The Road to Mobile: How the GTA 5 revolutionized Smartphone Gaming When GTA 5 was released in 2013 it gave the gamers a very detailed and realistic experience of the game across the urban city, vast rural areas apart from having a very interesting story line. It soon gain a famous name for console and PC game lovers due to the powerful story telling, innovative multi-player features and an interactible world. But as mobile gaming surged in popularity, it became clear that Rockstar Games had an opportunity to bring the beloved GTA experience to an entirely new audience: gamers on the go. That is how the mobile version of GTA 5 appeared in the world. This version also gave a solution for people who play games on their mobile devices and search for an opportunity to have a perfect quality game on their smartphones and tablets as well as advanced the abilities of games on such devices. Here is how we can point out that GTA 5’s move to mobile is a true pioneering step in the mobile gaming industry. The Technical Triumph: Adapting an Open-World Giant Changing from console/PC to mobile is not a simple process – even for a game of the scale of GTA 5. As it often happens with many mobile ports, the depth of the game often pales in comparison to the PC or console versions, but Rockstar Games made quite a few technical advancements to bring the vast universe of Los Santos to mobile devices. The first one was to make sure that such an open world could be traversed on smartphones and tablets, and at the same time look and run as well as it does on consoles and PCs. Electron’s engineers applied some sophisticated techniques to make the visuals of the game smaller in order to fit the consoles. The result? A game that still maintains it graphical identity and still runs well on both low end and high end hardware.
The environments range from the neon-lit roads of Vinewood, to the scorched highways of Blaine County, all of which feel open and alive, with detailed textures and lighting that remind you that you’re playing on a mobile platform. One of the biggest feats has to be the ability to play GTA 5 in a mobile version without having to root your device. It is especially important for players, as it increases the game availability and guarantees the problem-free installation for ordinary and professional gamers. A Sleek but Real Service As you would expect, GTA 5 still boasts many of the elements that made the original game so popular, but there are some specific changes Rockstar opted for in order to make the game work well on mobile platforms. What has been done instead is a reinterpretation of the game for mobile platforms which is way more laid back due to the nature of mobile gaming which is usually done in short bursts. Famous Missions in Your Hand Fortunately, the game’s incredible campaign, which is over 70 missions, has been saved. Though, mobile players can also get to explore the world of Michael, Trevor, and Franklin, all of which have their own background and specialties. But at the same time, Rockstar paid much attention to the smooth control of the game on a small touch screen, which simplify navigation in the vast world. There are times when using touchscreen controls this hinders the experience but Rockstar has fine-tuned the controls or at least made it less irritating to get through the game. Another element which has been retained is the multiplayer mode. GTA Online is still one of the most beloved parts of GTA 5, and this version of the game covers all aspects of multiplayer: heists, races, and free-roam battles.
