Grand Theft Auto III

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1725 Ratings

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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    Graphically outdated obviously, but that's just what happens with some early 2000s games.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 I really liked this dark-rainy new york vibe that GTA 3 had, i also like that itGraphically outdated obviously, but that's just what happens with some early 2000s games.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
    good good good good good goodgood good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  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
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 78 IIIIIIIIII====================
  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
  31. geekslayer
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Grand Theft Auto 3 не сговариваясь признали лучшей PC игрой 2002 года практически все ведущие игровые издания Запада. Тернистым был путь к успеху, GTA 3 кое-где (а именно - в Австралии) даже пытались запретить, что не помешало этому шедевру достичь всемирной славы. Причины тому:
    - Впервые в истории серии город, в котором происходит действие, стал большим, трехмерным и красивым. День    Grand Theft Auto 3 не сговариваясь признали лучшей PC игрой 2002 года практически все ведущие игровые издания Запада. Тернистым был путь к успеху, GTA 3 кое-где (а именно - в Австралии) даже пытались запретить, что не помешало этому шедевру достичь всемирной славы. Причины тому:
    - Впервые в истории серии город, в котором происходит действие, стал большим, трехмерным и красивым. День сменяет ночь, туманы чередуются с дождями, а огни фар выхватывают из темноты небритых молодых героев в спортивных костюмах...
    - Озвучкой героев занимались известные профессиональные актеры. Музыка на всех радиостанциях играет разная - от попсы до хип-хопа, от транса до классики.
    - Около восьмидесяти видов авто. Будете дотошными - насчитаете, что по ходу погони от машины может отвалиться семнадцать деталей.
    - Десятки миссий.
    - Залезть можно куда угодно, вплоть до заброшенных станций метрополитена.    … Expand
  32. GregLobstery
    Feb 18, 2022
    7
    Didn't age the best but it's the game that spawned some of the best games ever made after it. This one get's all the credit for laying the ground work. Hell, on it's own it's still a blast, the radio is small but still bangs, the gameplay is fun. I wish it had a map though.
  33. Jackwill
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    На момент выхода игра революция, а спустя года просто интересный видеоигровой экспонат. Аркадна, миссии скучные, зайти поездить и пострелять.
  34. ilya_zotov24
    Mar 30, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  35. Arbores
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    Oynanış: 40/40
    Hikaye: 20/30
    Grafikler: 20/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 7/10
    Sonuç: 87/100
  36. MrOldModern
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Атмосфера сірого кримінального міста. У радіо грає MSX FМ та хрящі летять із під колес твого авто під сирени поліції. Неймовірний контраст просто іноді зависаю катаючись по Нью-Йорку
  37. Goorman1996
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    One of the first GTA titles I've played and also the first 3D game in GTA series. This is a classic, without a doubt. Moreover, as for me, GTA 3 has in itself something unique which is separates that title from other gta titles.
  38. hocineDZ
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    The cars are fragile the slightest touch even with pedestrians and the car gets severe damage and some cars flip around on the slightest turn get on fire and blow up, aiming with weapons is the most ridiculous thing here the accuracy and shooting range is almost non existante except for sniper, you have to be close to the enemy and try your luck aiming blindly or use M16 and zoom then tryThe cars are fragile the slightest touch even with pedestrians and the car gets severe damage and some cars flip around on the slightest turn get on fire and blow up, aiming with weapons is the most ridiculous thing here the accuracy and shooting range is almost non existante except for sniper, you have to be close to the enemy and try your luck aiming blindly or use M16 and zoom then try to shoot one or two bullet and see if they get hit, rocket launcher has a low range and the AK-47 is useless it does little damage to enemies if you manage to hit them and slight damage to cars compared to the M16 that can blow up cars and trucks with a single magazine. When finishing a mission and you're on your way home to save it happens that some mad guys will shoot at your car with a single bullet and set it on fire leaving you on a empty street with no car around and you end up in hospital losing all weapons also all weapons i had get vanished on the last mission, no map plan view some roads access in the airport region are not that clear on the round map with some misleading target points.
    The weather effects are beautiful and changes in real time.    … Expand
  39. WhiteMobster
    Apr 29, 2021
    7
    Narrativa
    7/10

    Direção de arte
    8/10

    Trilha sonora/música
    6/10

    Design de áudio
    7/10

    Jogabilidade (muito ruim no celular)
    6/10

    Gráficos (bons pra época)
    8/10

    Continua divertido e jogável como qualquer outro GTA, no pc, porque no celular está horrível pra atirar. Câmera ruim (como sempre foi) tanto no PC quanto no celular.
  40. JMPC2000
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Excellent game and story. Still playing in 2020 and it´s still addictive. Simply excellent
  41. Denizarasgulle
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is my childhood. Cant give a low score because is didn't age very well. Storytelling is still good tho. Openworld is OK. This game will always have a very soft place in my heart...
  42. MrPajamas
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Grand Theft Auto III was my first AAA game I saw. I was absolutely blown away by that game. I was very fascinated by the fact that you can do whatever you want in the game and you have freedom. Of course, the whole controversy around the series arose here, because the possibility of killing people in games to such an extent was unprecedented until the time of GTAs, and GTA III gave it theGrand Theft Auto III was my first AAA game I saw. I was absolutely blown away by that game. I was very fascinated by the fact that you can do whatever you want in the game and you have freedom. Of course, the whole controversy around the series arose here, because the possibility of killing people in games to such an extent was unprecedented until the time of GTAs, and GTA III gave it the crown when the game changed the bird's eye view to full 3D and you had the opportunity to enjoy it all. violence several times better. In the game, you play as a guy named Claud, who is probably not mentioned for the whole game. It's quite mysterious. He didn't say a word for the whole game. From today's point of view, it's quite a minus and it removes a lot from the story, on the one hand, it somehow has its charm here, but mainly it's because it's an old game and for the time only that there was a story was total massacre. Good. I'm exaggerating. No massacre. The story didn't interest me then and won't interest me much even today, but it's just that the addition of cut-scenes to the game is nice and I just took the overall GTA III mainly revolutionary in that it switched to 3D graphics and you had the opportunity to really break out in the city. The cities here are quite mysterious. They have their own atmosphere. They are not dead, but at the same time they work here and there. This reminds me that there is a ghost town in the game, which is really weird and was only created for the opening cut-scene. The game has plenty to offer outside of the mission. The whole map is full of different Easter Eggs. In fact, you don't even have to search the city. All you have to do is drive and play. There has been no competition in the GTA series for many years. I'll put it this way. GTA III is no longer a master game, but then it was something crazy and I remember the moment exactly when this game got into my hands and I had the opportunity to try the delicious open-world that Rockstar Games can perhaps the best of all studies. An awesome game for me, which I recommend.… Expand
  43. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    В своё время это была революция, которая точно заслуживает своей оценки, за такой открытый мир
  44. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  45. jarvitom
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    I played it in 2021 this was a huge hit I guess in 2002, because the game is still enjoyable today, pretty good storyline, funny characters, a piece of gaming history.
  46. GVB
    Jan 19, 2023
    9
    Shooting in a silent city while it's raining during a mission full of jokes and dark undertones... Even after all this years, it's still an amazing game.
  47. 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.
  48. RockerKR
    Jul 25, 2021
    7
    Good Game ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
  49. 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!
  50. snootchie
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Revolutionized open-world games. Still holds up beautifully today.
  51. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    6
    Yeah, that one made history and such, but I decided to play a few years ago and fortunately Rockstar had improved itself over the years. Don't see myself going back to this one again...
  52. vova22379
    Dec 18, 2021
    7
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  53. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    7
    It was one of my first games. I did't finished that. At that time it was pretty interesting. After time it's little less interesting cause the game got old in the bad meaning
  54. thatonemenzes
    Oct 6, 2021
    5
    Released in 2001, GTA III is definitely a mark for the gaming industry for how dense it WAS back then. However it doesn’t handle well for today’s standards, and no, I’m not talking about graphics; I’m talking about the overall gameplay that generally SUCKS.

    The driving experience is just fine, the handling model is very arcady but solid, however vehicles are ridiculously fragile (good    Released in 2001, GTA III is definitely a mark for the gaming industry for how dense it WAS back then. However it doesn’t handle well for today’s standards, and no, I’m not talking about graphics; I’m talking about the overall gameplay that generally SUCKS.

    The driving experience is just fine, the handling model is very arcady but solid, however vehicles are ridiculously fragile (good luck passing on Saint Mark’s after you unlock the second island) and they flip in the tiniest crash;

    The shooting/fighting mechanics are BAD and very hard sometimes since the AI seems to be f*cking aimbots, eventually killing you instantly. To make it even worse you can’t take cover, probably due to hardware/software limitations, but nonetheless it’s a pain in the a$$.

    The story is short and mediocre, with unrelatable characters, a predictable plot and missions that are extraordinarily repetitive and unnecessarily challenging with a terrible sense of direction, especially in Marked Man and Espresso-2-Go. Often you’ll be questioning why in the actual hell you’re doing these jobs since most of them don't actually play a major role in the story.

    The map is small, but surprisingly well detailed despite some repeated buildings, the buggy tunnel and the annoying sound of the bridge that connects Stauton Island to Shoreside Vale that can be heard even when you’re in the subway or the tunnel. But overall, the map is decent and can provide many hours of mayh… sorry, a nice playthrough.

    With all that said: should you play the game? Despite not being a great game for today’s standards, yes, you probably should give it a try. It’s a nice (but quite frustrating) trip back in time, that shows how much the franchise has evolved since 2001. The only advice I would give is to play either in the mobile port or PC versions, since the first has some annoying bugs fixed and the second can be easily be modded in order to provide a better gameplay.    … Expand
  55. veljkomcx
    Apr 2, 2022
    6
    The story is pretty boring.Also the game can be very annoying at times.I have to give it credit though because of how revolutionary it was. It was ground-breaking maybe back in the day but now it's pretty mediocre.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  59. 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
  60. That_Normie7
    Apr 26, 2021
    7
    this is the weakest gta imo the protagonist has no dialogues lol the story is good but gets boring after a while
  61. nazarkin123
    Mar 10, 2021
    7
    I was my first GTA game played ever amd it was fantastic that days. Just to steal a car a sold it on trash lol
  62. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    6
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  63. Hurutmester
    Mar 16, 2021
    1
    The people that came up with the 12 level ambulance mission are probably all psychopaths with no experience in game making. It's not just purely unfun, but also has the worst mission design I have ever seen. The AI and the driving experience is so bad, that the mission is literally unplayable. Cars just get spawned around you, they turn at max speed in impossible ways and they also changeThe people that came up with the 12 level ambulance mission are probably all psychopaths with no experience in game making. It's not just purely unfun, but also has the worst mission design I have ever seen. The AI and the driving experience is so bad, that the mission is literally unplayable. Cars just get spawned around you, they turn at max speed in impossible ways and they also change lane without any warning and only when you are behind them, so you can bump into them. The patients' AI is also trash, they gonna run into the car every single time, so you can fail the mission or lose 15 seconds waiting for them to stand up. Oh, and i didn't mention the fact, that there is a chance for the patients to just completely stuck inside a building at any point and there is nothing you can do about it. If you got this bug it's technically instant mission fail and you have to start all over again. Challenging games and missions are one thing, straight up unfun ones with **** mechanics are an other.
    For the rest of the game, well every single thing about it is bad, probably even for 2002. A lot of things just doesn't make any sense, the missions are boring even for GTA and the so called "gunplay" is miserable. I had the most fun doing the taxi missions, because at least the driving is slightly enjoyable if you don't have to do it for an hour, without any mistakes.    … Expand
  64. 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.
  65. TiredAlfred
    Dec 30, 2021
    7
    The PC version features enhanced 3D audio. Environmentally scaled and referenced from the player's perspective. Create your own customizable Liberty C
  66. 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
  67. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    6
    Даже учитывая то на сколько игра была революционной в момент релиза она ни тогда ни сейчас не вызывает у меня восторга.
  68. kndr
    May 11, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I respect this game, I really do. It is one of my first gta's after all. But it doesn't hold well today.

    Story and characters are meh. Our character is emotionless and mute so you can't feel attached to him. Other characters are not that memorable.

    There are no checkpoints in missions. Which is one of the things I hate in older gta's. If you fail you start from the beginning. You die pretty quickly so you need to play it perfectly.

    After killing gang leaders it is hard to roam around the city. They always attack you. So you need to do side missions before doing main missions to avoid that.

    You can't bail out. You need to stop first, then get out.

    Police system always sucked in 3D universe games to be honest. Only way to get rid of them is either get police bribes or go to pay n spray.

    There is no map in the menu so you always need to look minimap. And it doesn't even tell you some important places like ammu nation.

    You lose all your weapons when you die.

    You can't spend your money on anything other than weapons and pay n spray.

    Cars turn upside down even in slightest bump.

    Gunplay is weak.

    Gta 3 was good but it is hard to go back today.    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. defenz
    Aug 8, 2021
    7
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  74. YavuzSultan
    Aug 19, 2021
    7
    Graphic : 10/10
    It has the best graphics for its debut period.
    Story : 8/10 The story, though good, is short and shallow. They told the story very quickly. It takes about 4 hours and that's a short time. Atmosphere : 5/10 Although it takes place in an imaginary city called Liberty City, it is a city modeled on New York and has nothing to do with New York. Very foggy and dark. The game    Graphic : 10/10
    It has the best graphics for its debut period.
    Story : 8/10
    The story, though good, is short and shallow. They told the story very quickly. It takes about 4 hours and that's a short time.
    Atmosphere : 5/10
    Although it takes place in an imaginary city called Liberty City, it is a city modeled on New York and has nothing to do with New York. Very foggy and dark. The game is over until you try to get into the atmosphere.
    Gameplay: 10/10
    There is no problem in gameplay. Except for artificial intelligence.
    Artificial Intelligence : 6/10
    NPCs jump in front of cars. GTA 3, GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas are all the same.
    The side characters in the mission sometimes get stuck somewhere. It is necessary to start the task again.
    Total score : 7.8/10    … Expand
  75. Rustayne
    Aug 25, 2021
    4
    I received more negative emotions than positive ones. The game has many disadvantages, which are simply unclear how they can be at all, but in general the game is normal, not good definitely, but it does not pull on bad.
  76. ChampionofDeaTH
    Oct 25, 2021
    5
    мрачно говно и неинтересно ! главный персонаж картонный скучный и говно керик сказал
  77. meatmant
    Nov 7, 2021
    7
    Геймплей - 4/10
    Графон и визуальный стиль - 7/10
    Сюжет - 9/10
    Саундтрек - 8/10
    Общая оценка - 7/10
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  81. Nacho23
    Nov 17, 2021
    4
    Repetitivo, monotono y tetrico, con muchos bugs y problemas de IA para terminar algunas misiones, lejos de lo que fue vice city. Personaje que transmite nada al no decir ni una palabra. A mi no me gusto para nada
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. MazenFarag512
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    This Game Is Very Good This Game Is 1 of The Most Open World Action Adventure Games
  86. 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!
  87. DiegoDorantes
    Jan 11, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un gran juego que marcó historia, indudablemente. Sin embargo, cada uno de sus sucesores se ha encargado de sacar a la luz los errores de GTA III, bien, veamos qué tiene que ofrecer en 2022. GTA III es un videojuego de mundo abierto con una premisa bastante novedosa para la época en la que fue lanzado, darle libertad absoluta al jugador para recorrer un enorme mapa y realizar infinidad de actividades diferentes en él, concepto que lo popularizó inigualablemente, situándolo entre los diez videojuegos más vendidos de el Play Station 2 (Aunque la versión evaluada aquí es la de PC). En este videojuego encarnamos a Claude, un caracter aparentemente mudo y que a principios del argumento es traicionado por su novia, Catalina que pasa a convertirse en el antagonista principal y de la cual buscaremos vengaza, trabajando y asociándonos con figuras representativas del crimen en la ciudad en la que se desarrolla el juego, Liberty City, una parodia de Nueva York. Los gráficos se siguen viendo bastante bien después de 20 años de su lanzamiento, no son lo mejor de la generación pero me parece que cumplen correctamente con algunas de las expresiones faciales de los personajes, así como para entregar un mapa enorme lleno de detalles en una era no tan avanzada tecnológicamente. El soundtrack de la experiencia me parece bastante memorable, basado en el tema principal y cada una de las canciones que aparecen en el radio, encajan con la esencia que transmite la ciudad y el argumento, y más de una se queda en tu cabeza horas después de dejar de jugar. La jugabilidad me parece el aspecto que peor ha envejecido del juego, GTA se caracteriza como un viedeojuego de mundo abierto enfocado en dos aspectos, la conducción y la acción (escenas de tiroteos), en cuanto a la primera, pese a que los automóviles en ocasiones se sienten un poco toscos no tengo demasiadas quejas en el apartado, lamentablemente no puedo decir lo mismo de los disparos.
    No existe un botón para apuntar, es disparar y mirar el indicador para saber si las balas están acertando en el enemigo al que deseas eliminar. Agregando que estos enemigos tienen que ser enfrentados de frente, arriesgándote de igual manera a que ellos también te eliminen, ya que hacen muchísimo daño. No tiene un sistema de cobertura, puedes agregar uno de manera artificial cubriéndote con un automóvil, pero fuera de eso siempre tienes que emplear una estrategia muy clara para poder triunfar, ya que la dificultad no es nada baja. Dificultad, una característica muy presente en este videojuego, si buscas un desafío estás en el lugar correcto por que sin temor a equivocarme puedo asegurar que este es la entrega más difícil de la franquicia. En gran parte por el sistema de disparos mencionado con anterioridad, pero también por la implementación de misiones de conducción a contrarreloj que pueden meterte en muchos problemas. Es importante remarcar que las calles. o son un lugar seguro en este videojuego, conforme el argumento avance, Claude se irá haciendo de varios enemigos que, si lo ven, incluso fuera de una misión, le dispararán a su vehículo sin titubear, si a esto aumentamos que algunos de los enemigos contarán con escopetas que destruirán tu vehículo con dos disparos, puedes asegurar que morirás infinidad de veces en este videojuego, volviéndose en ocasiones muy frustrante. El argumento, lamentablemente, me parece extremadamente débil, tomando en cuenta que cada uno de los sucesores de la saga de Grand Theft Auto se ha encargado de opacar esta entrega, por lo menos en este aspecto. Claude, un personaje mudo, del que no tenemos la más mínima idea de su pasado, quiere cobrar venganza de su novia, que sí, lo traiciona pero simplemente esta premisa desaparece en todo el juego, que trata de Claude obedeciendo órdenes de diversidad de personajes que no complementan a la obtención de su objetivo, este se hace presente hasta el final, como si los creadores hubieran dicho “Ya tenemos muchas misiones, mete a Catalina y que el protagonista pelee con ella para meter los créditos finales”. Se sintiera como si este argumento fuera copiado de cualquiera de los dos primeros juegos y lo pegaran en una espectacular entrega en 3D, que posee un rango de libertad histórico que hace que GTA III sea divertido de revisitar, incluso cuando todos sus sucesores lo han superado.
    Si amas la saga, tal como yo, pruébalo, es divertido, varias misiones te sacarán una sonrisa y no te arrepentirás de invertir aproximadamente 15 horad en este juego. Uno de los mejores videojuegos en la historia, por lo que planteó desde un principio, no es el mejor juego de la franquicia, sin embargo, posee más aciertos que errores en su compleja estructura.    … Expand
  88. Runatikku
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    The game that melted the video cards in 2002. I never had a chance to play on PC until 2 years ago. Even today, I still think it's a good game. Of course, it's an old game, but I still think it is playable. For those who used to play, the game plays itself with a feeling of nostalgia. It may be a bit boring for new players, but it is still not a disgrace. Gameplay-wise It's a pretty easyThe game that melted the video cards in 2002. I never had a chance to play on PC until 2 years ago. Even today, I still think it's a good game. Of course, it's an old game, but I still think it is playable. For those who used to play, the game plays itself with a feeling of nostalgia. It may be a bit boring for new players, but it is still not a disgrace. Gameplay-wise It's a pretty easy and fun game. Until they removed it from Steam, BRUUH. Rockstar is soo annoying sometimes.… Expand
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    8/10.......................................................................
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. BrutalPlayer
    May 12, 2022
    0
    I rate it as I remember I liked it. I basicly stole a car, made a ride hitting some people and thats it. I uninstalled. Boring game, that's how i remember it.
  96. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    7
    И почему эта часть велик ой непревзойдённой серии ихор гетеа лично в моём окружении так и осталась недооценённой а ведь это такой атмосферный симулятор гопника там ходишь по хреновой погоде кругом катаются рено логан всё как в челябинске или питере или в новосибирскеИ почему эта часть велик ой непревзойдённой серии ихор гетеа лично в моём окружении так и осталась недооценённой а ведь это такой атмосферный симулятор гопника там ходишь по хреновой погоде кругом катаются рено логан всё как в челябинске или питере или в новосибирске
  97. 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
  98. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    6
    game has Extraordinary Graphics,Very Beautiful Gameplay,Movie like Sequences, and Awesome Sound! I hope people who play this game will last a life time in there hearts because this game still ROCKs all others ever made for the PC Valve i love your Work! please keep kickin ass on the best game series you have made in the Years and in the years to come! game has Extraordinary Graphics,Verygame has Extraordinary Graphics,Very Beautiful Gameplay,Movie like Sequences, and Awesome Sound! I hope people who play this game will last a life time in there hearts because this game still ROCKs all others ever made for the PC Valve i love your Work! please keep kickin ass on the best game series you have made in the Years and in the years to come! game has Extraordinary Graphics,Very Beautiful Gameplay,Movie like Sequences, and Awesome Sound! I hope people who play this game will last a life time in there hearts because this game still ROCKs all others ever made for the PC Valve i love your Work! please keep kickin ass on the best game series you have made in the Years and in the years to come! game has Extraordinary Graphics,Very Beautiful Gameplay,Movie like Sequences, and Awesome Sound! I hope people who play this game will last a life time in there hearts because this game still ROCKs all others ever made for the PC Valve i love your Work! please keep kickin ass on the best game series you have made in the Years and in the years to come!… Expand
  99. cercisyusuf
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    for that time yeaahhhhh goood but for nooowwww ehhhhh you must play thoo bro
  100. krlwarkrl
    Jul 16, 2022
    7
    7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 point!
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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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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  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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