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==Description of the games== | ==Description of the games== | ||
===Grand Theft Auto III=== | ===Grand Theft Auto III=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto III]] ([[2001]]) was set in fictional [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] (based on the east coast of America) in 2001. This game brought a third-person view to the series, rather than the traditional top-down view of earlier titles (although the view is still made available as an optional camera angle). Graphics were also updated with a new 3D game engine. While not the first of its kind, the gameplay engine had expanded the explorable world, doing away with a traditional game structure where the player faces a "boss" at the end of the level and moves onto a new level, opting instead for more realistic mission-based approach. [[Multiplayer]] was discarded (third party mods were later released, allowing for multiplayer gameplay) but GTA III improved in many other areas such as voice-acting and storyline (before, there was speech only in short animated [[cutscene]] | [[Grand Theft Auto III]] ([[2001]]) was set in fictional [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] (based on the east coast of America) in 2001. This game brought a third-person view to the series, rather than the traditional top-down view of earlier titles (although the view is still made available as an optional camera angle). Graphics were also updated with a new 3D game engine. While not the first of its kind, the gameplay engine had expanded the explorable world, doing away with a traditional game structure where the player faces a "boss" at the end of the level and moves onto a new level, opting instead for more realistic mission-based approach. [[Multiplayer]] was discarded (third party mods were later released, allowing for multiplayer gameplay) but GTA III improved in many other areas such as voice-acting and storyline (before, there was speech only in short animated [[cutscene|cutscenes]] between levels, other communication was simply subtitles running on the bottom of the screen). Pop culture also is cemented into GTA III, drawing many aspects and ideas from popular films and shows such as Scarface, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. | ||
Grand Theft Auto III sold very well and became the first blockbuster game in the series, setting the precedent for subsequent GTA titles to be very successful. GTA III also attracted heavy criticism for its violence against police and its indifference to innocent bystanders, making future games in the GTA series synonymous with violence. Following the success of GTA III, the rest of the games in the GTA III Era are stand-alone prequels, as all take place before GTA III chronologically. | Grand Theft Auto III sold very well and became the first blockbuster game in the series, setting the precedent for subsequent GTA titles to be very successful. GTA III also attracted heavy criticism for its violence against police and its indifference to innocent bystanders, making future games in the GTA series synonymous with violence. Following the success of GTA III, the rest of the games in the GTA III Era are stand-alone prequels, as all take place before GTA III chronologically. | ||
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===Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas=== | ===Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas=== | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] ([[2004]]) was set in [[1992]] in the fictional state of [[ | [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] ([[2004]]) was set in [[1992]] in the fictional state of [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]] consisting of three cities: [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] ([[wp:Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]), [[San Fierro]] ([[wp:San Francisco, California|San Francisco]]), and [[Las Venturas]] ([[wp:Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]]). The player is also able to return to Liberty City during one [[Saint Mark's Bistro|mission]]. Inspiration came from movies such as Boyz N the Hood and Menace II Society, and early 90s west coast gangsta rap culture and groups such as N.W.A. | ||
GTA San Andreas expanded on previous RPG elements, adding the ability to dress the player's [[Carl Johnson|character]], exercise, and tattoo him. These elements also have an effect on gameplay as other characters would comment on the player character's physique or clothes. The character could also swim (something missing from previous games). | GTA San Andreas expanded on previous RPG elements, adding the ability to dress the player's [[Carl Johnson|character]], exercise, and tattoo him. These elements also have an effect on gameplay as other characters would comment on the player character's physique or clothes. The character could also swim (something missing from previous games). | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
All six games in the GTA III Era are set in | All six games in the GTA III Era are set in three main fictional [[Cities|locations]], based on real places in the [[United States|USA]]: | ||
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*[[Los Santos]] | *[[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] | ||
*[[San Fierro]] | *[[San Fierro]] | ||
*[[Las Venturas]] | *[[Las Venturas]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*GTA III Era was the era that has lasted the longest and collected more sales than any other era, totalling approximately 93.1 million sales in six years. | *GTA III Era was the era that has lasted the longest and collected more sales than any other era, totalling approximately 93.1 million sales in six years. | ||
*Either an exterior or interior of [[Liberty City]] appears in some form all the GTA III era games except for Vice City Stories, where it is at least referenced. | *Either an exterior or interior of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] appears in some form all the GTA III era games except for GTA Vice City Stories, where it is at least referenced. | ||
*[[The Introduction]] in GTA San Andreas features numerous cutscenes which feature areas of | *[[The Introduction]] in GTA San Andreas features numerous cutscenes which feature areas of Liberty City. Also, in [[Saint Mark's Bistro|one mission]], [[Carl Johnson]] flies back to Liberty City to do a hit on some [[Forelli Family]] members in [[Marco's Bistro]]. | ||
*[[The Exchange (GTA III)|The Exchange]] and [[The Sicilian Gambit]] share many traits. You have to follow the main [[antagonist]] to a remote location, rescue a hostage and shoot down the enemy's helicopter to kill them and end the mission. | *[[The Exchange (GTA III)|The Exchange]] and [[The Sicilian Gambit]] share many traits. You have to follow the main [[antagonist]] to a remote location, rescue a hostage and shoot down the enemy's helicopter to kill them and end the mission. | ||
*Also, [[Keep Your Friends Close...]] and [[Last Stand]] feature many traits aswell. Both involve executing two people who were once your friends, both involve to murder a number of gansters to get to the main execution and both have something to do with [[Ricardo Diaz]] and [[Vercetti Estate|his mansion]]. | *Also, [[Keep Your Friends Close...]] and [[Last Stand]] feature many traits aswell. Both involve executing two people who were once your friends, both involve to murder a number of gansters to get to the main execution and both have something to do with [[Ricardo Diaz]] and [[Vercetti Estate|his mansion]]. | ||