Childhood Games That Don’t Hold Up
Grand Theft Auto 3
Grand Theft Auto 3 was one of the first truly open world games, and for that fact alone it will always have a special place in the annals of gaming history, especially with how prevalent that kind of structure is these days.
Couple that with the fact that this was the first true breakout of the series, achieving a level of popularity that was previously unheard of.
And it’s easy to see why. The free-roaming murder-simulator was something that could be picked up and played by anyone at all, and the mobility and freedom of action were truly novel concepts.
Nowadays, every other game is open-world, with many other series doing the kind of exploration and interaction better and more specialized ways, like the Assassin’s Creed series and its focus on stealth.
And while the variety of vehicle and missions available meant there was plenty to sink your teeth into, there really isn’t a whole lot of reason to revisit GTA3.
While it was a huge step forward for the series and gaming in general, later games would improve on virtually every aspect. Just go back to playing GTAV instead.
