 Extensively marketed and widely anticipated , the game broke industry sales records and became the fastest @-@ selling entertainment product in history , earning US $ 800 million in its first day and US $ 1 billion in its first three days . It received widespread critical acclaim , with praise directed at its multiple protagonist design , open world , presentation and gameplay . It caused controversies related to its depiction of women and a mission featuring torture during a hostage interrogation . Considered one of seventh generation console gaming 's most significant titles , it won year @-@ end accolades including Game of the Year awards from several gaming publications . It has shipped over 65 million copies and is one of the best @-@ selling video games of all time . 
