Mind blowing. I think giving this game anything less than 4-5 stars is complete blasphemy, it's an insanely impressive achievement. This is the kind of peak fiction that comes along every decade and completely changes everything for you.

It's the kind of game only a triple-A, billion-dollar company like Rockstar with all their talent can pull off. The story is second to none with some of the most impressive character work and pacing I've experienced in pretty much anything, the gameplay is weighty and satisfying although the mission design can feel a little archaic if you prefer more modern open-world story games. It very much has that Rockstar formula but by no means is that a bad thing.

This is just my initial impression after completing the game and I think repeat playthroughs or a more extensive dive into all of the content can easily make this 5 stars.