Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

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  1. DiegoF2610
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    It seems to me a very good collection with better graphics than the original ones in terms of the errors that everyone talks about, none have happened to me and I am not the one to demand more knowing that I have not had any errors, it also seems to me that the controls and they kept their promise to leave the original essence.
  2. joulerusee
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    I really do not understand the outrage about this game. It plays better than the originals, especially the driving. People don't seem to realize how much driving and flying have improved in the remaster, as well as gameplay. Ever single thing that made the original gameplay so frustrating has been fixed. For example, the Zero missions in San Diego, the Reuniting the Families and Wrong SideI really do not understand the outrage about this game. It plays better than the originals, especially the driving. People don't seem to realize how much driving and flying have improved in the remaster, as well as gameplay. Ever single thing that made the original gameplay so frustrating has been fixed. For example, the Zero missions in San Diego, the Reuniting the Families and Wrong Side of the Tracks missions, much more playable and fun. The game is just much more responsive to player controls now. It's perfectly calibrated. I think that a lot of work went into that. This remaster is more about the gameplay than the graphics, bit the graphics are definitely way bette If you're looking to replay the original games, this is definitely the way to go. r.… Expand
  3. reardelt
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    I am happy with this remaster and think the way it has be done is fantastic with keeping the original feel. But yesterday i did run into bugs where halfway thru characters just freezed will try mission again 2day and hopfully this aint problem going forward
  4. Rob1986chelsea
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    I’m giving it an 8 as it’s not perfect but it definitely kept the nostalgia, the game is actually playable again with gta 5 style controls, playing it on the Ps2 now is just so clunky and unplayable, god knows how I managed to play it all them years ago, people crying about this game clearly don’t understand remaster and get it confused with remake, I’m enjoying reliving my youth thanksI’m giving it an 8 as it’s not perfect but it definitely kept the nostalgia, the game is actually playable again with gta 5 style controls, playing it on the Ps2 now is just so clunky and unplayable, god knows how I managed to play it all them years ago, people crying about this game clearly don’t understand remaster and get it confused with remake, I’m enjoying reliving my youth thanks rockstar… Expand
  5. aglobe
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Хороший ремастер. Графика приятная глазу (в гта 3 графика попроще канешн, но это и первая игра трилогии). Музыка на 99% сохранена, и то что вырезали не особо то и заметно. Управление наконец то стало нормальным.
  6. Harymulder
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Different, could be better, but nice indeed. I really recommend you to try it yourself. Many negative reviews due to high expectations.
  7. CratorCZ
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Little bit lags and small time bugs on PS4, but nothing that interupt gameplay, graphic is awesome and modern control is simply lovely! It’s REMASTERED EDITION NOT REMAKE!!! So if you don’t expect physic and graphic like in GTA 5 you gonna love it! It’s old classic that all of us love, but in new look with modernized control. Do you need to buy it? if you don’t expect GTA 5 then on 100%Little bit lags and small time bugs on PS4, but nothing that interupt gameplay, graphic is awesome and modern control is simply lovely! It’s REMASTERED EDITION NOT REMAKE!!! So if you don’t expect physic and graphic like in GTA 5 you gonna love it! It’s old classic that all of us love, but in new look with modernized control. Do you need to buy it? if you don’t expect GTA 5 then on 100% YES! Amazing job done by Rockstar once again!… Expand
  8. Lanni
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    I'm actually thankful for the new graphics. Some characters could had been drawn better, but anyway this doesn't keep you away from enjoying these games again with new glasses.
  9. SavageAC
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Seriously why is every new game bombed with **** reviews at the start the user score has become meaningless
  10. Rastin_32
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Why the hell are you rating so low??
    It has everything I wanted with a remaster
  11. temp-170014
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    Everyone out here hating for whatever and that’s fine because everyone’s entitled to their opinions, here’s mine. I wasn’t expecting some new f***ing game with the same story and same s**t, I was expecting the same game, same s**t, just better looking and better controls for some of its worst bits. I honestly reckon if they completely reworked the combat, it would’ve been bad IMO becauseEveryone out here hating for whatever and that’s fine because everyone’s entitled to their opinions, here’s mine. I wasn’t expecting some new f***ing game with the same story and same s**t, I was expecting the same game, same s**t, just better looking and better controls for some of its worst bits. I honestly reckon if they completely reworked the combat, it would’ve been bad IMO because it’s too different. I think that if you wanted to play GTA: SA but you don’t want those lower quality graphics (obviously understandable given its original ‘04 release date) and hate those stupid controls on planes etc. then get it! Is it worth the $33 AUD per game? Maybe not? But some people are saying that because they bought the original that they should get the DE for free, that’s stupid, no matter how little work you think they put in or however much they did, they still reworked it quite a bit, I like the graphics, I like the game, and I definitely enjoy playing it. Enjoy reading that essay… Expand
  12. Seven11
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Nostalgia at its best. Love GTA Forever! I've played them when they originally released. Now with trophies. Couldn't be more happy.
  13. Access_Dan-ied
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    I wanted to give an 8.5 but 9 is fine considering all the hate it's getting right now...

    What is wrong with everyone? This is everything I hoped for and more when I found out that this trilogy was getting a *REMASTER*. I feel like the people down-voting these games just haven't managed their expectations well at all. This wasn't a ground-up remake yet everyone seems to be losing their    I wanted to give an 8.5 but 9 is fine considering all the hate it's getting right now...

    What is wrong with everyone? This is everything I hoped for and more when I found out that this trilogy was getting a *REMASTER*. I feel like the people down-voting these games just haven't managed their expectations well at all. This wasn't a ground-up remake yet everyone seems to be losing their minds over it like it was supposed to bring these games up to GTA V level of "realism". It's ridiculous.

    Anyway back to the game. I've only been playing Vice City really as its always been my favourite and all of the changes made (resolution, lighting, colour vibrancy, reflective puddles, upgraded textures etc.) are an absolute treat to say the least. Really gives the city an extra dimension and enough has been preserved for genuine fans of the originals like myself to enjoy these titles as intended but also in a new light. I've not been using many of the new gameplay enhancments such as the weapon wheel or modern controls but being able to pan the camera around when walking with Tommy Vercetti (rather than it going into an awkward first-person view) just feels fantastic. A breath of fresh air honestly. No clunkiness, no awkwardness, just Vice City looking and feeling more beautiful and more immersive than ever before. The radio stations keeping so many of the tracks from the original is an absolute blessing and honestly the thing I was most worried about but they nailed it.

    Back to the people complaining about this game - Get your head out of your ass. Yes it's 2021 but not every open world game has to look and feel like a GTA V clone to be relevant. Did these people even play the originals? Because from what I'm seeing it seems like they didn't even like the originals when you consider that this *REMASTER * retains everything that was great about the game back in 2002 yet offers a much needed upgrade to keep these classics feeling as fresh as they felt on release 20 years ago. Only thing keeping me from giving it a 10/10 really is the price point. £35 would've been a lot fairer for what we're getting and the fact that they didn't release the games separately day 1 on the store stings a bit as I never played much of GTA III so wouldn't have bought it on its own but had to buy it in a bundle because I wanted Vice City & San Andreas.    … Expand
  14. pescustomfaces
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    One of the best remasters ever! A proper old skool game... yes it has its bugs here and there, but more than happy with them based on the fact that the positives of this game far outweigh the negatives.
    An absolute must buy for classic gamers who loved the original. I am addicted to this beauty!
    One thing I would recommend is applying the Free Aim setting when shooting. The new auto    One of the best remasters ever! A proper old skool game... yes it has its bugs here and there, but more than happy with them based on the fact that the positives of this game far outweigh the negatives.
    An absolute must buy for classic gamers who loved the original. I am addicted to this beauty!

    One thing I would recommend is applying the Free Aim setting when shooting. The new auto aim is a bit too easy!

    Excellent, Excellent, Excellent.    … Expand
  15. Nick57
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It not that bad on the PlayStation even the error on the PlayStation Store the controls feels good enough and the graphics looks better. Not because of the iusses and glitches, it just look better.… Expand
  16. ShayneSavage
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Play for yourself. This game is just being review bombed. Nice graphical and control updates on the old games and very nostalgic.
  17. jamesdesanta99
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    I'm playing on PS4 with physical version and it's fine to me. Two things I don't like are no poster, no map nor manual for physical ver, and some part of this game are way too dark. I saw digital players complained about it too much since the game released last month, fortunatelly I bought this when it has been fixed a lot and it works fine and nice to me, no any bugs or glitches bother me.
  18. 21dputnam
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    This is my opinion to this and I'm defending Rockstar and saying that to me: "This IS a Definitive Edition". I don't care what other people say about this game. I love the improved graphics, model changes and overall the gameplay. Using the mid-mission checkpoint system from Grand Theft Auto V is great, including the controller layout. (For Ex. Using weapon is now used on the L2 and R2This is my opinion to this and I'm defending Rockstar and saying that to me: "This IS a Definitive Edition". I don't care what other people say about this game. I love the improved graphics, model changes and overall the gameplay. Using the mid-mission checkpoint system from Grand Theft Auto V is great, including the controller layout. (For Ex. Using weapon is now used on the L2 and R2 triggers, driving using R2 to accelerate and L2 to brake or reverse. L1 for the weapon wheel and a radio wheel in cars.) Then again, it's the same games from the PS2 era but upgraded better. So I'm giving this game a 9/10.… Expand
  19. LtShinySides
    Sep 26, 2022
    9
    Ok All The Crap Said About These Remasters is Blown Out of Proportion. The Games aren't as bad as everyone says. Are there a few issues? Yes. None are game breaking. They look great especially San Andreas. The added Details look amazing. The few issues I had were fixed/gone after updating. If you're standards aren't unrealistically high you'll have tons of fun replaying these. Please giveOk All The Crap Said About These Remasters is Blown Out of Proportion. The Games aren't as bad as everyone says. Are there a few issues? Yes. None are game breaking. They look great especially San Andreas. The added Details look amazing. The few issues I had were fixed/gone after updating. If you're standards aren't unrealistically high you'll have tons of fun replaying these. Please give these a try. I really don't understand the hate that people have cause these don't control like gta 5. Im glad these games control like they did in 2004. I do wish they would add a FPS mode in San Andreas But otherwise still great games and fun experiences replaying… Expand
  20. Semikonchikon
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    Вначале релиза игры была полна багов и ошибок. Сейчас же, перепроходя данную трилогию, я заметил багов 10-15 за все наигранные десятки часов. Раньше я замечал баги почти везде на каждом шагу. Вообщем сейчас эта игра играбельна, как бы это смешно не прозвучало. Я даже получил удовольствие от игры, а не только от настольгии. | At the beginning of the game's release, it wasВначале релиза игры была полна багов и ошибок. Сейчас же, перепроходя данную трилогию, я заметил багов 10-15 за все наигранные десятки часов. Раньше я замечал баги почти везде на каждом шагу. Вообщем сейчас эта игра играбельна, как бы это смешно не прозвучало. Я даже получил удовольствие от игры, а не только от настольгии. | At the beginning of the game's release, it was full of bugs and errors. Now, replaying this trilogy, I noticed 10-15 bugs for all the dozens of hours played. I used to notice bugs almost everywhere at every turn. In general, now this game is playable, no matter how ridiculous it may sound. I even enjoyed this game… Expand
  21. KYLLE67
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    Actually... it's really good!

    Maybe some of the character models is cartoony but i still do keep coming back to play this game.

    They really improved the lighting in this one and the Definitive Edition's new lighting is pretty impressive in Vice City!!!

    Would definitely recommend it
  22. CJ1992
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Я думаю, что GTA The Trilogy The Definitive Edition это годный продукт. Потому-что графика красивая, отражения красивые, модельки персонажей нормальные и миссии можно пройти нормально. Я бы советовал фанатам ГТА не обращать внимания на баги и недоработки. Потому-что не смотря на эти баги, игру пройти возможно.Я думаю, что GTA The Trilogy The Definitive Edition это годный продукт. Потому-что графика красивая, отражения красивые, модельки персонажей нормальные и миссии можно пройти нормально. Я бы советовал фанатам ГТА не обращать внимания на баги и недоработки. Потому-что не смотря на эти баги, игру пройти возможно.

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  1. PSX Extreme
    Nov 18, 2021
    73
    While it has its rough edges, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is a worthwhile remaster of three classic titles. Its visual overhaul prevents these games from feeling overly dated, and the quality-of-life improvements modernize the experience in a way that meets today’s standards. Sure, its new art style and character models won’t mesh well with everyone, but it may grow on gamers as time goes by. And sure, while these aren’t the “definitive” editions we expected, this is an admirable attempt to introduce three groundbreaking games to a new generation, and I’m glad it exists.
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