The Steam release of the enhanced Grand Theft Auto 5 didn't exactly set the world on fire. Many players voiced significant dissatisfaction, citing a variety of technical problems and difficulties transferring their progress to GTA Online.
This widespread frustration manifested in overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews, drastically impacting the game's rating. For a brief time, Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced held the dubious distinction of being the lowest-rated Rockstar Games title on Steam.
While the rating has since rebounded slightly (currently at 50.59%), it remains the second-lowest rated Rockstar game on the platform, just above L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (49.63%). This unfortunate ranking underscores the considerable challenges developers face when releasing updated versions of established games, particularly one as iconic as Grand Theft Auto 5.
The negative reception highlights the critical need for meticulous attention to technical details and seamless player transitions. Rockstar Games is actively working to improve the player experience, but the initial backlash serves as a stark reminder of the high expectations surrounding their beloved franchises.
