So, what do you actually do in GTA 5? Well, you play as one of three characters - Michael, Franklin, or Trevor - each with their own unique skills and personalities. You'll drive around the city, completing missions for various characters, pulling off heists, and getting into all sorts of trouble. The open-world design means you can pretty much do whatever you want, whenever you want - and that's a huge part of the fun.
From moment to moment, you'll be switching between characters, using their special abilities to get out of sticky situations or take down enemies. You'll also be exploring the city, discovering new locations, and stumbling upon weird and wonderful things - like a giant Michael Jackson-esque statue in the middle of the desert. Yeah, it's pretty surreal.