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Grand Theft Auto V vs Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto V is a vast open world game set in Los Santos, a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis struggling to stay afloat in an era of eco
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityWelcome to Vice City
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Grand Theft Auto V is a vast open world game set in Los Santos, a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. The game blends storytelling and gameplay in new ways as players repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game’s three lead characters, playing all sides of the game’s interwoven story. Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a street hustler looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive. The game is set in the fictional Vice City, based on Miami, in 1986. Players control Tommy Vercetti, a mobster who becomes embroiled in a world of crime and corruption. The game features a vast open world to explore, a variety of vehicles to drive, and a rich storyline with memorable characters.

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Category
Third-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Gamers and action-adventure fans
Specifications
Spec source
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AI-estimated
Specifications
developer
Rockstar North
Rockstar North
platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One
publisher
Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
88/100
94/100+7%
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
General
release date
2013-09-17
2002-10-27
msrp
$49.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Immersive open-world environment
  • Rich storyline with memorable characters
  • Variety of vehicles and customization options
  • High replay value
Cons
  • Some outdated graphics and gameplay mechanics
  • Limited character customization options
  • Some missions can be frustratingly difficult
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

GTA V is the safer modern default with broader platform support and multiplayer, while Vice City offers a higher critic score and a classic 1980s setting at a known price point.

Key differences

  • Platform Availability: GTA V supports modern and older platforms across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, whereas Vice City's specific platforms are not specified in the data.
  • Multiplayer: GTA V supports Single player, Multiplayer, and Co-operative modes, while Vice City is strictly Single player.
  • Pricing: Vice City has a known MSRP of $49.99, whereas GTA V pricing is unknown.
  • Critic Score: Vice City holds a higher critic score of 94/100 compared to GTA V's 88/100.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Vice City features a rich storyline with memorable characters like Tommy Vercetti and a 94/100 critic score.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Platform availability

GTA V supports Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC, while Vice City's platforms are not specified.

Grand Theft Auto V

Price & value

Vice City has an MSRP of $49.99 with high replay value, while GTA V pricing is unknown.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Multiplayer / co-op

GTA V supports Single player, Multiplayer, and Co-operative modes, whereas Vice City is limited to Single player.

Grand Theft Auto V

Content & replayability

Vice City explicitly highlights high replay value, a rich storyline, and diverse crime simulation activities.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Difficulty & accessibility

Vice City cons note some frustratingly difficult missions and outdated gameplay mechanics; GTA V lists no such cons.

Grand Theft Auto V

Graphics & performance

Vice City cons explicitly note some outdated graphics and gameplay mechanics, unlike GTA V.

Grand Theft Auto V

Choose Grand Theft Auto V if…

Gamers wanting modern platforms, multiplayer features, and cooperative gameplay.

Choose Grand Theft Auto: Vice City if…

Action-adventure fans looking for a classic 1980s setting, memorable characters, and a higher critic score.

Common questions

How much do these games cost?

Vice City has an MSRP of $49.99, while the pricing for GTA V is unknown.

Can I play with friends in multiplayer?

GTA V supports Multiplayer and Co-operative play, whereas Vice City is strictly Single player.

What platforms are available for GTA V?

GTA V is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.