Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

 PlayStation 2
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1512 Ratings

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  1. RealKing
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Simplemente maravilloso, Rockstargames marca este juego como una joya absoluta.
  2. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    It's a small but cool game. It's really cool, isn't it? but he can`t swim.
  3. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  4. GuzmaNn131
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Maravillado con el videojuego. Otra vez Rockstar Games asombrándonos con esta entrega. Su ambiente ochentero, su inspiración en la película Scarface (eso suma puntos) y la asombrosa banda sonora que conlleva a que diga que esta entrega sea un 10
  5. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Esta entrega es una mejora al frente de GTA III, hay lanchas, helicopteros, mas armas, un ambiente mas vivo, hay mas canciones en las radios que en GTA III, etc pero lo malo es que aun no se puede nadar.

    graficos para su epoca: 7/10
    Jugabilidad: 8/10
    Misiones: 8/10
    Modo libre: 9/10

    Un juegazo
  6. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    From all the GTA's, this one has the atmosphere and style i like the most. Good old times.
  7. ymanaslya
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    look , the story and the characters are so good or you can say one of the best stories in the gta , but the gameplay i feel like it's the same from gta 3 , And it's like they didn't think about new one just copy paste , and the big problem is "Why Tommy can't swim ?"
  8. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Follow up to GTA III that irons out all of the niggles, improves the graphics and adds an iconic soundtrack. Bettered only by its own sequel GTA: San Andreas.
  9. lizardkingg
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Gotta be my favorite setting of any GTA game. Felt like you actually lived the life in the Mafia during the 1980's. Incredible game all around.
  10. Lionel119
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    This game is great. The atmosphere of Miami is amazing and a great setting for a grand theft auto game. It is amazing how they made this masterpiece in less than a year. Almost everything about gta III is way better in this game. The gun play on console is surprisingly good and whoever thinks this game is hard must be fresh out the womb. And don’t even get me started on the soundtrack.This game is great. The atmosphere of Miami is amazing and a great setting for a grand theft auto game. It is amazing how they made this masterpiece in less than a year. Almost everything about gta III is way better in this game. The gun play on console is surprisingly good and whoever thinks this game is hard must be fresh out the womb. And don’t even get me started on the soundtrack. Also whoever says the graphics are bad are spoiled. The game was made in one year, was released in 2002, and was released on the ps2 give them a break.Anyway great game is a definite must play… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Its an EPIC game. I like the gameplay and the visuals were fantastic. I would like to play again in future
  13. Tomas95
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    GTA Vice City ist ein Meisterwerk was sein gleiches sucht und ich weiß nicht wo ich anfangen soll weil alles ist bombastisch aber kurz und knackig der Sound,die welt,Die Story,Die Charaktere die nebenmissionen alles ist ein fast perfekt wehren hier und da mal nicht die logik lücken aber ein Meisterwerk ist es alle male und das beste gta was Rockstar zu bieten hat und die Anspielungen aufGTA Vice City ist ein Meisterwerk was sein gleiches sucht und ich weiß nicht wo ich anfangen soll weil alles ist bombastisch aber kurz und knackig der Sound,die welt,Die Story,Die Charaktere die nebenmissionen alles ist ein fast perfekt wehren hier und da mal nicht die logik lücken aber ein Meisterwerk ist es alle male und das beste gta was Rockstar zu bieten hat und die Anspielungen auf Scarface sind nicht zu übersehen ich liebe dieses spiel einfach kaufen und genießen… Expand
  14. MortalShaw
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Uno de los mejores protagonistas de la saga, carismatico, coches hermosos, banda sonora hermosa, perosnajes secundarios geniales, las misiones secundarias un poco zzz
  15. imalynxcat
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    oynaması eğlenceliydi ama oyun bazı noktalarda insana kafayı yedirtecek dereceydi.
  16. 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.
  17. Lyralei3
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    GTA Vice City - хорошая часть гта, хоть и мне чуть больше нравится вайс сити сторис
    Сюжет с фильма "Лицо со шрамом" пожалуй самая большая фишка игры
    Я бы оценил игру на 8.5/10
  18. JesseDillinger
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    Not as good as San Andreas, but still a great game. Love the setting of Vice City, the music is great, gameplay is good, and Tommy is a pretty good character. RIP Ray Liotta
  19. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    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: 10
  20. GVB
    Jan 19, 2023
    9
    Scarface + 80s music and aesthetics = best game ever.
    Best game ever - a plot that is only and excuse for the action = a great, great game, but a 9/10.
  21. Ez1459
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    what a g game what a game, will allways remain in my heart super duper puaaaaahh
  22. Hachafaill001
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    Creo que tengo una debilidad por este tipo de tramas, lo que hace que me guste mucho mas que san andreas o el V
  23. Tampasco
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    O melhor GTA que já joguei em my life, com missões de defender mansões de chefes mafiosos e até dirigir carros bêbados, com a historia foda de Miami beach.
    Nota Final: 9,53
  24. Jattaman
    Oct 3, 2022
    8
    Non rivoluziona quanto visto nel terzo capitolo, ma è comunque un solido prodotto di qualità, sulla base di quanto visto in precedenza.
  25. donkaapo
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
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  26. Nathaniel224
    Sep 14, 2022
    4
    the controls are so bad and atrocious, mechanics are poor hard to get around, and on top of that too much motion blurr, its blinding to my eyes playing it. gunplay and aiming is horrible The only saving grace is the open world , characters and dialogue. GTAV IS miles better miles better
  27. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    A More colorful and improved version of the previous installment with a better story and gameplay.
  28. DanThePerson
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    I highly enjoyed this game, its overflowing with atmosphere and just really cool **** and the soundtrack is one of the best out of all the GTA games.. but there's this weird inconsistent difficulty that is the root cause of why I've never beat this game even after the hundreds of attempts I've made over the years..
  29. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    the 80's were cool and so is this game so i'm giving it an 8 :D
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  30. Santibog
    May 18, 2022
    10
    I really don't understand people who give it a low rating because the graphics are "BAD" - wtf bro? the game is from 2002, what do you expect?
  31. Ihabtawfique
    May 1, 2022
    2
    THIS GAME SUCKS
    I don't know why rockstar created this ****
    This has a bad open world,where you have limited freedom.there is nothing but just driving.the story was very bad and why the **** does everyone likes Tommy this much. He's pretty overrated.why do they like this shirt thing . Those who think vice city is the best.dude get some help.gta San Andreas is far more better than this .    THIS GAME SUCKS
    I don't know why rockstar created this ****
    This has a bad open world,where you have limited freedom.there is nothing but just driving.the story was very bad and why the **** does everyone likes Tommy this much. He's pretty overrated.why do they like this shirt thing . Those who think vice city is the best.dude get some help.gta San Andreas is far more better than this . I'd want to play a game which has a **** aiming system    … Expand
  32. perrypulus
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    Third installment of GTA that I finished. Good story, good vibes. It's another options to play some nostalgic game beside GTA: SA
  33. kyle20ellis
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Rated M for Strong Violence,Blood,Sexual Content,Drug Use and Language.

    Grand Theft Auto Vice City is the fifth installment in the Grand Theft Auto series of video games.I did not play Grand Theft Auto when the series started going big in 2001 with the release of Grand Theft Auto 3.I got Vice City for Christmas last year and I instantly loved the game.The controls take a little bit    Rated M for Strong Violence,Blood,Sexual Content,Drug Use and Language.

    Grand Theft Auto Vice City is the fifth installment in the Grand Theft Auto series of video games.I did not play Grand Theft Auto when the series started going big in 2001 with the release of Grand Theft Auto 3.I got Vice City for Christmas last year and I instantly loved the game.The controls take a little bit getting used to but after that the game is pure fun.This game is definitely not as good as San Andreas but unlike San Andreas this game does not have extremely hard missions that are a pain in the butt to complete.The graphics in Vice City are a bit better than the ones in San Andreas also.The game is about a criminal released from prison named Tommy Vercetti who during the game takes over Vice City with the help of his friends.He does various missions from flying a toy helicopter with bombs into a building to dropping off a girl to murdering people.The plot is sort of like Scarface.There are actually two parts to the story.The first part is about Tommy Vercetti trying to find out who took his money and drugs during the drug deal gone wrong while Lance tries to find out who killed his brother.THe second part is about Tommy getting people to pay protection money,buying assets like clubs and company's and worrying about his former boss Sonny.This game is fairly short.Despite all the missions you have to do I beat the game in three days(the third time I played it).The game takes place in 1986 so there are a bunch of popular 80s singers singing famous 80's songs on the radio stations.There are many good cars and weapons in the game and even if you have played San Andreas you should like this game.

    10/10    … Expand
  34. janwe04
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Its the second GTA game ive played. And actually my favourite also. I would say its better than GTA 5 imo. I had or have so much fun with it. Never going to regret buying it. It has nice gameplay and shooting. It has a really understandable and interesting story.
  35. Amorph0us
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    My favorite GTA game and a main reason for their success. We really have to mention the fantastic soundtrack. A really good source of knowledge for a young guy like me back then.
  36. Luahanseng
    Jan 3, 2022
    6
    GTA Vice City Def Ed on PS5
    Game Completed : Dec 12, 2021
    Playtime : 15 hours among the GTA series, this game is in a pulgatory. What it means is that it did not age well. The GTA 3 aged well specially if you play it in its definitive edition which makes it worth replaying. Vice City on the other hand, is just inferior from newer games providing zero nostalgia except of course from    GTA Vice City Def Ed on PS5
    Game Completed : Dec 12, 2021
    Playtime : 15 hours

    among the GTA series, this game is in a pulgatory. What it means is that it did not age well. The GTA 3 aged well specially if you play it in its definitive edition which makes it worth replaying. Vice City on the other hand, is just inferior from newer games providing zero nostalgia except of course from its positive aspects i will discuss a little later. Its phasing is not good and its story is lazy overall It is not fun to play it today. Positives What only stands out from this game is obvious. its soundtrack and its 80's theme.

    Negatives.

    Bad phasing, its upgrades from GTA3 did not age well making it inferior from newer titles.

    driving realism - 7/10
    road symmetric and traffic lights realism - 7/10
    story - 7/10
    mission phasing and its immersion to the world map - 5/10
    Sandbox - 5/10
    graphics - 7/10
    Radio station - 8/10
    Character design - 6/10
    gameplay/bugs/glitches - 6/10    … Expand
  37. Tobylua
    Dec 19, 2021
    6
    GTA Vice City Def Ed on PS5
    Game Completed : Dec 12, 2021
    Playtime : 15 hours among the GTA series, this game is in a pulgatory. What it means is that it did not age well. The GTA 3 aged well specially if you play it in its definitive edition which makes it worth replaying. Vice City on the other hand, is just inferior from newer games providing zero nostalgia except of course from its    GTA Vice City Def Ed on PS5
    Game Completed : Dec 12, 2021
    Playtime : 15 hours

    among the GTA series, this game is in a pulgatory. What it means is that it did not age well. The GTA 3 aged well specially if you play it in its definitive edition which makes it worth replaying. Vice City on the other hand, is just inferior from newer games providing zero nostalgia except of course from its positive aspects i will discuss a little later. Its phasing is not good and its story is lazy overall It is not fun to play it today. Positives What only stands out from this game is obvious. its soundtrack and its 80's theme.

    Negatives.

    Bad phasing, its upgrades from GTA3 did not age well making it inferior from newer titles.

    driving realism - 7/10
    road symmetric and traffic lights realism - 7/10
    story - 7/10
    mission phasing and its immersion to the world map - 5/10
    Sandbox - 5/10
    graphics - 7/10
    Radio station - 8/10
    Character design - 6/10
    gameplay/bugs/glitches - 6/10 Collapse    … Expand
  38. Movieadvocate
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Vice City is my personal favourite out of the GTA franchise and one of my favourite games ever made it has the best radio stations too. And it's great that we have Mafia film actors voicing the characters and the story is really good it's easily 10/10
  39. Carlosbelick
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One envolve history by rockstar games, the music is fabulous, i never see one game tô fabulous whit gta vice city… Expand
  40. Elmo2221
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    The most charming game I've ever played, high quality game with a lot of care about details
  41. SSJRhandy
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    My favorite video game of all time next to San Andreas I bought this game over a decade ago
  42. RouletteWheel7
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    The best GTA game ever made and the best GTA character ever Tommy Vercetti. The music is amazing, the gameplay is awesome, great cars, lots of weapons and a pretty big city to explore.
  43. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  44. Ardho
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    My first gta game and it's crazy i was so excited to play it, i remember driving a vespa around the city while crashing all the pedestrians haha
  45. Rustayne
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    A game with a great atmosphere, memorable characters, an intriguing plot and just a classic that is definitely worth passing! The disadvantages are mostly related either to age, or tolerable.
  46. SeyeerGame
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Да вы че, это бомба. Лучшая игра на свете просто. Игра из-за которой мне хочется в Майами
  47. samuelgamer2203
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    este es uno de los mejores gta. en mi opinión es el que mejor representa lo que es gta. que es empezar siendo un don nadie y terminando siendo el dueño de la ciudad, tommy también es uno de los mejores protagonistas de la saga por lo antes mencionado.
  48. lSAGGERl
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    De los Grand Theft Auto esta es la mejor historia sin ninguna duda. Ambientado en los años 80 se centra en mafiosos tipo la película de Scarface. Buenos graficos, muy buena música y estupenda jugabilidad. Una joya.
  49. MSTFA71
    Feb 24, 2021
    6
    Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  50. Ionlyratesh1t
    Feb 19, 2021
    0
    Anybody who says this game is good by any means is just looking at it through rose tinted glasses the game is downright annoying and aged very poorly the controls absolute garbage on any platform cops just there to be annoying oh you wanna drive impossible with a 4 or higher wanted level because you'll constantly be rammed by 100s of police, way to many timed missions with way to short ofAnybody who says this game is good by any means is just looking at it through rose tinted glasses the game is downright annoying and aged very poorly the controls absolute garbage on any platform cops just there to be annoying oh you wanna drive impossible with a 4 or higher wanted level because you'll constantly be rammed by 100s of police, way to many timed missions with way to short of time, isnt very smart so they throw hundreds of enemies at you all you have to do is run in circles and they can't hit you, the story really doesn't hold up well no matter what way you look at it and whoever says otherwise as i've said once is looking at it through rose tinted glasses this game may have. een decent at the time to children but this game is just full of pure bs they made the ai for "good characters" morons that just get in your way so you are getting shot because they won't f*ckin move they slowly walk to your car with 10 cops and then get in but as soon as you try to drive off the cops pull that moron out and you instantly get busted which is unrealistic just because a moron with a gun aims a gun at you doesnt mean you have to comply
    You could steal a car and look away for 2 seconds cop randomly spawns and oh busted. The audio quality is terrible even for the time, cars are literally feathers or tiny little pebbles the moment you hop in and a cop barely going 20 mph sends you flying and you try driving off and annother cop sends you flying until you flip over and have to run but the moron in the car with you just runs into the car instead of running away from the car causing them to die because rockstar are a bunch of morons who couldn't code in smarter ai. Honestly f*ck rockstar they were a bunch of morons then and still are now. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE GOOD REVIEWS BECAUSE AS I'VE SAID TWICE THEY ARE JUST LOOKING THROUGH THEM ROSE TINTED GLASSES THIS GAME IS UTTERLY SH!T    … Expand
  51. fernandovfv
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    9/10 !
  52. IodineNightSky
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    From that time when people were allowed to make jokes and games were focused on being fun.
  53. Brunoprado
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom… Expand
  54. psmoon21
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Rockstar was surpassed again in no time.

    Now with a more worked character, story, gameplay, driving and a new city in the 80s, reminiscent of the best action movies of the time.

    The setting of the game is incredible, hopefully gta vi looks like vice city as the rumors sound
  55. Marchelo1988
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    What can be said of GTA Vice City about 18 years after its release? Not much about gameplay, art style or story that hasn't been said. I guess the best that can I can say is that this game was a staple of my delevopement as a gamer in my teenage years and up to my thirties remains as a reference that I wouldn't mind too much replaying. At least a bit, because, yes, it's undeniable thatWhat can be said of GTA Vice City about 18 years after its release? Not much about gameplay, art style or story that hasn't been said. I guess the best that can I can say is that this game was a staple of my delevopement as a gamer in my teenage years and up to my thirties remains as a reference that I wouldn't mind too much replaying. At least a bit, because, yes, it's undeniable that those graphics got outdated pretty fast.… Expand
  56. VictorAbreu
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra prima, história e trilha sonora são maravilhosas, marcaram minha infância de maneira única! caso não conheça, por favor é um dos jogos que tu deve jogar antes de morrer.
  57. rockstarsucks
    Dec 20, 2020
    1
    worst example of how not to make games - zero support, blocking user accounts, bugs in the game many years after the premiere
  58. Van_Shtir
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Just an amazing game... You all know that)
    Ps2 is enough powerful to play it)
  59. MAX4D
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    This masterpiece game is a memorable and fascinating game for lovers of classic 80s and Miami
  60. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 98%

    Gameplay - 7/10 Graphics (for time) - 8/10 Story - 10/10 Game Length - 9/10 Characters - 10/10 Level/Area Design - 8/10 Atmosphere - 10/10 Sound Effects - 7/10 Soundtrack - 10/10 Replay Value - 9/10 My favourite GTA game. The music and styling of this game is matched only by Tony Hawkes 2/3. The world and characters feel like something straight out of Scarface    OVERALL - 98%

    Gameplay - 7/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 10/10
    Game Length - 9/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 10/10
    Sound Effects - 7/10
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    My favourite GTA game. The music and styling of this game is matched only by Tony Hawkes 2/3. The world and characters feel like something straight out of Scarface (but I actually like this much more). I want a remake!    … Expand
  61. gamesyouloved
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grand Theft Auto 3 had blown our tiny minds and left us wondering what's next for computer games? What can they do to top that? Rockstar had the answer.. take that winning formula, add motorcyles and helicopters and pour it into an 80's setting.

    All this against the back drop of a fantastic 80's soundtrack, so everything we loved from the third game was back!!

    The large sandbox world to explore, the satire and sly humour and the various side missions to give that real sense of choice off the beaten track and even the running over pedestrians and back alley hooker murders. If you were to be very droll you could indeed say that's all Vice City was GTA 3 with Bikes and Helicopters. This was no lazy sequel though.

    Almost everything had been carefully thought out. To the man from del monte and the hand picked 80's soundtrack. Which gives the game such a wonderful atmosphere and feel to it. Indeed that is one of the main sources of affection for many who play the game.That alone could make simply cruising around in that freshly stolen car a pleasure.Not forgetting the hilarious radio talk shows.Which were so well done you could pause the game and be entertained by those alone.

    The characters are all well made and enjoyable. Tommy the loveable psycho has endured as arguably the best loved leads in the franchise. The gameplay is largely unchanged driving or running around the busy city Rockstar made was still as fun as in Liberty city. The combat is serviceable but would remain GTA's weak link in some ways.

    There is no shortage of things to do as there is a whole heap of main story missions to plough through. To add some variety there are various side missions and activities you can choose to perform. Long standing institutions like the kill frenzy remain. Along with taxi, firefighter and vigilante jobs. Hidden packages make a return for the completionists too.

    Properties are also available to spend your ill gotten blood money on. All in all you get plenty of bang for your laundered buck. Grand theft auto was and still is the bench mark to which all other games aspire. With no other game managing to better or even recreate the same sense of humour, exploration and fun. So get yourself a bodybag, strap yourself in and start making friends the American way!    … Expand
  62. duybi26
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Good game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  63. Renato1994
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Da hora gggggghhhggghhggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgcdddrfdtfdttyuhty8ihtdcbju6trddyuuijbgtuihgtuhgf… Expand
  64. TobinAmonroe
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [ ] Grand theft auto vice city pretty much ruined my innocence as a kid and still kicks major ass today. That being said there are some outdated issues that will make any new player wondering what the hype is completely turned off. Gta vc has us playing as Tommy vercetti a ex con and young punk who is in need of work after a long prison sentence and is asked to travel to vice city to manage a Cocaine deal. However after sonny forelli finds out the deal went wrong and Tommy is starting his own action in the city it starts a war between vercetti esates and the forellis in liberty city along the way however you will find many unique fun diversions side missions and other activities to keep things always fresh. The thing that makes vice city stand out is the very clear factor that this game hardly has a story after about 30ish missions you unlock an ability to buy property and do missions for them almost like a bunch of mini stories within the story after buying all of these assets and doing all of their missions they start producing huge cash. You then fly from place to place and grab money from taxing your businesses. After all of those are done and phase 1 of the story is done then the last 2 missions of the main plot unlock and you finish things. Now all of this sounds great but why would it be hard for new players? Well for one thing its outdated and by that I mean there's a few missions that areint that hard but rather take time to understand a strategy of your own to complete this isn't like gta V that tells you everything you have to kind of just try stuff and hope it sticks, also another huge issue in my opinion is it doesn't tell you directly that you have to buy assets for the ending and until I had the brady games guide as a kid growing up I had no idea that the game wasn't finished after the mission "rub out" and I wouldn't be surprised if most other people didn't either and this made vice city feel really short unless you understood this and even if so the game does an awful job of explaining how many assets you need and what ones are required or not some don't even make you money and are more for fun like the strip club. Overall though this game is just gta 3 but with a story, a way better city to explore, better more memorable characters and of course one of the best soundtracks in a game ever made.… Expand
  65. HENRIQUEMIGO
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    Ai meu Deus Falar o quê de GTA o jogo muito bom muito da hora jogatina 100% problema dele ele podia ser melhor o gráfico o jogo não tem bugs no jogo muito boa a história muito boa o problema do jogo é algumas missão é muitos complicada tirando isso minha nota é 9.2
  66. neojotic
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best GTA games ever released and was one of the best exclusives for PS2 at the time
  67. leewwe
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Vice City was an instant classic among fans of the series and newcomers alike. This was my first entry into the series and all I can say is that I love this game with a passion. Now, I have bought the PS4 version and the gameplay hasn't aged well but besides that every single time I jump into Vice City I get excited about the music on the radio, the time period, the great voice acting, andVice City was an instant classic among fans of the series and newcomers alike. This was my first entry into the series and all I can say is that I love this game with a passion. Now, I have bought the PS4 version and the gameplay hasn't aged well but besides that every single time I jump into Vice City I get excited about the music on the radio, the time period, the great voice acting, and all the cheat codes Rockstar implemented years ago.

    The missions are great (except the mini helicopter one but I'll let it slide), consistent, enjoyable, funny and it never loses a beat. Characters are fleshed out, taking inspiration from Scarface, Miami Vice, even Carlito's Way. The world is stylish, vivid, filled with atmosphere, and amazing detail for the time it came out. Also going back to the music, This game has the best soundtrack of any game ever, period. I can assure you that I am not the only one that has that opinion about this game. It is fantastic, it fits the world, setting and blends it all together to make one of the best games ever made. I love this game!    … Expand
  68. Hola12345678138
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    En general no tengo más quejas de este juego que las misiones, que algunas son repetitivas otras difíciles y, que no sabes como continuar a la siguiente misión, el resto está bien.
  69. luki172
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It will show the best of GTA, the atmosphere of Miami is very well devoted, a very good story, interesting missions.
    I hope GTA VI will be in Vice City
  70. Soldier1stClass
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    GTA Vice City is my 2nd favorite game in the franchise right behind San Andres. I loved being able to buy and run business and earn extra income in game and the music was top notch for a game based on the 80's.
  71. 1beatcher
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I just recently played VC on my PS4. Back in the day when VC first came out (2002). I would've give this game at least a 9/10, but now I feel that it has aged a little, but it's still a fun game to experience.
  72. LatinCritic13
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Grand Theft Auto Vice City is a beautiful throwback to the 1980’s and somehow I am comfortable to say that the nostalgia from the 80’s turned out to be the very best gaming experiences of my life.
  73. bucefalo33
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    My rating:
    Sound 9/10
    Graphic* 9/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Replay value 8/10
    Story 8/10

    Total 8/10**

    * Graphic rating has to be contextualized for the year of the release.
    ** Total is a weighted average rounded up where the weight for every element is:
    Sound 1
    Graphic 2
    Gameplay 3
    Replay Value 1
    Story 3
  74. Arath_005
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Inspired by Brian de Palma´s Scarface, the Rockstar guys give it to us a great sandbox with incredible story. Fly trough Vice City it´s an incredible sensation. One of the greatest ps2 games and probably the best GTA in history.
  75. PlayStationBoy
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Эта игра прекрасна. .
  76. ChesterField
    May 8, 2020
    8
    Really good gta. Hard to tell wich is better, if this one or san andreas. Anyways, 100% recommended.
  77. Kacak321
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad game............ W tej ankiecie brało się w dniu dzisiejszym dniu wczorajszym… Expand
  78. Joaotmdj
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Best GTA ever made. It has the best soundtrack, ambience and history of all GTA, the 80's are unbeatable and I hope to see Vice City in a remake or in a future GTA in the 80's.
  79. Dimonguk
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Просто шедевр!Самая лучшая игра из серии игр GTA!Cюжет и геймплей 10 из 10!Всем советую поиграть!
  80. Deathbringer_01
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é perfeito, não tem como negar, foi um marco pra época, um jogo que se passa em Miami, nos anos 80, inspirado literalmente em Scarface e Miami Vice, duas obras que tornaram esse jogo completamente divertido, um ambiente agradável, mesmo que o mapa não seja enorme, não tenha tudo aquilo que San Andreas ofereceu, ainda é lindo e acompanhado de uma excelente trilha sonora que digoEsse jogo é perfeito, não tem como negar, foi um marco pra época, um jogo que se passa em Miami, nos anos 80, inspirado literalmente em Scarface e Miami Vice, duas obras que tornaram esse jogo completamente divertido, um ambiente agradável, mesmo que o mapa não seja enorme, não tenha tudo aquilo que San Andreas ofereceu, ainda é lindo e acompanhado de uma excelente trilha sonora que digo ser a melhor de toda a franquia Grand Theft Auto… Expand
  81. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    10/10
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  82. md5fungi
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City could easily be seen as GTA III with a fresh coat of paint. The game isn't even branded as GTA IV, a title which was given to a later game in the series. Before anyone writes this game off as some sort of standalone expansion or spinoff, however, they need to understand how incredible this game really is.

    Vice City's gameplay is essentially unchanged from GTA    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City could easily be seen as GTA III with a fresh coat of paint. The game isn't even branded as GTA IV, a title which was given to a later game in the series. Before anyone writes this game off as some sort of standalone expansion or spinoff, however, they need to understand how incredible this game really is.

    Vice City's gameplay is essentially unchanged from GTA III, but the setting is Vice City, a fictional city based on Miami, which is much more lively, fun, and colorful. You play as Tommy Vercetti (voiced by Ray Liotta), a recently escaped criminal that ends up on the wrong end of a drug deal gone bad. Your goal is essential to seek vengeance against the ones who wronged you, but the plot comes second to the overall theme and flavor of the game.

    The Scarface-inspired world of Vice City has more character than almost any game I've played. You'll be hurtling down streets at fast speeds in stolen motorcycles, watching the neon glow of the buildings around you zip by as extremely catchy 80s synth pop plays. The soundtrack is absolutely terrific this time around, and it makes the experience so much better.

    It's hard to point out what's so much better this time around other than the experience as a whole. Improvements include the aforementioned motorcycles/scooters (which are insanely fast and incredibly satisfying to drive), characters that are actually interesting and funny (straight out of classic gangster films), a variety of houses you can purchase to use as save points, and a city that is much more immersive and alive.

    Additionally, most missions are satisfyingly accomplished by using Vice City's playground of items and vehicles. Need to take out a certain target? You can seek out a rocket launcher or some grenades to help, but you can also choose to find a sturdy vehicle to ram your way through. Perhaps you'll just opt for a helicopter to deplete the enemy forces by air. The number of options here makes the game incredibly fun and replayable.

    Very few games have the flair and attitude of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Exploring this new world is an absolute blast, and even when sticking to the not-exactly-groundbreaking missions, the cinematic touches and well-placed, cheesy references will put a smile on your face and keep you in the game.    … Expand
  83. Superdookie
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    A grate game over all, beautiful setting and music, a main character very likeable, a story that is simple but interesting. For a ps2 game is amazing, my only complain is the driving didn`t age well but other than that this is a incredible game a true masterpiece.
  84. hyfgd
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    The most beautiful personality and the most beautiful city and the most beautiful game of rock star I love you❤❤❤❤❤❤
  85. Ir_009
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Just like a hot chick who is relaxing on the edge of the 80's Miami beach with her feet lined with sea waves, invites to swim and as soon as you realize it is a small piece of scarface, psyco, and shining in one place.
  86. Duke-Nukem
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    GTA Vice CIty is one of the best PS2 games, almost as good as GTA San Andreas and with better music in my opinion. Also more colorful! Driving around in a car listening to the radio was never more fun!
  87. Voozy
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    It is the game of my childhood and my favourite game off course. The best GTA Game ever!
  88. BenFoldsLaundry
    Oct 17, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. My favorite GTA of all time. They nail the 80's in Miami.
  89. Andremax
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    GTA's 3rd generation is a videogame's world wonderful. Almost every open-world video-game took classes with Rockstar way making games. Player is immerse in everything inside the game as he/her were part of the game. Background, characters, gameplay, fun, missions and everything else. If GTA San Andreas is so ambitious and bountiful, it because it's a consequence of GTA Vice City.GTA's 3rd generation is a videogame's world wonderful. Almost every open-world video-game took classes with Rockstar way making games. Player is immerse in everything inside the game as he/her were part of the game. Background, characters, gameplay, fun, missions and everything else. If GTA San Andreas is so ambitious and bountiful, it because it's a consequence of GTA Vice City.
    Glamorous and soft Miami's parody in 80's background, contrasting with crime and violence, let the game even more interesting than its predecessor, because Liberty City already has a dark atmosphere.
    Still nowadays, only graphics are dated, and even so it doesn't spoil the experience. It's a incredible game as in its time as more than fifteen years after.    … Expand
  90. evolution98
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite GTA out of all of the 3D era games and possibly the best out of all the series.

    An incredible time capsule of the 1980s. This is one of the greatest video games ever made. The soundtrack IS the greatest licensed soundtrack in video game history. The graphics, environment and aesthetic are a perfect reflection of the time and look much smoother and nicer than GTA 3    This is my favorite GTA out of all of the 3D era games and possibly the best out of all the series.

    An incredible time capsule of the 1980s. This is one of the greatest video games ever made. The soundtrack IS the greatest licensed soundtrack in video game history. The graphics, environment and aesthetic are a perfect reflection of the time and look much smoother and nicer than GTA 3 apart from some glitching and corruption. The gameplay is significantly improved and has much more environment interactability than GTA 3 until San Andreas came out.

    A lot of tributes to eighties films and tv shows like Scarface, Carlito's Way, Reservoir Dogs and Miami Vice. Fantastic satire of 1980s American and international pop culture. Fantastic voice acting from Ray Liotta, Robert Davi, Burt Reynolds, Luis Guzman, William Fichtner, Danny Trejo, Tom Sizemore, Gary Busey, Danny Dyer, Lawrence Taylor, Jenna Jameson, Deborah Harry and Dennis Hopper. Extremely well done and an impeccable cast. I think the its best cast in the series.

    You can spend hours on finding collectibles, doing rampages, stunt jumps, RC races, vehicle side missions and asset takeover missions. The story is superb. It's a tribute to Scarface done to perfection.

    You can tell that Rockstar put months of effort into creating a beloved masterpiece.
    Overall I give this game a perfect 10. People must play Vice City. The only flaw that comes to mind is that it can be very difficult at times but can be easily overlooked by playing it for so long. It's a game that will never be matched and will never age.    … Expand
  91. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This 80's themed follow-up to GTA III is one of the greatest sequels of all time. Highly stylized and nostalgic, it improved and expanded upon the formula of its predecessor. It also still features the greatest licensed soundtrack ever composed for a video game. Cinematically, Vice City's biggest influences are "Scarface" and "Miami Vice". The decision to cast Ray Liotta ("Goodfellas") inThis 80's themed follow-up to GTA III is one of the greatest sequels of all time. Highly stylized and nostalgic, it improved and expanded upon the formula of its predecessor. It also still features the greatest licensed soundtrack ever composed for a video game. Cinematically, Vice City's biggest influences are "Scarface" and "Miami Vice". The decision to cast Ray Liotta ("Goodfellas") in the lead role was brilliant. In fact, the game features several characters voiced by Hollywood veteran actors. It's the "JFK" of video games! Of course, this being a "Grand Theft Auto" title, it is very much an adult satire. The game is comical, but was highly controversial at the time of release. Overall, GTA: Vice City is a brighter, bigger and better sequel to GTA III. I would rate it with a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  92. crusher351
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    What can I say about GTA Vice City that hasn't already been said; this game is one of the best of the series hands down. From its Scarface style story, to its instant classic design and controls, this is what GTA on the PS2 is all about. It might have a story line that is on the short side, especially compared to today's standards, but there is so much to do outside of the story, that youWhat can I say about GTA Vice City that hasn't already been said; this game is one of the best of the series hands down. From its Scarface style story, to its instant classic design and controls, this is what GTA on the PS2 is all about. It might have a story line that is on the short side, especially compared to today's standards, but there is so much to do outside of the story, that you could drop an entire day on this game and not even touch the story at all. Of course, a pinnacle of all GTA games since 3 have been their amazing soundtracks and talk radio segments. You could honestly just pause the game, and put the music or talk radio on and be happy. On the voice acting front, Rockstar tends not to use a lot of big time actors anymore in the newer games, but this game is full of talent and it shows.The voice acting is really good and while some of the lines come off as a bit cheesy, it fits the time period and is quite entertaining. Now you can't talk about a GTA game without talking about the cars and combat aspects. The cars handle all differently which is great, and they have been designed well, both in sound and visually. The combat is pretty much the same as GTA 3. There is no free aiming except for a few of the guns, but the controls are easy to get used to and switching targets is an easy task. Overall, this is probably one of my favorite games of all time and is one of the greatest games on the PS2.… Expand
  93. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    8
    For its time, this was groundbreaking. But with hindsight, San Andreas and GTA 5 do the same thing, but better.
  94. amotherscrime
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    Absolute classic!

    So much fun fun time spent on my Xbox Original with this game back in the day. When writing this, I haven't properly played it since 2005-06, probably. I remember the first time I tried it out at a friends house. Mind blown! I had to get it. But I couldn't afford a next gen (back then) at the time. So I had to wait a few years. And oh boy, was it worth the wait! Spent    Absolute classic!

    So much fun fun time spent on my Xbox Original with this game back in the day. When writing this, I haven't properly played it since 2005-06, probably. I remember the first time I tried it out at a friends house. Mind blown! I had to get it. But I couldn't afford a next gen (back then) at the time. So I had to wait a few years. And oh boy, was it worth the wait! Spent so many hours. And it was a real challenge too for a 14 year old. Only ever managed to finish it the once.

    It has aged a bit, however. The graphics are very off. And the story is a bit unoriginal when you think about it (drawing huge inspiration from 80's cult media such as Scarface and Miami Vice).

    All in all a fantastic game and probably the best of it's era. In 2017 it does not have the same appeal, however. Although it is very playable. Especially from a nostalgic perspective.    … Expand
  95. ProofGames
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Better than GTA San Andreas .
  96. areznla
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Esse jogo é um amorzinho! Esse jogo é um amorzinho! Esse jogo é um amorzinho! Esse jogo é um amorzinho! Esse jogo é um amorzinho! Esse jogo é um amorzinho! Esse jogo é um amorzinho!
  97. hiltong55
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    If GTA 3 revolutionized the idea what an open world story based game could be..... GTA Vice City showed us what a open world story based game should be. I can sum this game up by saying it felt like I was playing through a well voice acted, slightly over the top, extremely entertaining 1980's mafia movie and that's because I kind of was.

    GTA Vice City is really all about the story from    If GTA 3 revolutionized the idea what an open world story based game could be..... GTA Vice City showed us what a open world story based game should be. I can sum this game up by saying it felt like I was playing through a well voice acted, slightly over the top, extremely entertaining 1980's mafia movie and that's because I kind of was.

    GTA Vice City is really all about the story from start to finish. The in game mechanics are really just tools you use to work your way to next chapter of the story and even those do not disappoint. Drive, shooting and moving are all functional even by today's standards and certainly do not take away from the enjoyment of the ride the story puts you on. There are so many different types of weapons and vehicles to choose from and the adjustable radio has so many great songs and funny talk shows to choose from. There is so much depth to the characters and their stories which is supported by great voice acting that rivals or exceeds a lot of the garbage we see in today's games. You find yourself getting attached to a lot of these characters due to some great character development and want to learn more and more about them. There is no shortage side missions and mini missions to keep you entertained between story missions if you want to do them and I really loved the business portfolio system that gave you even more missions to perform and allows you to generate an income. It genuinely feels like a mob game should in the GTA context. The story to me is what puts this game over the top. From beginning to end you just want to see what is going to happen next and I was never disappointed at any point.

    I have played and beaten this game more times then any other since I started playing games when I was a kid. So far in my video game playing experience (20 years) GTA Vice City is by far my favorite game of all time and is currently the only game I have ever given a perfect score for. GTA Vice City has been replicated by many but will never be bested. One of a kind. 10/10 Exceptional    … Expand
  98. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Vice City follows GTA 3 and adds some nice new features to the series. The ability to purchase property and the inclusion of motorbikes were a much welcome addition to the series. Another home run from Rockstar.
  99. AndrewWen
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    It does not have too many problems to play it,and it is just like watching a movie!And a great 80s crime film. so go buy this game before you regret.Also,it is a Best Plot in the gaming history ever.
  100. Kingofdanerds
    Dec 12, 2016
    10
    This game is much better than GTA III by like a million miles. Game play and story line is top notch and mechanics is just as good. I really have nothing else to say about this game except it is a masterpiece. 10/10.
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95

Universal acclaim - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. Stuff
    100
    No excuses, you’re gonna have to buy this. Unless you don’t own a PS2, in which case, get out of our Internet!
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  2. IGN
    97
    It's enormous, packed with an immense amount of gameplay, and it's a truly unique gameplay experience...This year's most impressive title, by a log shot.
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  3. GamingTrend
    98
    This is a long game, longer than GTA3 because there are far more missions in this game in a far larger area.
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