View Full Version : Any Grand Theft Auto Fans here?
Leprucky Cougar
10-11-2008, 10:37 AM
Any fans of GTA? Post your favs, your likes/dislikes, opinions. Reviews about the different ones released. The play on each system, etc.
monster123
10-11-2008, 11:07 AM
BIG FAN! I really enjoyed the new gta for Xbox360 i think its very good quality and very interesting. I also am a big fan of san andreas too. A while back i played to first ones and i thought they really sucked very poor quality but probably back in the day they were as cool as they are now.
VampiricClown
10-11-2008, 11:38 AM
I have Grand Theft Auto III. It was fun when it first came out, but it doesn't hold up very well anymore.
I've been meaning to pick up the new one.
Leprucky Cougar
10-11-2008, 11:38 AM
BIG FAN! I really enjoyed the new gta for Xbox360 i think its very good quality and very interesting. I also am a big fan of san andreas too. A while back i played to first ones and i thought they really sucked very poor quality but probably back in the day they were as cool as they are now.
Same here. Remember "back in the day" when GTA and TC (true crime) were both rival series. I think True Crime Streets of LA was good. I guess my favorite "throwback" GTA is GTA 3 or Vice City.
Strangely enough, though it's been 4 years, GTA San Andreas is still a "hot" GTA and I still pay it on a regular basis...though the new one is out. One of my friends loves the prostitute "upgrade" in the new one. How they don't simply wear skimpy clothes and "flaunt" at you...more realistic than ever....guys :rolleyes:
VampiricClown
10-11-2008, 11:42 AM
Same here. Remember "back in the day" when GTA and TC (true crime) were both rival series. I think True Crime Streets of LA was good. I guess my favorite "throwback" GTA is GTA 3 or Vice City.
I have True Crime: Streets Of L.A., on Xbox. That's a fun, if very challenging, game. Not quite as free-roam like, though.
Leprucky Cougar
10-11-2008, 11:51 AM
I have Grand Theft Auto III. It was fun when it first came out, but it doesn't hold up very well anymore.
I've been meaning to pick up the new one.
Yeah me too, it's on every system right, not just the ps3 and xboz360 becasue my actual game systems are at home since I'm in college. Like an idiot, I just brought my psp. :mad:
ManchestrMorgue
10-11-2008, 04:13 PM
I did enjoy GTA IV for a while there. Haven't played it recently though. Have to dig it back up and finish it off.
I liked GTA III a lot at the time.
Never really liked GTA:SA that much. Don't know why - just couldn't get into it. I know it seems to be most people's favourite. Maybe I should give it a go again some time.
At the time, the original GTA and GTA:London was fun, but it doesn't really hold up that well anymore.
Despare
10-11-2008, 04:25 PM
I've liked all the GTA games, I was disappointing that IV didn't have a soundtrack/box set available. I've got Vice City's and San Andreas' and was hoping to get the next one...
Freak
10-11-2008, 07:18 PM
Been a fan ever since GTA III.Played the first two but didn't really get into them that much.My favorite has to be San Andreas.The new one is pretty sweet but I feel like it could have been better.
Leprucky Cougar
10-12-2008, 12:49 PM
Been a fan ever since GTA III.Played the first two but didn't really get into them that much.My favorite has to be San Andreas.The new one is pretty sweet but I feel like it could have been better.
Me as well...GTA III was the best retro GTA I think. But in 04, SA set the bar pretty high and elevated the GTA universe and all other videogames similar to it. Also following SA graphics and audio skyrocketed in terms of quality. Hence the upgrade in Halo (I think) Call of Duty, etc. Especially once Zbox 360 hit the scene.
Azazel005
10-12-2008, 08:27 PM
While I appreciated the colorful violence, satirical humour and sandbox gameplay of the GTA series I wouldn't say I was a fan until GTA 4. I have sledom played such a thought provoking and emotionally challenging game. Niko Bellic rocked meh proverbial socks. It takes a pretty significant departure for the series, entertainment in GTA 3 often involved how many police offices you could kill with a single kamikaze helicopter crash, but in GTA 4 you don't do that, oh you CAN but you'd feel silly.
You actually avoid pedestrians, instead of splatting them across the pavement, you try to avoid killing police if you can and it still retains it's extremely clever and satirical social commentary.
Leprucky Cougar
10-12-2008, 10:06 PM
While I appreciated the colorful violence, satirical humour and sandbox gameplay of the GTA series I wouldn't say I was a fan until GTA 4. I have sledom played such a thought provoking and emotionally challenging game. Niko Bellic rocked meh proverbial socks. It takes a pretty significant departure for the series, entertainment in GTA 3 often involved how many police offices you could kill with a single kamikaze helicopter crash, but in GTA 4 you don't do that, oh you CAN but you'd feel silly.
You actually avoid pedestrians, instead of splatting them across the pavement, you try to avoid killing police if you can and it still retains it's extremely clever and satirical social commentary.
Hmm..I haven't got GTA 4 yet, but plan on it eventually. I hear what you're saying but when it comes to games, I have to experience things before I place my judgment on them.
re93animator
10-13-2008, 12:21 AM
The old gta games were always very enjoyable for a few hours but blowing up cars with rocket launchers as fun as it sounds did lose its spark sometimes. GTA4 hooked me in the first time I played it, and yes it is more realistic than its predecessors, but not too realistic to the point that its not enjoyable. Its still very enjoyable, and I do still like blowing up crap from time to time, but if I ever get tired the story in gta4 is remarkable, at least compared to the previous versions. I recommend any gamer to try it as it is a big improvement over the previous versions. At least I think so.;)
Jacky Fiend
10-13-2008, 11:48 AM
I own GTA 1, GTA London, GTA 2, GTA 3, GTA Vice City, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories & GTA IV.
I've played nearly every game, all but GTA Advance.
I'm a huge fan.
Leprucky Cougar
10-13-2008, 12:25 PM
I own GTA 1, GTA London, GTA 2, GTA 3, GTA Vice City, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories & GTA IV.
I've played nearly every game, all but GTA Advance.
I'm a huge fan.
I didn't see GTA SA in your post. How come?:confused:
Wow....way bigger of a fan than me...I should go get the collection
Phalanx
10-13-2008, 04:53 PM
I've followed the series.
I think my favourite one at the time was VICE CITY - Although had a look at it again for the first time in a couple of years yesterday, and having played GTA:SA, GTA4, and the two "stories" PS2 ports, it was kind of showing its age.
I just don't know if I can get used to the old controls and visuals again...dammit, I really liked it too.
#4 personally I don't like that much, great looking game and the new combat/shooting system both on foot and in-car is brilliant - but in all honesty I think that throwing that much realism into it took a step back from the craziness and fun that was the GTA series.
I think what they need to do now is remake and/or sequel the chapters in the former titles...
jugchord
10-13-2008, 05:02 PM
San Andreas is my favorite.
Leprucky Cougar
10-13-2008, 05:32 PM
San Andreas is my favorite.
Me as well
Azazel005
10-13-2008, 06:44 PM
#4 personally I don't like that much, great looking game and the new combat/shooting system both on foot and in-car is brilliant - but in all honesty I think that throwing that much realism into it took a step back from the craziness and fun that was the GTA series.
I think what they need to do now is remake and/or sequel the chapters in the former titles...
I think a lot of people feel that way, there was quite an uproar about 4 and how disappointing it was for some of the series fans. It did go a different direction, and for someone like myself that DIDN'T enjoy the crazy larger then life gameplay of the series, it was a breath of fresh air but I can understand where the disappointment of many came from. It doesn't deliver a similar palying expierence to the games preceding it.
There's always Saints Row 2, you can make yourself a posse of Ninjas or Pirates or Nijupirates.
Love GTA games and GTA 4 was amazing.
The Mothman
10-16-2008, 10:09 PM
GTA 4 was a blast, got %100 completion. Duck and cover gameplay was the way to go.
Awesome Im not sure how much I got, Iknow I didnt get all those bastard pigeons lol
CrimsonFiend138
10-22-2008, 08:59 PM
Love them. They were just so open and real. I played GTA 2 and even tho it sucked(top-down view) it was open and you could choose which gang you wanted to work for. Then GTA 3 game out and holy shit. Open world 3-d graphics. Loved Vice city but not an 80's fan.
I've played SA like 7 times through and that game is still amazing. Don't have a 360 but Loved GTA 4 so far and it's so real now. Rockstar is amazing. I always hated some of the little flaws (you know GTA flaws) and every game has them but GREAT series. I don't hate knock-offs either. True crime, saints row are all fun.
Leprucky Cougar
10-22-2008, 09:29 PM
Love them. They were just so open and real. I played GTA 2 and even tho it sucked(top-down view) it was open and you could choose which gang you wanted to work for. Then GTA 3 game out and holy shit. Open world 3-d graphics. Loved Vice city but not an 80's fan.
I've played SA like 7 times through and that game is still amazing. Don't have a 360 but Loved GTA 4 so far and it's so real now. Rockstar is amazing. I always hated some of the little flaws (you know GTA flaws) and every game has them but GREAT series. I don't hate knock-offs either. True crime, saints row are all fun.
YEAH SA's 4 yrs old but it doesn't feel like it...I still like to play it
CrimsonFiend138
10-23-2008, 02:38 PM
YEAH SA's 4 yrs old but it doesn't feel like it...I still like to play it
I wished they would have done more gang oriented mission for a while instead of cutting it a little short.
I'm so glad they had the duck and cover in GTA too.
Leprucky Cougar
10-23-2008, 06:20 PM
I wished they would have done more gang oriented mission for a while instead of cutting it a little short.
I'm so glad they had the duck and cover in GTA too.
Yeah and I loved getting shot at under water and the helicopter shootdowns
The Mothman
10-23-2008, 07:39 PM
I wished they would have done more gang oriented mission for a while instead of cutting it a little short.
agreed, the ghetto gang bangin missions were the best by far.
The Mothman
10-23-2008, 07:40 PM
Awesome Im not sure how much I got, Iknow I didnt get all those bastard pigeons lol
its a pain in the ass, lemme tell ya.
CrimsonFiend138
10-24-2008, 10:05 AM
I wish they would go back to the OLD gta's where you could decide which gang you wanted to work for. Well I didn't play all the way through but from what I did you could work for, THE MAFIA and the TRIADS would hate you more.
I love the stories but they need to let you decide who you work for.
Leprucky Cougar
10-24-2008, 08:16 PM
I wish they would go back to the OLD gta's where you could decide which gang you wanted to work for. Well I didn't play all the way through but from what I did you could work for, THE MAFIA and the TRIADS would hate you more.
I love the stories but they need to let you decide who you work for.
I think that's tied with the gang style the other's were talking about thogh
Phalanx
10-24-2008, 08:23 PM
I wish they would go back to the OLD gta's where you could decide which gang you wanted to work for. Well I didn't play all the way through but from what I did you could work for, THE MAFIA and the TRIADS would hate you more.
They touched on that with most of the later series too, no?
Especially SA - although I see what you mean, you were what you were...etc...not much choice. I guess it's more realistic that way.
Almost finished with GTA4 now...been slowly moving through it...it's fun, and a great game, but still missing some of the outright madness of the last few.
CrimsonFiend138
10-25-2008, 02:08 PM
I mean just separate branches and taking it all the way to the end instead of getting screwed by Mr. Leone. I was really sad when Mr. Leone turned on me in GTA 3. I don't care for the epic storytelling as compraed to just living with one gang the entire way through. Then next time try a different path.
It would be a weird combo but kind of like Morrowind Elder scrolls, oblivion Etc. You could work for the Fighters Guild,Mages Guild,Thieves, empire(or you could work for all of them. You had choices. It would also be cool if they did the whole interactive like making you own choices in conversations and stuff. They kinda touched on it with to kill or not to kill scenarios.
freddy69
11-18-2008, 01:29 PM
damn thats the best game ever:p
Dream Warrior
11-18-2008, 02:19 PM
Vice City is the best IMO, alot of people say the island's were to small, disagree completly, i found them just right.
Awsome 80's soundtrack, Awsome character's, The BEST gta IMO.
freddy69
12-13-2008, 04:58 AM
best games ever , i hate they put the new one on ps3 that sucks
Phalanx
12-13-2008, 02:41 PM
Why? the PS is the system that's featured MOST of the GTA games to date...
massacre man
12-13-2008, 06:51 PM
Why? the PS is the system that's featured MOST of the GTA games to date...
I think Freddy just doesn't have a PS3.
Phalanx
12-13-2008, 07:24 PM
...or like, one of those fanboy console loyalists that think they have to hate one to truly like the other...
Despare
12-14-2008, 07:39 AM
...or like, one of those fanboy console loyalists that think they have to hate one to truly like the other...
The GTA franchise has been featured on the Playstation, XBox, PC, 360, Dreamcast, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, PSP, and it's coming to the DS...
Phalanx
12-14-2008, 04:18 PM
I know.
Why? the PS is the system that's featured MOST of the GTA games to date...
Point still stands.
GTA1: PC, PS1, crappy gbc port.
GTA London: PC, PS
GTA London '61: PC
GTA2: PC, PS1, dreamcast
GTA3: PS2, PC, XBOX
GTAVC: PC, PS2, XBOX
GTA Advance: GBA
GTASA: PC, PS2, XBOX
GTA:LCS PSP, PS2
GTS:VCS PSP, PS2
GTA4: PS3, X360, later PC
...as you can see, more GTA games have been across the playstation than any other console/system. To complain about a game being made available to ANY system is stupid and childish, especially when it's not an exclusive...but to say it sucks on account of continuing the obvious tradition as well, guys a little retarded. All he practically posts is lists of music and negative/inane bullshit anyways...not a surprise.