Grand Theft Auto III (2001) – a groundbreaking game that revolutionized the GTA series and open-world gaming!
Best Things:
Gameplay Innovations:
1. 3D open-world exploration: GTA III introduced a fully 3D environment, setting a new standard.
2. Non-linear gameplay: Players could explore and complete missions in any order.
3. Improved vehicle handling: Enhanced physics and controls.
Story and Characters:
1. Compelling narrative: A complex, crime-ridden storyline with memorable characters.
2. Protagonist Claude: A silent, mysterious hero.
3. Iconic characters: Joey Leone, Salvatore Leone, and Luigi Goterelli.
Technical Advancements:
1. 3D graphics: Detailed environments, lighting, and textures.
2. RenderWare engine: Powered the game’s 3D world.
3. Improved sound design: Immersive audio and soundtrack.
Impact and Legacy:
1. Critical acclaim: 95% on GameRankings.
2. Commercial success: Over 14 million copies sold.
3. Influenced open-world games: Saints Row, Watch Dogs, and Assassin’s Creed.
Awards and Recognition:
1. GameSpot’s Game of the Year (2001).
2. IGN’s Best PlayStation 2 Game (2001).
3. Elected to the World Video Game Hall of Fame (2018).
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