Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

 PlayStation 5
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Overwhelming dislike- based on 4152 Ratings

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  1. primalentir
    Feb 2, 2022
    2
    I've got the 3 platiniums. And there is one thing I can say for sure. Optimisation is bad, really bad. The games are freezing every 30 seconds. We are talking about Rockstar, it's a big disappointed for me coming from them. I loved it, but I don't recommended the games until they fix the framerate.
  2. Alucard_F10
    Nov 17, 2021
    2
    Was thinking of giving this game like a 6, as these games don’t hold up all that well. Sure they have a 10 nostalgic score, but someone picking them up for the first time will find little value compared to other full price retail games. But then, turns out that this **** by today standards game, also is F*ing broken. A tone of bugs, texture issues, and crashes. For example in vice city theWas thinking of giving this game like a 6, as these games don’t hold up all that well. Sure they have a 10 nostalgic score, but someone picking them up for the first time will find little value compared to other full price retail games. But then, turns out that this **** by today standards game, also is F*ing broken. A tone of bugs, texture issues, and crashes. For example in vice city the boatyard side quest, when you hit the finish line the game crashes. First I thought it was a coincidence but then after 3 times crashing at the finish line I can confirm it’s a broken quest mission. Now this is unacceptable, as all the fanboys like to point out, this is a remaster, and as such it shouldn’t be such a broken game. Seriously F Rockstar and Taketwo, first you’re milking gta5 for 8 years already. And now you’re trying to milk some 20 year old games, and you didn’t even bother to check them at all before releasing. F you, you greedy sack of ****… Expand
  3. bdelmaik
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Precio muy alto por lo que estan dando ya que hasta mods tienen mejor calidad de gráficos y demás añadidos. No lo recomiendo comprar. Mejor esperar al gta6
  4. PabloVP129
    Nov 12, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The facts that rockstar released something so poor and cheaply made is an embarrassment. Every year the game studio that stood beyond the rest has become a laughing stock, took away the detail and love for smooth better graphics, but besides the lighting and some crisper resolutions, this remaster is an absolute joke… Expand
  5. horizonThor
    Nov 28, 2021
    2
    the remaster is so bad and buggy missions take so long to do

    fire effect on some cars are the poop you cant tell if it on fire
    the frame rate is so so dog it make cyberpunk look like a master
    handling on car suck
    render is so bad
    models sucks
    cars blow up way to fast
    gangs do 100x more dmg the the orignal game
  6. PierreAngelique
    Nov 13, 2021
    2
    Terrible performance on PS5 and several crashes. Sony should allow for refunds. Performance aside, the games are riddled with visual glitches and they are largely unfaithful to the style and atmosphere of the original games. It seems like most of the textures were upscaled by AI and as a result there are lots of weird visual inconsistencies. The audio quality also seems way worse, I readTerrible performance on PS5 and several crashes. Sony should allow for refunds. Performance aside, the games are riddled with visual glitches and they are largely unfaithful to the style and atmosphere of the original games. It seems like most of the textures were upscaled by AI and as a result there are lots of weird visual inconsistencies. The audio quality also seems way worse, I read because all the audio files were lifted from the mobile version. They didn't even improve on the original game's issues, like the bad pop-in effect of cars and distant objects. There are some minor quality of life improvements like the weapon wheel but the games are definitely not worth it for that. These are definitely not the definitive versions of the games and it is a shame Rockstar took down the older versions of the game, as those versions + a few mods make for a far superior experience.… Expand
  7. Cybersesh
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    Sorry i love the franchise i grew up on these.. WTF happend ? A lot of cool details where added i love the graphics but it is unplayable i rather plug in my ps2 and play the OGs.
  8. Peepeestorm69
    Nov 12, 2021
    2
    The review of this game should not be based on the unchanged foundation of the existing story & world. It should be based on the changes made in upscaling, character models, lack of fluid mechanics, loss of radio content, inconsistency of audio, which was overall fairly poor and rushed.‬ I would recommend if you want to play the trilogy pick up the originals for the real definitiveThe review of this game should not be based on the unchanged foundation of the existing story & world. It should be based on the changes made in upscaling, character models, lack of fluid mechanics, loss of radio content, inconsistency of audio, which was overall fairly poor and rushed.‬ I would recommend if you want to play the trilogy pick up the originals for the real definitive edition, however Rockstars anti-consumer practices removed those from digital stores, adding to the gravity of the disappointment this remaster brings.… Expand
  9. Pourya-abz
    Nov 23, 2021
    2
    We don't even have to talk about each part one by one.
    What is clear is that Rockstar only uses its name to make money. And it's really upsetting for me. I had very low expectations, which games even lower and weaker than them.
  10. Megabyte1001
    Nov 23, 2021
    2
    The game is interesting for its past, but this game was spoiled to such an extent that you don't even want to go through the plot. A moronic drawing in GTA Sa, which spoils the atmosphere and which cannot be changed, moronic models from the mobile version. It's easier to write what I liked. For example, in GTA SA, I liked the skins for passers-by, added various skins, graphics of course,The game is interesting for its past, but this game was spoiled to such an extent that you don't even want to go through the plot. A moronic drawing in GTA Sa, which spoils the atmosphere and which cannot be changed, moronic models from the mobile version. It's easier to write what I liked. For example, in GTA SA, I liked the skins for passers-by, added various skins, graphics of course, wheels of cars :). All that can be said about this trilogy is that it does not cost so much money and it is better to give it to the owners of the old parts for free, or at least didn’t make it so expensive, let me remind you that these are not new games and they should not cost so much. I'd rather go to the original and play. Fortunately, I bought it before that! :)… Expand
  11. IAmGameReviewer
    Nov 17, 2021
    2
    basically this game is all the same,nothing new. buggy craps. theres a whole gernade explosion underwater. and the graphics arent even that upgraded. i can find so much better graphics mods to install on this game. and thats the only thing they did. was update the graphics. nothing new to the story. apparently you'll remaster gta 4 soon. you better do it right rockstar.
  12. MHBN
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Terrible **** Remaster Save Your Money. **** Modern Rockstar what happened to this legendary company?
  13. Henroin
    Nov 13, 2021
    2
    This is a review from a 2000 kid. The definitive edition is good. The graphical improvements are spot on. BUT THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THE PEOPLE. The countless bugs and silence from rockstar are disheartening and a big middle finger to the fans who grew up with these games.
  14. P4N1C8
    Nov 13, 2021
    2
    O gráfico ambiente do game tá muito bom, mas já os personagens.. Tudo estragado fora os vários bugs durante gameplay e até cutscenes, crashes durante o gameplay, queda de FPS em algumas partes do mapa e com algumas condições climáticas até piora, os NPC's são totalmente sem noção (mais que o normal) principalmente os membros da gangue recrutados Enfim é isso
  15. Richpro-
    Nov 13, 2021
    2
    Disappointed… Graphics aren’t great, there’s no gameplay mechanic upgrades other than the weapon wheel, character models are all weird looking and are now more unrealistic than the originals and some of the character models faces have been drastically changed & ruined with how horrible they look. Atmosphere/art style has been stripped from GTA3, Vice City & San Andreas atmosphere is good.Disappointed… Graphics aren’t great, there’s no gameplay mechanic upgrades other than the weapon wheel, character models are all weird looking and are now more unrealistic than the originals and some of the character models faces have been drastically changed & ruined with how horrible they look. Atmosphere/art style has been stripped from GTA3, Vice City & San Andreas atmosphere is good. The lighting is great & is improved but that is the only improvement, everything else has somehow been made worse.?.. It isn’t a good remaster. Definitive edition is a hard swallow… Expand
  16. batmanhill6157
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Based off my time on GTA 3 and a little bit of Vice City, this is rough. I'm sure you've seen all the bad with it, but just on a technical side alone, it doesn't work. The rain effects are bad (granted I haven't seen some of the worst that has been floating around) but constant bugs and pop ins are killing me. When I'm driving around, each of the cars on the road pop in from about 4 feetBased off my time on GTA 3 and a little bit of Vice City, this is rough. I'm sure you've seen all the bad with it, but just on a technical side alone, it doesn't work. The rain effects are bad (granted I haven't seen some of the worst that has been floating around) but constant bugs and pop ins are killing me. When I'm driving around, each of the cars on the road pop in from about 4 feet away. The draw distance is far, but when the rest of the cars are constantly popping in, that kin of makes the rest of it moot. I have to wait for the game to render in the level most times when I die. Maybe my fault for getting the switch version. Have not attempted San Andreas yet.… Expand
  17. The_punisher89
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    This company f*****g Getting rich and they release a beta game. Taking advantage of people and stealing money. I want my money back! Cause the game is full of bugs and unplayable.
  18. KTown_Shanab10
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It looked lazy, lot of soundtrack omitted. GTA SA looked small because of fog removal! I didn’t like it at all specially with a price like this.… Expand
  19. Gamer1232
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    A UNICA coisa que mudou são os graficos o resto continuou o mesmo,e ainda pior.IA horrivel,controles bugados, direçao pior que Cyberpunk 2077.Uma vergonha da Rockstar
  20. Lyricidal
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    The game completely craps on the original version and the errors and glitches and mistakes and awful character models found in the game are nothing but a result of abject laziness that could have been solved if a team that was really up to the task could have done. The fact that this was outsourced to the same team that made the awful GTA San Andreas remaster just shows how much RockstarThe game completely craps on the original version and the errors and glitches and mistakes and awful character models found in the game are nothing but a result of abject laziness that could have been solved if a team that was really up to the task could have done. The fact that this was outsourced to the same team that made the awful GTA San Andreas remaster just shows how much Rockstar cares about it. While the graphical updates are somewhat impressive all the other stuff ruins the experience. Rockstar are a greedy bunch that's for sure… Expand
  21. bobsvagene
    Nov 17, 2021
    2
    Auto save is a nice touch but that's about the only thing these games having going for them. Everything is worse apart from lighting, 60 fps and textures. Models are worse in every way and they somehow introduced more bugs. Game gets 2 points for quality of life.
  22. arthaxs
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    Horrible port of a mobile game. You can really feel it. Not worth the high price.

    + lights and some visuals - controls (ie. locked mouse y-axis) - character speed too fast (feels like on mobile phone) - cycling speed (seems like your bike has 40 horse power now) - character models (wtf???) - bugs (rotating pillars, heavy rain visibility, etc.) - audio controls (gun sfx too loud)    Horrible port of a mobile game. You can really feel it. Not worth the high price.

    + lights and some visuals
    - controls (ie. locked mouse y-axis)
    - character speed too fast (feels like on mobile phone)
    - cycling speed (seems like your bike has 40 horse power now)
    - character models (wtf???)
    - bugs (rotating pillars, heavy rain visibility, etc.)
    - audio controls (gun sfx too loud)
    - Bad optimization (got i9, 2080 Ti, 32 GB RAM and still got sometimes ~50 FPS)    … Expand
  23. KvasPureCritic
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    Dear Rockstar . What happened to You. You used to be company that makes really good games. Now it is all about money. And this is not good. Personaly i like improvements because it looks nice. But if you play it there are so many more bugs , some models looks terrible like Denise in SA. Oh cmon. I know it is remaster not remake. And you want keep all things as it used to be and even bugsDear Rockstar . What happened to You. You used to be company that makes really good games. Now it is all about money. And this is not good. Personaly i like improvements because it looks nice. But if you play it there are so many more bugs , some models looks terrible like Denise in SA. Oh cmon. I know it is remaster not remake. And you want keep all things as it used to be and even bugs we like. But listen to people and fix some things that we demand. It can be saved by patches . But I expected more from company like you. It is sad that moders put more love in improvements that company that created game itself. It looks like you created it but it was not tested properly. Or is this test and u will fix it ? I do not know.… Expand
  24. Muhammad_Luthfi
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    The three game titles were masterpieces at their time. Rockstar Games' decision to half-heartedly remaster these three titles was a huge mistake. improvements that are only visible in terms of graphics, but look old in terms of gameplay mechanics. I understand this is just a remaster, but why do these three titles look worse than the original version. I think GTA 4 is better remasteredThe three game titles were masterpieces at their time. Rockstar Games' decision to half-heartedly remaster these three titles was a huge mistake. improvements that are only visible in terms of graphics, but look old in terms of gameplay mechanics. I understand this is just a remaster, but why do these three titles look worse than the original version. I think GTA 4 is better remastered first, considering the more modern gameplay mechanics of the trilogy.… Expand
  25. ggumarques
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    Acho que 2 é uma nota justa para o trabalho porco que fizeram com essa obra prima. A história é excelente, te prende e tem grandes reviravoltas sobre o decorrer do enredo, porém o que mais me chateia é simplesmente terem colocado, apenas uma nova engine. Não vale os R$320,00 BRL.
  26. Slowlydeadgame
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    Well look, in 2020 Mafia release with definitive edition title's. and they make a huge different in the game. But Rockstars in 2021 release my masterpiece childhood game with same title " Definitive edition" and its feel like, i just playing GTA 5 Free mod that u can find on the internet. Nothing special and so many bugs. The game is fine, But for a billion dollars company like rockstarsWell look, in 2020 Mafia release with definitive edition title's. and they make a huge different in the game. But Rockstars in 2021 release my masterpiece childhood game with same title " Definitive edition" and its feel like, i just playing GTA 5 Free mod that u can find on the internet. Nothing special and so many bugs. The game is fine, But for a billion dollars company like rockstars this upgrade is pathetic. Even modders whoever they taking down, have do more good job than this. After saw this i think they should leave be the original version, than ruin it by release this definitive edition.… Expand
  27. Angi59
    Nov 16, 2021
    2
    Je suis vraiment déçu déjà le prix pour un jeux qui ne veux pas la peine ,bug sans arrêt ,rame sur ma ps5 ,payer 59 euro juste pour remettre de la couleur
  28. Asseromcire
    Nov 17, 2021
    2
    I find it frustrating that I payed 90 (with taxes) for a product that to me is barley playable. I stopped playing after probably 5 hours. i have the iOS version of all the original versions and they are way more smooth and reactive than what Rockstar has just released, I honestly feel like I got ripped off, Rockstar has changed man. yall don't care anymore. I feel like this release wasI find it frustrating that I payed 90 (with taxes) for a product that to me is barley playable. I stopped playing after probably 5 hours. i have the iOS version of all the original versions and they are way more smooth and reactive than what Rockstar has just released, I honestly feel like I got ripped off, Rockstar has changed man. yall don't care anymore. I feel like this release was just to take the heat off their asses for not releasing a new GTA game in YEARS!!!!… Expand
  29. LowRider944
    Nov 17, 2021
    2
    верните оригиналы в продажу!
    return the originals for sale!
  30. Hishbean
    Nov 17, 2021
    2
    I def. thought it would feel different than the order ps2 versions but it doesn’t. Looks better, but rockstar really **** up not showing gameplay prior to release. Wait for the price to drop.
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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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