Grand Theft Auto III

 PlayStation 2
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1185 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 953 out of 1185
  2. Mixed: 150 out of 1185
  3. Negative: 82 out of 1185
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  1. FarshadFido
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    it was made only by Rockstar.gta 3 amazing game,niceeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeereeeeee
  2. SuperSonicJunus
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    Never beat this one but I’ve gotten damn close so I think I can give it MY proper rating. Vice City was my 1st played GTA but this one was soon after. This game was pivotal in revolutionizing sandbox games but it’s really not good even for its time. It’s clunky, the protagonist is silent for some reason, and the soundtrack doesn’t come close to VC or SA. I’ll beat it one day, don’t reallyNever beat this one but I’ve gotten damn close so I think I can give it MY proper rating. Vice City was my 1st played GTA but this one was soon after. This game was pivotal in revolutionizing sandbox games but it’s really not good even for its time. It’s clunky, the protagonist is silent for some reason, and the soundtrack doesn’t come close to VC or SA. I’ll beat it one day, don’t really want to. Haha… Expand
  3. kobaeee
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    GTA 3 is the first open world game to do it correctly. It's a shame that this game still hasn't received a worthy remaster.
  4. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    Graficos para su epoca: 7/10 los personajes les faltan dientes y tienen manos con dedos pegados
    Jugabilidad: 8/10 un apuntado automatico porque aun no habian juegos que adapten bien los shooters en consolas asi que fue bien implementarlo
    Mapa: Mundo abierto 9/10
    Misiones: 7/10 estan entretenidos

    El juego esta bueno pero envejecio mal por sus posteriores entregas por eso un 7
  5. SammyHauguth
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    Worst game ever made, and It's by the idiots at Rockstar Games. I don't understand how any one could even give this garbage score at all. It's so bad a d such a garbage.
  6. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    What can i say that has not been said a thousand times. Despite its obvious old age and crappy graphics, I have such good memories about it.
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Inevitably a little simplistic and crude compared to the later incarnations and some of the missions are frustratingly difficult thanks to the combination of dodgy AI and vehicles that are far too fragile, but it was a game changer at the time and was the genesis of the modern sandbox game.
  8. lizardkingg
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    One of the most revolutionary games of all time. A groundbreaking masterpiece. Set the bar high for the rest of the gaming world. As much of a classic as it gets.
  9. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  10. SSJGodku
    Jul 18, 2023
    8
    This was my introduction to the GTA series. I enjoyed the story & characters. I also liked just driving around and reeking havoc on the civilians.
  11. 3run0
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    The best game for the PS2.Still fun to this day destroying cars with rpgs and causing chaos.
  12. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Building upon the openness of Driver 2, this game redefined what an openworld game could be. This game is one of the most important games in history. I can't call it a masterpiece because it is heavily flawed, but for importance to gaming alone, this deserves a 10/10.
  13. Pancakes-
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Es un hermoso juego, lo he completado en PC y Android, ambas son buenas experiencias, pero cuando decidí completarlo en mi vieja PS2 fue aún más emocionante.
    El juego tiene esa baja resolución típica de un juego del 2000, pero muchas cosas como la dificultad, la estética oscura no hacen más que notarse aún más.
    La dificultad en sí, es un juego difícil, el GTA con la campaña más difícil,    Es un hermoso juego, lo he completado en PC y Android, ambas son buenas experiencias, pero cuando decidí completarlo en mi vieja PS2 fue aún más emocionante.
    El juego tiene esa baja resolución típica de un juego del 2000, pero muchas cosas como la dificultad, la estética oscura no hacen más que notarse aún más.
    La dificultad en sí, es un juego difícil, el GTA con la campaña más difícil, debido a sus misiones cronometradas y largas persecuciones, sin embargo, si se lo domina bien, es una experiencia más disfrutable que frustrante, que no es una dificultad del otro mundo.
    La selección musical es hermosa y contribuye a sentimientos de acción, emoción, pero también de tristeza y soledad, debido a la frialdad del protagonista.
    En definitiva, un clásico que todo jugador debería probar al menos una vez, debido a que aún con su envejecimiento, puede suponer un poco de reto, por su conducción torpe y simple, o el regreso a un GTA más simple, alejado de toda mecánica secundaria lo máximo posible, y centrado en ser un juego que trajera la revolución del mundo abierto a la industria. It is a beautiful game, I have completed it on PC and Android, both are good experiences, but when I decided to complete it on my old PS2, it was even more exciting.

    The game has that typical low resolution of a game from 2000, but many things like the difficulty, the dark aesthetic, only stand out even more.

    The difficulty itself is a challenging game, the GTA with the hardest campaign, due to its timed missions and long chases. However, if you master it well, it is a more enjoyable experience than frustrating. It's not an otherworldly difficulty.

    The music selection is beautiful and contributes to feelings of action, excitement, but also sadness and loneliness, due to the coldness of the protagonist.

    In conclusion, it's a classic that every gamer should try at least once because even with its aging, it can still provide a bit of a challenge, whether it's the clunky and simplistic driving or the return to a simpler GTA, stripped of all secondary mechanics as much as possible, and focused on being a game that brought the open-world revolution to the industry.    … Expand
  14. FINPOSTI
    May 19, 2023
    0
    no its not just good like its not just good as i thought that this game was supposed to be, i dont like the game as much as someone else does so i give this game this exact rating as it it showing here, i am not a pirate btw
  15. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    GTA 3 was a groundbreaking achievement in gaming history that was so fresh. It blew everybody's mind back in the day.
  16. imalynxcat
    Apr 2, 2023
    6
    oynarken çok fazla hatayla karşılaştım ve san andreas oynadıktan sonra oynadığım için eğlenemedim.
  17. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    "Grand Theft Auto III" revolutionized the video game industry with its introduction of the 3D open world. At the time of release, it was highly controversial since it allowed players to engage in all sorts of major criminal activities. Nevertheless, GTA III was a huge hit and has been named one of the greatest video games ever made by several critics. This is a satirical action-adventure"Grand Theft Auto III" revolutionized the video game industry with its introduction of the 3D open world. At the time of release, it was highly controversial since it allowed players to engage in all sorts of major criminal activities. Nevertheless, GTA III was a huge hit and has been named one of the greatest video games ever made by several critics. This is a satirical action-adventure influenced by Hollywood mob films. It's a tasteless guilty pleasure meant for a mature audience. Great wicked fun. Despite its flaws, this is the first GTA that set up the template for future entries and inspired countless of open-world games. I would rate it with a 9.6 out of 10.… Expand
  18. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  19. Lyralei3
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    GTA III - самая недооцененная часть гта и самая жестокая гта с хорошей атмосферой
    Оцениваю игру на 8/10
  20. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    car go vroom so i be happy vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep
  21. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 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
  22. Ez1459
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    grandfather of open world games, truly amazing and has a charm to it that will never vanish
  23. the4castlekings
    Jan 15, 2023
    1
    This game is awful. GTA3 is one of the most boring, unplayable games out there and it does not deserve the score it has. If the game was really a 10, it top GTA4 and GTA5 but it fails to put a dent in either of those games. Would not recommend
  24. Uauqdemais
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    O começo de algo pica, mas não é nem de perto perfeito. A gameplay é datada, sendo o principal problema deste jogo.
  25. Raymond86
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    The original open world sandbox game. 21 years after it's release GTA III holds up and is just as playable today as it was then.
  26. Bivshtex007
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    I am SO glad that this game (PS2 Version) is available on PS4! I enjoyed every bit of it, even with outdated controls. Gameplay, Challanges, everything
  27. Pereira2000
    Nov 12, 2022
    6
    He oido mucha gente diciendo que este juego es maravilloso por su censilleza pero a mi la historia me parecio muy mediocre. Hay que admitirlo es el gta que lo invento todo y se ve bien para tener mas de 20 años pero no me gusto y tiene la peor radio de toda la saga
  28. Jattaman
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Il terzo capitolo rivoluziona la serie con il 3D.
    Perde l'originalità e la crudezza del primo episodio, ma stravolge in positivo per impatto grafico, giocabilità e maestosità del progetto.
  29. donkaapo
    Sep 15, 2022
    7
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  30. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    The case when the first real try is not a mess, but a huge hit. Truly the origin of the future best seller of the gaming world
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#2 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Voodoo Extreme
    98
    The end-all, be-all of console action games. Period...For me GTA3 is the best action game I have ever played on a console system and I highly recommend it to adults (the intended audience of this game) who know the difference between good and evil.
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  2. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    An insanely deep game that offers a lot to do outside of the 70+ missions. If you understand that it's just a game and that these selfsame actions are not healthy in the real world, you'll enjoy a well-developed world disguised as a deviously fun game.
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  3. Next Generation Magazine
    80
    Adding to the frustration is the fact that your targeting system is practically useless, and the vehicle physics model is annoyingly floaty. [Jan 2002, p.78]
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