Title: Grand Theft Auto III (PlayStation)
Release Date: 2002-11-18 (USA)
Category: Car Combat
Genre: Action/Adventure
About Grand Theft Auto III:
Grand Theft Auto III is a critically acclaimed action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games. Set in the fictional city of Liberty City, players take on the role of a criminal who must navigate through the city’s three districts while completing various missions for different factions. The game features an open world environment that can be freely explored and a vast array of vehicles to choose from.
Key Features:
1. Open World Environment: Liberty City is a sprawling, three-district metropolis that players can traverse on foot or in a variety of vehicles. The city’s architecture and atmosphere accurately represent a gritty, urban setting.
2. Multiple Missions: Players undertake various missions for different factions, such as drug dealers, gangsters, and the mafia. These missions often involve car chases, shootouts, and other high-octane action sequences.
3. Vehicle Selection: Players can select from dozens of vehicles, ranging from sedans and sports cars to trucks and motorcycles. Each vehicle handles differently, offering a unique driving experience.
4. Realistic Violence: The game features realistic violence, including gun battles and hand-to-hand combat. Players must use these skills to outwit rival gang members and the entire police force in order to complete their missions.
5. Non-Linear Storyline: Grand Theft Auto III offers a non-linear storyline, allowing players to complete missions in any order they choose. This gives players a sense of freedom and agency within the game world.
6. Immersion: The game’s immersive environment and engaging gameplay mechanics have made it a cult classic among gamers. Its narrative and characters are also highly regarded for their depth and complexity.
7. Mature Rating (17+): Grand Theft Auto III is rated MATURE due to its intense violence, strong language, and mature themes. It is not suitable for children under the age of 17.
Grand Theft Auto III revolutionized the action-adventure genre by offering an open world environment and a non-linear storyline. With its realistic violence, diverse missions, and vast selection of vehicles, it’s no wonder that the game was added to iOctavio.com on November 18, 2002.