You are constantly hearing about the Vietnam war on the radio and even watch the assassination of Bobby Kennedy on television. The developers do a lot to make sure you feel like you belong to that time in history. The game is set in 1968 New Bordeaux, a modern day New Orleans.
But keep in mind, that is just something I like to have in my games, and this article is by no means intended to deride the enjoyment that GTA V get from that game. It boasts of a large open world but at the same time keeps your mission and side missions focused on an overall objective.
This is where I think Mafia III takes the lead. As much as I have enjoyed my time with GTA V, there are certain aspects where Mafia III clearly does way better than GTA V ever did.
