ENDS is being called 'GTA in London' but the studio says it won't glorify crime

Caught a piece on Insider Gaming about a game called ENDS, set in London, that's been getting the 'GTA in London' label. The devs at Concrete Realm actually addressed it, and they're pretty clear: they won't glorify crime. That's the whole hook.

GTA's always walked a weird line with satire, but let's be real, the power fantasy of being a criminal kingpin is baked into the DNA. This studio seems to want something more grounded, maybe a raw look at London's ends without the flashy chaos. I'm trying to picture what that even looks like. No rampages? No five-star chases? It's almost like they're stripping away the part that makes GTA, well, GTA.

Rockstar did a London expansion way back, but that was still arcadey mayhem. This feels different. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, just curious how they'll keep it engaging without the glorification. Maybe it'll lean heavy on story and atmosphere, like a gritty drama. But then, does it still deserve the comparison?

What do you think? Would you play a GTA-style game that refuses to glorify crime, or does that miss the point entirely?

Source: Insider Gaming · Curated content.

If I wanted a grim look at London I'd watch the news. Let me have my car chase after bedtime.

If I wanted a grim look at London I'd watch the news.

big facts. remove the crime and its just a walking sim with british weather.