Grand Theft Auto III

Rockstar North, +3 more

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Initial Release: Oct 21, 2001

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9.6

IGN Rating

8.1

15 hrs

Main Story

21 hrs

Story + Sides

37 hrs

Everything

20 hrs

All Styles

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Grand Theft Auto III Review

9.6

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Summary

Work your way up the crime ladder in a huge and detailed city as you complete missions, race, and pit rival gangs against each other.

Content Rating

Violence, Animated Violence, Realistic Violence, Blood, Strong Language, Realistic Blood, Blood, Strong Language, Violence

Developers

Rockstar North, DMA Design, War Drum Studios, Rockstar Vienna

Publishers

Rockstar Games

Franchises

GTA - Grand Theft Auto

Features

Memory Card, Custom Soundtrack, Vibration, DualShock, Dolby Digital, 16:9, 480p, EAX

Initial Release

Oct 21, 2001

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