Is there any side effects to playing GTA?

Submitted by samah815 t3_1003fmp in gaming

I obviously don’t plan to play the game this instance, as I am still a minor, but I wonder if playing it has any mental side effects or something like that, as I heard it’s pretty graphic with a lot of violence. One thing to note is I’m a highly empathetic person.

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Dragmire_Afterlife t1_j2f9en0 wrote

I mean unless you are mentally unstable it isn't going to turn you into anything terrible. Video games don't actually send people on real life murderous sexual rampages or anything of the sort.

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Old-Passenger-9065 t1_j2f942o wrote

My kids play it, they haven't gone on any shooting sprees or stolen cars in real life.

It is very adult themed with adult language, violence, sexual situations and so forth so be prepared for that if you do play it.

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danie_xci t1_j2faxto wrote

Do you have any mental problems? If not you're gonna be ok.

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samah815 OP t1_j2fcmaf wrote

Other than anger issues and acting like a drunk person, not really.

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Irateasshole t1_j2fazxz wrote

Most sane humans are able to distinguish between reality and fantasy. The only time to worry is if you’re a psychopath but honestly by the time you’re old enough to play a game like this you’d probably have started killing animals. You’re good my dude.

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ItsLCGaming t1_j2fdstn wrote

yeah i ran over all the local prostitutes /s

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_KAY_034 t1_j2f8uvk wrote

It's an epic game

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NaughtiusMaximus22 t1_j2f90p1 wrote

Most of the guys you kill are jerks so you won't feel much remorse. Exept with Mr. K probably

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samah815 OP t1_j2f9qgp wrote

The thing is, once I do get the game, I would want to roleplay as a serial killer if that makes sense.

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twohedwlf t1_j2f9bid wrote

Not really particularly graphic, it's exaggerated cartoon violence.

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Kub0za t1_j2f9qfr wrote

Im playing gta since 6yo from GTA3 till today, never been imprisoned.

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RandomNumberHere t1_j2fbr4f wrote

The side effect is happy memories of playing GTA.

(With occasional PTSD from “That One Mission”, whichever one that might be for you.)

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Anakhsunamon t1_j2fuyfi wrote

Man i sold my copy of gta 5 some years ago to a dad, who was to my suprise buying it for his very little 6 year old girl he brought with him. Had a good laugh bout that one.

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