Grand Theft Auto

 Game Boy Advance
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 45
  3. Negative: 8 out of 45
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  1. MattS.
    Nov 1, 2004
    8
    This a good GBA game, it lets you take the mayhem of GTA with you. It mocks the original GTA2fairly well, expect you cant go on roofs, the different gangs aren't marked clearly, and it seems as though it lost alot of passion, but it still has alittle bit of the magic, after all, they are having to cut stuff so it's on GBA. I would recommend getting it if you liked the original This a good GBA game, it lets you take the mayhem of GTA with you. It mocks the original GTA2fairly well, expect you cant go on roofs, the different gangs aren't marked clearly, and it seems as though it lost alot of passion, but it still has alittle bit of the magic, after all, they are having to cut stuff so it's on GBA. I would recommend getting it if you liked the original GTA2, but do not get it thinking it's a subsitute. Don't get me wrong, the City is huge, expecially for a GBA game, and there can be alot of action going on at once. I recommend this for GTA Vets.… Expand
  2. BenS.
    Jun 13, 2006
    8
    Not on a great game, but you got to admit its fun to go on rampage. GBA was one of my first systems except for sega and nitendo, and it was fun. The driving and the Timed Missions got me mad but in all it was kind of fun.**Especially fun to Rampage with the Flamethrower while driving the tank, ohh ya, that was fun**
  3. DrewA.
    Feb 15, 2005
    8
    Wow, can't believe the harsh comments! Sure this game isn't GTAIII or Vice City, but it's on a systematic equilvalent to a Super Nintendo! Personally, i was quite impressed with how they managed to bring the world, colourful characters and story elements of GTA III to the GBA. It's rare for me to play thru a game all the way, but this one was quite enjoyable, once you Wow, can't believe the harsh comments! Sure this game isn't GTAIII or Vice City, but it's on a systematic equilvalent to a Super Nintendo! Personally, i was quite impressed with how they managed to bring the world, colourful characters and story elements of GTA III to the GBA. It's rare for me to play thru a game all the way, but this one was quite enjoyable, once you adjust to the driving (which does take a little bit to get used to). Solid 8/10.… Expand
  4. PatrykG
    Feb 15, 2013
    7
    The game that started it all. GTA I, long story short GTA I is the first game in GTA series and its a classic but I have to review the game as a game, the graphics are the gameplay OK and the story is OK. But its the classic and the really good thing about the game is you get to pick the protagonist, but now we have to go with (NIKO BELLIC). This GTA is even better than GTA IV or TLADThe game that started it all. GTA I, long story short GTA I is the first game in GTA series and its a classic but I have to review the game as a game, the graphics are the gameplay OK and the story is OK. But its the classic and the really good thing about the game is you get to pick the protagonist, but now we have to go with (NIKO BELLIC). This GTA is even better than GTA IV or TLAD or even TBOGT. So is the good, yes really is, and probably the best Top-Bottom game ever made. I say GTA I is a great time. 7/10… Expand
  5. Wongit
    Jan 9, 2005
    4
    I love grand theft auto. all of them. except for the original 2, and the london add-on. This game is garbage. Let me say one thing. Rockstar must of changed from their crappy bird eye view 2d game structure for a reason...so if they go back to it, somethings kind of fishy right? Well i had high hopes for this game, i thought "gta on gba, thats got to rock." It rocked for about 2 weeks, I love grand theft auto. all of them. except for the original 2, and the london add-on. This game is garbage. Let me say one thing. Rockstar must of changed from their crappy bird eye view 2d game structure for a reason...so if they go back to it, somethings kind of fishy right? Well i had high hopes for this game, i thought "gta on gba, thats got to rock." It rocked for about 2 weeks, not even, after that i started seeing how crappy this game was. The story isnt that bad, but its no vice city or san andreas. My one complaint is the driving....ugh. first of all, theres bad music when you drive, and its difficult to manuver, and its extremely frusturating on timed missions, because you hit something, and you stall, or have cops on your ass. It is extremely annoying. It just becomes no fun at all. Avoid this game at all costs. I got so mad at it. its garbage.… Expand
  6. Ender32
    Nov 21, 2004
    7
    It sucks more than a vacuum cleaner.
  7. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    I can't recommend this Grand Theft Auto because there are a few problems. The area is crammed with so much that it is confusing. Second, when you drive a car, you cannot see much that is in front of you. Play the other Grand Theft Auto games like III and IV but not this one.
  8. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never played on game boy but I did not find it on pic version to rate it. i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.… Expand
  9. GreenSkullRider
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    GTA Advance es una especie de precuela spin-off del grandioso GTA3. acá complementamos la historia vivida en aquel juego. volvemos a Liberty City. volvemos a las calles, a la traición, al amor, al odio y sobretodo a la venganza. excelente juego al estilo clásico (con vista isometrica en 2D) para nuestra portátil de nintendo.
  10. JimmyTehDerp
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I love GTA and this game is no exception...a massive world as big as a ps2 game with 41 missions, 21 rampages and 100 collectibles there is just no end is sight to the content they packed into this little cartridge is pretty impressive this is a very underrated game you should check out
    Plot: good for GBA with a REALLY GOOD twist near the end
    Gameplay: Great as even it would hold up as a    I love GTA and this game is no exception...a massive world as big as a ps2 game with 41 missions, 21 rampages and 100 collectibles there is just no end is sight to the content they packed into this little cartridge is pretty impressive this is a very underrated game you should check out
    Plot: good for GBA with a REALLY GOOD twist near the end
    Gameplay: Great as even it would hold up as a ps2 or 3 game
    Presentation: Great is plays and works like a GTA    … Expand
  11. xXGamerzXx
    Mar 23, 2018
    7
    This game would've been ok if it was not released at the same time as GTA San Andreas
  12. nintendo-sekta
    Dec 23, 2018
    6
    Игра не плохая. В игре есть сюжет. Минусы- это плохое управление, и миссии с таймером что становиться трудно.
  13. Wesleytorna
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    A great game on the game boy advance who would not love to play grand theft auto on the go. this game is a solid game 41 missions a ton load of action rampages races. It's a great game try giving it a try if you still own a game boy advance or if you have a phone just download an emulator and download the rom and try playing it
  14. Mike_Advance
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looking specifically at Mike can say two things.
    1.- You have a combination between Tommy Vercetti and Niko Bellic, why do I say this? Simple, Tommy in Vice City was a tough guy who did things without thinking and something similar is with Mike a tough guy who does things without thinking causing more conflict with the mafias, now why do I say that he has something similar with Niko ? If we do not look closely at the story of GTA Advance, Mike, seeing how Vinnie is "murdered", decided to search for the murderer without a doubt, Niko suffered an accident in the war where they killed their comrades in the war and decided to go to Liberty City to find the murderer, do you find this curious? Both shared the same motivation seeking revenge and in the end they ended up being a lie, on the one hand Vinnie betrays Mike to keep the money and on the other Niko sees nothing more than a Darko as a useless person who has nowhere to fall. dead, both games take the same but what varies differently and that for me is splendid.
    2.- He is a better protagonist than Claude Speed, here I am going to be a director, Claude killed whoever he wanted if he offered him something for his benefit, he will not show feelings, moreover, he should not even be interested in taking revenge on Catalina, Mike is very but Very different from Claude, Mike never betrayed his bosses, he was always loyal to each one, a clear example is when the Yardies kill Jonnie, Mike not only at that moment decides to seek revenge for Vinnie's "death" but for Jonnie, here we can see a true loyalty will never be carried away by money or anything not, here if they killed a friend of his he would go directly to find out who was the **** who killed him, which to me would seem the sum of points to the protagonist, never betray your ideals.
    The story itself for your console is great (in my opinion), it leaves you wondering who was Vinnie's "killer", what will happen next? Can the protagonist get out of this? It gives you that mystery focus that is exquisite, not like the height of GTA IV but that is on a level with it.
    Rating: 9 / 10.
    Well created that would be it, greetings.    … Expand
  15. mingauk
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    Jogo MEDIOCRE! Platinei o jogo e me arrependo profundamente. Os NPC'S que calsam o caus só são chatos, e frustram, pois na pior ilha (no cass, a última) as coisas são estupidamente separadas. Os checkpoints das corridas são NOJENTOS de ruins, sério. Esse é com toda certeza o primeiro jog que mais tive DESGOSTO de jogar!
  16. JAG7
    Aug 4, 2023
    8
    This is a good game. If we compare it to Sony PS old school GTA games, then maybe looks like a mediocre version, but as it is, is good. I liked the story. The gameplay is awkward and clumsy at best but the action is great. Is great to come back to this classics and enjoy them for what they were.
  17. Samirius
    Nov 6, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GTA is not even worst because. This is first GTA in game boy advance and Graphics is not very well but Thats it for GBA.… Expand
  18. Dbzgokussj
    Nov 10, 2021
    8
    Gta advance é um jogo bom mesmo com suas limitacoes ,historia simples mais boa ,personagens ate q bons ,radios boas, missoes boas tem sua dificuldade por causa da camera de cima e apresenta alguns bugs
  19. Yojimbo2015
    May 6, 2023
    8
    Surprisingly good take on the GTA formula that's not in the same league as Chinatown Wars, but not as far off as you'd think.

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#12 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#9 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
  1. Eurogamer
    60
    It's just not the Grand Theft Auto experience most people will be gunning for, and certainly not for this price, not a chance in hell.
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  2. GBA Central
    60
    The missions, characters, expansive city environment, sound and graphics all pull together to create an enjoyable experience. The game is, however, filled with minor flaws, and the camera causes frustration. With a weak story and minor technical faults Grand Theft Auto Advance was never going to be more than just a fun game.
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  3. AceGamez
    60
    If the story had a bit more humour, if the gameplay wasn't so jerky and the action so hard to control, if the graphics had a little extra polish on them and if the sound wasn't so bad, it may have been a great port.
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