Grand Theft Auto 5 was designed to appeal to 15-18 year olds who enjoy violent and action-packed games like Call of Duty. It was hugely successful commercially, earning $800 million while costing $265 million to produce. Critics praised GTA 5 as one of the best games of the decade, noting improvements like larger interactive environments and character customization options. However, some questioned whether it was worth the $170 million budget to create, given that it did not significantly change the GTA franchise's core gameplay features and missions.