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==Weapons== | ==Weapons== | ||
{{main|Weapons in GTA 1 Era}} | {{main|Weapons in GTA 1 Era}} | ||
*'''[[Fist]]''' - People cannot be killed with this weapon. However, it can immobilize enemies for a few seconds. | *'''[[Fist]]''' - People cannot be killed with this weapon. However, it can immobilize enemies for a few seconds. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:Third-personview-GTA1.png|thumb|right|The [[Third-Person View|third person view]] used in the game.]] | |||
The original ''Grand Theft Auto'' is made up of a series of levels each set in one of the three cities in the game. In each level, the player has a target number of points to achieve, and five lives to attain the score. | The original ''Grand Theft Auto'' is made up of a series of levels each set in one of the three cities in the game. In each level, the player has a target number of points to achieve, and five lives to attain the score. | ||
The score counter doubles as a money meter; the player can spend this money on paint jobs and various other things. However, any money spent is of course taken away from the score, making the goal that little bit further away. | The score counter doubles as a money meter; the player can spend this money on paint jobs and various other things. However, any money spent is of course taken away from the score, making the goal that little bit further away. | ||
On obtaining the target number of points, the player must then drive to a certain location to | On obtaining the target number of points, the player must then drive to a certain location to complete the level, which allows progress to the next one. | ||
Apart from that, the player is free to do whatever they want. The player can just explore the city, cause death and destruction, or steal and sell cars for profit, although completing a level will almost certainly require the completion of missions. Even in missions there is still some freedom, as usually the player is free to choose the route to take, although the destination is usually fixed. This level of freedom was not found in most action-based computer games at the time. However, the player is given limited lives so free roaming is, somewhat limited, if the player isn't careful. | Apart from that, the player is free to do whatever they want. The player can just explore the city, cause death and destruction, or steal and sell cars for profit, although completing a level will almost certainly require the completion of missions. Even in missions there is still some freedom, as usually the player is free to choose the route to take, although the destination is usually fixed. This level of freedom was not found in most action-based computer games at the time. However, the player is given limited lives so free roaming is, somewhat limited, if the player isn't careful. | ||