Grand Theft Auto 3
Free-roaming ultra-violence from the Grandmaster's of the sub-genre.
This is a game that requires no introduction. But, as I’m here to write (also given the fact I do have a word quota to fill), I had better have a go at writing one. Ahem…
Way back in the heady days of the original Pentium processor, when 2D was still ‘okay’ and graphics cards were something that were best used in CAD; a game appeared. Well, It didn’t quite ‘appear’, it more ‘exploded’ onto the scene. The game was called Grand Theft Auto. It was a simple looking little game, viewed from a basic 2D, ‘top down’ perspective. To look at, it was nothing special, however, it’s content and gameplay cause a slight stir… Basically, you were a petty criminal working your way up the crime ladder. To get to the top you had to steal, kill, maim and do all sorts of nasty jobs, usually reserved for people called ‘Barry’ with more fingers than brain-cells. You ran riot over the city, stealing cars, killing cops and doing all these nasty things in a very graphical way (even if it was all in a cartoon style); it was all tremendous fun. However, some people saw this game as disgusting (as in those people who don’t play games) and wanted it banned. Daily Mail readers wet themselves at the thought of youngsters reanimating in-game violence, so it wasn’t long before a court case was brought about. It failed. Miserably. So, in their bid to get this game banned, they in fact made it a success, a legend, as everyone rushed out to get this game that ‘they tried to ban’. A resounding “D’oh!” from the Daily Mail readers there then…
The second game (catchily entitled Grand Theft Auto 2) passed most of us by. It was good, but the 2D graphics didn’t really cut it any more and the violence had lost its shine (there are only so many times you can run over a 2D cop). It seemed that the series had ran out of steam. But, how wrong we were…
Grand Theft Auto 3 originally came out on the PS2 and soon became the best selling PS2 title, and rightly so. So, how does the PC version look in comparison? Well, all indications are excellent and we could have another stonker on our hands, Daily Mail readers beware, the beast is back…
First things first. How does it look on the PC? Well, of course the PS2 version was no ugly duckling, so expect a slightly crisper version of the PS2 visuals. The in-game models are detailed and very fluid, shifting around at incredible speeds (especially when you get an ‘Infernus’), there is hardly any slow down, even with the hundreds of pedestrians and other NPC’s that you encounter on-screen. The weather effects are truly awesome too; it will rain, become foggy and clear to reveal brilliant sunshine, all within this living city. There are no sharp pointy bits here, my friends; it’s first-class all the way. Never has street violence been so well presented…
The in-game sounds are pretty good; too, there are plenty of screams and shouts as you go about your business, although they do repeat frequently. You can, however, never tire of hearing some of the phrases screamed at you as you car-Jack someone. All the other effects are also nice, guns sound real as do the cars (one of the best V8 engine sounds in a game ever!), you will find yourself jumping at the sound of ricochets, they are that good. As for the music, the game doesn’t really have a musical score as such. Instead you will hear radio stations when you enter vehicles. There are a wide variety of stations for you to listen to. There are Rock stations, Pop, Classical and best of all a talk station called ‘Chatterbox’, which has some very funny callers, and warrants listening to. You will find yourself stealing a car and then changing the radio to your preference. It’s quite a good little feature really.
Comments
this game rocks but whats the next one gonna be like hope its twice as good
Wonder what they will do with multiplayer?
there's not gonna be multiplayer for this game, they are waiting for gta4
can't wait for this game, i think it's gonna be better than the ps2 one by a long shot; is it coming out on xbox?
I was really looking forward for an xbox version of GTA3, but nonetheless this game looks quite impressive. Hopefully this game will see the light of day on the xbox.
The PC version will be better only if u're comp. has a better video card than ps2, which i do, hopefully all u people have too! =)<br><br>And wouldn't it be nice if GTA4 (if they make one) allows u to create u're own gang, make u're own gang car??? Anyone agree?????
You have issues ;-)
only a couple of weeks till release on pc<br>i don't think i'll go back online
I have the same feeling as you, SimEri. CANT WAIT!
Excellent review, will definately consider investing in the game when it comes out.. Shame about what you people above said about the multiplayer version though? My dream game for quite some time consisted of similarities quite like GTA2 but involving options such as forming an alliance with other players and fight against the police or the army. Something more challenging and cooperative rather then cumbersomely doing the missions ;)
I think that if Rockstar and all of the other componys(i know that thats spelt wrong)that were involved in the makeing of the game submit to the BILLGATESbox they are submitting thier souls to satan. I AM 100% AGIANST THE BILLbox AND I THINK THAT IT SHOULD BE DESTROYED AND ILLIMNATED FROM THIS PLANET AND SENT BACK TO H*LL WHERE IT CAME FROM, the fact that ive heard NOTHING about it comming out on The SATANbox it would quite upset me if it did. So I'll make sure to mail Rockstar about this pressing subject.
Hello again Death Shade. Just a word of warning, if you are going to cuss and swear on the site, at least make sure you spell it correctly. That way we can delete it faster, as we can actually work out what the hell you are trying to say...
i hate the xbox too and i heard that sony is going to stryke a deal so it stays on playstation.
Well, I bin a gamer since pong: GTA3 is out on the PC and my god it rocks big time.<br><br>I may be old but I know what I like :)
PLEASE TELL ME IS THERE REALLY A FOURTH ISLAND
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE GAME 100%
WHTA IS THAT NEW TUNNEL BESIDE THE DAM IN SHORESIDE AND WHERE DOES IT LEAD TO.
can I play online
Look my advice to this game is DO NOT hesitate just buy the damned thing!
I love the diablos y0 y0 homes
I'm gonna get it Suckers
Its THE BEST GAME IN HISTORY....
NEVER.... THAT WAS MY IDEA
ABABAB
why in my computer the game is too slow
The graphic suck so bad in this game! Go buy mafia instead
The graphic suck so bad in this game! Go buy mafia instead
hey this is a really nice game i'm into violince and stuff like that
yo dose any one know were to download Grand Theft Auto3 full version for PC
diablos 4 life homes
over all this games is awsom i think that all the people that dont like vedeo game violenc aer stuped!
COULD YOU LET US DOWNLOAD GTA3 FROM YOUR WEBSITE?
where the hell can i get vice city on pc?
i want to play it right now
i want to play it right now
I thinkgta3was oneof thebest games inthe world
good game
is there a website that u can play grand theft auto 3 or 4 as just a demo
is there a website that u can play grand theft auto 3 or 4 as just a demo
is there a website that u can play grand theft auto 3 or 4 as just a demo
is there a website that u can play grand theft auto 3 or 4 as just a demo
is there a website that u can play grand theft auto 3 or 4 as just a demo
i need the demo where can i find it
is there going to be a ps3
yes there is
I cant acces the GTA3 download site tell me how to acess it through links!!
hey your site dosent work damn whats links are needed for the goddamn gta3 download >=-o
i agree, at the start u should b able 2 mke 1
I think it's a great game and all but the weapons just aren't as good as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
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is there going to be a new grand theft auto besides vice city and 3 i herd its called miami but im not sure
gta III and vice city is the game I have been looking for dam this game rocks.. the only bad thing is that the interaction with other characters is limited.. Dam i wish it were an rpg game rather than action/adventure.
do u know were i can download vice city
YO U GOT THE CHEATS 4 GTA 3
Can anyone tell me how to save a game?
it iz tight
g i like grand theft auto 3 i don't really have a game grand theft auto3
this game is not for kids under 13!!!
just like return to castle wolfenstein is not for kids
parents do not buy this game or any other grand theft auto for your kids until they are atleast 13 capice!
this game is not for kids under 13!!!
just like return to castle wolfenstein is not for kids
parents do not buy this game or any other grand theft auto for your kids until they are atleast 13 capice!
this game is not for kids under 13!!!
just like return to castle wolfenstein is not for kids
parents do not buy this game or any other grand theft auto for your kids until they are atleast 13 capice!
i woul like to know also . can u tell me when u know plz
can i download this grand theft auto 3 for pc?
can i download this grand theft auto 3 for pc? free?
can we try once on the computer
is there any grand theft auto demo games that i can play on my computer
when will the demo of GTA3 come out for the PC?
why cant you get a mortocycle in grand theft auto3
can you make a new grandauto with better graphics and make it more excitable and new charaters in it
what up killa
iam fat and have a big ass
iam fat and have a big ass
iam fat and have a big ass
iam fat and have a big ass
how 2 play grand theft auto 3 online for free
What's the GTA3 guys name?
coron
I WANT THIS GAME FREE FOR DOWNLOAD
*Yes i know im bad. They need to eat too.*
GTA 3 was not good GTA S A WILL ROCK!
YOU CAN RIDE A BIKE BUT :) ALL GOOD IN THE END
hey i heard that u could play these gta games online but there are lots of hackers and if anyone knows how tell me
any1 got msn if u av plz can u giv me your addy!!!???
Wow! this game is asewsome i pas this game only in three days but im a game expert all the people in the world should buy this game :)
where can i download gta3 full version no hacks?
hey everybody the guy in gta3 is called chrish dela questina
I'm Bob
does anyone know if you can undo game cheats for gta on the ps2 ?
THIS GAME KICKS!!!!!!!!!!
:-D
i think its the best game ever
lol
I Like Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
For Playstation2 It Great Game
I Play it Every Day It Wonderful Level
:-p gta rules
do any of you guys know were i can download the gta that was on the computer before vice city was even out
gta 3 licks balls gta:san andreas is the greatest
I wonder when Rockstargames will launch GTA SA for PC ??? :-D
rockstar games rules like h*ll
rockstargames are cooler than any other games names
grand theft auto games r awsome
i can not play this gama please helpme
were can u get a free download for GTA 3
I have played GTA3 a lot of times and i love the game.
If my bro could find the game I would of been playing it now.
GT3 IS BRILL AND I LOVE IT I THINK THIS SITE IS GUD COS U CAN SAY WOT U THINK . IF ANYONE READS THIS COULD THEY PLEASE REPLY COS I REALLY WANNA TALK 2 SUM 1 . I DONT CARE WHO JUST ANY 1
niks
I think i speak for everyone in this forum when i say could you please be quiet Death Shade, if you dont like the xbox go and diss it in the Ps2 forums you utter conk