Grand Theft Auto III

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1725 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 74 out of 1725
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  1. CalderX
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    A truly excellent, ground-breaking production that will successfully appear on my PC again. A piece of history encapsulated in a single adventure native to Liberty City.
  2. notrust
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    What an absolute classic. When it came out, it was legendary. Modern open world city that had 3 different city areas, you can drive any car, with solid story. This game was revolutionary!
  3. snootchie
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Revolutionized open-world games. Still holds up beautifully today.
  4. Winrik
    Jul 10, 2023
    8
    Единственная часть франшизы в которую я не играл. Купил попробовал, забросил, но вот спустя некоторое время я решил пройти игру полностью. С уверенностью говорю, что я не потратил ни единого часа игры зря! Игра почти полностью забита контентом, а это говорит о том, что игрок не будет скучать изучая мир игры, правда временами, мне казалось, что один из островов довольно скуп наЕдинственная часть франшизы в которую я не играл. Купил попробовал, забросил, но вот спустя некоторое время я решил пройти игру полностью. С уверенностью говорю, что я не потратил ни единого часа игры зря! Игра почти полностью забита контентом, а это говорит о том, что игрок не будет скучать изучая мир игры, правда временами, мне казалось, что один из островов довольно скуп на предоставление какого то контента. Сюжет, он не плохой, такая среднечковая гангстерская история, но, большое но, есть очень интересные миссии у некоторых персонажей, от которых влияет сюжет, и нет. Радио тоже в целом не плохое, есть прям шедевральные композиции! А вот саундтрек, мое почтение. В общем все звуковое сопровождение в игре отличное, звук шагов, звук машин, голоса прохожих, полицейских, оружия и второстепенных персонажей. Короче говоря, советую к ознакомлению данной классики игр!… Expand
  5. Yelson463
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    GTA3 opened up another dimension in gaming. It felt like a step forward in video games, and it's definitely the best (and most classic) GTA experience you will find out there.
  6. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  7. DominikZluty
    Oct 3, 2021
    8
    Grand Theft Auto III was a pretty good game. At the time it came out, there were good missions, characters and a story. 8/10
  8. RTCWFAN
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    First GTA I've ever played an I was stunned from the first minute. Graphics, gameplay, soundtrack, story, atmosphere - everything is nearly perfect. A golden hour for gaming. Overall rating: 9.1.
  9. Hikayeci
    May 5, 2021
    9
    Fazla söze gerek yok. Oldukça güzel bir oyun, Özellikle çıktığı yılı düşünürsek. Çünkü o zamanları hatırlayanlarınız olacaktır, o zamanlar bu tarz ciddi ve karanlık oyunlar piyasada neredeyse hiç yoktu. Aynı şekilde grafikleri de gerçekten harika. Gerçekten çıktığı yılda o yılın en iyi grafiklerine sahipti. Nasıl şuan Crimson Desert'a 'oha! grafiklere bak çok iyi!' diyorsak, 2001 de de buFazla söze gerek yok. Oldukça güzel bir oyun, Özellikle çıktığı yılı düşünürsek. Çünkü o zamanları hatırlayanlarınız olacaktır, o zamanlar bu tarz ciddi ve karanlık oyunlar piyasada neredeyse hiç yoktu. Aynı şekilde grafikleri de gerçekten harika. Gerçekten çıktığı yılda o yılın en iyi grafiklerine sahipti. Nasıl şuan Crimson Desert'a 'oha! grafiklere bak çok iyi!' diyorsak, 2001 de de bu oyun için 'oha grafiklere bak' diyorduk. New York havasını ve atmosferini de çok güzel yansıtıyor, e daha ne olsun? Harika bir oyun, şiddetle öneririm!!!!!!… Expand
  10. BoogieReviewer
    May 25, 2021
    9
    GTAIII's impact can't be ignored, it was one of the most revolutionary titles of the early 00's and cemented itself as one of the most important video games in both rockstar north's history and gaming history in general. But GTA 3 was too revolutionary to stand against the test of time and some gameplay elements are seriously lackluster nowadays but that doesn't reduce from the totalGTAIII's impact can't be ignored, it was one of the most revolutionary titles of the early 00's and cemented itself as one of the most important video games in both rockstar north's history and gaming history in general. But GTA 3 was too revolutionary to stand against the test of time and some gameplay elements are seriously lackluster nowadays but that doesn't reduce from the total enjoyment you can get from this game. I was never a gta fan but gta 3, being my favorite gta title, is a brilliant game that is still worth playing today.… Expand
  11. eefeef
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    GTA 3 was the first GTA I ever played. While it lacks the story and graphics of the newer entries, it's no different than the rest of the series in terms of the fun you get from playing GTA.
  12. SultanSuleyman1
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    The game is fine. But the story gets boring after a while. Other than the game, the game is fine. You can roam freely in the open world.
  13. Jirentix
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    It is the groundbreaking game of the Grand Theft Auto series.
    The game that got full marks from the critics in the year it was released. gta 3. Despite all this, there are a few optimization problems (it would be strange if it wasn't made in 2001), But I would download it again to listen to that old school radio soundtrack, it was very well chosen. If you haven't played GTA Sanandreas,    It is the groundbreaking game of the Grand Theft Auto series.
    The game that got full marks from the critics in the year it was released. gta 3. Despite all this, there are a few optimization problems (it would be strange if it wasn't made in 2001), But I would download it again to listen to that old school radio soundtrack, it was very well chosen. If you haven't played GTA Sanandreas, it's normal that you didn't understand the story at first.    … Expand
  14. josejurcic
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    About GTA 3, an amazing game I have no negative comments about the game, those who criticize it has the same footprint as GTA IV a serious game without the double meaning jokes or sarcasm placed by Rockstar. Note in this game a darker and darker setting as a criticism of the American lifestyle. In addition the game is excellent and for that realistic time, today I see it as a gamingAbout GTA 3, an amazing game I have no negative comments about the game, those who criticize it has the same footprint as GTA IV a serious game without the double meaning jokes or sarcasm placed by Rockstar. Note in this game a darker and darker setting as a criticism of the American lifestyle. In addition the game is excellent and for that realistic time, today I see it as a gaming revolution and mainly the level of details and other things present in the game. What makes the game a little boring are some missions, other than that the game is sensational… Expand
  15. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 8
  16. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  17. CnPx98
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    Great game. Cool looking map. The missions are fun. I wish your character got to speak thou. I don't understand why Rockstar didn't have him talk? And another thing I didn't like with GTA 3 is the there not being a map in the pause menu. How ever this was early days so it's understandable. The map is small thou so it's easy to learn. I had fun playing this game and it's way better then theGreat game. Cool looking map. The missions are fun. I wish your character got to speak thou. I don't understand why Rockstar didn't have him talk? And another thing I didn't like with GTA 3 is the there not being a map in the pause menu. How ever this was early days so it's understandable. The map is small thou so it's easy to learn. I had fun playing this game and it's way better then the definitive addition. In the original you actually get the real dark atmosphere which further sets the scene of the city. In the trilogy it's really bright and doesn't look the way it's supposed to.… Expand
  18. johnny__a
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    This is one of the milestones of gaming history and established Grand Theft Auto as THE open world franchise. Its style still holds up today and can still be a lot of fun to play.
  19. ghjufdgjkgkghkg
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    It is a well-made story and overall a good game. The game makes a good job of telling a simple but good story. Unlike other GTA games, this one is more simple. The missions are a bit difficult, but once you learn to master the game and mechanics you will get over them. The experience with this game is unique I would say, so I would recommend it if you want to try something new
  20. MazenFarag512
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    This Game Is Very Good This Game Is 1 of The Most Open World Action Adventure Games
  21. RunFish12B8
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    At the time of release, the game was a new gaming experience in the open world genre, Rockstar games handsome!
  22. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    A classic GTA in which you could spend a lot of time without even going through the plot, but arranging gunfights and chases.
  23. Kuzya_Zeleniy
    Apr 11, 2022
    8
    For 2001, the game is an incredible game! I liked the plot. But a very big disadvantage, when I die during the mission, I need to go again to the person who will give me the mission. I want to continue playing the GTA series. So I'm going to play Gta: Vice City.
  24. Juseph
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    This game is what started open world games and I think that it deserves more love for that.The game does not hold up that well today, but I think that this is an amazing game still.
  25. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  26. gamble_ling
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Hey there. Do you wanna know why I rated this game 10/10? The neatness, design, and how the missions are implemented and done; how the main character is not speaking; the representation of different societies in every part and corner of the Liberty City; how the missions are done with the thought of the gamers.
  27. GregorRisenwald
    May 1, 2022
    8
    The very first time GTA went 3rd person and it was AWESOME.
    The game is a legend. For the first time you can do everything a GTA had to offer while living it inside the game and not above it.
    The main character was not voiced yet at that time, but the game is still awesome, with a crazy story twist of events and weird-funny characters. Although roaming sandbox games existed before this    The very first time GTA went 3rd person and it was AWESOME.
    The game is a legend. For the first time you can do everything a GTA had to offer while living it inside the game and not above it.
    The main character was not voiced yet at that time, but the game is still awesome, with a crazy story twist of events and weird-funny characters.
    Although roaming sandbox games existed before this title, this one certaily was the very best 3rd person full 3D graphics sandbox game at the time.
    I was glad to had the chance to play this from start to end and if you ever get the chance to start a GTA marathon, you won't be any disappointed!

    Totally recommended! For old times' sake!    … Expand
  28. Christian_TV
    May 26, 2022
    8
    The game is great. But unlike GTA: VC and GTA: SA it has aged a little badly.
    Some missions are unbearable and unnecessarily difficult due to the controls.
    Obviously it remains an incredible game for the time but evaluated from today's perspective it does not deserve full marks
  29. cercisyusuf
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    for that time yeaahhhhh goood but for nooowwww ehhhhh you must play thoo bro
  30. PenetratorGod
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Third game in a series I love as much as Vice City. I probably played it even more than Vice City.
  31. ProffHarun17
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    Good graphics, good gameplay, terrible atmosphere, trash story but i love this game.
  32. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    my childhood, my first grand theft auto and I have passed it many times, wonderfull
  33. Kervin619
    Sep 12, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played this game before and I played this game again. Grand Theft Auto III is one of the 3rd Grand Theft Auto Games that completely played twice.

    The graphics in the game are good because it was an old game. Usually in old games felt it was made with paper magazines.

    When using the joystick it felt very wonky. That is why I have to rely on using the mouse and keyboard all the time. It's not how I usually remembered when I played Grand Theft Auto on my PC

    The weapons are just completely difficult to handle, One of the biggest that are hard to use are the sniper riffles and assault riffles. Making it very hard to use.

    The vehicles that I drove felt like everything was made with paper mache.

    The game has some glitches like the mountains in Shoreside Vale and bug which is the hard-to-use plane Dodo which is absolutely ironic that it means flightless bird.

    And one thing that I hated is how the Leone Family are just too dangerous. Meaning every time I go to Portland I get killed by the Leone Family and not just that but every other of those islands that kept on attacking me every time I completed a mission that started a feud.

    Safe houses were somewhat useful for saving but did not have more interaction. Meaning that I fully go check what is in the interior,

    One that is great about is the story. I played and it was pretty good that this focuses on after the events of Grand Theft Auto San Andreas when Catalina betrayed Claude all because of her greed. However almost didn't bring enough proper explanation of the story. One example is that what happened to Maria after the incident of the gun sound in the end.

    Either way. Grand Theft Auto III is a great game. I like to take the challenge but I didn't mean to challenge my bugs or glitches.    … Expand
  34. Diegomaycry666
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    Gta começou a ser gta de fato em gta 3, revolucionou demais, com um mundo aberto construído sobre uma atmosfera obscura, controlamos claude, que simplesmente não fala uma palavra no jogo inteiro, um homem frio, digo até desalmado, andando pelas ruas sujas e barulhentas de liberty city, ele apenas faz o que tem de ser feito, sem remorso, sem hesitação, o personagem anda de mãos dadas com oGta começou a ser gta de fato em gta 3, revolucionou demais, com um mundo aberto construído sobre uma atmosfera obscura, controlamos claude, que simplesmente não fala uma palavra no jogo inteiro, um homem frio, digo até desalmado, andando pelas ruas sujas e barulhentas de liberty city, ele apenas faz o que tem de ser feito, sem remorso, sem hesitação, o personagem anda de mãos dadas com o mundo que ele está inserido, obscuro! possui uma gameplay que hoje em dia é datada, porém aceitavel para época, Gta 3 coloca a rockstar no caminho para o que ela viria a se tornar!… Expand
  35. IamNader
    May 13, 2023
    8
    GRAND THEFT AUTO III is still good game so it is worth to play even in 2023.- 8/10
  36. Niko-Bellic
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A start of the hit GTA series, a good story, many layers, deep enough, connected with the other GTA. The biggest minus point is probably that the graphics in 2001 are too outdated compared to today and the old-style missions have no boldness. However, this is still a legend!… Expand
  37. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    It's the pioneer of open-world games and shines on its own. How could a game like this even come into existence?
  38. SpinoOnTop
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    One of the best GTA games and a game that was ahead of its time a really great game.
  39. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Very good game, is fun and plenty of life. Good history and good missions but little repetitive late game and with not as free as other GTAs, with independent maps
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#1 Best PC Game of 2002
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. FiringSquad
    84
    There’s more senseless violence in GTA3 than there are bleeps in an episode of "The Osbournes."
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  2. netjak
    98
    The interaction between player and environment sets the bar so high for other games, that it is nearly inaccessible.
  3. GameSpy
    94
    It's a game you could play for weeks -- maybe even months -- and still discover something new every day.
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