Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition

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  1. Sheffretrogamer
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    A game that is so under cooked they didn’t release copies to the press for reviews. Rockstar have clearly looked at CD Project Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 and said hold my beer while I curl a bigger turd out.
  2. laurosouza11
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Terrible! is the only thing I have to say to these remasters. Graphics and visuals are not enough to justify the various bugs and glitchs, poorly made characters and the price charged for it. Rockstar is far from what it once was. And honestly, they already knew about Grove Street Games (formerly War Drum Studios), so they decided to give them a second chance on purpose, even thoughTerrible! is the only thing I have to say to these remasters. Graphics and visuals are not enough to justify the various bugs and glitchs, poorly made characters and the price charged for it. Rockstar is far from what it once was. And honestly, they already knew about Grove Street Games (formerly War Drum Studios), so they decided to give them a second chance on purpose, even though knowing this developer's incompetence. A disaster, just that. Thank the modders, Rockstar, for still keeping their sixth-gen console games alive.… Expand
  3. rasilv
    Nov 12, 2021
    1
    Visually speaking the game just looks terrible, it's not a remake so it's not adding anything to the original game other than visuals. It looks like a mobile game, and looks far worse than fan made mods
  4. RockstarisOver
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    This is it! This is the end of Rockstar, this is just too much. This is unacceptable in so many levels, i cant even find the right words. This so called definitive edition is one of the most pathetic remasters of all time, especially considering how amazing Rockstar used to be. They were the top. They were the best there ever was. They showed to other developers what can be done. I justThis is it! This is the end of Rockstar, this is just too much. This is unacceptable in so many levels, i cant even find the right words. This so called definitive edition is one of the most pathetic remasters of all time, especially considering how amazing Rockstar used to be. They were the top. They were the best there ever was. They showed to other developers what can be done. I just cant believe that the end of Rockstar would be like this. This remaster is extremely ugly, buggy and has so many issues with character models, etc. They didnt improve almost anything. AI is worse than ever, no swimming for 3 and Vice City, no climbing ladders for San Andreas, no cover system, nothing new. Where are there quality of life improvements and *much more* that they promised in NewsWire article? And now they ask 60 dollar for this. Whoever worked on this have only slight experience in photoshop, thats it. They have no idea how to program new things. This is most amateurish product, billion dollar company has ever released. I absolutely dont care that Rockstar North didnt work on this. They hired the studio, they green lit it, they were okay to release it in state like this. Its all on them. Everything. Now Rockstar Launcher has been down over a day, i cant even play Red Dead Redemption 2, because it asks me to connect to internet and i cant do that, because launcher is down. This is ridiculous. They have milked GTA Online over 8 years and thats all they are capable of for now. Yes Red Dead 2 was great, but that was 4-5 years ago. Thats a long time. I have zero hope for GTA 6, absolutely none. I bet it will be with short story and extreme focus on online, i mean who know, maybe whole game will be just online, but im pretty sure they will design GTA 6 map, so it would mostly fit for online. This is the end of Rockstar. This is the end of one of my favorite video game companies of all time.… Expand
  5. kames
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    A trash remaster made by some low Asian studios, Rockstar just took the credits. They don't even used their own engine, they remastered the game in Unreal Engine, how silly, but they know how to take your money.
  6. BBing
    Nov 12, 2021
    1
    Played SA through gamepass, absolutely horrendous quality control.

    Rockstar hasn't delivered anything good in a while, this is just another example of it.
  7. TheWhiteMan
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    I have only played San Andreas, which I was able to play through Game Pass. And I was very lucky that it was on Game Pass, as I likely would have spent $60 for this collection. I am a huge San Andreas fan, I got it the day it launched. I have the Xbox 360 version on disc and played it back to back with the remaster. The original is better in every way... and the 360 version has always beenI have only played San Andreas, which I was able to play through Game Pass. And I was very lucky that it was on Game Pass, as I likely would have spent $60 for this collection. I am a huge San Andreas fan, I got it the day it launched. I have the Xbox 360 version on disc and played it back to back with the remaster. The original is better in every way... and the 360 version has always been an inferior port of the original version! Many people have talked about the obvious flaws, but I truly think this is a worse version in every way. Some of the things that have gotten some praise are also negative aspects in my opinion, such as the 'improved' driving and shooting. Yes, the cars are much more responsive and stable. But the map was not designed for such driving mechanics, and now driving around feels boring because it is not engaging. There is much less variety between cars, and it doesn't really matter which you choose as they all handle well enough. Picking the right car for a long mission or a race used to be important, but now pretty much anything will do the trick. Shooting feels similarly duller, and the new lock on reticle has a very generic style that feels out of place. I will not even go into depth on the cartoony style, butchered character designs, and jarringly mismatched graphical styles. As for that stuff, I will just say I much prefer the 360 version, there may be some technical details that are higher quality in the remaster, but the 360 version actually looks like a cohesive world with a unified style. This is just a mess that was clearly assembled without love. I have bought and enjoyed every main GTA game since III. I have been waiting for this collection for years so I can play III and Vice City on my Xbox One. I did not expect perfection, but I never expected it to be so bad I wouldn't even want to play the remasters for free on Game Pass. At this point I would 100% rather buy a used original Xbox and copies of Vice City and III than pay $60 for this collection, and calling these the "definitive" editions of these games is truly an insult to the fans.… Expand
  8. PS1Snake
    Nov 12, 2021
    2
    The lack of effort is outstanding. They fixed maybe 2% of the game's problems. The graphics are okay but the gameplay, animations, and were given little to no effort in changing. This is a lazy cash grab please do not buy.
  9. NightmareGrimm
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    This thing sucks, since they announced the trailer I knew that the graphics would be bad, they should have saved that money for a sixth installment of this saga, badly done rockstar, at this point you will also be like EA or Ubisoft
  10. Mohammad811
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    This is really bad for Rockstar games. Im really don't like this game. Try an other game Rockstar.
  11. Xonkire
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    The game has become a **** cartoon. Cartoon textures, cartoon lighting, cartoon city. And the censors cut out everything what the original attracted. Worst Rockstar Game.
  12. Micmicc
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    I unly suffered with San Andreas thanks to Game Pass, because there's no way I will let Rockstar take 60 of my dollars. In just a few minutes I found many, many bugs: On an HDR screen in the afternoon and at night you can barely see anything, the rain is just atrocious, people drop unusually big money when they die, the sound was pretty much copy pasted from the PS2, gunshot soundsI unly suffered with San Andreas thanks to Game Pass, because there's no way I will let Rockstar take 60 of my dollars. In just a few minutes I found many, many bugs: On an HDR screen in the afternoon and at night you can barely see anything, the rain is just atrocious, people drop unusually big money when they die, the sound was pretty much copy pasted from the PS2, gunshot sounds sometimes play twice, you can't reload a gun yourself, only CJ can reload when you empty the magazine, there's an invisible wall in Binco, the text and menu are very generic, models have barely any detail, if you break the bridge, the pieces stay intact and can sink below the ground if you push them with a car, some prompts in the lowrider minigame in "Cesar Vialpando" just don't appear so the opponent scores while you have no idea what to press, the framerate randomly goes from 60 to 25-ish, Ryder's cigarette's smoke appears whenever and wherever it wants to, the marker emits light which also reflects from glossy surfaces and much much more. This is a very insulting, unfinished game. Not worth 6 cents, let alone $60.… Expand
  13. YouMoMCallME
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    That's the worst thing Rockstar could do to GTA fans
    This definitive edition is straight up trash.
  14. Jamiek5794
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Not worth it, just find and pirate the originals for a far superior experience.
    Shame on rockstar charging 60 for this
  15. rodolfodrum
    Nov 13, 2021
    4
    Badly done. A classic remade anyway for Rockstar to make more money. He deserved more affection in the production. But it serves to remind the good times of Ps2 and the first Xbox.
  16. supernovar
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Just Very Bad GTA Trilogy DD. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. CellariusMack
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Just awful. The entire way Rockstar has handled this release with striking mods and the original versions is an anti-consumer move you'd expect from a trash company like EA. They've truly fallen from being the punk-rockers of the game industry to being another soulless garbage factory. This buggy mess is a disaster and an insult to fans and even if it goes on sale for $10, thats $9.99Just awful. The entire way Rockstar has handled this release with striking mods and the original versions is an anti-consumer move you'd expect from a trash company like EA. They've truly fallen from being the punk-rockers of the game industry to being another soulless garbage factory. This buggy mess is a disaster and an insult to fans and even if it goes on sale for $10, thats $9.99 more than it's worth.… Expand
  20. Quazarr
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Game hasn't changed only installed mods if you're reading this don't buy it 60$ cash grab .

    کیرم تو کص ننت بره کصمغز
  21. Reuuytcou87
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Rockstar Launcher has been down over 24 hours, i cannot play any of their games, because it wants me to connect to internet. This is not okay. Awful remaster by the way. Just awful.
  22. RockFailStar
    Nov 12, 2021
    0
    Even if GTA 6 is good (if it ever comes out), this remaster leaves black spot on Rockstar's reputation forever.
  23. Alphabrava
    Nov 13, 2021
    1
    How did they not see this coming? How do fans of the series love GTA more than its own creators? Surely someone at Rockstar tried the game before it went out, but how did they not say “it’s not going out like this?”

    Basic PC mods have been more impressive for years. They have seen people show off modern versions of GTA… there are thousands of examples of what people want to see… and they    How did they not see this coming? How do fans of the series love GTA more than its own creators? Surely someone at Rockstar tried the game before it went out, but how did they not say “it’s not going out like this?”

    Basic PC mods have been more impressive for years. They have seen people show off modern versions of GTA… there are thousands of examples of what people want to see… and they didn’t take any notice.

    From a technical standpoint… how on earth does this have frame rate issues on Xbox series x on fidelity mode. It performs worse than cyberpunk… why and how..?

    It’s a pathetic attempt.    … Expand
  24. Crazydave74656
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    This has to be the most appalling remaster I've ever witnessed!! It's literally just the mobile ports with some polished graphics... This was definitely not worth £55 maybe £25 and it would be forgivable. This has just been a giant cash grab based on nostalgia. The rain effects literally make your eyes bleed, the driving physics and AI is just damn awful & don't even get me started on theThis has to be the most appalling remaster I've ever witnessed!! It's literally just the mobile ports with some polished graphics... This was definitely not worth £55 maybe £25 and it would be forgivable. This has just been a giant cash grab based on nostalgia. The rain effects literally make your eyes bleed, the driving physics and AI is just damn awful & don't even get me started on the character makeovers … Expand
  25. blackrange
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Man DMCA moders for this low quality low effort remaster the greed of Rockstar is limitless
  26. Roorm
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    That remaster looks like a **** and very overprice, what expect Rockstar next time?
  27. Yourmumsbills
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    What can i say that hasn't already been said. These so called definitive editions of GTA classics are a complete mess. Amateur modders did a better job than a professional studio, and the head of that studio (grove street games) apparently thinks the backlash over his studios awful treatment of these games is funny. I would urge anyone who has purchased these games and is unhappy, to applyWhat can i say that hasn't already been said. These so called definitive editions of GTA classics are a complete mess. Amateur modders did a better job than a professional studio, and the head of that studio (grove street games) apparently thinks the backlash over his studios awful treatment of these games is funny. I would urge anyone who has purchased these games and is unhappy, to apply for a refund sooner rather than later. Everyone involved in this disaster should be ashamed of themselves.… Expand
  28. GenuineBruv2021
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    GTA SA "Definitive Edition" on Xbox One is 80% of the time an absolute embarrassment, missing over 40 songs, terrible rain effects that gave me a headache after 5 minutes, character models that look like plastic while at the same time looking somewhat realistic, missions that are non functional (literally doesn't show the mission marker for some missions and for others spawns the missionGTA SA "Definitive Edition" on Xbox One is 80% of the time an absolute embarrassment, missing over 40 songs, terrible rain effects that gave me a headache after 5 minutes, character models that look like plastic while at the same time looking somewhat realistic, missions that are non functional (literally doesn't show the mission marker for some missions and for others spawns the mission icon in the ocean, which means you can't trigger the mission start.) This means after 10/12 hours of dealing with this embarrassing mess, I can't finish it. It tilted me so much that I had to turn the console off. The vehicle handling is awful when compared to the original, slight tilt of the controller stick and the whole car flips all over the show. The graphics look worse than the PC original, only thing that actually looks better are the trees. Its insulting that they released THIS and ask full price on top of that. Sound effects are missing and cut out over the music in the car, so dark you can't see where you are going at night even when it isn't raining. Cars blow up when taking even the smallest amount of damage. Truly pathetic considering this is coming from the most successful video game developer. Don't even waste your time downloading this on game pass, the game can't even hold a solid 30fps, jumps between 60-25fps ALL THE TIME. Waste of time and waste of money if you paid for it. It isn't even worth 1 cent. Stay away from this if you don't want to ruin your day.… Expand
  29. Sale73
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    This is shameful release, it wins reward for WORST "remaster" ever!!!

    If you want to do remaster do it properly, or JUST DONT! This GTA game is now worst remaster ever done, game looks like its from pre 2000...old GTA games look like they are real remaster, but they removed them from stores... You should be ashamed Rockstar, Take Two and Grove Street Studio who were responsible    This is shameful release, it wins reward for WORST "remaster" ever!!!

    If you want to do remaster do it properly, or JUST DONT!

    This GTA game is now worst remaster ever done, game looks like its from pre 2000...old GTA games look like they are real remaster, but they removed them from stores...

    You should be ashamed Rockstar, Take Two and Grove Street Studio who were responsible for this awful awful game.

    Avoid game at all costs!

    0/10    … Expand
  30. Vitorsinistrobr
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Não esperava um remaster tão porco e feitos nas coxa vindo da rockstar que decepção
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  1. Xbox Tavern
    Dec 6, 2021
    68
    The bottom line is you should wait whether you’re a new fan or an old fan returning. This Definitive Edition was a sad excuse for a re-release. Visual issues plagued the gameplay making it a frustrating experience with goofy looking models looking worse than the originals. The sounds still hold up and have aged well and there is longevity with these titles as they are brilliant when functioning. I have faith they will continue to update and fix issues, but game developers are getting away with dropping broken games and fixing it later. The delay for the physical releases being pushed back to the 17th shows that they want more time to fix them. The digital launch was a beta test at best and we were the guinea pigs to experiment with. Wait for the inevitable updates to slowly roll out before giving your money to a game company that wanted to swindle loving fans at launch. At least San Andreas is part of Game Pass if looking to test the waters before buying.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Nov 18, 2021
    40
    Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy- Definitive Edition on Xbox is an overpriced and poorly produced release which does absolutely no favours to the classic games it attempts to celebrate. The experience here is far from definitive, and aside from the sheer laziness in the graphical remastering and performance, it introduces a whole slew of performance issues.
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