Sure, things take unexpected twists from time to time, but the basic flow of the story is transparent and not particularly interesting. The biggest problem with Vice City is the cliché mobster storyline. Flying a helicopter using a keyboard takes some getting used to but, once learned, the controls are tighter and more forgiving than the sometimes exasperating PS2 'copter controls. With the mouse aiming options, however, taking down multiple enemy gunmen can be accomplished smoothly, without relying on the "lock" feature. It's a little disappointing that jetliners and more planes aren't available, but the thrill of flying the Hunter and going on multiple Vigilante missions makes up for it.Įxploring Vice City on a PC has its advantages too several missions, especially the Haitian boat mission, were extremely challenging on the PS2. More interiors in Vice City would be welcome, but the city is huge with plenty of unique terrain. Similarly, the expanded range of vehicles - especially helicopters and motorcycles - and building interiors correct the only real shortcomings of GTA III. Though the GTA III radio was quite good, the Vice City stations are much better. In Vice City, driving around and listening to Michael Jackson, A Flock of Seagulls, or Blondie can be enjoyable even without tackling any of the available missions. The rampages, special challenges, missions, Insane Jumps, Hidden Packages, and many vehicles kept players busy indefinitely. The genius of Grand Theft Auto III was the free-range game world, which was complemented by the many things to do. It's tons of fun, especially with the addition of a killer soundtrack, motorcycles, planes, helicopters, building interiors, and scads of new weapons. Though Vice City hints at the perils of being a Mob boss, the rewards are more of the focus: players will take over Vice City, buy up property, take control of lucrative businesses, and organize a crime ring.
If Grand Theft Auto III was The Godfather - a mostly dark look at Mob activity - then Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is Goodfellas, complete with Ray Liotta as the voice of Tommy Vercetti.
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