Grand Outlaws

Grand Outlaws is a third-person open-world RPG for Android where you can explore a sprawling city and get caught up in all kinds of criminal action. Clearly inspired by the Grand Theft Auto series, the game lets you take on missions at your own pace in free-roam mode or you can jump straight into a battle royale where you have to survive against dozens of opponents.

Explore the city and evade the police

As in other GTA-inspired Android games such as One State RP, Grand Outlaws lets you explore the city on foot or behind the wheel of a range of vehicles. You'll also have access to a variety of firearms that you can use to open fire on the city's inhabitants as you strive to establish your dominance. Be careful, though: The cops will waste no time chasing you down and attempt to put an end to your criminal activities to protect the public.

Simple controls that keep you focused on the action

To help you focus on everything going on around you, Grand Outlaws presents you with straightforward controls. You'll find the movement D-pad and item shortcuts on the left, and the weapon wheel, manual fire button, and evasive actions on the right. This setup helps you react quickly during both urban shootouts and high-speed chases.

My experience testing Grand Outlaws on Android

When I tested Grand Outlaws on my POCO F5, I was pleasantly surprised to learn I didn't need to download any extra data after installing the initial file, which was over 2 GB. After choosing the female character, I decided to give the battle royale mode a try. The gameplay here felt quite similar to what you find in games like PUBG. That being said, since I was using a mid-range phone, some textures did look a little blurry and I got the impression that the game's visuals would have looked better on a high-end smartphone. Next, I tried the driving mode, first taking a van for a spin and then switching to a sports car to see how it handled. The vehicle physics felt fairly smooth, making it easy to pull off drifts and sharp turns. The highlight of my exploration was the "Moving Bank" event. Here, I had to keep one eye on the timer at the top of the screen and watch the map to intercept the van before other players could grab the loot.

What I liked most about Grand Outlaws and what could be improved

• What I liked most: The real-time heist events raise the tension in conflict zones, and I enjoyed being able to travel between districts on foot or by car without having to go through constant loading screens.

• What could be improved: Aiming at opponents during close-quarters combat can be tricky. The melee animations, especially when using weapons such as the baseball bat, also feel a little rough around the edges.

Download the Grand Outlaws APK for Android and take over the streets in this crime-filled action sandbox. In this title, you need to show what you're capable of as you evade the police and wreak havoc throughout the city.