About The Game
Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 action-adventure game developed by DMA Design and published by Rockstar Games. It is the third main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series and the first to feature a 3D open world. Set within the fictional Liberty City (based on New York City), the game follows a silent protagonist named Claude as he navigates the criminal underworld after being betrayed and left for dead.
The game revolutionized open-world design with its "living city" approach, giving players unprecedented freedom to explore the city, complete missions, or simply cause chaos. Its non-linear gameplay and mature themes made it both controversial and wildly successful, selling over 14.5 million copies and becoming one of the most influential video games of all time.
Grand Theft Auto III introduced many mechanics that became series staples, including the wanted level system, radio stations with diverse music and talk shows, and a mission structure that gradually unlocks new areas of the city as the story progresses.
