The journey of Grand Theft Auto began in 1997 with a top-down perspective and a focus on criminal activities. As technology advanced, Rockstar progressively pushed the boundaries of open-world design, culminating in the revolutionary release of Grand Theft Auto III in 2001. This title introduced a fully 3D world, allowing players to explore a vibrant city on foot or in a variety of vehicles, forever altering the landscape of open-world gaming.
Grand Theft Auto (1997)
Published for three platforms: MS-DOS, Windows, and the Play Station console. It consists of six main levels, whose action takes place in cities modeled on the mentioned before, real American equivalents. Most of the gameplay is based on completing tasks commissioned by the underworld elite of fictional cities. Our character’s chief working tool is a car. As we make progress in the game, we unblock new more difficult tasks, and our reputation and wallet grow.
Grand Theft Auto – London 1961
A free extension to GTA of 1997, released in July 1999. In order to start the extension, we need the previous extension (London 1969), and the base game. We have the opportunity to get back again to the British capital in the 60s. The storyline takes place eight years before the events of the previous edition. The player gets for his disposal twenty-two new vehicles and a multiplayer map modeled on the streets of Manchester.
Grand Theft Auto – London 1969
An addition with missions to the base game of 1997. Unfortunately, Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 didn’t gain the reviewer’s approval. They pointed out that the gameplay doesn’t introduce many innovations, and it’s hard to compare it with what Rockstar offered in the base game. In addition, we received 36 new missions and 30 new vehicles.
Grand Theft Auto – II
Continuation of the series in which we can again become a criminal, and commit less or more bold acts of violence. The action takes place in a hypothetical American city (Anywhere, USA) with an unprecise location, divided into three main districts. Two local gangs strive for domination there, as well as Zaibatsu, which is the strongest ‘player’ of them all.
Grand Theft Auto – III
The first fully three-dimensional GTA. A new graphics, and a rich environment, full of objects and independent characters, let’s continue the gameplay in a big city, bustling with life. The storyline in Liberty City is non-linear: some tasks can be skipped, and others may be completed in random order. GTA overtook with its scale a lot of games available in 2001-2002.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy
Three incredible stories about three famous cities. Play the genre-defining classics of the original Grand Theft Auto Trilogy: Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. These games have been updated for a new generation, with new lighting and environments, high-resolution textures, increased draw distances, controls and targeting from Grand Theft Auto V, and much more.
Grand Theft Auto – Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is an extension of number 3. The game takes place in Vice City in the 80s of the 20th century. We become Tom Vercetti, whose task is to sort out the city gangs, by the order of a man called Sonny Forelli. For the first time, we can move around the city also using motorbikes, boats, and a helicopter.
Grand Theft Auto – San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas introduces several novelties. The fresh visuals with realistic shadowing and light reflexes, excellent music, and the climate of the 90s made this installment of the game one of the favorites until this day. The game offers the possibility of interacting with buildings, looking after the character’s body shape, and even becoming a proprietor of an estate.
Grand Theft Auto – Advance
Grand Theft Auto Advance is a game designed for a pocket platform Game Boy Advance. Similarly to the PC version of GTA, here we also become a villain, this time it’s Mike, whose task is to climb up the ladder of the underground career. The curiosity of this installment of the series is undoubtedly the changing weather conditions.
Grand Theft Auto – Liberty City Stories
The first part of the GTA series is available for users of a pocket system PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, as well as mobile devices with systems Apple iOS, and Android. Liberty Stories takes place in a city that we already know perfectly well from the third installment of the series. The featured events occur before the story we saw in GTA 3.
Grand Theft Auto – Vice City Stories
Initially, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories was to be published only for PlayStation Portable, but later on the new GTA also reached the player of this time. The action takes place in 1984 in Vice City. We become Victor Vance. In this installment, it’s possible to enter a pretty large number of buildings encountered on the map, swim, and even admire views from FPP on a Ferris wheel.
Grand Theft Auto – IV
The game is created on the original engine RAGE. The technology, advanced at the time, allows the player to admire an amazing play of shadows, light reflexes, smoke, etc. NPCs have additional animations (for instance they get around the potholes in the sidewalk), which deepens the immersion during gameplay. Also, the sunrises and sunsets bring about extraordinary impressions, with a huge impact on the environment coloring.
Grand Theft Auto IV – The Lost and Damned
Get ready to roar into Liberty City with Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, the first major expansion pack for the critically acclaimed GTA IV. This expansion puts you in the boots of Johnny Klebitz, a hardened biker and member of the notorious Lost Motorcycle Club.
Grand Theft Auto IV – Chinatown Wars
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars takes the iconic franchise to mobile platforms like PlayStation, Nintendo DS, iOS, and Android Fire OS. While the limitations of mobile gaming are present, Rockstar Games has still managed to deliver a captivating experience that doesn’t sacrifice the series’ signature atmosphere or gameplay.
In this new adventure, you’ll explore the vibrant world of Liberty City through an isometric perspective, a unique change for fans of the series’ usual 3D environments. This change offers a fresh perspective on the familiar city, allowing you to see and interact with the world in new ways.
Despite the platform limitations, Chinatown Wars still delivers on the core GTA experience.** You’ll still be able to complete missions, explore the open world, engage in criminal activities, and experience the signature Rockstar Games humor.
So whether you’re a longtime GTA fan or a newcomer to the series, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is a must-play for anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive mobile gaming experience.
Grand Theft Auto – The Ballad of Gay Tony
Looking for more adventures in Liberty City? Get ready for Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony, the epic sequel to GTA 4!
This time around, you’ll step into the shoes of Luis Lopez, a part-time gangster and full-time assistant to the legendary nightclub impresario, Gay Tony. ✨ Join him on a wild ride through twenty-six brand-new missions, as you navigate the glitz, grime, and danger of Liberty City’s nightlife. ✨
Just like with GTA 4, you’ll need the base game to dive into this thrilling adventure. But trust me, it’s worth it!
Grand Theft Auto – V
Get ready for the biggest, most expansive Grand Theft Auto experience yet!
Travel across the sun-drenched landscapes of San Andreas, based on real-life California, and explore the sprawling metropolis of Los Santos, the series’ iconic city.
The future of Grand Theft Auto remains shrouded in mystery, but one thing is certain: the series will continue to push boundaries, innovate, and redefine the open-world genre. With its unwavering commitment to quality and its ability to captivate audiences, Grand Theft Auto will undoubtedly maintain its status as one of the most influential and beloved gaming franchises of all time.