"This probably indicates that the GTA fanbase doesn't like top-down GTA's anymore. So why is it necessary to start a big discussion about it?"
Because the userbase is blamed, as though they were obligated to buy the game.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs








