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:''This article is about the first game in the [[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto series]]. Visit that link for all the others.'' | :''This article is about the first game in the [[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto series]]. Visit that link for all the others.'' | ||
'''Grand Theft Auto''', now known primarily as '''GTA 1''', was the first game in the [[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto series]], released on [[PlayStation]], [[PC]] and later on [[Game Boy Color]]. Many GTA games have been made since. | '''Grand Theft Auto''', now known primarily as '''GTA 1''', was the first game in the [[Grand Theft Auto|Grand Theft Auto series]], released on [[PlayStation 1]], [[Personal Computer|PC]] and later on [[Game Boy Color]]. Many GTA games have been made since. | ||
[[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]] was made as an expansion pack for GTA, and [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1961]] was in turn an expansion pack for London 1969. Both of these games require the original GTA disc to work. | [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]] was made as an expansion pack for GTA, and [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1961]] was in turn an expansion pack for London 1969. Both of these games require the original GTA disc to work. | ||
Grand Theft Auto is set in [[Liberty City in GTA 1|Liberty City]], [[City of San Andreas|San Andreas]] and [[Vice City in GTA 1|Vice City]] in 1997. These renditions of the cities are vastly different from their more well-known counterparts in the [[GTA III | Grand Theft Auto is set in [[Liberty City in GTA 1|Liberty City]], [[City of San Andreas|San Andreas]] and [[Vice City in GTA 1|Vice City]] in 1997. These renditions of the cities are vastly different from their more well-known counterparts in the [[GTA III Era]]. In the game, the player can choose from one of about eight [[Protagonists in GTA 1|protagonists]], and even change their names. | ||
The PC version of GTA1 is now available for free download [http://www.rockstargames.com/classics/ here], along with [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] and another Rockstar game, [[wp:Wild Metal: Reclaim the Future|Wild Metal: Reclaim the Future]]. It's not the original game, but has been remade to work on modern Windows operating systems. | |||
==Game Information== | |||
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*[[Characters in GTA 1|Characters]] | |||
*[[Missions in GTA 1|Missions]] | |||
*[[Vehicles in GTA 1|Vehicles]] | |||
*[[Gangs#GTA 1|Gangs]] | |||
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*[[Weapons in GTA 1|Weapons]] | |||
*[[Radio Stations in GTA 1|Radio Stations]] | |||
*[[Cheats in GTA 1|Cheats]] | |||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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===Liberty City=== | ===Liberty City=== | ||
*'''Gangsta Bang''' | *'''Gangsta Bang''' | ||
The player works for [[Bubby]]. They have the player do several jobs, ranging from stealing two taxis to killing the police chief. One mission also involves a trap in the form of a bomb on a bus that will blow up if it gets below 50 mph (this was inspired by the movie [[wp:Speed (film)|Speed]]). Once the player has enough points, A | The player works for [[Bubby]]. They have the player do several jobs, ranging from stealing two taxis to killing the police chief. One mission also involves a trap in the form of a bomb on a bus that will blow up if it gets below 50 mph (this was inspired by the movie [[wp:Speed (film)|Speed]]). Once the player has enough points, A Don Sonetti's guy will want to speak to them. Apparently the player double-crossed [[Sonetti|Bald Man Sonetti]], and is a dead man if it happens again. | ||
*'''Heist Almighty''' | *'''Heist Almighty''' | ||
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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. | ||
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{{main|Wanted Level in GTA 1}} | {{main|Wanted Level in GTA 1}} | ||
Law enforcement in GTA 1 is generally characterized as a obstacle in the game, appearing in the force of [[police]] officers who are ready to pursue arrest the player if they player has committed sufficient criminal acts. The player's wanted level is defined by the number of police heads seen on top of the screen; the more police heads the player amasses by | Law enforcement in GTA 1 is generally characterized as a obstacle in the game, appearing in the force of [[police]] officers who are ready to pursue arrest the player if they player has committed sufficient criminal acts. The player's wanted level is defined by the number of police heads seen on top of the screen; the more police heads the player amasses by committing more crime, the more determined the police will be to subdue the player. The player can have up to four police heads, which at this point leads to very hostile officers. | ||
There are only two ways to eliminate the player's wanted level: But either driving their vehicle to a [[Spray Shop|spray shop]], or picking up a "[[Police Bribes|cop bribe]]" pickup in certain parts of each city. | There are only two ways to eliminate the player's wanted level: But either driving their vehicle to a [[Spray Shop|spray shop]], or picking up a "[[Police Bribes|cop bribe]]" pickup in certain parts of each city. | ||
==Multiplayer== | ==Multiplayer== | ||
Despite | Despite its age, GTA 1 even included a multiplayer function, which allowed players to battle with human opponents. This was possible over either a LAN connection or using a null modem cable. | ||
== Ports == | == Ports == | ||
The original ''Grand Theft Auto 1'' was first available for [[wikipedia:DOS| DOS]], and then later ported to [[:wp:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation]], and [[Game Boy Color]]. Surprisingly, the Game Boy Color version was unabridged, which was quite a technical achievement due to the sheer size of the cities, converted tile-for-tile from the PC original, making them many times larger than most Game Boy Color game worlds were because of the handheld's limited hardware. To cater for the target younger generation, however, the game was heavily censored, with gore and swearing removed. | The original ''Grand Theft Auto 1'' was first available for [[wikipedia:DOS| DOS]], and then later ported to [[:wp:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation]], and [[Game Boy Color]]. Surprisingly, the Game Boy Color version was unabridged, which was quite a technical achievement due to the sheer size of the cities, converted tile-for-tile from the PC original, making them many times larger than most Game Boy Color game worlds were because of the handheld's limited hardware. To cater for the target younger generation, however, the game was heavily censored, with gore and swearing removed. | ||
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== Controversy == | == Controversy == | ||
The game, with its violent subject matter, generated a great deal of controversy. However, this was deemed to be intentional, and was the first game known to have been publicised in such a way. [[Take-Two Interactive]], the publishers of ''Grand Theft Auto'', hired publicist [[wp:Max Clifford|Max Clifford]] to generate an aura of controversy about the game in the local media. As a result, politicians stepped into the fray. Whatever the impact on game censorship and the perception of video gaming, the publicity worked - the title was hugely successful simply because those attempting to ban the game were inadvertently generating publicity for it. This has been a known and | The game, with its violent subject matter, generated a great deal of controversy. However, this was deemed to be intentional, and was the first game known to have been publicised in such a way. [[Take-Two Interactive]], the publishers of ''Grand Theft Auto'', hired publicist [[wp:Max Clifford|Max Clifford]] to generate an aura of controversy about the game in the local media. As a result, politicians stepped into the fray. Whatever the impact on game censorship and the perception of video gaming, the publicity worked - the title was hugely successful simply because those attempting to ban the game were inadvertently generating publicity for it. This has been a known and recognized phenomenon of violent video games ever since. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*GTA 1 and [[Grand Theft Auto Online]] are the only games to date to feature a female protagonist. | |||
* One of the hidden [[Easter Egg]]s in the game is the now famous "Gouranga" bonus, given for swiftly killing an entire group of [[Hare Krishna]] monks. | *One of the hidden [[Easter Egg]]s in the game is the now famous "Gouranga" bonus, given for swiftly killing an entire group of [[Hare Krishna]] monks. | ||
* The parts of the cities are based on their real-life counterparts, such as Liberty City's neighborhoods. There are neighborhoods like [[Brix]], which is based on The Bronx, [[Brocklyn]] (obviously based on Brooklyn). Vice City has districts such as [[Vice Beach]] and Banana Grove, which are based on Miami Beach and Coconut Grove. | *The parts of the cities are based on their real-life counterparts, such as Liberty City's neighborhoods. There are neighborhoods like [[Brix]], which is based on The Bronx, [[Brocklyn]] (obviously based on Brooklyn). Vice City has districts such as [[Vice Beach]] and Banana Grove, which are based on Miami Beach and Coconut Grove. | ||
*A character called [[El Burro]] also appears in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and a character called [[El Burro (GTA CW)|El Burro]] also appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. | *A [[El Burro (GTA 1)|character]] called [[El Burro (GTA III)|El Burro]] also appears in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and a character called [[El Burro (GTA CW)|El Burro]] also appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. | ||
*[[Head Radio]] is | *[[Head Radio]] is the only radio station from GTA 1 that appears in other games; it was also a station in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] as well as in GTA III and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||