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So Much to Do, So Much Time to Do It

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 67 / 72
Date: June 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I don't even know where to begin to tell you about GTA: Vice City. Do I begin with telling you how great the graphics are? Or do I tell you how much stuff there is to do here? Or do I tell you how freakin' entertaining the whole thing is? There is so much to cover with this game that it would take me more than my 1,000 word limit to tell you everything, so you will have to settle for this:

I will break it down in categories.

GRAPHICS - The game is gorgeous. Remember how cool GTA3's Liberty City was? Well Vice City is better - and prettier. You've got the sun shining, you've got the beach, you've got beautiful blue water, and you've got bright city lights at night. Oh yeah, and palm trees. These graphics will make you wish you were in Miami.

SOUND/MUSIC - The game's sound is great. The music...well, I'm not a huge 80s music fan, so I could live without most of the radio stations. I loved how in GTA3 all of the music was original, and I loved every one of the stations. However, every time I get into a car in Vice City, I usually find myself changing the station to KChat or the public radio. But hey, if you love Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams, Run DMC or even Ozzy Osbourne, you're in luck because their songs are all featured in the game, along with a ton of others.

GAMEPLAY/REPLAYABILITY - So what do you feel like doing? Do you feel like making the big bucks? Then follow the blip on your radar to the nearest head mission. Do you want to make a small amount of cash but try for a record (and get rewards, as well)? Then you can choose from the following: Ambulance missions, fire truck missions and vigilante missions go a little way to help you redeem your bad self, while giving you some quick cash. Other things you can do is deliver pizzas, drive a taxi, and deliver "ice cream" (this is only after you purchase the Ice Cream factory). Plus, there are tons of Rampage missions scattered all over the city. Once you make enough cash, you can start purchasing different properties around the city, which is convenient because every place you purchase gives you an extra saving area (whereas GTA3 only had 3 - one in each part of the city). Another thing you can do to make some cash is to participate in assorted events at The Stadium. For anyone who wants to know how to do this, go to the stadium when the game clock is close to 20:00. When the clock reaches that time, the Stadium's doors will open up and when you enter the building, you are entered in whatever contest is going on that particular day. As for the main missions, there are a whole lot of them. I have noticed, at least so far, that these missions are a tad easier than the ones in GTA3. But I'm not complaining, since I never have finished GTA3 because I got so annoyed with it. Hopefully I will be able to finish this one, but I can guarantee that to get up to the full 100% is going to be mighty difficult, even if you finish all of the main missions. This is because there is just so much to do in this game. The replayability is extremely high, seeing as though the game is so open-ended. If you keep failing at a mission, you can just take some time off and do whatever your little bad boy heart pleases. This way, you can still play the game and accomplish stuff, even when you're stuck on the main story. And by the way, the game's cut scenes are some of the best I have ever seen - or heard. The "acting" is superb - maybe because they got a real actor (Ray Liotta) to do the voice of the main character.

Okay, so what am I forgetting? Probably a lot. I will submit my review and then something else will come to mind that I will feel I should have added. But I've gone on for too long, so I will just wrap it up by saying this: I was hesitant to spend the big bucks on this game; I figured I would wait a few months for the price to drop. I based this hesitation on the fact that I own GTA3 and am extremely annoyed with it. But I was in a money spending mood, so I bought it regardless. I am so glad I did. This game is worth every cent you have to pay for it. It will provide you with hours and hours of enjoyment, and you will most likely become an addict. I know I have. In fact, I'm surprised I was able to tear myself away from it long enough to write this review.

Warning This Game is "Extremely Addictive"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 30 / 34
Date: May 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I just got gta3 vice city for the pc and I haven't stopped playing it. And it is so much better than the last version of gta3. The addition of motorcycles and helicopters are simply awesome. The game runs alot smoother and no long freezes like it did in prior games. The graphics are amazing and the signs and stores fronts you can read perfectly. You need a great computer to run this baby. I've got a P4 2.2 Northwood and Geforce 3 graphics card.

Becareful before you buy this game, because you will spend hours and days of your life playing it. You may lose your job, your wife, your friends, and flunk out of school, if you can't tear yourself away from it. I would also advise that this game is not be purchased for kids under 15 due to its violent nature though.

This is the best single player game I've ever bought. If they made vice city a multiplayer game it would be perfect. You can play this game for 100s of hours and it never gets boring. The missions are almost endless and keep you coming back for more. It teaches problem solving although in a criminal mind format. There are always several ways to complete a mission, which makes this game so unique.

This game is a classic!

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 22 / 23
Date: February 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game expands the normal standard for the Grand Theft Auto series. Rockstar North has set the stage for games to come with the mastery of neon lighting in the beautifully lit Ocean Boulevard in the game, the hundreds of hotels and buildings. Ranging from the slums to the sights, Vice City is an ultimate getaway. When you want to take a break from the missions, and just relax, hop in your favorite sports car, jeep, or dune buggy, and take a cruise down the beachfront street. Then take a cruise down the beach, but be careful, there's people lying down and walking around on the beach (this time around). Then, when you feel like a little bit of golfing action, head over to the links for some fun. No, you can't play golf. But you can take a golf cart and drive around, then whack people with a club. The addition of the motorcycles (harleys, superbikes, mopeds, and dirtbikes) give this GTA a great edge. The helicopters add a great touch of fun and exhiliration, and none of this is to be found in GTA3. So my point is, if you want to lay back in a fantasy world, but can't do it in real life, then get this game. If you want to go on shooting sprees and the likes, get this game. It's everything you want. Practically a replication of real life.

Incredibly Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 22
Date: May 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

What can I say? GTA3 was an awesome game and Vice City is even better. If you thought you had freedom and power in GTA3, well, you're even bigger and badder in Vice City. Personally, I love all the modifications and additions that were made. The motorcycles and helicopters are so sweet and there are neat special effects (for example, when it's rainy, it's harder to stop your motorcycle as it tends to slide).

The missions are as fun as hell and although some are kinda challenging, they're usually worth it. After completing a series of missions, you can acquire property/businesses and start generating profits. I love the storyline and the fact that Tommy actually talks now... allowing you to gain power and respect. (You can also dress up in different outfits in accordance with your missions.)

Let's see... what else? OH! The graphics!! They're pretty sweet. The graphics are awesome (with the exception of a few of the characters during cut-in scenes) and I didn't have any problem running the game on my Win2k SP3, 1.2 Ghz Celeron machine with 384 meg ram and GeForce 4 Mx 420 (64 meg).

All in all, this is one of the best games out there with hours of gaming fun. Even if you have already completed the missions, you can have endless fun walking around and testing the power of your chainsaws, knives, or swords on other people. (It is addicting, though, so you might not want to start playing it if you have a lot of work to do.) If you're into games that let you do what you want, GET THIS GAME!

A review by someone who actually played the PC version

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: May 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Let's be very frank: This game is NOT for children. It deserves the "M" rating, so no whining about its adult themes.

If you are of proper age, then this is one of the greatest PC games ever. Graphics are much improved over the PS2 version, taking advantage of the high performance PC graphics boards. On the other hand, make sure you have a good video card and fast system to run it. I wouldn't try it without 256MB of memory and at least a GeForce 3 level videocard (but with those it runs just fine).

The nonlinear nature of the game is what keeps you coming back. You can take missions from various people (just as in GTA3) when you want to do it. Some missions advance the storyline, some do not. Having completed the storyline missions for the game, I am still barely halfway through everything there is to do in the game. You can count on playing this game repeatedly for the next year without getting tired of it.

For those who have played GTA3, Vice City is an evolutionary change. More vehicle types are available, and you can now go into some of the buildings you see (and create mayhem there). Vice City even allows ownership of property. All property you purchase gives you an extra save point (no more running all over the city just to save a game), and some open up side missions (once completed, that property then provides a side income- you just show up and pick it up).

The voice acting for the game (Ray Liotta, Jenna Jameson, Tom Sizemore, and more) is top notch. The cutscenes are definitely worth watching, and adds quite a bit of enjoyment to the game.

If you liked GTA3, then buy this game. If you tried GTA3 and didn't like it, then don't bother. If you never played GTA3, but you want to try out a game that is different from normal, linear games, you owe it to yourself to buy Vice City.

Revolutionary

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: May 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Go ahead, say what you like... it's too much like GTA III, it's too violent, etc. Take2 and Rockstar Games have revolutionized video games and set a new standard for developers with the Grand Theft Auto series. This game brings to the table a completely immersive environment (you get a map the size of a poster to help you get around) while you play either a linear or non-linear game. The weapons are improved from GTA III, the environments include more indoors and multi-story buildings, and of course you can now drive motorcycles and speedboats. Nothing like squeezing between bi-directional rush hour traffic on a speed bike doing 80mph.

GTA Vice City is three or four games in one. Drive around in who knows how many vehicles and it's a pretty neat driving game. Jump in an ambulance or police car to perform missions and it's a Crazy Taxi. Run around beating the living daylights out of people for fun and to get money and it's State of Emergency. Or, play the missions and it's all four wrapped in to one incredible game.

Great game for older audiences to appreciate

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: May 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is one ares-whopping of a ride for a game. Not only does the game have a dynamic storyline but it gives the player so much freedom, freedom to do almost whatever the player wants. And it is because of this great freedom that the game has so much replayability. You may one day decide to start a new game and accomplish the mission a different way, or enter in some cheat codes and slash the enemies with your katana. Given the endless possibilities, it makes this game great.

However, I have noticed that smaller kids tend not to appreciate games such as this (of course this game is intended for older kids anyway) The blood and violence may not keep them away for the game, but rather is the amount of freedom the gamer has over the situation. For younger kids, they like games that follow a specific sets of directions that you must accomplish. Also, some of the 80s stuff younger kids won't be able to appreciate because they didn't live through that era. Also, the sexual content should be kept off younger kids.

Overall, this is a great game, and I had plenty of fun playing it. However, to fully appreciate the game, you have to be pretty mature (like the rating suggests ;)). A 11-year-old may be perplexed by the fact that two people jumped into a car and it started to to rock back and forth >)

Caution: Extreem Addiction May Occur

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: June 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I got this game today and i love it. I already had the ps2 version, but was frusterated with the controls, as it was difficult to aim without using auto aim. The computer version is MUCH easier to control, its like a whole new game. Also, the radio is slightly changed and some missions are different. It runs very fast and smooth on my computer, which has 128mb graphics and 768 ram with a 1.8 ghz so if you have a modern computer, it should run fast. When i began playing, i thought i would just play it for a half our or so. Four hours later, i realized just how addictive this game is.

Doesn't get any better then this

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

What can I say? This game is just plain unbelievable. It fills in practically everything the original Grand Theft Auto 3 lacked. Motorcycles, more buildings to go into, new weapons, new cars, AWESOME music, and you can even buy your own hide-outs and assets (assets are businesses). The amazing part about this game is that it doesn't get boring. Okay, well if you play it for 5 hours straight, it will become boring, but if you take a 30 minute break, you'll already feel the urge to want to play again. The only conclusion I can make is that the publisher put an addictive chemicle into the game ;-)

Motorcycles are extremely fun to drive. There are 4 different types of motorcycles; First is a mopez (those motorcycles that have a seat and a lot of legspace, basically a newbie bike), second is a dirtbike, third is a harley davidson style bike, and finally, the best of all the bikes is the Kawasaki style sports bike.

As for the missions, they are very fun. There are ALL types of missions. There's the regular 'kill this guy' mission, and then there's those fun street races, and don't forget the RC missions (driving a mini helicopter and blowing stuff up with it).

Helicopters are actually drivable in this game! There are a whole bunch of them. There's the normal one called a maverick (no guns), there's a police maverick (has guns), there's that tiny news chopper (no guns of course), there's a chopper thats landable on water, and finally, if you can manage to get ALL 100 Hidden packages, there's the Hunter, which is an Apache. It has 2 missle launchers and a magine gun. How cool is that?

There are a lot more boats in vice city as well. They range from big yachts to those inflatable ones that the navy seals use. Pretty cool, very fun.

I hope you guys find this review useful. Take2 Interactive Software did a great job on Vice City. This game is certainly the game of the year, because it combines all different game genre's. GET THIS GAME! GO! STOP READING THIS! HURRY UP, BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! =)

It's beyond FUUUUN

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

his game is great, I just got it last night, and it's the most fun PC game I have plaed in a while. The graphics are much better then they are for PS2.If you like GTA 3, I garantee that you will love this game.

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