Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

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0.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 784 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 49 out of 784
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 784
  3. Negative: 719 out of 784

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  1. MechGorilla
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    These games were fine on PC... just a little outdated. I still played them, but I was excited for this release, especially being able to play on the go on Switch. But anyone giving this a good review on any platform is either a bot or has never played a videogame before. The Switch port is especially egregious. Vice City looks the worst by far. I had a firefight with some cops and theyThese games were fine on PC... just a little outdated. I still played them, but I was excited for this release, especially being able to play on the go on Switch. But anyone giving this a good review on any platform is either a bot or has never played a videogame before. The Switch port is especially egregious. Vice City looks the worst by far. I had a firefight with some cops and they were white blobs with textures trying to follow the model around. Frame rate drops are common, despite this being a game that came out 20 years ago almost! Pathetic. Rockstar can join Blizzard and Bethesda as former giants who sold their souls to the live service bandwagon and were never good again after. Sad to see.… Expand
  2. Fukthis
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Honestly, I don't how Rockstar can look themselves in the face after realeasing this.
  3. TiredOfThisIsh
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Pathetic garbage. Rockstar and Grove Street Games should be embarrassed and ashamed.
  4. 7bbbbbbb
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    The game can't handle even 30 fps while driving, and all the bugs that are on all platforms...
    I do prefer the original ones being ported, that's how bad this trilogy is...
  5. Vendo
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Buggy, slow frame rate, overall **** port. I can't believe rockstar let this happen. $60 to top it off. I was super stoked for san Andreas I haven't played it in years. What a let down. I'd rather play it on mobile
  6. charlieemmanuel
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    O jogo tá simplesmente terrível. Lamentável. Rockstar não deveria ter sujado o legado do GTA.
  7. XLDS
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Regardless if you're a newcomer or an old fan, you're much better off playing the original on PS2, the OG Xbox port, the now delisted PS2 Classics release or the now delisted PC release with it without mods.

    The problems with this version are numerous, and on switch it's even worse. From graphics to gameplay, this isn't even half baked, it's basically raw. I'm not even sure if another 6    Regardless if you're a newcomer or an old fan, you're much better off playing the original on PS2, the OG Xbox port, the now delisted PS2 Classics release or the now delisted PC release with it without mods.

    The problems with this version are numerous, and on switch it's even worse. From graphics to gameplay, this isn't even half baked, it's basically raw. I'm not even sure if another 6 months of updates could fix this.

    In many ways the switch version actually looks worse than the PS2 version, both in terms of art style and performance, and the frame rate drops and hitching might actually be worse than the original.

    This is my personal biggest disappointment since cyberpunk, but in a lot of ways this is actually worse. Rockstar has the money, they could and should have done better. This is truly an embarrassing blemish and while I'm sure it'll still sell well, I would highly advise against purchase, at least until we see how committed to updates they are. At the very least start away from the switch version.    … Expand
  8. Nick57
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    I'm so disappointed. They remove the fog from the definitive edition of GTA San Andreas. And the audio sound so bad on the switch. I always get confused that which button are the drive by controls. The rain effect doesn't even look that great. The character model look different, to many bugs and iusses and it became unplayable to play with this version. Shame on you Rockstar, shame on you.
  9. Justforratethis
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    All you had to do was follow the damn modders!
    Busta, Straight BUSTA!!!!!!!
  10. Credix
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    Those are some PS2 games which for some reason can't run with any better graphics on the Nintendo Switch... It might be the world record of bad port that has ever been done...
  11. MVDembi24
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ***CONTAINS UNINPORTANT SPOILERS IF YOU HAVE NEVER TOUCHED GTA 3***
    Literally the WORST version of the trilogy. I would rather pop the discs into my PS2 and witness fuzzy visuals but have ZERO frame lag and ZERO ghost car popups to derail my progression!!!! Also these HIGHLY UNLIKELY "ACHIEVABLE" achievements are terrible. The one mission in GTA 3 (mind you, I have beaten GTA 3 on, PS2, PS4, AND IOS...) requires you to take two Leone Members and take out 3 Triad Warlords. To get the achievement for this mission, you must keep both Leone members alive; easy enough, HOWEVER, you must enter the Triad factory using a Triad commercial truck to get in WHICH ONLY HAS 2 SEATS TOTAL. So after finishing two of the Warlords or whatever, I proceeded to take the truck that would allow me to enter the warehouse, leaving one of the Leone Members out to dry. Long story short, they deemed the member dead even though he never entered the warehouse with myself and the other member. If I cared enough, I'd reply the entire game to achievement hunt on ANY other version, except this one. At this point, I am playing to just finish and never come back. WORST GTA Experience EVER. PLEASE PATCH

    ***Edit: The IOS Version i played was on my IPod Touch back in 2013 and yes that version held up, this one, not at all. To add for those that will read these reviews; I understand this is the Nintendo Switch version, but I literally have put almost 100 hours across 2 different switch consoles into Skyrim and can say a game made for 360 and that is a more expansive single player experience runs excellent and should recommend Skyrim to those that are looking for some nostalgic single player roaming at a great performance and visuals over this heap of poop.    … Expand
  12. Heeeydevon1
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    Let's be honest here, I don't have to tell you why the game is bad for you to know why. You've seen the news, the hate, it's all justified
  13. darkzy
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    terrible and now are removed original games from stores, thats just sad, making fun of cyberpunk and release this, goddamn
  14. Shippwrecked
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    I gave the game a week of gameplay before throwing in the towel. So many bugs and I felt very misled by “gameplay” videos before the release. While I did not expect the same performance that you might find on the PS5 or Xbox series S or X, the Nintendo Switch version was worse than playing San Andreas on my Xbox one without the “remaster”. I requested a refund and will chalk this one up asI gave the game a week of gameplay before throwing in the towel. So many bugs and I felt very misled by “gameplay” videos before the release. While I did not expect the same performance that you might find on the PS5 or Xbox series S or X, the Nintendo Switch version was worse than playing San Andreas on my Xbox one without the “remaster”. I requested a refund and will chalk this one up as a loss.… Expand
  15. saulomalafaia
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    Que decepção, um clássico de 2003 destruído em 2021. Jogabilidade privem, personagem que parecem manequim de sexshop, o áudio dos veículos está semelhante ao jogo Enduro do Atari de 1983, Porque a empresa na segui o exemplo da Capcom com o remastered do resident Evil. Não compre, desrespeito com a história dessa geração 2003.
  16. Ljin
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rockstar is definitely lost. The games are good, but the promise that was made was not kept. Don't spend your money, did Rockstar sue the mod makers who only benefit the industry, take the HD games out of stores for that? total deception...… Expand
  17. Zonaro
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    I love GTA so much, and I was so excited when I figured out that it would have a Switch version, but all my excitement died when I first played it. The graphics are ok in my opinion (for a switch version), but unfortunately, the framerate goes always lower than 30 fps, it is sad, it's impossible to play and enjoy. I really really hope the rockstar improves it with some update.
    0,5/10.    I love GTA so much, and I was so excited when I figured out that it would have a Switch version, but all my excitement died when I first played it. The graphics are ok in my opinion (for a switch version), but unfortunately, the framerate goes always lower than 30 fps, it is sad, it's impossible to play and enjoy. I really really hope the rockstar improves it with some update.
    0,5/10. (Impossible to play and enjoy, and I paid $60.)    … Expand
  18. oliloli113
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    the worst i ever played, buggy, trashy, ugly and it does not work well. it even crashes some times
  19. MdlR
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    I do not forgive Rockstar for what it has done to us. I've been waiting a long time for this remaster and I don't understand how they have been able to deliver these mediocre new versions. GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas were iconic... they don't care about these games but they are selling them for almost 60 Euros.
  20. Breitlex
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    Very carelessly designed, it jerks at every corner, just poorly implemented.
  21. optikz
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    A pure money grab. Do not buy this hot garbage and support lazy corporate greed.
  22. casualSaurio
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    I'm sorry, but this is a game with no soul. You cannot be that insensitive in your interpretation of the original trilogy.
  23. gab093
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    The game runs at 15 fps with mayor problems that would make your switch literally burn. It´s just like the wwe2k18 version on the switch. Unplayable
  24. Macshade
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to see it with my own eyes to believe it. I regret it, it is even worse than I have expected. Framerate horrible, laggy. The iPad relaunch was better, gosh!… Expand
  25. adrianquirozma
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    This is nothing but a quick cash-grab from Rockstar. Heck, even the radio lacks some music from the original games (I know it is a copyright thing but combined with all the graphic abominations it all leads to no nostalgia whatsoever). And only $60?? I can't believe they actually have the audacity to spit on their long lasting fans and customers faces like this.

    Rockstar is doomed!
  26. Zyute
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    How the hell did Rockstar screw this up so badly? You know how much they paid attention to detail? Ill give you a hint its my score for this trash heap 0%
  27. Shagrey
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    The basis of the remaster is the mobile version, which has lost a lot of details of the original version. From this we can see how bad the attitude of Rockstar is. The rain in the GTA3 opening cutscene has a texture bug, which means that they haven't even tested the opening cutscene. The number of frames in the ns version is low, and many tasks become more difficult, but the correspondingThe basis of the remaster is the mobile version, which has lost a lot of details of the original version. From this we can see how bad the attitude of Rockstar is. The rain in the GTA3 opening cutscene has a texture bug, which means that they haven't even tested the opening cutscene. The number of frames in the ns version is low, and many tasks become more difficult, but the corresponding adaptations for switch are not made.… Expand
  28. alex2020
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    Do not waste money on it. if you want nostalgia, play the old versions of gta
  29. Bekrox64
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    The gta trilogy was a huge disappointment to me, low fps on switch and bad pop-ins. This game is the thing i was looking forward to the most but it managed to ruin my love for the series.
    The characters look like plastic, the game struggles and almost never reaches a constant 30fps, the so called "improvements" are terrible and ruin the feel the games and bring with them countless bugs    The gta trilogy was a huge disappointment to me, low fps on switch and bad pop-ins. This game is the thing i was looking forward to the most but it managed to ruin my love for the series.
    The characters look like plastic, the game struggles and almost never reaches a constant 30fps, the so called "improvements" are terrible and ruin the feel the games and bring with them countless bugs that weren't present in the og versions, but that are present in the mobile versions, the versions who were also developed by the same people would you look at that.
    In conclusion, buy a ps2 and play the games there, don"t give these guys money they don't deserve it    … Expand
  30. StanoNano
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    No, no no Rockbottom you're no star anymore. A big well known triple A game ported from mobile to consoles? Rockdumb I ought to turn my business shoes side ways and kick you far up your ass for attempting to rob me with this **** game...
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 7 out of 14
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 15, 2022
    45
    GTA The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition is a collection of 3 great titles that left their mark in history. However, the so-called Definitive Edition came out without the deserved treatment.
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Jan 28, 2022
    30
    These are all great games, some of the most influential AAA sandbox games of all time. I cannot in good conscience recommend you play this version, especially if you wanted to check out the Nintendo Switch version. It’s quite ironic that unnecessary and ugly visual overhauls make these ports of PS2 games almost unplayable on this system. I hate to be cynical, but I don’t think you could salvage these things without redesigning everything from the ground up. Grand Theft Auto deserved better, and you deserve better than to waste your money on this.
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  3. TouchArcade
    Jan 19, 2022
    50
    In its current state, the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is only worth getting if you can get it at a large discount and assuming you’re willing to put up with many technical issues on Switch. While a lot of the major bugs I ran into have been addressed in patches, this is still nowhere near as good as it should be given how important these three games are to gaming in general. It also doesn’t help that the Switch patches are delayed compared to other platforms.
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