Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto introduces an open city where driving, exploration and criminal missions form a free-roaming action adventure. The PlayStation 3 entry places the player in a living urban environment with varied vehicles, rival groups and an active police force.

Gameplay and features: Drive different vehicles, learn city routes and choose how to approach each mission while moving through streets, alleys and shortcuts. The open structure supports flexible navigation, quick escapes and changing encounters with gangs, mercenaries and law enforcement. Success depends on combining fast driving with smart route planning.

World and identity: The game established the series foundation of broad urban freedom, mission-based progression and car chases. The PlayStation version was developed by Visual Sciences and published by Take-Two Interactive, giving the early Grand Theft Auto formula a distinctive console presentation.