dwcswpr's Full Review: Grand Theft Auto (GTA): Vice City for PlayStation ...
When Grand Theft Auto 3 was released to consumers in October 2001, the game swept the nation not only through its popularity, but also through the controversy it created. The game was talked about in newspapers, magazines, and on television. GTA3 was so violent that it was even banned in Australia. The game was so popular and so much fun to play that it made Grand Theft Auto: Vice City easily the most anticipated game of 2002. With the recent release of GTA: Vice City, Rockstar North has somehow managed to increase the amount of violence and sexual content.
When GTA: Vice City first begins, the game looks much like the previous installment. The graphics are improved slightly. However there is a noticeable change in the music. Music has always been a major part of the GTA series, and this game is no different. The music in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City reverts back to the 1980s, which is the time period in which the game takes place. The game contains artists such as Michael Jackson and Motley Crue.
One major improvement in Vice City is the storyline. The main character is actually given a name this time, Tommy Vercetti, and he is fully equipped with attitude and a criminal background. The missions revolve around a central plot, and consequently the player better understands the point of the mission. The missions have also become more complicated, and often have multiple parts to them.
Another great addition to Vice City is a whole new range of transportation. The game not only includes great cars, but also motorcycles, helicopters and boats. There are four different types of motorcycles scattered around the islands, and each is fun to ride and crash. In terms of the weapon arsenal, Vice City brings back almost all the same weapons as GTA3 and also incorporates many new weapons such as golf clubs, nightsticks, machetes, mp5s and many others. Weapons are also classified in categories, and only one weapon may be held at a time in a certain category.
What has always made the GTA series great is the immense freedom experienced by the player. If you don’t feel like completing missions, you can always just drive around the city wreaking all kinds of havoc. The cities are enormous and provide many hours of exploration.
The one problem with Vice City is the aiming and shooting. Targeting enemies is still a difficult task, and it is often easier to run from a gunfight, get in a car, and run over the enemy.
GTA: Vice City has not had the shocking impact that GTA3 did, but the game is still just as fun to play. A warning though, to future consumers, the game is rated Mature, because of its violence and sexual content. This means one must be 17 to purchase to the game. For those people under 17, do whatever you can to convince your parents to buy you this game. It is a must have for any gamer.
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