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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

About This Game

In the year 1986, Tommy Vercetti is heavily indebted to his mafia superiors after a drug deal gone awry, but his dreams of taking over Vice City (based on Miami) push him down a different path. Featuring a wide variety of vehicles and weapons, radio stations playing hit songs from the era and an intense atmosphere, GTA: Vice City is an open-world sandbox satire of '80's Miami.

Trailers & Screenshots

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About This Game

5(4 reviews)

Year of Release:
2002
Platforms:
Genre:
Shooter,Racing,Adventure,Arcade
Game Modes:
Single player

Companies

Developer:
Rockstar North
Publisher:
Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive

Franchise Info

Series:
Grand Theft Auto
Collection:
Grand Theft Auto

Release Dates per platform

Xbox:
Oct 31, 2003
PC (Microsoft Windows):
May 01, 2003
PlayStation 2:
Oct 27, 2002
Mac:
Aug 25, 2011
Mac:
Nov 12, 2010

Age Rating

US & CA

Game Engine

RenderWare:
No description available

Frequently Asked Questions

GTA: Vice City follows Tommy Vercetti, a former mobster who arrives in Vice City (a fictional version of 1980s Miami) to build a criminal empire after a drug deal goes wrong.

The game is set in 1986, heavily inspired by the pop culture, fashion, music, and neon aesthetic of the 1980s.

Yes, it's a fully open-world action-adventure game.

Yes, players can purchase properties and businesses to generate income. You can buy both safehouses and assets in Vice City, and they are essential for both game progression and achieving 100% completion.

Yes, the game includes many cheat codes for weapons, vehicles, and effects.

Not in this game, though you will see them flying overhead regularly. You can fly helicopters and a seaplane (the Skimmer), but there are no full airplanes like in later GTA games.

Completing the main storyline takes around 15–20 hours, but 100% completion with side missions, properties, and secrets can take much longer.

Yes, it's part of the 3D Universe timeline, alongside GTA III and San Andreas, though it doesn’t connect directly with the HD Universe (GTA IV and V).

Yes, GTA Vice City remains a fan favorite thanks to its vibrant 1980s setting, unforgettable soundtrack, and classic open-world gameplay. Whether you're revisiting the original or trying it for the first time through GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, it’s still a memorable and worthwhile experience.