Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Xbox Reviews

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

2002

Overall rating: 4 out of 5

from 2571 members

If ever a game of recent times was notable for generating quite considerable hype and anticipation, then Grand Theft Auto 3 was it. The move into 3D for the already popular 'crime simulator' was bound to cause a stir amongst its fanbase. More importantly, so was the fact that this was its first port onto Sony's PS2. Surprisingly for a game released amidst such a buzz, it didn't disappoint. It had its flaws, granted, but on the whole the game's recreation of a virtual city in which one could live out one's devilish alter-ego took the games industry by storm. One year on and the game's sequel is causing just as big a stir amongst gamers, if not more. This time around the premise remains the same, but we find ourselves in the decade of big hair, excess and pastel suits. As the blurb reads: Welcome to Vice City, Welcome to the 1980's. Returning to the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in the nick, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli, so he can keep a low profile. All does not run quite so smoothly in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City, however, and soon Tommy finds himself set up and left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself. Vice City itself is a huge urban sprawl, ranging from the beach to the swamps and from the glitz to the ghetto. A friendly place, it's populated by a diverse cast of characters, including athletes, pop stars, real estate agents, politicians and trailer trash. It seems everyone is moving to Vice City. As usual, an immense amount of commandeer-able vehicles give our anti-hero freedom of the city. Performance cars and bikes can be 'borrowed', as can more novel vehicles like golf carts and powerboats. Better still, you can even nick a helicopter and take in the scenery from the air. What are you waiting for!?

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City details

Formats:	18 PS2, Xbox
Players:	1-2
Genres:	Adventure, Fighting, Racing, Role-playing, Shooter
Rental release:	To be confirmed

Write your own review

Most helpful review Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

The Best GTA

By a customer from London, England , 01 Jun 2006

[Highly rated reviewer]

Comparing to GTA III, Vice City took the concepts one step further and set the whole game firmly in the 1980’s. Several classic songs were licensed to serve as music on the radio stations, and everything was done in a Miami Vice style setting. The combination helped draw players firmly into the eighties setting, but Rockstar didn’t stop there. They also added the new Pizza Delivery missions on top of the cab driving, criminal chasing, and ambulance driving of the original game. Also, they added motorcycles to the mix to help increase the enjoyment of the driving missions.

Great game to enjoy and play.
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (6) Yes |
- No (1)
Report this review

All reviews

(3)

Sort by:

Play on Xbox 360

By a customer , 29 Apr 2012

Will it Play on the 360 ant got my old Xbox It's a great game to play on the Xbox the should make one in London ilnow that would be great
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (0)
Report this review
Classic

By Wibbler (29 reviews) from Oldham , 22 Aug 2008

Oooh how the game has evolved,and become something of a must buy game.

I remember enjoying this game when released.
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (1)
Report this review
The Best GTA

By a customer from London, England , 01 Jun 2006

Comparing to GTA III, Vice City took the concepts one step further and set the whole game firmly in the 1980’s. Several classic songs were licensed to serve as music on the radio stations, and everything was done in a Miami Vice style setting. The combination helped draw players firmly into the eighties setting, but Rockstar didn’t stop there. They also added the new Pizza Delivery missions on top of the cab driving, criminal chasing, and ambulance driving of the original game. Also, they added motorcycles to the mix to help increase the enjoyment of the driving missions.

Great game to enjoy and play.
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (6) Yes |
- No (1)
Report this review