No no no!
The countryside is the greatest ever idea for a GTA game EVER!!
When the first ever GTA game came out I was dreaming of a 3D version based on the whole world. Well were not there yet but by god this is a great step.
Imagine your driving through the wilderness and come across a little town and think "I need a bite to eat".
So you stop off at the little burger bar/ranch and grab a quick bite before heading off up Mt. Chiliad for a spot of sight seeing aaaaah......