It's hard to believe, but GTA 5 is seven years old. The plot is well-known, the world is fully explored, and the basic mechanics are not as captivating as they used to be. But is that a reason to abandon your favorite game? After all, you can turn to mods! We have compiled for you the 15 best modifications for GTA 5 that you simply must try. Don't thank us.
Why do we love GTA: San Andreas? For the interesting plot, the meme-worthy pirated translation, the huge map? Yes, for that too. But personally, we remember it for its unique burglary mechanics, which for some reason have not appeared in any other game in the series. By driving up to someone else's house in a special van, you could activate a mini-game. CJ had to carry out household appliances — and very carefully, so as not to wake the owner.
The fifth part also has several heists, but they are exclusively within the framework of the plot or multiplayer. The Home Invasion add-on adds the ability to rob houses in single-player. The creators worked on the interior, so the furnishings of mansions and modest shacks on the outskirts will differ significantly. Be careful, not everyone will want to give up their property without a fight.
In GTA 5, you can find many references to the fourth part of the series. Remember the beginning of the first mission for Trevor, where he kills Johnny Klebitz — the protagonist of The Lost and Damned. But who among us hasn't regretted that Niko Bellic, that very «immigrant from some Slavic country,» a lover of listening to Tsoi's songs on Vladivostok FM radio, isn't in the game?
As you might guess from the name, the mod adds the main character of the previous part to the game. Not only his model but also voice acting and even new clothes. By the way, annoying friends and relatives will no longer call. So you won't have to spend your time on «bowling trips.»
If while watching Marvel movies you always dreamed of trying on Tony Stark's suit, then Iron Man Script 2.0 is definitely for you. The mod adds Iron Man's suit to the game. And not just one: it includes the legendary Hulkbuster model. The developers also didn't forget about additional functionality. Besides the standard ability to fly in the suit of the genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist, we get fully functional repulsors and guns at our disposal. It seems the cops of Los Santos have a new reason to worry.
Let's move on to gameplay mods. The city police have a lot of problems, so it's time to come to their aid. Murders, robberies, unruly gangs — without you, the law enforcers definitely can't cope! Dizzying chases, investigations, and a rewritten plot await you. Put on your uniform, jump into the patrol car — and go ahead.
The main problem of all GTA parts is weak immersion. Yes, a huge number of side quests can fix this. But, walking around the city and looking at the flat shop windows, you might think that you are inside a huge set, not a living metropolis.
Open All Interiors solves this problem. With it, you can peek inside most buildings to explore the interior: the developers promise a wide variety. If you want to dive even deeper into the world created by Rockstar, then this modification is definitely for you.
The zombie theme has been at the peak of popularity for more than a year. Unfortunately, apart from the Undead Nightmare expansion for the first RDR and a small Easter egg in the second part, Rockstar Games has not touched on this topic. But that's what mods are for. Now Los Santos is overrun with walking dead, and only you can get rid of them.
The mod is a full-fledged survival simulator in a zombie apocalypse. You will not only mindlessly shoot monsters but also monitor the health and hunger levels of your character. Don't forget to find loyal companions: surviving without a reliable friend nearby is quite difficult.
Remember the Polish shooter-puzzle game Superhot? The main feature of this game is that the whole world moves only when the main character moves. When he stops, everything around him freezes. This add-on brings similar mechanics to GTA 5. Nothing special, but if you're tired of the usual gameplay, it's just right.
Not so long ago, we prepared a selection of the best mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2, which you really liked. So why not work as a trucker in Los Santos? You will face the bustling traffic of the metropolis, miles of highways, and quiet village streets. Get a new delivery contract, get behind the wheel of your trusty truck, and hit the road — the road doesn't wait. No one knows what you'll be transporting next. Among the clients are the eccentric Simeon, the car dealership owner, and even the state government.
The mod does not offer significant changes, but if you are tired of the usual city, here you have the opportunity to create your own level. However, the developers honestly warn that figuring out the editor will be quite difficult.
GTA 5 is not a young game, and it no longer impresses with its graphics. Those who want the old game to shine with new colors should definitely pay attention to NaturalVision. Now you can enjoy the gangster life in 4K resolution. Fans of sharp images will certainly appreciate the improved detail.
The developer claims that while working on the mod, he watched over 40 hours of various videos about Los Angeles and its suburbs. In total, more than 1200 hours of work over 6 months went into the development.
The add-on has a huge downside: the beautiful picture weighs 72 gigabytes.
Vice City is still the most stylish GTA. Unfortunately, the neon metropolis, which was modeled after real Miami, is very outdated, but there are still many people who miss the 80s atmosphere. This add-on, Vice Cry: Remastered, was created specifically for them.
In this global mod for Grand Theft Auto 5, we once again get the opportunity to walk through the familiar streets. Of course, the car and pedestrian models were fully borrowed from the fifth part, but the developers also added new vehicles.
It's worth warning right away: if you love GTA for its arcade nature and the ability to wreak havoc, it's better to skip this mod. Now the police react even to the smallest law violations. Hiding in the bushes won't work; every nook and cranny is thoroughly searched. The behavior of the cops has also changed: they will no longer rush headlong but prefer to stay in cover.
Attacking passersby is also not advisable. They have become stronger and can take you down much faster than you can take them down. Witnesses will report crimes more often, so it's better to break the law cautiously.
Of course, changes have also affected the physics of weapons and cars. It doesn't reach the level of Mafia, but driving has definitely become more difficult.
There are many sandbox games that are somewhat similar to GTA. One of the most popular games of this kind is Just Cause. The main feature of the series is the grappling hook, which almost gives agent Rico Rodriguez the abilities of Spider-Man.
Now this device has appeared in GTA. Hook onto a police helicopter? No problem. Tie two cars together? Easy. Climb onto a roof? Sure thing. Finally, the mobility of the heroes is limited only by your imagination.
This mod endows the heroes with telekinesis — the ability to move objects at a distance. Now you can escape from a chase by dramatically scattering police crews in different directions.
If you get bored, the mod has a couple more surprises for you: in addition to telekinesis, the protagonists are taught to fly, shoot fire from their hands, and freeze time. Sounds fun!
Are there any Watch Dogs fans among our readers? If yes, then ctOS V will definitely be to their liking. Now the heroes, like real hackers, can hack any citizen's smartphone and learn a couple of interesting (or not so interesting) facts about them. And for fans of large-scale actions, there is the ability to cause a total blackout. Unfortunately, the innovations end there. You won't be able to control vehicles or city infrastructure remotely. We hope that someday the authors will refine their creation.
If you are a fan of old racing simulators, you surely remember Carmageddon. Yes, those very survival races that were banned in half the countries of the world for unimaginable cruelty to pedestrians (and cows) at the time. Now imagine the same level of madness, but in GTA! For fans of classic games and ultra-violence, this mod is a must-install.
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That's all for today. Be sure to write in the comments if we forgot about your favorite modification for GTA 5. We won't say goodbye!