As far as GTA V fan videos go, making one about the evolution of the franchise is hardly a novel idea. However, of the countless videos which deal with this topic, few are of a high quality. The franchise has a long history, with the first game to bear the name Grand Theft Auto having been released way back before the turn of the century, in 1997.
Since then, the series has come an extremely long way, having gone through three "eras", all characterized by different levels of visual realism. It has had its share of controversies, more so than any other franchise in the history of gaming. It has told tales to last the ages, over and over again.
GTA is an ever-changing game. New settings, new characters, new stories. It keeps a constant core of themes and game mechanics, while keeping things ever fresh. From fake New York City through fake Los Angeles all the way to fake Miami, we are shown countless cities by Rockstar.
From gangs, through corrupt police to mobsters, we're faced by countless enemies. The GTA series has also allowed players to take control of a wide cast of protagonists from all kinds of backgrounds. From the several choosable characters of the original game through the more fleshed out 3D era protagonists all the way to the terrible trio of GTA V.
