Grand theft auto vice city

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Overview

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is an action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released on October 27, 2002, for the PlayStation 2, May 12, 2003, for Microsoft Windows, and October 31, 2003, for the Xbox. This is the sixth title in the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series and the first main entry since 2001's Grand Theft Auto III.

A screenshot of the game, showing the main character in a tropical city environment.
A screenshot of the game, showing the main character in a tropical city environment.

Gameplay

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is played from a third-person perspective in an open world environment, allowing the player to interact with the game world at their leisure. The game is set in the fictional city of Vice City, which is based on Miami, Florida. The single-player story follows Tommy Vercetti, a mafia hitman who is released from prison. After his involvement in a drug deal gone wrong, Tommy seeks out those responsible while building a criminal empire and seizing power from other criminal organizations in the city.

Development

The development of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was led by Rockstar North, a British video game developer located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The game was distributed by Rockstar Games, an international digital entertainment company. The game's soundtrack features an original score composed by a team of producers who collaborated over several years. It is primarily an action-adventure game, but it also incorporates elements of shooter, racing, and role-playing games.

Reception

Upon release, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City received critical acclaim, with praise particularly directed at its music, gameplay, and open world design. However, the game also generated controversy, with criticism directed at its depiction of violence and racial groups. The game sparked lawsuits and protests while becoming a cultural phenomenon.

Legacy

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is considered one of the greatest video games of all time. It has won numerous awards, including Game of the Year from several gaming publications. It has also influenced many other open-world action games and its gameplay concepts have been incorporated into other game franchises.

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