Hmm, I think it kind of is. I think it is because of the graphics and the games mechanism, it's just unique and new. I don't know in terms of missions and game-play as I wouldn't really go there, but I love the fact that cars, planes and simulation related stuff are just more realistic than before, I really enjoy that. What makes it unique is that it merges different games into a massive big one, but they make it more based in stealing and everything. I think I would of appreciated that game if it was more like real life, choosing who to be, the normal life person or a thug, lol. I would choose the normal one, as I don't like the thug part of the game.