I Hope GTA 6 Will Let Me Trip Balls Again And Be An Alligator
A GameSpot writer expresses enthusiasm about the possibility of GTA 6 continuing a gameplay tradition established by previous Grand Theft Auto titles: the ability for players to consume psychedelic substances that induce altered states of consciousness in-game. The author specifically references the use of peyote (referenced colloquially as “cactus buttons”) that would allow players to experience drug-induced trips within the game world.
The article plays on a broader appeal of sandbox games that offer players the freedom to explore unconventional and fantastical experiences within a virtual environment. A notable feature the author hopes to see returned is the ability to transform into animals while under the influence of these substances—suggesting that GTA 6 could allow players to become an alligator, for example, during these psychedelic sequences.
The piece is written in a humorous, tongue-in-cheek style, acknowledging the satirical nature of the request (“you’re not legally allowed to do that in most territories”) while framing video games as a safe space to explore imaginative scenarios. The author uses vivid imagery and casual language to convey their genuine hope that Rockstar Games will maintain these experimental gameplay mechanics in the upcoming release, which would represent a continuation of GTA’s tradition of pushing boundaries in interactive entertainment and offering players unique, memorable experiences that go beyond traditional gameplay mechanics.