Quiet time in video games is essential. Everyone needs a respite from the action now and again - a chance to reflect and take in your current situation (and also all the beautiful art assets the developers have lovingly crafted). The calm before the storm and all that jazz. But in GTA, having players take on the mundane role of a forklift driver is not the best way to go about doing this. GTA V had some of the most consistently thrilling missions in the franchise to date, yet it couldn't quite escape the classic story mission tropes of the series on the whole. There were still times where you felt too much like an errand boy, and there were others where you drove miles just for a quick cutscene or a chat. Rockstar, you have this beautiful open world sandbox at your fingertips - make the most of it!
Josh has over 11 years of experience as a published writer, having worked nine of those years as a full-time content producer at WhatCulture. In that period he has created hundreds of articles, videos and podcast episodes for multiple WhatCulture channels, specialising in gaming, horror and film & TV. He now primarily works as a senior content producer and presenter on WhatCulture Gaming where he co-hosts the WhatCulture Gaming Podcast, a top 3 UK most listened to gaming podcast that he co-created in 2018. Over the years he has reviewed several high-profile gaming releases, covered industry events with on-site reporting, opined on breaking news, and even kicked off his interviewing career by chatting to childhood hero, Tommy Wiseau.