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'''Grand Theft Auto III''', also known as '''GTA 3''' or '''GTA III''', is the third installment of the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series and was released in [[wp:2001|2001]]. The game is the first of the [[GTA III Era]] and introduced many new features and increased the fan base of the series. Originally released on the [[PlayStation 2]], and [[Personal Computer|PC]]. An [[Xbox]] version of the game was also later released. | '''Grand Theft Auto III''', also known as '''GTA 3''' or '''GTA III''', is the third installment of the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series and was released in [[wp:2001|2001]]. The game is the first of the [[GTA III Era]] and introduced many new features and increased the fan base of the series. Originally released on the [[PlayStation 2]], and [[Personal Computer|PC]]. An [[Xbox]] version of the game was also later released. | ||
GTA III is the first foray into true three dimensional GTA gameplay, with the player taking control of the game via a third person perspective, viewed from behind and above the player character, as opposed to the [[Top-Down Perspective]] in the earlier [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] and [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] [[Grand Theft Auto|games]]. The transition from top | GTA III is the first foray into true three dimensional GTA gameplay, with the player taking control of the game via a third person perspective, viewed from behind and above the player character, as opposed to the [[Top-Down Perspective]] in the earlier [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] and [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] [[Grand Theft Auto|games]]. The transition from top down to full 3D has been widely regarded as a great maneuver, proven by its phenomenal sales figures. | ||
The changes made for GTA III marked a defining point in the series' graphical representation and control scheme. More recent GTA titles have stuck with the same 3D control and visual scheme, and all future titles of GTA are likely to remain so, albeit improved in visual quality as hardware improves. | The changes made for GTA III marked a defining point in the series' graphical representation and control scheme. More recent GTA titles have stuck with the same 3D control and visual scheme, and all future titles of GTA are likely to remain so, albeit improved in visual quality as hardware improves. | ||