Despite Bethesda’s popular Skyrim title being set in an entirely different time frame and, well, in a completely different universe for that matter, there are certain features that this writer believes can easily translate into Rockstar’s latest and highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto release.
In fact, as you are about to find out, previous iterations in the sandbox title have included features also used in Skyrim, so it would be more a case of bringing these features back than adding them. That being said, there are still certain gameplay elements that I believe GTA should, for want of a better word, “steal” from Bethesda to use in GTA V.
Below is just one of them. Click “Next” to read the rest.
5. Kill Cams
Kill cams or “finishing moves” were a feature of Skyrim from the very beginning, with players being treated to a short cut scene of their character embedding a sword into a foes torso, or even brutally decapitating them. In March, an update, 1.5, added kill cams for archery (seen above) and spells. Kill cams is a feature already employed by Rockstar for one of their titles, that being GTA IV. “Executions”, as they were known, allowed the gamer in certain situations during a big mission to choose whether to kill a foe or let them live. If the player decided to kill, they would lock onto their target with a weapon, wait for the reticule to flash, and then fire, which cued a pretty awesome “kill cam” like the one below.
In my opinion, kill cams in GTA shouldn’t be confined to just missions, they should be expanded into your every day killing sprees. Just shooting someone is a bit boring, watching a specially made cut scene of your character murdering someone is way cooler, and really sates the appetite for a bit of gore every now and then.
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Very valid suggestions, I’m one of those ‘veteran GTA players’ you spoke of, so I’m very familiar with the different iterations of the game. One thing I think about the unlockable maps though, I feel I like this idea as it keeps you interested in the game and follow the storyline. Within regards to being unable to complete the mission maybe after failing it 2 or 3 times having the ability to play it on some kind of easier mode? Just a suggestion. Personally my favourite GTA iteration was the San Andreas one, just tons to do and fun as well!! Bring that Shizz back R*!!!!
I like the way you think, all those ideas would be great in gta v, i have a funny suggestion aswell lol… how about the ability to grab, drag and carry stuff like in skyrim, u could… i dunno hide bodies or sommin lol
I like that grab and drag idea a lot. It could be used to steal items from stores or run away with a cash register, as well as to hide bodies in alleys.
I also love that idea and wished I had thought to put it into my article. The ability to drag people/throw them around like in Saints Row and the Punisher games has long been a big “want” of mine for GTA titles.
How about being able to sprint AND jump, ya know like in real life.
Vampires!
So basically you want GTA to be a role playing game.
Pacman could also benefit from everything you said as well (Ghost Kill Cam) if someone wanted to switch it from arcade game to an RPG.