The art direction and atmosphere was fairly dark and gritty for the time, which made sense given its focus on crime and survival in a merciless city. Some gameplay aspects like flying are also missing.
Of course, because it was the first of its kind – and debuted on the now-ancient PS2 – the overall level of detail and immersive elements is a lot less than its more contemporary peers. Various NPCs roamed the streets and drove in cars, and one could either walk around and take in the sights or cause random havoc. It was the first game to offer a fully 3D, seamless open world to explore, where the player could go just about anywhere. When it launched in 2001, GTA 3 was a trailblazer. Though initially inspired by New York City, writer Dan Houser told Entertainment Weekly in 2011 that it’s meant to be a hybrid of various American cities including “Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit” along with New York. It’s divided into three boroughs – Portland, Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale – with each opening up more as the story progresses. Liberty City’s impressive skyline hides its seedy criminal underworld. Of course, there are plenty of other characters you’ll encounter and each is unique in their own ways. Other important characters in this saga – who are voiced – include Catalina, who goes on to lead the Cartel along with Miguel 8-Ball, a fellow escaped convict who’s good with explosives Salvatore Leone, the don of the Leone Family his wife, Maria, who causes more than her fair share of headaches for Claude Asuka Kasen, the co-leader of the Yakuza and Donald Love, a media giant who manipulates the various criminal factions for his own ends. He thus begins his quest for revenge, undertaking jobs for the Leone Family and becoming embroiled in the crimes and dirty business of Liberty City in an effort to find Catalina.Ĭlaude is a silent protagonist, not speaking at all throughout the adventure but still inflicting plenty of violence. Persecuted and shipped off to prison, Claude’s prison escort is ambushed and he manages to escape. Unfortunately, while making their escape, Catalina betrays Claude, shooting him and leaving with her cohort Miguel, a member of the Colombian Cartel. The story centers on Claude, a criminal in Liberty City who partakes in a bank robbery with his girlfriend Catalina.
It consists of remasters for Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and releases on November 11 th for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch.While this trilogy is obviously meant for longtime fans, what should new players expect before hopping in? Let’s take a look at 14 different things you should know about each game before buying, starting with Grand Theft Auto 3: The Definitive Edition. The player has access to all weapons in the game, being the rocket launcher, flame thrower, baseball bat, molotov, grenades, pistol, micro SMG, AK47, M16, shotgun, and sniper rifle.By now, you may have heard about Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. Give All Weapons: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP NPCs Attack: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L1, L2
PEDs will attack one another and the player. NPC Riot: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L2, L1 They won't be hostile by default, but they will shoot back if attacked NPCs Carry Weapons: R2, R1, TRIANGLE, X, L2, L1, UP, DOWN New cheat included in The GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Editionįlying Cars: RIGHT, R2, CIRCLE, R1, L2, DOWN, L1, R1
Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, CIRCLE, X