Grand Theft Auto (series)
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Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a video game series which debuted in 1997. The series is based in fictional universes that act as counterparts to real American states (San Andreas), cities (San Fierro and Vice City) and neighbourhoods (Hashburry). It has courted a great deal of controversy in its time, the contention revolves around the game play's focus on illegal activities, in comparison to the "hero" role found in most games. Grand Theft Auto III and subsequent games have more prevalent voice acting, and fictional radio stations such as SF-UR, Paradise FM and Master Sounds 98.3.
Gameplay
The games allow the player to take on the role of a criminal in a city, typically a lowly individual who rises in the ranks of organised crime over the course of the game. Various missions are set for completion by the figureheads of the city underworld, generally criminal, which must be completed to progress in the game's plot. Bank robberies, assassinations, and other crimes, but occasionally taxi driving, firefighting, pimping, street racing, or learning to fly are also involved.
The Grand Theft Auto series is notable for the large amount of freedom given to the player in deciding what to do. Unlike most action games, which are structured as a single track series of levels, in GTA the player can pick and choose which missions they want to undertake, and their relationship with various powers are changed based on these choices. Players also often cite the music, humor, and "stress relieving factor" of the series in explaining its appeal. The vast cities of the games can also be roamed freely at any point in the game with many accessible buildings.
Soundtracks
- Grand Theft Auto soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto 2 soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto III soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Official Soundtrack Box Set
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City OST - Greatest Hits
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set
- The Music of Grand Theft Auto IV
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