, Xbox, PC. Players: Solo; online with strangers.
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