Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

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  1. YoHaNMeTaLBr
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    It's a ok game. It's good because it's the same old GTA. But talking about the graphics, the city is beautiful and the textures is way cleaner than the original games.
    We can't tell the same when we look at the characters. They look like Play-Doh toys lol. The rain looks like it's raining milk
  2. CarterJunior
    Nov 15, 2021
    5
    Lags (bad optimization) and bugs, horrible CJ model, unreasonably high price. If you close your eyes to this, then the remaster looks good. This is a real remaster, but due to the shortcomings, my maximum rating is 5 out of 10
  3. SparkySyndicate
    Nov 13, 2021
    6
    6/10 for the sake of old times... GTA Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has an identity crisis, suggesting that not a lot of thought was put into remastering the game. It feels half-baked, and I can't understand what they developers were trying to achieve. For starters, it is A LOT PRETTIER to look at, the colours and reflections are a massive improvement from the original. But does it feel6/10 for the sake of old times... GTA Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has an identity crisis, suggesting that not a lot of thought was put into remastering the game. It feels half-baked, and I can't understand what they developers were trying to achieve. For starters, it is A LOT PRETTIER to look at, the colours and reflections are a massive improvement from the original. But does it feel better? That's objective... I personally enjoyed playing the SA remaster, it brought back a lot of memories, but I simply can't convince myself that these three titles are worth $60. Speaking relatively to the price, the money they demand can't be justified. Gameplay hasn't changed much, they have managed to retain the "feel" of the original games (to a respectable extent), but is that a valid reason to excuse R*'s lethargy? No. I was expecting more from a top-of-the-shelf 2021 AAA title, and they have disappointed me and many other loyalists alike. One of my major criticisms of the "remaster" is quite simple: It should've been a remake instead. R* have pretty much mastered open world graphics with GTA V and fluid physics with GTA IV, and both titles are almost a decade old. When they have such tools at their disposal, why did they deliver a sub-par video game? It does have some positives to it, like a MUCH higher drawing distance and better textures, but overall, it hasn't improved much. The games, and frankly R* themselves, are in troublesome waters... First they disappointed the player base with E&E, and have totally dropped the ball by destroying the faith old-timers had in them by butchering legendary titles. The advancement is negligible and unimpressive, and is massively overpriced for what it offers (not to mention the countless bugs and glitches, it is 2021 R*). You might wonder why I've rated the game 6/10? It felt good. I believe it is the nostalgia, reliving my childhood memories. When I was playing the game, I wasn't thinking about most of these things, because it made me feel like a kid again... But don't let nostalgia take away the fact that the "remaster" is nothing more than a cheap mod (and guess what? mods don't cost $60! in fact, they don't cost anything at all). And with T2 constantly gunning down modders left, right, and center, these legendary titles might never get the remake they deserve...… Expand
  4. fazlolah
    Nov 13, 2021
    6
    It's obvious Rockstar is getting lazy
  5. Superunknown_80
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    Pretty much what you’d expect but with prettier, more colourful cities. Unfortunately, while the environments look improved the character models are just too blocky and at worst, tragically odd looking. The gameplay is slightly smoother but then it had to be or we’d revert to the older cheaper versions.
  6. Woshet
    Nov 13, 2021
    6
    Un buen juego creo que rockstar debió aprovechar su tiempo en gta 6 y no lanzar una remasterización ya que no añade nada es lo mismo solo con mas gráficos que no sorprenden demasiado además quitaron el modo multijugador,que bueno era incómodo pero era cool jugar con tu mejor amigo o con tu hermano pero eso ya no se puede pero bueno
  7. LatinCritic13
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    Grand Theft Auto III is one of the finest pieces of video game open world literature ever made when it first came out 20 years ago, and after 20 years later we finally got the GTA III: Trilogy remastered just in time for its 20 years anniversary and... it's nowhere close as masterful you might've thought it'll be. Sadly, this 20 year anniversary port has technical issues involvingGrand Theft Auto III is one of the finest pieces of video game open world literature ever made when it first came out 20 years ago, and after 20 years later we finally got the GTA III: Trilogy remastered just in time for its 20 years anniversary and... it's nowhere close as masterful you might've thought it'll be. Sadly, this 20 year anniversary port has technical issues involving gameplay, bugs, heavy rain, and typos on signs/billboards and of course endless amounts of frustration that involves the shooting mechanics. The gameplay features still feels exactly the same and fluid as the PS2 ports which is great. The graphics and upgraded textures with lighting and environmental upgrades is an incredible upgrade, but in terms of gameplay performance - the frame rate is just embarassing on PS5 after turning on performance mode. Everything else about this trilogy is a nice touch from porting the classic Renderware engine to Unreal Engine 5 after Rockstar merged with Epic Games after the success of Fortnite and I can see why Rockstar chose UE5 and I am indifferent about it. For those that are wondering about the OSTs for all three classic GTA titles, most songs are not affected as most of them got renewed in terms of licensing and I am glad most of the songs from GTA VC are still there. If I was being completely honest, this game needs a lot of patches to fix the gameplay presentation and they should bring back the classic control and aim shooting scheme from the PS2 era. As a lifelong fan of Rockstar Games, I am starting to worry about the future for Rockstar and I don't know if I can call this 20 year anniversary remaster a cash grab or not but I am starting to have doubts in them after one of the great veteran Rockstar leads left the company. And to be honest, GTA III: The Definitive Edition deserved better. Overall, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is what I call a 20 year anniversary remaster that look superb thanks to the modern technology that brought the best out of the GTA3 trilogy, but it doesn't feel like a proper revamped Rockstar remaster we know anymore.… Expand
  8. makeo
    Nov 13, 2021
    5
    Enjoying the remaster. I do not understand the hate playing the version on ps5 amazing and good.
  9. Sclarke18
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    Big improvement on graphics overall but that's it really. Loads of bugs and gameplay should have been improved more. I feel a remake would have been better for these games.
  10. Biggame28
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    The remasters aren’t perfect. Overtime I’m sure rockstar will fix the bugs. Those complaining about the lack of swimming in GTA 3 and Vice City… you couldn’t swim in the originals either. These games are fun and very true to their originals.
  11. EvilEye
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    This remaster makes the beloved trilogy very playable on modern consoles, but it's plagued with technical difficulties and bugs which is a shame. I'm enjoying the games a lot because of the nostalgia, but for a 2021 remaster it's kind of unforgiving that this is what we got, especially for 60 € pricetag.

    Games are 10/10
    Remaster 3/10
    I give this 6/10
  12. hatoving
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    While certainly not the best way to experience these three iconic games, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition still brings three wonderful content- and action-packed games you can still enjoy. The graphics can be dazzling, looking really stunning, especially Vice City. The little touches by Grove Street Games, better known by War Drum Studios, are really nice. The onlyWhile certainly not the best way to experience these three iconic games, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition still brings three wonderful content- and action-packed games you can still enjoy. The graphics can be dazzling, looking really stunning, especially Vice City. The little touches by Grove Street Games, better known by War Drum Studios, are really nice. The only real complaints are of course the infamous bugs and some really bad models that really need to patched out. I would've given this I higher rating if it weren't for the minimal amount of bugs found in different versions of the game, some visual, most often or not game breaking bugs, some horrible models and...no User Music for the PC version? Really?!

    Anyway, this is overall a great way to experience these games. Just wait for Grove Street Games to patch these out and I'm we'll get the real Definitive Edition everyone wants without **** about it. :)    … Expand
  13. Mugaro26
    Nov 13, 2021
    5
    игра не оптимизирована иногда в некоторых местах падает фпс с 60 до 30 бывают фризы и когда главный персонаж становится качком видно через майку сквось персонажа
  14. Antoniods
    Nov 13, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Non ho comprato il gioco ho seguito diverse live, ho apprezzato la grafica, non lo comprerò mai perché guidare i veicoli storti e ricominciare sempre dal checkpoint e l'idea di essere sempre sconfitto non lo tollero, solo nel caso dei Dark Souls e simili è ammissibile non in questo genere di open world. La grafica è bella ma il voto 5 perché e un gioco con una brutta performance. Bocciato.… Expand
  15. Milstation
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    Das spiele ist ja akzeptabel also nicht was besonderes geworden, finde persönlich die Beleuchtung ist sehr schlechter geworden aber sonst alles gut
  16. Deager
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    All of these games are seem really nice with new graphics but the controls and mechanics are old. I expected new gameplay from Rockstar Games.
  17. MrPMosh
    Nov 13, 2021
    5
    I was very excited when I watched the launch trailer. However, when I finally played it, I had a mixed experience. On one hand, there is the nostalgia to play the Rockstar classics again and on the other, the lack of effort that was shown in this remastered, showing some problems with the game's FPS.
  18. Mehdipro
    Nov 14, 2021
    5
    I don’t like this game I hate this game sorry but this game not for me thx metacritic
  19. Diktor_Karpov
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    Almost everything is normal but... After 2 playable days nobody can't play because hot coffee code and etc.... My expectations have coincided with real. It's remaster and not new game. Old versions is going bad on win10. And I dislike any amateur mods. This remaster is given me hope to get back on Groove Street and sunny Vice) Of course new versions has so many bugs and I would like to seeAlmost everything is normal but... After 2 playable days nobody can't play because hot coffee code and etc.... My expectations have coincided with real. It's remaster and not new game. Old versions is going bad on win10. And I dislike any amateur mods. This remaster is given me hope to get back on Groove Street and sunny Vice) Of course new versions has so many bugs and I would like to see the patch which given us best changes… Expand
  20. RyanGreatly
    Nov 15, 2021
    5
    What is up with all the supper jagged lines on the Xbox Series X?? Oh, Rockstar, why do you even do anymore, no one really knows. But it is mostly solid-looking from what I have played and seen, but please straighten the jags!
  21. Elpapumaisgraso
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    Una polla el juego, lo único bueno es el tío gilipollas en HD:vvvvvv +100lince que buen pack prro hail grasa >:y
  22. GoGoNUKEM
    Nov 15, 2021
    7
    It’s all I really wanted. The earlier 3 were almost unplayable. To me, they didn’t age well. All I really wanted was updated controls. I also got a nice bump in resolution, and 60fps. There’s a nice fresh coat of paint, too. So model screw ups here and there, but I’m still appreciative. $20 absolutely worth it considering the originals still for $10…emulated
  23. Vitinhozzs
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    O Jogo ele tem muitos bugs mas não deixar de ser GTA tá sendo legal jogar mesmo com os personagens que não atrapalha em nada, a chuva fei de mais tem como jogar com ela não, mas mesmo assim não deixar de ser legal a jogatina.
  24. BlackGold
    Nov 15, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing feeling to get to play them 3 legendary games again but now much greatly improved. Despite recent bugs the definition edition has/had, it looks astounding and breathtaking. Takes me back to my childhood memories ❤️… Expand
  25. Thiagosrr
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    The remastered is good in grafcs, but is bug, the fps down for 15 in desempen mode, is a **** ever time the fps down
  26. anthonydean
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    Honest Review: I've only played San Andreas from this trilogy, and it's not too bad, there's a few bugs here and there but nothing major, I'm on an original xbox one so performance isn't the best, in places it gets to 60fps but in most places, it's a little stuttery, the controls had to be changed from Modern Alt to Modern when doing a mission involving the jetpack because the RB used toHonest Review: I've only played San Andreas from this trilogy, and it's not too bad, there's a few bugs here and there but nothing major, I'm on an original xbox one so performance isn't the best, in places it gets to 60fps but in most places, it's a little stuttery, the controls had to be changed from Modern Alt to Modern when doing a mission involving the jetpack because the RB used to lift the jetpack was pushing it to the right at the same time which was pretty much impossible to complete the mission, overall I'd give San Andreas a 7, I'm sure the other titles will be somewhat of the same quality.… Expand
  27. ATdu55
    Nov 17, 2021
    5
    Good game if there were no bugs everywhere and if it cost $30 less.
    Too bad not to have remastered like gta 5. The work is minimal for a maximum price...
    Now move your ass and work quickly on GTA 6. We've waited too long and we're starting to get bored.. It's not GTA Trilogy that will give you more time, especially with these reviews!! 8 years since GTA 5 ... I think that's too much and    Good game if there were no bugs everywhere and if it cost $30 less.
    Too bad not to have remastered like gta 5. The work is minimal for a maximum price...
    Now move your ass and work quickly on GTA 6. We've waited too long and we're starting to get bored.. It's not GTA Trilogy that will give you more time, especially with these reviews!!
    8 years since GTA 5 ... I think that's too much and you take the opportunity to empty the wallets of your fans.
    A French fan of GTA...    … Expand
  28. Murphy_
    Nov 17, 2021
    5
    I played GTA: San Andreas with a Game Pass subscription. A good remaster, as the game is relevant in our time. But buying for 60 bucks is NEVER!
    --------
    Играл в GTA: San Andreas по Game Pass. Хороший ремастер, так как игра актуальна и в наше время. Но покупать за 60 баксов это - НИКОГДА!
  29. AxlChimes
    Nov 29, 2021
    6
    It’s fun to play but sometimes the game is too hard cuz lack of checkpoints and some **** mechanics. Not really worth 60 dollars
  30. DRUsweatpants
    Nov 17, 2021
    5
    The improved graphics are nice (particularly reflections on cars). I wish the devs would have added a little much-needed polish to these two-decade old games though.
    Bugs and questionable character models can be break immersion.
  31. Luahanseng
    Nov 17, 2021
    7
    GTA 3 Def Ed on PS5
    Game Completed : Nov 17, 2021
    Playtime : 17 hours Overall, it is an amazing nostalgic experience if you are one of those die hard GTA fan during its prime. people have mix opinion of this game but i keep myself in the developers shoes and understand what they are really trying to create. from the get go, this is not a 10/10 remastered game but you have to    GTA 3 Def Ed on PS5
    Game Completed : Nov 17, 2021
    Playtime : 17 hours

    Overall, it is an amazing nostalgic experience if you are one of those die hard GTA fan during its prime. people have mix opinion of this game but i keep myself in the developers shoes and understand what they are really trying to create. from the get go, this is not a 10/10 remastered game but you have to understand that this is 3 big epic GTA games bundled in to one. I believe the developers goal is to update the game's visual while preserving its core recipe of what made this 3 games epic and classic and provide its gamers the nostalgic feel and i believe they were able to achieve that. But its far from perfect. after playing couple of hours, you will notice some lazy work from the developer like the rain, physics, pop-ins. The performance is not acceptable for a current Gen.

    Positives:

    i like the driving and road symmetric way better than GTA5. they change this from new sandbox driving games i don't understand why. i like the mission phasing and its immersion to the world map is way better than GTA5. again they change this. To be more specific, they let you experience the first few missions in the 1st area before you get to the next. this way, it lets you appreciate the change of scenery from time to time and get you more excited how big the map you have yet to explore. The story is surprisingly not bad for a 20 year old game. The story of GTA is supper bad. The character design as i mentioned earlier, is a preservation of nostalgic art style.

    Negatives.

    I hate the radio track if not as bad as GTA5. the performance (FPS) is unacceptable , glitches and lazy remaster in some instances.

    driving realism - 8/10
    road symmetric and traffic lights realism - 8/10
    story - 8/10
    mission phasing and its immersion to the world map - 8/10
    Sandbox - 8/10
    graphics - 8/10
    Radio station - 4/10
    Character design - 8/10
    gameplay/bugs/glitches - 6/10    … Expand
  32. AndyFtw12
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    For sure it's not what we expected. The vegetation is beautiful, the rain it's ok but it is too exaggerated and it's buggy, the fov is removed and that it's sad and awful.. if there was a little fog so that only the city you were in could be seen, it was perfect.. but without the fov the game it's strange for me. The character models is pretty sad and disappointing.. for example look atFor sure it's not what we expected. The vegetation is beautiful, the rain it's ok but it is too exaggerated and it's buggy, the fov is removed and that it's sad and awful.. if there was a little fog so that only the city you were in could be seen, it was perfect.. but without the fov the game it's strange for me. The character models is pretty sad and disappointing.. for example look at "Denise", in original game and look at her in "Definitive Edition", for sure it's a dissapointing downgrade, just a little modders will do a better job, if would hire a few modders it will be awesome. It's not bad game at all but there are so many bugs and problems with the game, i hope they fix the game soon.… Expand
  33. hector_bcn98
    May 23, 2023
    6
    Habiendo jugado solo Gta 3, se hace tan frustrante depender tanísimo del azar para superar las misiones... El juego parece ir a doble velocidad, no tiene checkpoints, la conducción es regulera tirando a mala, los coches se incendian a la mínima, todo el mundo te ataca, los policias te embisten y es casi imposible acabar una misión si aparecen, no marcan los territorios en el mapa... O elHabiendo jugado solo Gta 3, se hace tan frustrante depender tanísimo del azar para superar las misiones... El juego parece ir a doble velocidad, no tiene checkpoints, la conducción es regulera tirando a mala, los coches se incendian a la mínima, todo el mundo te ataca, los policias te embisten y es casi imposible acabar una misión si aparecen, no marcan los territorios en el mapa... O el juego original era mucho más mediocre que los que vinieron después, o lo sobredificultearon para alargar la duración.

    La remasterización deja muchísimo que desear en cuanto al nivel gráfico, artístico y el rendimiento... Se ha mejorado, pero la sensación de que el juego va a una velocidad de más debido a los 60fps sigue ahí. Una verdadera lástima.    … Expand
  34. nathanbrinker
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    The games are good but it's just a reason of the original games and certain things got removed and certain missions are now harder.
  35. Sophietamu
    Nov 21, 2021
    6
    Es ist nicht das beste remastered aber man kann es spielen besser als nichts!
  36. Emirhantok
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    Oyunda bazı mekaniksel değişikliklere ve yüksek düzeyde grafik değişiklerine gidilmiş fakat oyun hala küt bir oyun özellikle kombat sistemi sıkıntılı. Oyun sadece grafikleri,hikayesi ve nostalji hissi için alınabilir
  37. NCCMichaelScott
    Nov 19, 2021
    5
    The Remaster one is just the game with a low enb(graphic mode) , i played just gta san Andreas remaster and it is the game with graphic modes and a little updates
  38. Wer2121
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    Как ремастер игра не плохая но есть три больших минусов
    1. Цена в 4к
    2.Есть баги
    3.Плохая оптимизация
  39. sipaass
    Nov 21, 2021
    5
    Without problems and crashes, this trilogy is so perfect. The graphics improvement was great, while maintaining the basic physics of the game.
  40. Acid175
    Nov 22, 2021
    7
    As a first time player to this game I enjoyed it a lot, the colours in the definite edition are unlike any other rockstar game, it really adds a wow sensation. After beating gta 3 the only problem I really had was that there were invisible walls that I would crash into in every 2nd mission and that’s really the only problem I had with this game.
  41. walking2
    Nov 23, 2021
    6
    Что и ожидалось от ремастеров гта:
    Самая старая часть - третья, выглядит в перерисовке очень хорошо! Можно пройти с удовольствием.
    Вайс сити - изначально самая красивая из трилогии, в новом облике выглядит просто ужасно. Не хочется играть Сан Андреас - просто норм. Играть можно    Что и ожидалось от ремастеров гта:
    Самая старая часть - третья, выглядит в перерисовке очень хорошо! Можно пройти с удовольствием.
    Вайс сити - изначально самая красивая из трилогии, в новом облике выглядит просто ужасно. Не хочется играть
    Сан Андреас - просто норм. Играть можно
  42. N64Lizard
    Nov 23, 2021
    7
    I wouldn't say the game is unplayable, people are never happy. They told you what you was getting and people still moan. The bugs though I can't defend. Needed a bit longer in development, another great game rushed by greedy AAA company's.
  43. Aaron3Moore
    Nov 27, 2021
    5
    За бесплатно - можно поиграть. А за ту цену, которую просят за эту трилогию, 1 из 10 - не больше.

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 46
  3. Negative: 10 out of 46
  1. PLAY
    Feb 23, 2022
    60
    Warts-and-all remasters that accept the failings of the original games and make amends where possible, but ultimately too flawed to live up to the name. [Issue#9, p.82]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    40
    From the Definitive Edition of the iconic GTA titles emerged a technically unfinished remaster, which remained halfway. The content is and will always remain timeless, but the way to get to it and to enjoy it is simply not good.
  3. IGN Adria
    Jan 20, 2022
    30
    A textbook example of how not to remaster games from the PlayStation 2 era, these defective "definitive" releases are just desecration of three classic titles that deserve much better treatment.
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