Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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9.3
excellent
 
CRITICS SCORE
9.5
(48 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
9.1
(10342 ratings)

The Bottom Line

Following the success of Grand Theft Auto, developer Rockstar North takes gamers on a tour of a new city in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. With new sights, new characters, new (ahem) business opportunities, and even a whole new '80s themed era, players can indulge in more criminal fun than ever before.

Vice City features more expansive locations, and over 120 vehicles ripe for the picking such as exotic cars, motorcycles, luxury yachts and planes. The soundtrack boasts three times the tunes compared to the previous GTA, and features countless '80s hits. Over 40 different weapons ensure effective firepower and provide enough variety for stylish defensive measures (samurai sword anyone?).

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
93/100
score

If by some chance you've put off playing Vice City up till now, don't wait any longer.

GameZone review logo
95/100
score

Vice City is one of those rare games that effortlessly combines atmosphere, engaging gameplay, and great graphics and sound to make a truly unique gaming experience.

IGN review logo
93/100
score

Still, the new additions and control tweaks for the PC are slowly but surely tearing me away from the television.

Game Features

Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch inside, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City. Tommy is set up and loses everything. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in the way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself.

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:5/13/2003
Publisher:Rockstar Games
Developer:Rockstar North
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.5
Gameplay
9.5
Graphics
9.3
Sound
9.8
Concept
9.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.5/10
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
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