Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3305 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,858 out of 3305
  2. Mixed: 357 out of 3305
  3. Negative: 90 out of 3305
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  1. Michael
    Sep 10, 2003
    10
    This is one of the best games on ps2 it is hard has good graphics and is fun even if u clock it.
  2. JujuB.
    Aug 20, 2003
    4
    Its a bloody mad GAMEE!!! .....sadly, when u get 100%...its not what you have expected in the pS2 version.......which is why i put it on 4......they really screwed up the ending.
  3. Vicecityisgreat
    Aug 14, 2003
    10
    Greatest game i've ever played i cant quit playing it it is awesome.
  4. RobbyA.
    Aug 2, 2003
    10
    I thing this game is the best of all. NO COMMENTS.
  5. TimA.
    Jul 17, 2003
    7
    This game is better than the previous one, but there is a lot to improve for the graphics! It's good but not that good......
  6. TimH.
    Jul 2, 2003
    10
    Can't STOP PLAYING! The only time I stop is when I get an unhandled exception...
  7. AdamB.
    May 31, 2003
    10
    Great game.
  8. MatthewP.
    May 25, 2003
    10
    This 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.
  9. RickF.
    May 24, 2003
    10
    This 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!
  10. Jok`RdeMo
    May 19, 2003
    9
    Yeah, this is cool. I like this even better than GTA 3. what to say, radio is very cool and also posibility to play mp3. But the best thing of game is that it can really work on slow PC's (i mean Duron 600 with 128 RAM it goes almost without slowing down). Cool...
  11. Nemesisthe
    May 17, 2003
    8
    VERY INTERESTING GAME. GREAT GRAFIX...
  12. PhilD.
    May 16, 2003
    9
    9/10 - It could be perfect if there was not that annoying clipping problem.
  13. KentO.
    May 13, 2003
    10
    Good.
  14. NickV.
    May 12, 2003
    10
    Best game ever but this game was based on the movie scarface. The Music, buildings and most of the characters!
  15. temps
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    This is my very first GTA, so admittedly I hold it in particularly high regard since it was what initially drew me into the series. At first I thought the game was going to be hopelessly stupid, but there is honestly a lot of hilarious and thoughtful satire/comedy in the game that proved my initial assumptions dead wrong. Vice City had some features that were highly lacking in other GTAsThis is my very first GTA, so admittedly I hold it in particularly high regard since it was what initially drew me into the series. At first I thought the game was going to be hopelessly stupid, but there is honestly a lot of hilarious and thoughtful satire/comedy in the game that proved my initial assumptions dead wrong. Vice City had some features that were highly lacking in other GTAs to come, like the ability to buy businesses and strip-clubs, and other types of properties such as garages for stolen vehicles, among other things. The game's story and characters weren't especially memorable, and definitely weren't as good as what you'll find in newer GTAs, but they were definitely acceptable quality.

    A more relevant attraction to Vice City, for me though, was the terrific variety of radio stations in the game, and the hilarious nature of the game's social commentary. Rockstar did a terrific job of making the game entertaining to both thoughtful individuals, as well as people who just want some short-term fun going nuts and blowing things up, and the diversity and size of the audience they have attracted to the Grand Theft Auto series is a testament to that fact.

    I highly recommend this game! Granted, the graphics are dated, but if you can look past the graphical flaws, you'll find a gem here. If you can't look past the graphics, give some of the newer GTA games a try. They're all wonderfully enjoyable.    … Collapse
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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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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  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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