How was grand theft auto v received by critics?

The only source supplied discusses Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V, and provides details about its release dates, platform availability, and gameplay mechanics. It does not include any reviews, critic scores, or commentary regarding the overall critical reception of the base game, Grand Theft Auto V. Consequently, no conclusions can be drawn about how critics received Grand Theft Auto V from the provided evidence. Should further sources be provided that include reviews or aggregate scores, a more comprehensive answer could be constructed.