pc gamer's take on leonida's buses has me more excited than any supercar

I've been seeing everyone obsess over which supercar they're grabbing first, but PC Gamer just put out a piece saying screw all that, Leonida's public transportation is the real star. They say the buses turn up on time. On time. In a GTA game.
That's genuinely wild to me. GTA has always had buses and trains as set dressing, maybe a few routes if you're lucky, but they've never been something you'd actually rely on. If Rockstar is putting this much care into the bus schedule, imagine what else is under the hood.
I know some people will read that and think it's boring. Who cares about buses when you can steal a Cheetah or whatever the modern equivalent is. But for me, the little systems are what make these worlds feel alive. I'd rather hop on a bus in Vice City and watch NPCs get on and off, see the city move around me, than just teleport everywhere or drive the same loop a hundred times.
PC Gamer's headline was something like screw the supercars, I'm here for Leonida's robust public transportation system, and honestly that's the kind of energy I need right now. Everyone's focused on the flashy stuff, but the detail in the mundane stuff is what separates Rockstar from everyone else.
I'm already picturing my first playthrough. Lucia and Jason can steal cars, sure, but I might just ride the bus from Port Gellhorn to Vice City just to see how long it takes and who's on board. If the buses really are that reliable, that's a whole different way to explore Leonida.
Now I'm wondering if the metro is getting the same treatment. They haven't said much about the trains yet, but if buses are this detailed, the rail system has to be something special. Either way, November 19 can't come soon enough.
Source: PC Gamer · Curated content.
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