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. GameSpirit
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Mind blowing for it's time. Defined a genre. Depicts dark, gritty and gloomy atmosphere of New York. Who else could put you with Mafia, Yakuza, Triads, Cartel and more.
  2. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    4
    boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring boring
  3. hundead309
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    the pc version is much better than the ps2, unfortunately the steam version is a bit buggy, with car colors being dark and the npcs AI getting more stupid, but nothing that a downgrade version doesn't solve the problem, I recommend the mod that simulates the version of the first xbox and a texture pack that corrects the textures of the cars.
    the gameplay is better, playing on the keyboard    the pc version is much better than the ps2, unfortunately the steam version is a bit buggy, with car colors being dark and the npcs AI getting more stupid, but nothing that a downgrade version doesn't solve the problem, I recommend the mod that simulates the version of the first xbox and a texture pack that corrects the textures of the cars.
    the gameplay is better, playing on the keyboard is completely different and the crosshair of the character and weapons is better    … Expand
  4. Tomicsavo
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Like anyone else in my childhood, I used to play this game, but I still enjoyed it. I was glad it ran on win7 without any problems
  5. JungwooYom
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Beginning of legendary series.

    It's my second best game I've ever played. It's not a perfect game, especially for PC version. Still, city design is the best of every games including other GTA series, and gameplay is not obsolete even in 2020.
  6. PCmstrRace
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Graphically outdated obviously, but that's just what happens with some early 2000s games. Specially when same company keeps making these games and each one has better and better graphics. GTA 3 is my third favorite gta just behind gta 4 and gta 5. I never understood why so many liked vice city more than 3. I really liked this dark-rainy new york vibe that GTA 3 had, i also like that itGraphically outdated obviously, but that's just what happens with some early 2000s games. Specially when same company keeps making these games and each one has better and better graphics. GTA 3 is my third favorite gta just behind gta 4 and gta 5. I never understood why so many liked vice city more than 3. I really liked this dark-rainy new york vibe that GTA 3 had, i also like that it takes place in year 2001. Vice City had this cheesy 80s vibe, everything was too vibrant and bright even at night time, i just didn't connect with it.… Expand
  7. Fidelito
    Oct 7, 2021
    7
    Envejeció mal, ya empieza a oler rancio

    aged really bad, starting to stink
  8. Karlsefniy
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    Grand Theft Auto III was a revolutionary game in 2002. Playing it now makes me feel weird but I can't deny that this game left its mark in videogame history.
  9. FORKES0607
    Dec 26, 2021
    0
    this is one of the worst games I've played and tried to pass i went through the game with great difficulty and I didn't like it at all
  10. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    One of the first games I played on PC and it was just mindblowing. I finished it several times and it just never gets old.
  11. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    7
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 7
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 8
    Fun Factor : 7
    Environment interaction : 7
    Sound effects : 7
    Overall Immersion : 7
    There's no such thing as a perfect game
  12. dimadima423212
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    Обожаю grand theft auto 3, первая 3d grand theft auto, первая хорошая графика и озвучка хорошая, конечно игра сложная, но раньше на это люди вообще не обращали, но из-за сложности очень интересно играть, потому-что ты что то обдумываешь.
    Вывод: это первая качественная игра от rockstar, и хорошо что rockstar додумались сделать 3d grand theft auto, заслуженно 8/10!    Обожаю grand theft auto 3, первая 3d grand theft auto, первая хорошая графика и озвучка хорошая, конечно игра сложная, но раньше на это люди вообще не обращали, но из-за сложности очень интересно играть, потому-что ты что то обдумываешь.
    Вывод: это первая качественная игра от rockstar, и хорошо что rockstar додумались сделать 3d grand theft auto, заслуженно 8/10!
  13. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    7
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  14. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    Certainly a revolution in videogame industry with its mechanics and structure. Sadly does not hold up in today's standards.
  15. ZiggyStardust
    Nov 9, 2002
    7
    It's an absolutely excellent game. But this is really a lazy port of the PS2 version. The system requirements are unreasonably high considering the PS2 runs it perfectly with a 300 mhz processor. While my 1 ghz computer can't handle the pc version without occasional slow down.
  16. MafiaGuy
    Nov 1, 2003
    8
    The game would be just as fun as Mafia - if the graphics were better.
  17. sammyh.
    Dec 31, 2008
    8
    Although I always found this game fun, and sometimes annoying. later on in the game you are shot at, and sometimes blown up by diffrent gangs (which you tick off). The only other problem in his tame is Money, What is it for after you have all the weapons and ammo (not using cheats). Can't buy anything. Only two things this game has a problem with. Money, and gangs always shooting you Although I always found this game fun, and sometimes annoying. later on in the game you are shot at, and sometimes blown up by diffrent gangs (which you tick off). The only other problem in his tame is Money, What is it for after you have all the weapons and ammo (not using cheats). Can't buy anything. Only two things this game has a problem with. Money, and gangs always shooting you every where!… Expand
  18. alanbessa
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    Its kinda dated, but it's hold up as a good GTAesque game, the missions are incredibly fun, the lack of features as swimming sucks and you need to mod to be able to swim, but still a good game.
  19. Tomle1202
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Grand Theft Auto III's innovative and impressive open-world is too often hindered by poor control and mission designs.
  20. Zodiac_A
    Mar 7, 2021
    7
    This game is the first great title of the legendary game series. However it has several disadvantaged: serious graphics bugs at several locations, very simple fighting/shooting technique, the game story isn`t deep only 25-40% are really interesting. Anyway it was great as a beginning of a great game series.
  21. Demon2017
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    Игра, давшая начало новой эпохе в истории игровой индустрии. К сожалению, сейчас она безвозвратно устарела, особенно на фоне последующих частей, но как музейный экспонат - это классика.
  22. gautamkumar633
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of its time. Started a revolution in the open world gaming genre. The graphics hold up well to this day and gameplay is still remarkable.
  23. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  24. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    I loved this game so much i would enjoy even watching other people play it. One of the best ever
  25. rezo_21
    May 30, 2022
    8
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  26. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    7
    I was re-playing this game quite recently, and unfortunetely I need to admit it has aged quite a lot. Still, very much fun, but not as good as it could be these days.
  27. Babutto
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    I was a big fan of GTA 2 back then, and it was a big surprise when GTA3 was released. I had immediately bought the disc and played the game. It reminded me of GTA2: the mute main character, style, driving, radios. At the same time everything was on the new scale: 3D, music, hits, the solid story line. I was disappointed that no story was continued from the second game, I couldn't seeI was a big fan of GTA 2 back then, and it was a big surprise when GTA3 was released. I had immediately bought the disc and played the game. It reminded me of GTA2: the mute main character, style, driving, radios. At the same time everything was on the new scale: 3D, music, hits, the solid story line. I was disappointed that no story was continued from the second game, I couldn't see Zaibatsu again (except a commercial). However, overall impression was positive.

    After many, MANY years, more then 19, I played again with the graphics upgrade pack.

    Well. Let's compare the reviews.

    Me, teenager.

    Pros.:
    - Awesome music. Especially RISE FM.
    - Sniper rifle. LOVE IT!
    - Driving, can steal any car, drive sport cards, some of them remind of GTA2 (Yakuza stinger).
    - The story is so cool!
    - Very sad to finish the game. I tried to finish all the missions but... Whatever. I finished.
    - I just like to drive around the city!

    Cons.:
    - Some missions are hard, had to replay over and over again. That goddamn truck and Colombian mafia trying to destroy it.
    - Goddamn airplane mission when you need to find the boat. I almost destroyed my keyboard.
    - That's it I think.

    Me. 2020.

    Pros.:
    - Music, Rise FM.
    - Versatility of finishing some missions.
    - Different ways of reaching parts of the city (tunnel or bridges).
    - More weapons, more missions, more characters. Characters are memorable. Even though some of them are not really recognizable from the concept arts.
    - The opening and ending theme. Attaching and fulfilling.
    - The attempt to add some cinematography into the game. It's not a complete attraction like GTA2, full of **** and giggles. It's more serious. Even though some missions are fun, posters (Bad Fellas, for example). All these references to pop culture and movies (the Godfather, Reservoir Dogs, etc.).
    - The system of hidden packages. The more you get, the better default equipment you have near the hideout. PRICELESS! You should plan the game play. AGAIN.

    Cons.:
    - Overbuffed Italian mafia with their shotguns. But it may be a cons, because you have to PLAN how to play. For example, finish side missions first.
    - I miss that system of gang reputation from the second game. If you kill other gang members, you may restore the reputation.
    - I REALLY MISS ZAIBATSU NOW.
    - The music tracks is very VERY limited. I ended up listening to nothing, because I have heard it all.
    - The graphics look awful. The game is dull. Physics are OK, but the details. The game required more details I suppose.
    - The story is quite short. And characters are not that attaching. It was fixed in Vice City I guess.
    - No bikes.
    - No **** swimming. It's ridiculous.
    - There should be payment for the hideout. Like in GTA2. Of course, the **** the cheaper.

    Anyways, the game is a LEGEND! Worth showing to the kids.    … Expand
  28. Trunestor
    Jun 16, 2022
    2
    The game has not lived up to it's glory, and also never aged well. Never have I been so disappointed from a game that's made by Rockstar. How did it messed up so badly? As a kid I used to play Grand theft auto: Vice City. That game is masterpiece, even though Rockstar planned Vice city as a DLC of some sort to it's predecessor. Vice city wasn't a buggy pile of garbage, and it also didn'tThe game has not lived up to it's glory, and also never aged well. Never have I been so disappointed from a game that's made by Rockstar. How did it messed up so badly? As a kid I used to play Grand theft auto: Vice City. That game is masterpiece, even though Rockstar planned Vice city as a DLC of some sort to it's predecessor. Vice city wasn't a buggy pile of garbage, and it also didn't have as much terrible missions as III did. III is repetitive and malicious as hell. III is a moody and depressive New York, meanwhile Vice City is a colorful and a joyful memory. I cannot recommend this to anyone who never played it.
    2.5/10, very hardly fun at all, I wouldn't play this even if it's the only game I would have.    … Expand
  29. ONEEX
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    3-я знаминитая часть.
    Моя первая и любимая.
    С этой части я полюбил эту серию.
    Благодарность разработчикам.
  30. Yarry_Toodessky
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Игра детства. До сих пор остаётся лучшей в моём рейтинге игр GTA. Легенде нельзя ставить меньше 10
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Awards & Rankings

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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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