Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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  1. LasPlays
    Mar 1, 2018
    9
    Un juego bastante bueno, la canciones cuando estas en los coches de mp3, son bastantes buenas.
    Lo único malo que le veo al juego, es que no puedas nadar pero es lo de menos. El juego se disfruta bastante manejando por la ciudad y haciendo las misiones y esta todo bastante bien gran juego.
  2. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    8
    Истории в духе Лица со шрамом, Тони Монтана он же Томми Версетти, мотоциклы, диско, сочные краски, все на движке GTA3. Еще одна достойная игра в серии.
  3. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 8
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  4. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    No me dieron ganas de seguir jugándolo la verdad, es un buen juego, pero personalmente no me llamó la atención como si lo hicieron otros títulos de la saga.
  5. PresidentTrump
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    I played Vice City for the first time when I was 7 years old on my older brother's PS2. All I did was drive around and shoot at people with no real objective. I would watch my brother play through the story even though I didn't really understand any of it. I remember playing a small bit of it again when I was a bit older and I got into it and decided to buy it on steam. Boy am I glad II played Vice City for the first time when I was 7 years old on my older brother's PS2. All I did was drive around and shoot at people with no real objective. I would watch my brother play through the story even though I didn't really understand any of it. I remember playing a small bit of it again when I was a bit older and I got into it and decided to buy it on steam. Boy am I glad I did.

    The Story
    We got a dude named Tommy Vercetti who moves to Liberty City after his Mafia boss buttboy, Sonny tells him too. A coke deal goes bust. His boss calls, and Tommy don't got the money, Sonny. So Tommy works for a lot of dudes and turns into scarface in 2 weeks.
    The Story is really good. A really big improvment from GTA 3's barebones story. This time, the main character actually talks. Tommy has some character too him, and he might not be mighty complex, he's atleast interesting.

    The Gameplay
    Although the gameplay doesn't have a huge improvment from GTA 3, it feels a lot more polished. One of my major critisims of GTA 3 was it's insane difficulty towards the end. Vice City does have a few frustating missions, but still feels easier to play and complete than GTA 3. The shooting was made easier and the driving was made smoother.

    Graphics and Cinematics
    The graphics are still 2002 PS2 graphics and aren't that impressive by today's standards, but the atmosphere of bright neon pink and yellow, makes the game a nice sight. Cinematics are actually intreging and interesting this time around and don't feel like a necessity to understand what's going on. The dialouge between the characters is very well written, which makes a lot of cutscenes memorable.

    Soundtrack
    Of course a game set in the 80's is gonna have a lot of 80's music! The soundtrack in this game is the best in the series. Even if you think you don't like 80's rock, give the stations a listen, most will still jam.

    Final Verdict
    I really like this game. I didn't feel like I was trudging through it like I was with GTA 3. I got all of the hidden packages, and I got to about 80-90% completion before deciding to play San Andreas next. This game was a blast from beggining to end! I strongly suggest that anyone that hasn't tried this game out, to do so.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  6. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    Un juego remarcable, muy divertido, muy completo, muy variado, grande, increible dentro de este genero, lo unico que quizas le falte es mas accion en aire y agua
  7. RockyXVII
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    Absolutely great. While not on the caliber of San Andreas and V, this game is very close. Better than III in every regard, Vice City had it all and was not afraid to show it.
  8. thenerzhul
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    It has been 14 years and still playing this game in 2017. And always feel like being in a cult movie.
    There pleny of line which I cannot forget.

    Rico: Hey. I'm Rico. You the man with the big cojones?
    Tommy Vercetti: Tommy Vercetti. Let's go...
    Rico: Ok man, treat her like a woman.

    And, thank you very much for helicopter mission (Demolition Man)
  9. 99dolar
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Çocukluğumda beni büyüleyen oyunu tekrar oynadım ve anladım ki bu oyun sadece bir çocuğu değil yüzlerce oyun oynamış ama artık zamanı kısıtlı olan bir yetişkini bile büyülüyor. GTA:Vice City asla unutulmayacak.
  10. GreenSkullRider
    Feb 25, 2017
    10
    Tommy Tommy... esto es vice city señores. la continuacion del alabado GTA3 mejorando todo lo que hay que mejorar. graficas mas pulidas, el poder agacharse, uso de aviones y motocicletas. todo esto ambientado en los años 80's por lo tanto musica brutal y todo muy colorido. aca se puede notar la influencia de Scarface en todos los aspectos. grandes personajes, gran seleccion de vehiculos. laTommy Tommy... esto es vice city señores. la continuacion del alabado GTA3 mejorando todo lo que hay que mejorar. graficas mas pulidas, el poder agacharse, uso de aviones y motocicletas. todo esto ambientado en los años 80's por lo tanto musica brutal y todo muy colorido. aca se puede notar la influencia de Scarface en todos los aspectos. grandes personajes, gran seleccion de vehiculos. la ciudad es un poco mas grande que en la anterior entrega. un excelente juego… Expand
  11. crimsondoor
    Jan 30, 2017
    9
    Control and graphics are very aged, but if you can bear with that (or install HD mods), it is an amazing game with great atmosphere and music. No other GTA game comes close to that. Every part of this game shows you why 80s was an amazing era.
  12. Rocky6694
    Jan 13, 2017
    10
    Grand 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.
  13. Superior
    Nov 22, 2016
    5
    The game shows it's age.

    + Idea
    + Storyline

    - Gameplay
    - Graphics

    This game was once good, but except for nostalgia it doesn't have much to offer anymore.
  14. Rewswiss
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    Klar, das erste Wort, das einem zu "Grand Theft Auto" einfällt, ist: Freiheit. Das weis ich, denn so steht es in den Geschichtsbüchern. Und, ja, "GTA 3" hat's erfunden, und erst "San Andreas" hat es perfektioniert. Aber mindestens ebenso wichtig an "GTA" ist: Zeitgeist. Und den erfahrbar zu machen, gelang "Vice City" so präzise wie noch keinem Buch, Film oder Videospiel zuvor. Klar kannKlar, das erste Wort, das einem zu "Grand Theft Auto" einfällt, ist: Freiheit. Das weis ich, denn so steht es in den Geschichtsbüchern. Und, ja, "GTA 3" hat's erfunden, und erst "San Andreas" hat es perfektioniert. Aber mindestens ebenso wichtig an "GTA" ist: Zeitgeist. Und den erfahrbar zu machen, gelang "Vice City" so präzise wie noch keinem Buch, Film oder Videospiel zuvor. Klar kann man sich "Beverly Hills Cop" oder eine Folge "Knight Rider" ansehen und fühlt sich an die Achtziger zurückerinnert. Bücher und Vinylscheiben aus der Zeit leisten Ähnliches. "Vice City" aber schickt uns direkt in das Jahrzehnt von New Wave und Cocktailkirschen und lässt uns darin so viel Zeit verbringen, wie wir wollen. Man kann die Hawaii-Hemden und anderen Geschmacklosigkeiten der Epoche tragen, im rosa Neonlicht eines Nachtclubs abhängen, lernen, wie sich die 30 berühmtesten amerikanischen Autos der Achtziger fahren, und dabei zwischen Radiostationen hin und her wechseln, die von Synthipop bis HipHop alles im Programm haben, was auf einen anständigen "Best of the 80s"-Sampler gehört. Die Quintessenz dieser Erfahrung: mit einem Ferrari Testosterossa in den Sonnenuntergang cruisen, während "I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight" von der Cutting Crew im Radio läuft.… Expand
  15. Carles
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    Best 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.
  16. Tagirix
    Jul 7, 2016
    5
    My personal opinion is different from yours. I don't like GTA: Vice City and consider it to be the worst game in GTA games. I didn't like the story at all, I didn't like the setting, I didn't like the city, etc. My choice is GTA: SA (and nah, I am not black). Compared to SA, it hasn't such athmosphere. Well, if you disagree with my opinion, I am not angry.
  17. CasualCoolseb
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Remember 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.
  18. Shadow1
    May 21, 2016
    5
    This game was born in 2003 as Simpsons Hit and Run , but Simpsons Hit and Run much better than Grand Theft Auto Vice City because I rate Simpsons Hit and Run on 10 of 10 and Grand Theft Auto Vice City on 5/10 and Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories much better than Vice City . Compare with Simpsons Hit and Run . Graphics in Vice City about as in Simpsons Hit And Run , but storyline in GtaThis game was born in 2003 as Simpsons Hit and Run , but Simpsons Hit and Run much better than Grand Theft Auto Vice City because I rate Simpsons Hit and Run on 10 of 10 and Grand Theft Auto Vice City on 5/10 and Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories much better than Vice City . Compare with Simpsons Hit and Run . Graphics in Vice City about as in Simpsons Hit And Run , but storyline in Gta Vice City sucks compared with Simpsons Hit and Run and in Vice City can't swim , but in other GTA Games can swim . 5/10… Expand
  19. gracjanski
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    This game is classic. We know all the gameplay that makes already a lot of fun. In addition Rockstar knows how to write funny and interesting characters, that you get to know in this game. It fits, that many elements are political incorrect and are funny. I appreciate, that the game duration is perfect: not too long, not too short. Graphics... there are mods outside, you them and Vicy CityThis game is classic. We know all the gameplay that makes already a lot of fun. In addition Rockstar knows how to write funny and interesting characters, that you get to know in this game. It fits, that many elements are political incorrect and are funny. I appreciate, that the game duration is perfect: not too long, not too short. Graphics... there are mods outside, you them and Vicy City looks great. The art design and the perfect music makes the atmosphere one of the best in all PC games.
    So, what is nor perfect? There are many bugs, that are unexcusable for the age of this game. The difficulty is sometimes easy, sometimes unfair.    … Expand
  20. youlouz
    Feb 27, 2016
    8
    PROS
    -intriguing story
    -Decent gameplay
    -Fast loading times

    CONS
    -Hard gameplay .
  21. sevifc
    Feb 26, 2016
    8
    Si hay algo que adoro de GTA (a parte de su jugabilidad y poder hacer lo que te de la gana) son las emisoras de radio. Y este juego en particular, es una jodida maravilla conducir con tu coche escuchando canciones clásicas de los 80. La historia de Tommy Vercetti, una obra de arte.
  22. Nuker
    Jan 25, 2016
    7
    - Good: Tommy Vercetti, difficulty, varied missions
    - Mixed: story, atmosphere/mood
    - Bad: bugs, flying, map, mission tracking, ui

    Good game, aged pretty well. Driving is very fun and missions are varied. The only bad things in this game are bugs and glitches, flying is also very annoying. Mission tracking doesnt exist and map is pretty bad. Overall i would recommend even now, in 2016. :)
  23. FlamingBear
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    Gta 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
  24. XDavidX
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    The 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 !
  25. BritishWolf
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    This 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.
  26. eialici
    Sep 12, 2015
    8
    I played this game in the past for hours on end and recently re-bought it on Steam because I no longer got the original to work on Windows 7.

    It's a classic, with tons of things to do, a big open world (they even say its the biggest next to GTA V) and a "back to the eighties" feeling with cool music on the various radio stations.
  27. Steeldude
    Apr 15, 2015
    4
    This game is so boring and the story is so bad that the only fun thing to do is drive around the town while listening to your MP3 songs which does not actually qualify for a fun game to me, though.
  28. Mario_Luigi
    Mar 31, 2015
    7
    Like: bikes, your own business, rock band, soundtrack
    Don't like: missions, atmosphere, plot, cars, guns
    Summary: a good game, but previous part (III) is better.
  29. Horrux
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    Very good game. The atmosphere, music, cars, everything is down pat. The graphics are great for that era, too. The story is great, the characters are engaging and interesting, this game has it all.

    Well, almost. I am removing 1 score point for the "try again" missions. Explanation: the missions are a victim of lazy design, where by and large, you need to know beforehand what you will    Very good game. The atmosphere, music, cars, everything is down pat. The graphics are great for that era, too. The story is great, the characters are engaging and interesting, this game has it all.

    Well, almost.

    I am removing 1 score point for the "try again" missions. Explanation: the missions are a victim of lazy design, where by and large, you need to know beforehand what you will face in order to be able to complete the mission. So you have to make a first attempt, which you will fail, and then a second, which you may well succeed. The missions are mostly not very difficult, but this lazy design amounts to false difficulty, which lenghtens the time spent in the game, but does not increase the enjoyment thereof. Add to that the long and unskippable cutscenes at the beginning of a lot of the missions, and you have something that grates on the nerves in an otherwise thoroughly enjoyable experience.

    It is still very playable as of 2015. You may want to turn up your anti-aliasing to crazy levels however...    … Expand
  30. azeitona
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    I played every GTA to this day, with the exception of Chinatown Wars and GTA 2. And this is still my favorite. But why? I don't even know what makes it so great. The new vehicles, like the helicopters? The amazing soundtrack? The jaw dropping graphics (for 2003, of course)? The whole 80's atmosphere? The city itself? The remarkable characters, references and the actors? The controls.I played every GTA to this day, with the exception of Chinatown Wars and GTA 2. And this is still my favorite. But why? I don't even know what makes it so great. The new vehicles, like the helicopters? The amazing soundtrack? The jaw dropping graphics (for 2003, of course)? The whole 80's atmosphere? The city itself? The remarkable characters, references and the actors? The controls. otherwise, do not have the best response, and the driving is not that great, but I love it anyway.… Expand
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#1 Best PC Game of 2003
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
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  1. G4 TV
    100
    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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  2. CPUGamer
    100
    Side-missions are just amazingly fun.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    It transcends the very genre it once created.
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