Grand Theft Auto 3 is an open-world crime saga that originally released on Playstation 2 in 2001. The story follows a silent protagonist who gets left bleeding after a bank robbery gone wrong. From there, he works his way up through the seedy underbelly of Liberty City in order to get his revenge. Grand Theft Auto 3's best known for its huge map, its tongue-in-cheek comedy, the ability to approach missions from multiple creative angles. The mobile Grand Theft Auto 3 is a tenth anniversary edition of the original and adds in the option to instantly restart a failed mission and a new set of touch controls to maneuver through the city. The
story, sound, and scale of the original game remain intact.
The short answer is yes. Bringing such an expansive world to iOS is an impressive achievement, and experiencing Liberty City in the palm of your hand is a treat. The textures appear smoother than their dated originals, especially when condensed down to the size of an iPhone. But despite the technical milestone, the touchscreen controls make half the experience frustrating.
Driving through Liberty City, with all the original radio stations and music, is a joy. Regardless of your opinion on how the cars handle (that hasn't changed in ten years), nabbing a high-paying "Perfect Insane Stunt Bonus" after flipping off a jump is just as exciting as it's ever been. And the unpredictable moments spawning from explosions and car wrecks deliver in a way only Grand Theft Auto can. So while the faux-joystick is tiny and makes some of the gameplay tough (like sniping quickly), the overall experience of navigating the game world remains enjoyable.
Unfortunately Grand Theft Auto 3's gunplay suffers from its evolved simplicity. Shooting any gun without a scope results in auto-aiming. This means that even if you're facing a gangster who's trying to kill you, you'll automatically aim and fire on any pedestrians who happen to be closer to the barrel of your gun. If a pack of gangsters surround you, your chances of survival are slim because you can't choose which threat to eliminate first (hint: it's the guy with the shotgun, not the guy with the baseball bat).
Grand Theft Auto 3's story is split between driving and combat missions. The combat is mostly frustrating, so certain situations require creative alternatives such as blocking alleyways with crashed cars. But maneuvering through the world feels solid, so there's a weird balance of fun and frustration that grows out of this mobile version of the classic, with fun taking the edge.
Grand Theft Auto 3 Mobile costs $4.99. While more than a lot of mobile games, the sheer content packed into Grand Theft Auto 3 is staggering. The story spans many hours and the options for chaos are nearly endless. Even though the combat may hold the experience from perfection, running rampantly through the streets of Liberty City on a smartphone is worth the cost of entry.
story, sound, and scale of the original game remain intact.
Did we like it?
The short answer is yes. Bringing such an expansive world to iOS is an impressive achievement, and experiencing Liberty City in the palm of your hand is a treat. The textures appear smoother than their dated originals, especially when condensed down to the size of an iPhone. But despite the technical milestone, the touchscreen controls make half the experience frustrating.
Driving through Liberty City, with all the original radio stations and music, is a joy. Regardless of your opinion on how the cars handle (that hasn't changed in ten years), nabbing a high-paying "Perfect Insane Stunt Bonus" after flipping off a jump is just as exciting as it's ever been. And the unpredictable moments spawning from explosions and car wrecks deliver in a way only Grand Theft Auto can. So while the faux-joystick is tiny and makes some of the gameplay tough (like sniping quickly), the overall experience of navigating the game world remains enjoyable.
Unfortunately Grand Theft Auto 3's gunplay suffers from its evolved simplicity. Shooting any gun without a scope results in auto-aiming. This means that even if you're facing a gangster who's trying to kill you, you'll automatically aim and fire on any pedestrians who happen to be closer to the barrel of your gun. If a pack of gangsters surround you, your chances of survival are slim because you can't choose which threat to eliminate first (hint: it's the guy with the shotgun, not the guy with the baseball bat).
Grand Theft Auto 3's story is split between driving and combat missions. The combat is mostly frustrating, so certain situations require creative alternatives such as blocking alleyways with crashed cars. But maneuvering through the world feels solid, so there's a weird balance of fun and frustration that grows out of this mobile version of the classic, with fun taking the edge.
Should you buy it?
Grand Theft Auto 3 Mobile costs $4.99. While more than a lot of mobile games, the sheer content packed into Grand Theft Auto 3 is staggering. The story spans many hours and the options for chaos are nearly endless. Even though the combat may hold the experience from perfection, running rampantly through the streets of Liberty City on a smartphone is worth the cost of entry.
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