Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

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  1. YouMoMCallME
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    That's the worst thing Rockstar could do to GTA fans
    This definitive edition is straight up trash.
  2. ErDorii
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Our expectations were low but holy f*ck. This is wrong on so many levels but knowing Rockstar no issue will be resolved. Imagine having trouble hitting 60 fps in a 20 years old game.
  3. PandaBass
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    What a disappointment. Constant framerate drops, the visuals sucks & music missing. This is definitely not the definitive version.
  4. Nayl
    Nov 13, 2021
    4
    Foi uma longa espera pelo retorno da série GTA aos consoles da nintendo, e o resultado nao poderia ser mais decepcionante. Frame Rate caindo a quase zero, em um jogo de 2005! Num console de 2014! Em san andreas nao tem nem como usar cheats. Foram capazes de piorar a experiencia que é jogoar os classicos ao extremo. Meus parabens pelo trabalho porco Rockstar.
  5. HunterMario
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This game was over-hyped and was released being very buggy. I've experienced issues ranging from graphical issues to severe frame rate drops(especially in GTA III). Do not buy and if you did, call Nintendo for a refund saying how bad this game is.
  6. Youngdonkeyy
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Rockstar you could've done better...There was so much to do with the remaster.
  7. pswica
    Nov 12, 2021
    1
    I don't normally write reviews for games that I buy but this is really disappointing. Even ignoring all the graphical glitches and changes, it runs very poorly on the switch. The frame rate instability makes it borderline unplayable, especially when a lot goes on onscreen. This coupled with graphical pop-in and non-precise controls makes it just not fun to play. I expected better fromI don't normally write reviews for games that I buy but this is really disappointing. Even ignoring all the graphical glitches and changes, it runs very poorly on the switch. The frame rate instability makes it borderline unplayable, especially when a lot goes on onscreen. This coupled with graphical pop-in and non-precise controls makes it just not fun to play. I expected better from Rockstar games, a studio I always associated with quality.… Expand
  8. Starbies
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Man, this game was on my GOTY list even before it released! But what a mess. Not optimized at all, the stuttering is hideous. The graphics on the old version were even better! Just release the OG versions and throw this away.

    What is even up with the gunplay??? Gonna try to ask my money back.
  9. ThiccRomney
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    The Rockstar that used to publish consistently polished games is officially gone lol. Terrible """Remaster""" and the title is likewise up there with BFBB as one of the worst Switch conversions. These were 20 year old games that were never exceptionally good looking to begin with which makes this game's Sims/Nintendo Hire This Man graphical style all the more insulting. Both Grove StreetThe Rockstar that used to publish consistently polished games is officially gone lol. Terrible """Remaster""" and the title is likewise up there with BFBB as one of the worst Switch conversions. These were 20 year old games that were never exceptionally good looking to begin with which makes this game's Sims/Nintendo Hire This Man graphical style all the more insulting. Both Grove Street Games and Rockstar Games can suck a fat one, don't plan on buying anything from either group ever again and neither should y'all. Worst part is Rockstar knows it's garbage, there is a reason there was and still is a lack of communication regarding the title.… Expand
  10. OwnLook
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это худший ремастер игр который я видел! Горите в аду! This is a piece of ****.… Expand
  11. awesome2709
    Nov 13, 2021
    2
    The GTA Trilogy are amazing and cult classics. But this port is just unacceptable.
    And the problem it's not on the hardware. The other and only game that Rockstar has released on the plattform is L.A. Noire, a portable version of the 2017 remaster that runs surprisingly smoothin comparison to this.
    I was very happy that they decided to include Nintendo in this release, but it's    The GTA Trilogy are amazing and cult classics. But this port is just unacceptable.
    And the problem it's not on the hardware. The other and only game that Rockstar has released on the plattform is L.A. Noire, a portable version of the 2017 remaster that runs surprisingly smoothin comparison to this.

    I was very happy that they decided to include Nintendo in this release, but it's personally frustrating that the first time that these titles arrive like this: graphics are what I expected, nothing special but good nontheless for the system.
    But the performance is horrible (unstable 30 fps, blurry gameplay, crashes...). It makes me wonder how much time did they spent on this version...

    Seeing the results makes me wish they just released the originals in HD. Wait for the physical release and let's see if there's a patch by then, because rn it's a mess...    … Expand
  12. Madmaxlgndklr
    Nov 13, 2021
    3
    If you expected a half-assed port, then you’re pretty on the mark. There’s a lot of strange issues that crop up across all three games. Texture pop-ins are pretty standard. I honestly wish they’d just ported the gen 5 versions than let another studio “remaster” them.
  13. Lebowskiman
    Nov 17, 2021
    1
    It's crazy that they actually released this crap. Looks like crap, no respect for the franchise. A **** show
  14. Deathmask82
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Rockstar didn't even deign to port it herself .. the switch version sucks at embarrassing levels .... never again a euro at Rockstar! I hope they at least have the decency to patch this crap
  15. JoJa_2021
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    И ради этого стали угрожать разработчикам модов судами? Наняли бы их хотя бы,раз у самих руки из жопы растут. Это бы и то больше оправдывало цену,чем то,что получилось.
  16. CarlosEcu2004
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    El juego no sorprende nada el unico cambio que hay repsecto al original es el aumento de brillo y unas que otras texturas mejoras se ve fatal de todas formas
  17. Lolxd3d13
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This game is buggy, has bad performance, looks ugly, has more problems then the og games and still Costs 60 Bucks....
  18. lumi5211
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    bugs and glitches everywhere, textures don’t load in properly and at times it runs like a powerpoint presentation. Do not buy this version
  19. MoustachePink
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Absolutely unplayable piece of crap. I’ve expected some mixed experience, but this goes beyond any expectations. The game is slow, buggy and and graphics is even worse that it was on PS2 back in a day. Even my old iPhone runs the mobile version better.
  20. Fukthis
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Honestly, I don't how Rockstar can look themselves in the face after realeasing this.
  21. TiredOfThisIsh
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Pathetic garbage. Rockstar and Grove Street Games should be embarrassed and ashamed.
  22. 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...
  23. 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
  24. Justforratethis
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    All you had to do was follow the damn modders!
    Busta, Straight BUSTA!!!!!!!
  25. egorryabtsev780
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Rockstar Games has become so indifferent to the players that they decided to make a remaster of the original trilogy without any effort. GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is an indicator of how to make remasters is not worth it, cartoon characters, terrible optimization, cut music and of course the bugs of the mobile versions that have moved - it's all about the Definitive Edition.Rockstar Games has become so indifferent to the players that they decided to make a remaster of the original trilogy without any effort. GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is an indicator of how to make remasters is not worth it, cartoon characters, terrible optimization, cut music and of course the bugs of the mobile versions that have moved - it's all about the Definitive Edition. After watching the trailer and the gameplay that was merged the day before the release, I realized that I would not even go into the Definitive Edition, and what to go there, everything is already clear from the trailers and gameplay.

    If T2 and Rockstar Games didn't need the money, they would have made a good remaster, but the reality is upsetting.

    0/10    … Expand
  26. SiRock
    Nov 13, 2021
    4
    Thanks for **** all over our childhood memories **** Cancelled my physical preorder. Rockstar is too preoccupied with releasing GTA5 for the 50th **** time
  27. Yg111
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    It's full of bugs, the character models look like crap for the most part, there are issues with the sound, music has been removed, certain graphical elements have been ripped out for no good reason. It's just a lazy cash grab considering Rockstar is a multi billion dollar games company.

    The fact that Rockstar have removed the original games from sale so now you can only buy this    It's full of bugs, the character models look like crap for the most part, there are issues with the sound, music has been removed, certain graphical elements have been ripped out for no good reason. It's just a lazy cash grab considering Rockstar is a multi billion dollar games company.

    The fact that Rockstar have removed the original games from sale so now you can only buy this "definitive" edition is both laughable and anger inducing.    … Expand
  28. 062b
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  29. ad_mant
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Wasted.
    This is it! This is the end of Rockstar. A trash remaster made by some low studios.
  30. Doctor9068
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    Ужасная оптимизация!!! Может на других системах и хорошо все, но на свич играть невозможно. 1 балл накинул за ностальгию.
  31. hyposlasher
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    It's unplayable becuase of frame drops to 15fps. Just give me option to set lower graphics. I want lower graphic but with stable 60fps.
  32. Little-Squee90
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    For Switch version you may want to tweak CJ's timeless words to "No **** here we go again..."

    I will simply state the issues that I have with this game(s). Played each game only for an hour or so. Will update the review later. Off now, can't recommend it unless you are a big GTA fan who just want to get in there and add the big names to your Switch library. Since most of the people here    For Switch version you may want to tweak CJ's timeless words to "No **** here we go again..."

    I will simply state the issues that I have with this game(s). Played each game only for an hour or so. Will update the review later. Off now, can't recommend it unless you are a big GTA fan who just want to get in there and add the big names to your Switch library. Since most of the people here would have already played the games earlier in their lives when they were first released there is no reason to go into the story and fun activities at your dispense.

    Bought the trilogy day one.

    1. Pop-ins are clearly an issue.
    2. Sometimes stationary objects are rendered a bit late.
    3. Speeding is difficult because vehicles in traffic go from 0 opacity to 100 in a second, affecting both gameplay and immersion.
    4. Road textures could be completely bland just giving off a color rather than asphalt look.
    5. Muddy looks on NPCS, trees, some not very far buildings affect the aesthetics.
    6. NPCS and Vehicles' shadows which should form underneath disappear in the evening and stay so until 8:30 in the morning. Yes, you can actually clock it.
    7. Even standing against light source in the night doesn't produce any shadow.
    8. Noted very few bugs owing to the time I could spend. Car doors opening through your character, getting sunk knees down in the sidewalk are frequent ones.
    9. Foliage is clearly updated. But grass blades sticking out in other versions, aesthetically important for me at least, have been completely cropped.
    Most important:
    10. Framerate is very unstable.
    11. Resolution is trashy in docked but bearable in handheld.

    The game has been scaled down just to run on the Switch as opposed to being optimized for the best possible experience on Switch.
    Compared to other open-world games set in modern era with the freedom to cause mayhem and all, Saints Row 3 looks crispier on the Switch and plays better.    … Expand
  33. JohannPontmercy
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    This game completely ruined my life, it shows why God abandoned us. Rockstar is an absolute shame.
  34. Demedik
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Худшая версия игры... Как вы с мобилками справились? В общем, Рокстар стала новой Близзард.
  35. Byungsuk
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    Trashy game and the rain is horrible. You can't see anything cuz of that stupid rain. What a major disappointment and the performance it's like playing an old Nintendo 64 game. That was acceptable back then but now, get over it. This is not how games are supposed to be.
  36. DanHlrzr
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    It hurts that Rockstar would do these great games such injustice. Absolutely awful, Rockstar aren’t what they used to be.
  37. semrom1998
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Это просто отвратительно! Странно видеть лого Рокстар на этой трилогии. Я не понимаю, как они вообще одобрили это и пустили в производство.
  38. DomristVivaldis
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Позор, за 4к ₽, это плевок всем поклонникам серии игр гта от Рокстар. 0/0 заслужили, оптимизация дно, лаги, и мыло
  39. EnsarO
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Oyun kısaca zışmık gibi bir şey. 50 saatimi ve 500TL'mi geri ver Rockstaaaaar!!!!
  40. CallMeTyork22
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    The graphics, bugs and weird characters are a proof that this don't come even close of costing $60
  41. r0mer0
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    When promised a DEFINITIVE edition, I expected a labour of love from Rockstar Games, a collection celebrating their franchise. Instead, they release versions looking and performing worse than the originals. The games in this collection are among the ugliest games ever made.
  42. notful
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This games sucks on NS. So disappointed ☹️ It crashes sometimes, textures appears within 2 meters from character and freezes the gameplay. And it costs like a game, not like **** it really is
  43. BurtKocain
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    Should've been a surefire home run, even given the advancing age of these games. What you get instead will probably go on record as the most disastrous video game release of 2021. Absolutely baffling.
  44. Haider93
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    One of the worst remastered games I've played in my life. seriously disappointing. it's a **** Absolutely do not buy. I never suggest you play this ****
  45. broudy
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Я любил эти игры. Если коротко, то это всё, что я могу сказать.

    Если в будущем вы увидите, что к игре причастны «Grove Street Games” - вероятнее всего вам не стоит покупать эти игры.
  46. Lucaspil
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Que lixo esse groove street conseguiu deixar o jogo pior ainda. 300 reais jogado no lixo Rockstar toma vergonha na cara e faz alguma coisa que preste.
  47. BiblioMeczka
    Nov 19, 2021
    4
    Grafika:
  48. DeadSigma
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Rockstar - облажались..
    Это старые игры, нужен был ремейк, а не ремастер, и то - плохой.
    Mafia 1 - сделали именно ремейк, ибо она старая, остальные игры современные, по этому было достаточно ремастера. Так и тут, ремейк, а не этот ужас...    Rockstar - облажались..
    Это старые игры, нужен был ремейк, а не ремастер, и то - плохой.

    Mafia 1 - сделали именно ремейк, ибо она старая, остальные игры современные, по этому было достаточно ремастера.

    Так и тут, ремейк, а не этот ужас...
  49. MasterKief42017
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So spoiler alert
    Vice city and San Andreas have the weapon wheel right? How come we cant have all 3 weapon sets when gta online literally has 5 guns at least per slot? The graphics are ok to my liking but im seeing that the rain is **** killing my eyes no matter the game. Also how come we pause the game in gta 3 and in vice city that it literally makes san andreas sounds and not the literal original sounds of the pause menu in vice city and 3? Like there's so many damn things i wanna rip on this like how gta 3 on the switch doesnt **** have cheats yet every other console does? And again the **** weapon wheel people i mean come on i know im not the only one that feels that way about the weapon wheel not being able to have all the weapons in the game considering gta v has way more guns in each slot i find that **** like its super **** easy to program bro
    Im seriously thinking of just playing gta online due to how **** embarrassing the remastered trilogy is and we all know how **** chaotic that **** is
    Also why do we have all 29 radio stations yet not all the original music considering how **** rich cockstar is like thats the holy grail of remastering **** is having some original content whilst being able to make it look pretty but also SOUND **** PRETTY TOO. Im pretty sure ive run into audio bugs THAT ARE FROM THE **** ORIGINAL, like simple lag **** audio just like the good ol days    … Expand
  50. Riya01
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    A bare minimum port on switch. Unplayable on my PC. Whatbis wrong company why so tone deaf R*
  51. metametametamet
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Buy Gigapixel AI > drop all textures in > upscale all > export > take down the original games > upload "rEmAsTrEd" > put price tag same as years of effords and billions spent games on > done !
    Woaaaaaaaah Big Brain Time !

    "aMaZinG rEmaStEr"
  52. Feb4000
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Che delusione…

    Io l’ho comprato per Switch perché non ho resistito, è da 4 anni e mezzo che sogno di averlo su Switch, e adesso mi ritrovo ad averlo ottimizzato malissimo. Va a 30 fps che non sono praticamente mai stabili, soprattutto se si guida l’auto. Spero facciano degli aggiornamenti che migliorino la grafica perché giocare con questa ottimizzazione è vergognoso… Il gioco ha    Che delusione…

    Io l’ho comprato per Switch perché non ho resistito, è da 4 anni e mezzo che sogno di averlo su Switch, e adesso mi ritrovo ad averlo ottimizzato malissimo.
    Va a 30 fps che non sono praticamente mai stabili, soprattutto se si guida l’auto.
    Spero facciano degli aggiornamenti che migliorino la grafica perché giocare con questa ottimizzazione è vergognoso…

    Il gioco ha continui cali di frame e quasi mai a 30 fps.
    Quando guido con la pioggia il terreno diventa a tratti verde come se la scheda grafica della Switch non riuscisse a caricare le texture. Inoltre mi è capitato di attraversare dei muri come se fossi un fantasma.
    Se fossi uno sviluppatore mi vergognerei del lavoro svolto.
    Spero che ci siano Patch correttive.

    Sconsiglio pertanto l’acquisto, tranne se uno lo vuole a tutti i costi portatile sacrificando l’ottimizzazione.    … Expand
  53. Alexhi12
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This game is a piece of crap on the switch version. I really need my refund!
  54. drprofmayer
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Absolutely a terrible cash grab. Blurry mess, frame rate is all over the place. many glitches that just make the game unplayable on the switch. Looks like they used an AI to upscale everything and that was it. Didn't even look it over. I was granted a refund from Nintendo.
  55. Elzh77
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    As vezes, tenho a impressão de que GTA the trilogy não é uma preservação em si, e sim uma maneira de ganância nítida. E uma maneira de estragar os gta's clássicos, transformaram grades jogos em grande abominações.
  56. Fares141
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    Shame. Rockstar. Shame.
    Shame on me for pre-ordering. framerate garbage. FIX THE FOG AND THE RAIN please !!
  57. gavinlib
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    My expectations for the Switch port were low, but I still preordered (c'mon, it's GTA on the Switch), but this is truly abysmal. Within 5 minutes of playing, I had driven into an invisible hole in the road, I had jumped off a bridge and got stuck on something invisible in mid-air (I had to force-quit the game and relaunch to recover), failed a mission twice because a NPC got randomlyMy expectations for the Switch port were low, but I still preordered (c'mon, it's GTA on the Switch), but this is truly abysmal. Within 5 minutes of playing, I had driven into an invisible hole in the road, I had jumped off a bridge and got stuck on something invisible in mid-air (I had to force-quit the game and relaunch to recover), failed a mission twice because a NPC got randomly killed (nothing to do with me) and may more game-killing glitches. Even if you ignore the endless bugs, it looks 480p or worse in docked mode, with no fog effects or any other atmosphere other than rain that doesn't look like rain. Truly abysmal. I'm stunned they released it. I assume there will be bug fixes but how on earth Rockstar thought this was okay is beyond me.

    I wish I could get a refund but not sure it's possible on the eShop.    … Expand
  58. Vibos19
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This game is trash it has loads of bugs it’s mobile port and they don’t make a console and pc version of it like really rockstar you have loads of money and you make the game look better like seriously you just made grovestreet to remaster that buggy game like it’s only 30 fps when it will be 60? When??
  59. EatBullets117
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Many bugs and extremely poor performance. all from a game developer who earns millions every month with the pay2win GTA online. Even EA seems likeable compared to R *.
  60. JakePeralta99th
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Horrível, decepção, tosco, não tiveram vontade de fazer uma bom game, Rockstar decepcionou.
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. BaBka_YaGGa
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Оптимизация ужасная, графика страшная, музыка вырезана,в этой игре отличная только цена, rockstar наплевали и обоссали всех фанатов gta, потрачено на крепкий 0/0.
  65. YochiThMaster33
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    The what I like are graphics and the ability to switch between modern and original controls as in PlayStation 2. They also made GTA III and VC cars to have dynamic car light textures (which was missing from the original game). The differences between cutscene and in-game models are minimal (like, for example, Emmet's undershirt, Big Smoke's Glendale, Kendl during her only appearanceThe what I like are graphics and the ability to switch between modern and original controls as in PlayStation 2. They also made GTA III and VC cars to have dynamic car light textures (which was missing from the original game). The differences between cutscene and in-game models are minimal (like, for example, Emmet's undershirt, Big Smoke's Glendale, Kendl during her only appearance outside cutscenes), unlike the original game, where very notable differences are present, and also there's some official fan-submitted content made for original game canonized. The problem about this game is that some textures can simply glitch out (especially Carl Johnson's clothes), some characters have kinda bad model (think of Cesar's fingers, for example), still no removed radio tracks restored (due to licensing issues as always), GTA San Andreas' Emperor has darkened front doors, and some features from mobile and PS3 versions are present. Also, frustrating loading times (this happens in GTA San Andreas if you enter or exit an interior of some building). If you are Nintendo consoles and Grand Theft Auto fan, you can choose GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, but if you have a still working original GTA CDs or DVDs or digital versions of them for Windows, Xbox, or PlayStation, I'd highly not recommend to get The Definitive Edition unless you're a fan of this "definitive" mess of glitches and issues.… Expand
  66. PenisPickles69
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Don't waste your money on this lazy pathetic cash grab, play Balan Wonderworld instead. I guarantee you will have a much more worthwhile experience with Balan Wonderworld than you ever would with this broken soulless piece of garbage! Not to mention Balan Wonderworld's price has dropped to the point where it's far better value than this unforgivably overpriced poor excuse for a game thatDon't waste your money on this lazy pathetic cash grab, play Balan Wonderworld instead. I guarantee you will have a much more worthwhile experience with Balan Wonderworld than you ever would with this broken soulless piece of garbage! Not to mention Balan Wonderworld's price has dropped to the point where it's far better value than this unforgivably overpriced poor excuse for a game that has no right to be sold for $60, that's a flat out scam if I ever saw one!… Expand
  67. AstralDarkstar
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Here we are after the physical release and the game is still a stuttering mess without a word of further updates from Rockstar.

    The announcement of GTA 6 doesn’t change that this horrible trash is still unplayable.
  68. pedrosolisg
    Nov 16, 2021
    4
    **** here we go again... and we seem to go in a quite disappointing way, specially given rockstar average quality standards! I tend to wait for game reviews prior to perform a purchase, but this time I naively thought "c'mon is rockstar! and is the classic trilogy! what could possibly go wrong to regret this purchase?..." Quite a few things actually. In a word, this port can be qualified**** here we go again... and we seem to go in a quite disappointing way, specially given rockstar average quality standards! I tend to wait for game reviews prior to perform a purchase, but this time I naively thought "c'mon is rockstar! and is the classic trilogy! what could possibly go wrong to regret this purchase?..." Quite a few things actually. In a word, this port can be qualified in one word: Poor.

    There are some good additions on this port.

    - Biggest highlight (bittersweet) - The GTA games are finally on a Nintendo platform, sth which did not happen since Chinatown wars on DS. (There are downsides which will be elaborated later in the review.

    - The lighting additions and refined shadows and textures improve the visuals compared to the original ports.

    - Some of the icons are being reused from the mobile editions, which is quite refreshing. Not a big upgrade, but welcome nonetheless.

    - The weapon wheel, maybe the most welcome addition, together with GPS marked road and the refined controls. It makes a quite decent alignment in game controls with later installments, specially GTA V.

    The original experience of GTA is (almost) untouched. Is good to be back. But that's about it regarding bright sides. In fact, all of the above have their negative counterparts, which add more than one pain or unpleasant surprise which blurs the core experience of the game.

    - Coming back to graphic additions, most of these can be found in cars, and some characters having different clothing colours, but dont get too close to the faces - they lack any kind of detail or expression- Many times it feels like a 2012 remaster rather than 2021's... The change on textures also brings new bugs on the scene: Strange violet/golden textures overlapping in our clothing and other textures ( I saw a tree becoming pink in groove street). Some other textures are even creepy (have you seen Cesar Vialpando's hands looking somehow like Edward Scissorhands?? GOD)

    - Second remark on graphics, the resolution is terrible... On handled is already poor, but many games suffer this issue (even Mario Odyssey). I was playing my first days on handled, and I was hoping that things would be much more detailed on docked, but I was VERY wrong... Feels that the resolution stays the same...

    - Some of the icons came from mobile, together with the new controls for the gym weights or lowrider/dancing moves... It went from challenging tasks on the original to far too easy (and even boring) on this version...

    - The weapon wheel does not come complete, meaning we cannot have two weapons of the same type like we can have on GTAV. The GPS tracker works sometimes. The controls feel clunky on many occasions, and is IMPOSSIBLE to do free aim! Super bad adjusted sensitivity. You better enabled classic or assisted aim, and pray to be lucky when on missions which require free aim...

    - The streets are much emptier than usual, and the elements on the screen appear much later. Things change completely if you rotate the view around you, going from a street full of npc's to none or viceversa...

    Overall, and as I already pointed out, this port is very poor, and I just hope they may add patches to cover some of the defects which perturb coming back to these three games (now for the first time I hope they wont port GTAV to Switch, cuz given my experience with these games, it could be PAINFUL)    … Expand
  69. OlegKor
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Искренне не понимаю, почему терпилы-фанаты рокстаров только сейчас завозмущались, рокстары уже давно на них болт положили, и доят на деньги своими онлайнами, и по приколу вставляют палки в колёса мододелам. Их политика в отношении фанбазы - намного хуже чем у нинтендо, ЕА и юбисофт вместе взятых. Поздно прозрели.

    А также рокстар поддержали террористическую организацию БЛМ    Искренне не понимаю, почему терпилы-фанаты рокстаров только сейчас завозмущались, рокстары уже давно на них болт положили, и доят на деньги своими онлайнами, и по приколу вставляют палки в колёса мододелам. Их политика в отношении фанбазы - намного хуже чем у нинтендо, ЕА и юбисофт вместе взятых. Поздно прозрели.

    А также рокстар поддержали террористическую организацию БЛМ
  70. charlieemmanuel
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    O jogo tá simplesmente terrível. Lamentável. Rockstar não deveria ter sujado o legado do GTA.
  71. EMPRR
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    I have bought the trilogy for the Switch because I loved to play all 3 games when I was younger and wanted to be able to play this wherever I go. (TL:DR below)

    I've seen a lot of negative reviews with various reasons and some are valid. I also notice a lot of people following a hype of critisizing the trilogy just for the sake of criticizing it and stating that if you buy the trilogy    I have bought the trilogy for the Switch because I loved to play all 3 games when I was younger and wanted to be able to play this wherever I go. (TL:DR below)

    I've seen a lot of negative reviews with various reasons and some are valid. I also notice a lot of people following a hype of critisizing the trilogy just for the sake of criticizing it and stating that if you buy the trilogy Rockstar will keep stalling GTA VI (mostly see this on 9gag). I think this is nonsense and I have bought it anyway.

    Being able to play 3 nostalic GTA games on the Switch is great and although you can see that there are some downgrades on the switch compared to other versions it still looks good. So graphicswise I would give it a solid 8/10.

    The story is there and you can see they didn't change much from the originals storywise and gameplaywise apart from the controls and auto-saves which I am glad they implemented in the trilogy. Which for me is also a great thing because I didn't want anything different (storywise) compared to these games I played years ago.

    There are bugs. So far I have found nothing game breaking. Some bugs are however very annoying like the texture bugs on characters (weird glow through their head or clothes or the roads becoming weirdly dark and some character models including NPC's look a bit odd). Also there are some missing textures here and there like the missing bridge in San Fierro rural area.

    The game runs good on switch but could use an update in frame rate. You will notice that when you start driving the game will sometimes drop in framerate to numbers that will make driving more difficult. I think if they would add the original fog the original games had (with a bit more field of view) the games will benefit and there will be an increase of fps. I however am not a developer so I don't know if this would actually work.

    If Rockstar (Groove street studios) would work out the bugs, textures and fps I would rate the game 8,5/10 or 9/10. For now I'll leave it an 7/10.

    Also I see a lot of people complaining about the price tag. I bought the games for €60,- which of course is quite a lot of money for older games. However if you break it down you only pay €20,- for each game which is not bad for a remaster. I would however like to see the games sold sepperatly for €20,- each for those that are not interested in the complete trilogy.

    TL:DR:
    Great to play on the switch but there are some bugs and frame rate issues to solve in order to get an higher rating from me.    … Expand
  72. Cangri_GTA
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Me ENCANTA!! Volver a la niñez, con estos 3 pedazos de juegos, y apesar de los bugs, los juego y los disfruto igual
  73. TrollKilla420
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Having played the originals (or trying to) within the last year or so I can attest to how much improvement the remasters have in terms of graphics and controls. There are certainly some issues with low framerates, lots of pop-in while driving and other little bugs like when I barely hit a curb at slow speed and my car fipped but I am having lots of fun revisting these classics. Could useHaving played the originals (or trying to) within the last year or so I can attest to how much improvement the remasters have in terms of graphics and controls. There are certainly some issues with low framerates, lots of pop-in while driving and other little bugs like when I barely hit a curb at slow speed and my car fipped but I am having lots of fun revisting these classics. Could use an update to improve performance but these 3 iconic games is not bad. Should be $40 but I dont base reviews on a games price. They are fun and to me are totally worth buying.

    The lack of some music tracks sucks but its understandable if they cant get the licenses. The games hold up better than many from that generation though and I can't wait to get off work and play more.    … Expand
  74. Septarap
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    True, it's not perfect. True, it's full of bugs. But this is at least the same old GTA as I know and love. It has problems, but I managed to play through Vice City and San Andreas with minimum bugs, none of which were game breaking.
  75. Neko_-Tiger
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    I feel all the Hate is from all the kids who were in diapers when these games were big. So in other words if you were in your late teens or 20's when these games were first released you will have a blast ignore the Hate.
  76. Bledours
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    On ne peut pas mettre autant de zéro, je mets cette note pour remonter car ils ne valent pas aussi peu
  77. Flynn1988
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Don't know why the hate. Game is absolutely okay. 20€ per game is more than good.
  78. ShadowofZexa
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    3 of the best games of all time playable on the Nintendo Switch. The graphics look great and are greatly improved the gameplay is also improved. Truly a must have for any GTA fan
  79. Timbo3232
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Best 3 games ever. Just like I remember from all those years ago on the original xbox
  80. cbdredshadow
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Would by the game again, runs great on the switch with no bugs for days now. All the games are a lot of fun and worth $60 all together.
  81. dancingkarp
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Before this release, Grand Theft Auto 3 and Vice City were approaching unplayable inaccessibility and San Andreas was showing its age. These definitive editions put enough shine on these games to make them worth revisiting. And for the first time, you can now play these genre defining games on a Nintendo handheld console.
  82. SilexEco
    Feb 21, 2022
    7
    - GTA 3: Acceptable remasterization.
    - GTA San Andreas: Magnificient remasterization!
    - GTA Vice City...: Uglyest remasterization ever seen, and that was mi favourite GTA...

    Despite off that, finally we have the three classic GTA masterpiece in a Nintendo console, now is the time for GTA IV and GTA V.
  83. yghtim
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    ”The Defective edition”
    Hehe no just kidding but the framerate could be much better!

    As of right now i dont undestand the critic of this remaster? I think it looks and plays good on the switch?
    Of you are looking to play some gta on the go then by all means. This is great!

    BUT I WANT IV AND V!!!!!!!
  84. Naaiiim
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    People overreact, not as bad as half the comments. It is a great port of the original games
  85. KP1994
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece even though yeah a bit of a mess too with technical issues from the originals too which on Nintendo Switch a bit similar to 2020 Fast And Furious Crossroads.
  86. Kennylv92
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    It's got some issues that need to be patched, like pop in, some texturing and character models. Definitely fix up the framerate. Not as bad as people are making it to be though.... I'm enjoying the trilogy quite a bit on switch.
  87. Rauppzin
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    Lixoooooooooooooooooo muito Lixoooooooooooooooooo muito Lixoooooooooooooooooo
  88. freppy
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Not sure what others are playing or why this is being review-bombed, but this is a great port of the original games (especially if the switch is your only gaming console)! I loved these games as a kid. Sure - this version is not much of an IMPROVEMENT over the originals, but why should it be? It's a re-release on a modern console, stop expecting it to be a complete remaster!! Some veryNot sure what others are playing or why this is being review-bombed, but this is a great port of the original games (especially if the switch is your only gaming console)! I loved these games as a kid. Sure - this version is not much of an IMPROVEMENT over the originals, but why should it be? It's a re-release on a modern console, stop expecting it to be a complete remaster!! Some very harsh words being used from people who obviously had much higher expectations than was realistic..

    There are a few minor bugs and changes, but nothing game-breaking or even significant. Someone has longer fingers in one scene? Whoop-de-doo.

    The game was fantastic when it was first released, and this re-release allows me to dive back into these games again, 15 years on, and I am so happy that I am able to do so finally!!    … Expand
  89. BillyXD_123
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de la historia 99/10 sublime obra maestra ojalá saquen más juegos así GG… Expand
  90. PGLoryGamer
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    8: for the graphic Whit the pach as bene Little improved handheld 540 p native , 720 p dock mode . 6 for the frame rate the game Is food Is for a fan of GTA a food choose
  91. helohe
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    For the same price you can get a PS 2 + the games and play the games as they were originally intended. Don't waste your money on this. Seriously. It is really bad.
  92. Anb
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    low effort, terrible quality port that butchered original vision in worst possible way
  93. Marat655
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Все отлично с этими играми на свиче, люди уже не знают чего хотят, играю и кайфую, идеально для свича, с оптимизацией полный порядок.
  94. NutmegGold
    Feb 16, 2022
    0
    #FixTheTrilogy

    You just took the money and run. What's wrong with you?......
  95. plaiz
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    Horrible. Unacceptable for even an indie studio This is worse then Cyberpunk, there are so many bugs and glitches on a 20 year old game. How is this even possible? Grove street games is terrible should have never been allowed to make this. The pop in in the switch version is god-awful. Makes it harder to drive as cars just pop back in.
  96. supernovar
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Just Very Bad GTA Trilogy. Just Lazy effort, Way to many Bugs, Glitches, It just terrible!!
    A money Grab! Stay far away from this game and save your money for something worth while.
  97. 7midnight7
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Why???
    Definitive edition is Mafia, this one is Defective.
    Don't you have any testers at all? How is this piece of **** happened in 2021. It was great 20 years ago.
    Couldn't you just hire modders? They have already done fine work. No, you decided to sue them. GJ.
    Spitting on our childhood for 60$ ...
    Shame on you for this bulls****
  98. flashmcg10
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    This remaster is a joke and just a cash grab. Doing the bare minimum and stíl made a 20 year old game worse on modern consolse. The fact they hid the gameplay before launch and took down the old versions to charge full price was two fingers to consumers
  99. TakeMyRupee
    Dec 31, 2021
    0
    This rockstar OD'd. Not only a terrible company, GTA also received the lowest rating in history on all systems. Maybe it's time to vote with your wallet everyone.
  100. laytonalan
    Oct 30, 2022
    3
    A shockingly bad port of three great games from the PlayStation 2 era. While the games ARE playable, the games run at such a low resolution that it often makes things hard to see. Honestly, porting the original games would have looked far better than this mess.
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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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