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- February 4, 2020
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Just how accurate is GTA V when it comes to the game’s crazy heist missions?
Former jewel thief, Larry Lawton, breaks down the possibility of this jewelery heist and what exactly Michael de Santa did wrong.
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Why does the former jewel thief criticize GTA V’s portrayal of a jewel heist as a one-man job?
Former Jewel Thief Reviews GTA V Jewel Heist
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is a virtual world of crime where players can perpetrate heinous acts of robbery, grand theft auto, and other criminal activities. But, how realistic are these criminal acts portrayed in the game? A former jewel thief shared his thoughts on the game’s rendition of one of the most iconic criminal activities – the jewel heist.
The former jewel thief, who did not want to be named for obvious reasons, noted that the game’s portrayal of a jewel heist has some elements of truth to it. He commended the game’s attention to detail in planning and executing the heist, from the reconnaissance phase to the getaway plan.
However, he also pointed out that some aspects of the heist were exaggerated or unrealistic. For instance, the game portrayed the heist as a one-man job, which is highly unlikely in reality. In his experience, heist crews are usually composed of several individuals, each with a specific role to play.
Additionally, the former thief noted that the game may have oversimplified the technical aspects of a jewel heist. In reality, vaults are highly secure, and cracking them takes specialized knowledge and skills. The game’s portrayal of a vault break-in as a simple matter of drilling into it fails to capture the complexity of such an operation.
Another aspect of the game’s jewel heist that the former thief found unrealistic was the concept of an ‘undetectable’ heist. He noted that even the most well-planned jewels heists are not entirely without risk, and law enforcement agencies are always on the lookout for any suspicious activity related to high-value targets like jewels.
Despite these criticisms, the former thief acknowledged that the game’s portrayal of a jewel heist will undoubtedly appeal to players’ sense of adventure and excitement. He added that many individuals who play the game may not be as discerning in their understanding of the nuances of the jewel heist’s technical details and may appreciate the game’s simple and straightforward take on it.
In conclusion, while the game’s portrayal of a jewel heist has some kernels of truth to it, it is far from an accurate depiction of what such an operation entails. The former jewel thief’s review highlights the need for players to be careful not to take the game’s portrayal of a jewel heist as gospel truth, as doing so may have dangerous consequences in real life. Nevertheless, the game remains an interesting and enjoyable experience for players seeking a thrilling virtual world of crime.
