- Grand Theft Auto Glee!!!!!!Though I wouldn't call this a masterpiece, it does come pretty close. The gameplay is stunning, the story is excellent, the cutscenes are never too long, and yet at the same time it is still quite humorous.
Now for all of the naysayers that are giving the game bad scores because of its content...if you don't like the subject matter, then don't play the game. Would you agree that it is pretty tough to judge a game for its gameplay if all you can focus on is the content that you don't like? The point of the GTA series is to be able to commit the most heinous acts of brutality and still be able to get away with it, but at the same time still be involved in a highly functional plot. If you are offended by such things, then the game simply isn't for you. This is a hijack/drive/shootfest that is developed around acts of violence that are taking place in the WORLD OF CRIME. Organized Crime is VIOLENT!!!
Now back to the game. The graphics, for their time of release anyway, are functional. Nothing is so poorly animated that it truly affects gameplay. The variety of cars is quite nice, and no mission is truly impossible. This, however, is not to say that the game is just a quickie. It took me about 25 hours to reach 100% completion in the game; times may certainly vary. The weapons selection is also quite good. The standard flamethrower and rocket launcher are options, and there is the option to use more than one rapid fire weapon.
The lack of a linear structure really enhances the game. Playing the game is not simply doing mission after mission. The free-roaming capability allows the player to reorganize and customize the character, pre-plan the placement of cars in garages, and accomplish other little tasks that will enable 100% completion. Also a player can snag a cop car and do vigilante missions, use a firetruck and put out fires around liberty city, and steal a taxi to make a little money.
Of course...there is also the ability to cause trouble outside of missons. The cops are extremely vicious in this game, but it isn't impossible to ourtun them...even at a 4 star level. 5 and 6 stars, without a tank, gets to be pretty difficult. This part of the learning curve can be a little frustrating at times if you have an itchy trigger finger and a tendancy to "accidentally" run over pedestrians.
Bottom line, the gameplay is great, the graphics work, the story also works, and the loose gameplay gives a bit of freedom to the player. Ok...the game isn't perfect, but nonetheless it is definately entertaining. At the price of about 10 dollarsm it is well worth the cost. It's a good addition to any game collection and a great conversation piece for you and your gamer friends.
Keep in mind though that this game is violent. If you are concernad at all about younger kids playing this game, then you shouldin't get it. Honestly, this is a violent game. The whole thing about heinous acts of brutality is 100% true. There is a reason why some world governments tried to snuff out this game upon its release. The MATURE rating is there for a reason. Violence, partial nudity, and prostitution do take place in the game...it is a piece for a mature audience. If you think that you yourself or your kid can handle the content, then get the game, but be warned that this is a considerably violent game.
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