The Most Underrated GTA Game Ever

[The Intergalactic Koala]

Looking back at this game, it really was the last time Rockstar actually gave a shyt about video games without milking a cow to death. The grimy New York atmosphere, the "American Dream" being a facade, the game being dark as hell, and the MP>>>>GTA Online.

Don't get me started with that intro:



I still get chills when I see this intro. This game straight up painted a picture of a recession filled 2008 to a tee from the reality shows to the violence.


What says you Coli

 

[CaughtInTWebb]

Game was fire as hell....

Remember seeing complaints years later but overall...game was dope....driving was terrible tho...

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

Plus the last time you EVER see expansion packs:

BOGT was the better of the expansions though because it was around the corner from Harlem.

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

Game was fire as hell....

Remember seeing complaints years later but overall...game was dope....driving was terrible tho...

Heavens forbid you actually got the pirated version of the game



No lie I got nauseous even looking for this video

 

[Lootpack]

This was my personal favorite GTA. Michael Hunter on that OST , even the sound kits were fire



The Vibe 98.8 gotta be one of my favorite radio stations in all of the entries though. Approaching Area Algonquin for the first time to Marvin Gaye's Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) is forever etched into my memory.

 

[Lootpack]

Heavens forbid you actually got the pirated version of the game



No lie I got nauseous even looking for this video

If you're a pirate then you shouldn't have any problems with the sea-sick like camera motions.

 

[Mortal1]

Game was always dope to me... I remember in high school copping this I loved roaming around New York and the online was fun af.

 

[Greenhornet]

GTA 2

 

[Baka's Weird Case]

game was heavily and deservedly praised when it came out. it was getting 10s across the board

i think only after GTA V did people start this revisionist history of it not being that good

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

GTA 2

It's sad that the 2d top down GTA games never get their due because of the more popular open world GTAs, especially this hidden gem:

People slept hard on this game but this jawn was flames on the GBA. The story itself was pretty good as well.

This game and the other 2d GTAs really need that collection treatment . Put that shyt on the Switch and watch melodies from heaven rain down on thee

 

[5n0man]

It's sad that the 2d top down GTA games never get their due because of the more popular open world GTAs, especially this hidden gem:

People slept hard on this game but this jawn was flames on the GBA. The story itself was pretty good as well.

This game and the other 2d GTAs really need that collection treatment . Put that shyt on the Switch and watch melodies from heaven rain down on thee

Chinatown wars was really good too

 

[Slic Ric]

4 is my favorite, story mode kept me eating for years. Just driving around NYC & being from here was always fun

 

[Artificial Intelligence]

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[Child_Of_God]

Chinatown Wars is the most underrated GTA imo but I do agree that IV is way too under appreciated and it’s a shame that it doesn’t get enough praise compared to San Andreas, Vice City and V.

 

[TheGodling]

game was heavily and deservedly praised when it came out. it was getting 10s across the board

i think only after GTA V did people start this revisionist history of it not being that good

No, it was well received by critics but it got quite a lot of criticism from gamers when it dropped. In terms of things you could do in the open world in between missions it was a big step back from San Andreas. Most people also felt Niko was a bland protagonist and Roman was annoying as hell. Everyone hated the constant calls and messages from him to go bowling or do whatever.

It was a bit over blown but it still feels like the one GTA that doesn't get its props.