- Publisher: Rockstar Games
- Release Date: May 12, 2003
- Also On: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 3305 Ratings
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Positive: 2,858 out of 3305
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Mixed: 357 out of 3305
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Negative: 90 out of 3305
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AdamB.May 31, 2003Great game.
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MichaelSep 10, 2003This is one of the best games on ps2 it is hard has good graphics and is fun even if u clock it.
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HussainJ.Oct 30, 2003It is super and a classic game i just love the game.
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AlexA.May 13, 2005No way can you give this game anything lower than a 9 in my oppinon gta vice city is the best gta game ever to hit pc.
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DjounaidD.Jan 13, 2006Its so cool game I was playing it from the first day of it bealive me.
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R.DalviMay 2, 2006Very ahrd but at the same time so entertaining that it is very hard to stop playing it even though you have not completed it.
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Sgt.AwesomenessJan 24, 2010
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MafiaGuyNov 1, 2003This game's great, and is much more fun than GTA 3.
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NickV.May 12, 2003Best game ever but this game was based on the movie scarface. The Music, buildings and most of the characters!
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KentO.May 13, 2003Good.
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TimH.Jul 2, 2003Can't STOP PLAYING! The only time I stop is when I get an unhandled exception...
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VicecityisgreatAug 14, 2003Greatest game i've ever played i cant quit playing it it is awesome.
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RobbyA.Aug 2, 2003I thing this game is the best of all. NO COMMENTS.
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ChrisH.May 2, 2004This game rocks who in the world would give a number any lower than a 9 get a life if you would!
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HidroG.Jun 12, 2004This game is way better that gta 3 since it has got more things and certainly more blood.
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MarcB.Mar 26, 2006Heyyo, Amazing game. I love it. That's why even I had to mod it. If only GTASA had the same modding capabilities I tell ya...
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RickF.May 24, 2003This game is better than the original. The game runs faster at the same resolution than the previous game...amazing considering how much better the graphics are in VC. You have to get this game--it's a must have!
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MatthewP.May 25, 2003This game is better then Grand Theft Auto 3 and that in this game the cars and trucks look much more better then before and theft the FBI really use different cars. THIS GAME IS THE BEST IT ALSO A MUST BUY GAME.
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VidM.Nov 9, 2004
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StuartR.Nov 21, 2006Truly one of the greats. Fire it up for a speed run and marvel at the congruity of the story and the variety of the missions. Worth getting back into it for joey's nos mod alone. Not as big as San An, but a more concise and directed experience, and probably more intriging.
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JackT.Apr 15, 2007Absoloutely jawdropping game, so innovative (as the GTA series always is).
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Nov 17, 2011
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Nov 10, 2011
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Oct 12, 2011This is what we called ,,evergreen" in gaming. It's definition of pure, clear, maximum satisfying video game art. Can't wait for the ,,Vice City Rage" - fantastic mode, coming soon!
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Oct 2, 2011
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Nov 9, 2011Graphics 7/10
Gameplay 10/10
Controls 10/10
Story 9/10
Characters 10/10
Level design 10/10
Presentation 10/10
User Interface 9/10
Sounds 9/10
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Nov 10, 2011
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May 14, 2012This game brings back memories - it is essentially the enhanced port of GTA III into the modern era, paving way for the highly acclaimed GTA IV. Must play for any GTA fan with tons of fun.
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Jul 2, 2012This Is the best Game of last years , Mod Vice City : Multiplayer is very good mod for GTA ahh hot 80's years , beatiful girls and sun and Radio Station , This game was not boring for ever !: ) sorry for my ENG
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Dec 9, 2012Grand Theft Auto Vice City is a really good game. It has a beautiful written story, their missions are so funny, the game takes you to 80s in a engaging way, it is not an overstatement give a score of 10.
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Jun 22, 2020
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Jul 26, 2016Best GTA EVER!!!! There is no one like Vice City. Perfect storyline, epic characters, beatiful city, and amazing music and environment!
One of the best games of the story, and best GTA. -
Apr 13, 201310/10, La historia de este juego es muy buena, al final de cada misión, no podes aguantar la intriga de saber que va a pasar después en la historia, uno de los pocos juego que se ambienta en los '80 que realmente te hace sentir en los '80, la música de la radio es perfecta, el voice acting, lo sonidos, el humor, todo es perfecto para mi en este juego.
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Apr 7, 2016
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Jun 24, 2013Easily the best GTA game. With it's awesome gameplay and a lot of interesting missions there is a place in your disk for this... The best thing in Vice City is the feeling. The awesome looking Miami feels so good to be in. You don't even want to leave your chair... Must play...
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Mar 20, 2023I recently revisited Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and the nostalgia hit me hard. The vibrant 80s setting and iconic soundtrack made for an immersive experience. As I navigated the city, completing missions and interacting with memorable characters, I was reminded of why this game is a true classic. If you're a fan of open-world action, don't miss out on the timeless excitement of Vice City!
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Aug 15, 2013Grand theft auto vice city is the second best grand theft auto but it has a strong story and really good graphics for how old it is. I would recommend this game to any one who like grand theft. auto and anyone who likes violence.
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Oct 17, 2013I first played this game in 2006 and it got me addicted. I finished the whole game with and without cheats. This game never gets old. I love its every successor. I am really waiting for GTA 6
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Oct 18, 2013the best grand theft auto of the franchise!!
in my opinion,the best game of Rockstar games
tommy vercetti is the most dangeous killer of games
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Nov 9, 2013
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Jan 3, 2014A really great game... Nice graphics great gameplay bigger Miami-based city ,an Miami Vice/Scarface based story and an amazing soundtrack...
It's really one of the contemporary classics which is worth playing it -
Feb 7, 2014This is my favourite GTA game. The feel of the game and the great music/soundtrack makes for a great experience. The soundtrack in this game is great, and one of the best I've seen (or heard) in a game. However, the pc controls do take a little bit of time to get used to, but the PC port is infinitely better due to the ability to easily mod the game by creating your own character skins.
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Mar 14, 2014
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Jul 4, 2014Amazing game, awesome story, everything about this game is awesome, the only problem is the graphics but whatever graphics don't ruin anything this is better then gta 3
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Jul 15, 2014I remember playing this game when I was like 5 years old.. LOL. Fun. Probably the best GTA game in my opinion. Tommy killed it. Don't know why they didn't bring him back. The graphics are great, and the story.. just incredible.
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Feb 11, 2019The glory of the eighties combined with the glory of GTA ... easy ten. MUST play, especially for those who were around in the eighties or love the music of that period.
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Aug 8, 2014
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Dec 10, 2014
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Sep 26, 2014This is like a nostalgic review from me. I liked the story and the missions. The music, cars and the claw hands. This is my favourite GTA entry of all time. before i even get to touch GTA V. for now. I'm waiting for you GTA V next year!
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Nov 19, 2014One of my absolute favorite parts of GTA.
I loved this game, it was fantastic. In addition, the soundtrack was perfect.
Before GTA 5 came out, Vice City was my favorite part.
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Sep 21, 2015This is, in my humble opinion, the best Grand Theft Auto game in the series as well as one of the greatest sandbox games ever made. It improved on its predecessor, GTA III, in almost every regard. Considering GTA III was ahead of its time, this is an impressive feat. The PC version is by far the best, as expected.
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Nov 19, 2015The Vice City & Vice City Stories have the best feeling & climate in all of the GTA history, sure they never have that much features that have San Andreas but I liked this games !
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Nov 27, 2015Gta vice city, was one of the best rockstar games and back to the 80s games i've ever played. It is action-packed and it is filled with blood and is sexy at the same time but it is still a great game any in anyway. Rockstar minigame was amazing and I think a lot of people like in 2003 or 2004. If I were to say out of 10 I would say 10 because it was a great campaign game with a great campaign
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Jun 23, 2016Remember when this was your childhood?
GTA Vice City is a gaming masterpiece with pretty advanced graphics for 2002/2003 that tries to make an 80's Miami feel to it. I DEFINITELY Recommend you get this game. -
Nov 14, 2016
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Jan 13, 2017Grand Theft Auto Vicecity is a classical example how a great open world third person shooter should be. The game is simply a masterpiece and got everything correct, from its soundtrack to story telling and a great gameplay for 2002 standards.
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Mar 27, 2020to be honest it´s one of the best GTA out there and the most iconic one. I´ve always loved the Scarface movie and this one does a good job on it.
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Feb 25, 2017
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Jun 16, 2018Игра на все времена! Проходил раз 10, и всегда получал максимальное удовольствие.
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May 9, 2020This and San Andreas are the best GTA games to this day. GTA 5 might have better graphics and technology but it's boring
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Dec 7, 2022Nothing beats driving around Vice City listening to great music. I didn't play Vice City, I lived it. Can't really tell how many hours or how many times I've played it over the last 15 years.
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Apr 2, 2023For me definately a 10/10, has everything it needs, for its time it was the bomb on all platforms
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Dec 10, 2018Beautiful game, best GTA ever made, the climate is amazing, 80' style buildings, clothes, cars. Sunset, long beach, lazurite water, palms, red cabriolet, and girls in a bikini; and obviously the most important thing: Music
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May 10, 2021One of my 3 childhood games that I will never stop enjoying
Best soundtrack, atmosphere, story, map...
It was all put together so well its just perfect !
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Jul 26, 2018Simply the best game in GTA series at the time it was released. Still worth coming back if you've got some nostalgic memories.
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Feb 27, 2020the greatest game of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nov 23, 2018
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Nov 27, 2018The game of my childhood, pereprohod it more than 15 times and not get bored!
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Oct 5, 2019Incredibly cool game of its time. In addition to the main plot and many small side-quests, it was possible to play it literally forever by inventing activities for yourself on the open spaces of the great gaming city. It was big, beautiful and atmospheric, playing 100% of all its zones.
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Mar 25, 2019Just another masterpiece by Rockstar Games. Every single GTA game has this "MUST-PLAY" certificate here on Metacritic on every single platform like PC, XBOX and PlayStation, coincidence? I don't think so. You have no choice but to buy every single one of them. You must play.
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Nov 13, 2019This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Aug 5, 2020
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Aug 27, 2019
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Apr 5, 2020I had a chance to play this game in 2005. I still remember how much I enjoyed it! One of the best games I have ever played in my life! Probably 30-40hrs on record.
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Apr 16, 2020My first game. What an atmosphere ,sunny Miami , luxury cars, machine guns,rocket launchers ,cheat-codes.... Amazing game
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Oct 1, 2020Игра шедевр, рокстар иначе не умеют, наиграно огромное количество часов в свое время, на тот момент открытый мир был просто чем невероятным, когда другие игры обходились коридорами. 10/10
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Jun 23, 2020My first love ❤️ After her, I became interested in games. Best game ever for me
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Feb 7, 2020Ozamana göre en kaliteli oyun ama gelmiş geçmiş en iyi oyunlardan birisi .
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Feb 22, 2020"Isn't that wonderful ...?"
(c) Ken Rosenberg, “Keep Friends Near”
Welcome to the 80s, I can only say one thing - this game is beautiful and it means a lot to me because this is my first completed game in my life :) -
Aug 1, 2020Первая часть великой серии, в которую я играл продуманно. Для меня тогдашнего это был взрыв мозга)
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Jul 21, 2022Игра детства. В 2 раза круче трёшки и много прикольных механик, но не отталкивающих от аркадности игры
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Mar 28, 2020O melhor GTA seguido do San Andreas.
A melhor playlist de rádios, a atmosfera dos anos 80 nesse jogo é surreal, ainda mais para a época que foi lançada lá em 2002, nesse ponto, a Take Two (com Rockstar e 2K) é incrível.
Espero muito que o GTA VI seja em Vice City com transição dos tempos (anos 80 e tempos atuais) como aponta os rumores. -
May 2, 2020One of the first games I ever played.Having first voice protagonist and such a map for 2003 it was really revolutionary at the time.Also storyline was quite good it had few shortcomings but nothing too much.What makes this game great is that it managed to perfectly capture Miami 80-s atmosphere.Inspired by film and TV classics Miami Vice and Scarface.
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May 8, 2020When i first played it, i skipped all the cutscenes but still liked it. When i replayed it without skipping the cinematics, i liked it even more. 10 out of 10 for me. Just take it.
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May 15, 2020VICE CITY FLORIDA is the most 80s city of all time and it’s perfect in every way.
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May 15, 2020This game really amazing because tommy vercetti sonny forelli lance vance best character ever
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Jul 24, 2020One of the best games made ever in that time. Feeling the vibe alone was wonderful but playing this wonderful game was such an enjoyment. Music, atmosphere and stunning 80s style missions and storyline makes it my all time favorite hands down.
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Dec 30, 2020a great game that blew the brain of that generation. I went through it 5+ times so!
Великолепная игра взорвавшая мозг тому поколению. Прошел её раз 5+ так что! -
Sep 25, 2020GTA Vice City, is a game that is remarkable in history. Great story, open world, wonderful soundtrack! I remember that my computer was so bad, that I had to walk looking at the ground, so that the SPF would increase. Good memories!
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Aug 27, 202080's is my favourite era and why cause I was addicted with VICE CITY game like drugs,guns,music scene...
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May 11, 2021
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Sep 16, 2020This was the first game that I've ever played. And I think it's still the best GTA. Its story and its gameplay is better than 2020 games. What a game...
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Nov 13, 2020An unforgettable journey. I still can't get enough. Waiting for possible GTA VI in similar setup. Best part of series for sure.
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Apr 5, 2021
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Jun 5, 2021I really liked the game atmosphere.
There is a lot to invest in the game, but it's hard to earn it. Radio music is the best in the series. The game is pretty easy!
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May 6, 2021Best gta and best game i ever played i playing this game for8years I love it everyone need to play this game for minimum 1 time
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May 11, 2021The best game that made my life beautiful. Mafia, Vice city, 80's, Tommy, Ken and prick Lance.
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Jun 11, 2021Söyleyebileceğim hiçbir şey yok. Yıl itibariyle efsaneye dönüşmüş bir oyun. Muhteşem.
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Jun 28, 2021There is no problem in the game. It's just bad that you can't swim in the game. But since this is a periodic problem, we should not include it in the scoring. The game is excellent.
Awards & Rankings
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Best of all, the numerous bugs and glitches that brought the PS2 version down a notch have been cleaned up and eliminated, for the most part. Enemies no longer shoot you through solid walls, you no longer randomly lose health while running, and cars remain in your garage until you take them out.
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Side-missions are just amazingly fun.
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It transcends the very genre it once created.