It’s so easy to make a game that’s controversial. Add guns, add violence and add as much criminal activity as possible. Slap on an 18 certificate and ‘Hey presto’ – instant loathing and worry from most parents and moral people everywhere. The clever part here is when you add intelligence, thought and include graphics and sound to make other games look a bit pathetic. So what now? Is it just about violence? Is it just making an 18 rated game for the sake of it? The answer to these questions and many more shall be answered in what I shall call: Grand Theft Auto 3 – Pathetic attempt to make violence cool or pure genius? ...  Read the complete review

· Introduction Finally Rockstar have made the transition from 2-D to 3-D with their hugely popular GTA series. At first I was a little sceptical whether they could pull it off, thankfully my skeptism has been proven otherwise. This game has managed to incorporate the best bits of games like Driver, Crazy Taxi and added them to the formula of the previous games in the series and then plunged the whole things into a world more akin to Shenmue. Never before has the feeling of being part of a real living world been replicated this well in a computer game. To say crime doesn't pay after playing this would be a crime itself. · Storyline You take the role ...  Read the complete review

When games go from 2D to 3D success is not guaranteed, granted some games turn out to be a stormer when they become 3D such as Mario a 2D platforming legend is now a 3D platforming legend. Meanwhile not all games share the success Bomberman?s movement in to the 3D world was a disappointing, the multiplaying classic is now throw on to a heap with the other rejected titles. So what about GTA? A classic 2D violent game that has appeared on the Gameboy Colour, PC and Playstation. Any fear lay to rest here, if you never liked GTA ignore all prejudices GTA3 is nothing like GTA one, two and London, its similarities lies with similar characters and similar ideas but ...  Read the complete review

Grand Theft Auto 3, or III as it is actually shown on the cover of the game, is a game made for Playstation 2 in 2001. It is an open world adventure game which basically means that you as the player have the control to navigate a map and enter into 'missions' or activities whenever you choose. With somewhat dodgy graphics at time, an inability to swim, jump fluidly or step foot in water without drowning, whats not to love! Of course I am being overly cynical as funnily enough, GTA 3 (as it is quite sensibly abbreviated to) was and remains one of my favourite Playstation games, one that I still consistently play and will continue to so long as my ancient ...  Read the complete review

I remember the first time i played gta3 was at a mates house when he had the ps2 before i had it and was amazed at the transition from the ps1 versions compared to this great gaming achievement. The most obvious change of all was the 3rd person view of a city full of options and crime and fun. Want to steal a banshee and run over as many pedestrians as possible why not, get a hooker and then beat her up for your money afterwards.. why not. The story itsself was good, the cutscenes as you make your way through the criminal ranks and meet new bosses to work for from killing someone to dropping them off or stealing cars was epic when your that age although i ...  Read the complete review