Before GTA 6, We Need A GTA 1 Remaster
fortressofsolitude.co.zaWith GTA 6 now in its final stages of development and nearly a decade since the last “original” GTA game was released, it might be the perfect moment for the series to return to its roots. A GTA 1 remaster could be fun!
The word “remaster” is still a touchy subject for some fans. While we’ve had our fair share of stellar reimaginings over the years – Crash Bandicoot and Shadow of the Colossus jump to mind – there have been some, let’s say, “less successful” attempts at bringing a classic video game to a modern audience.
Perhaps the most infamous remaster was the ill-fated Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy, released in November last year. Plagued by myriad technical issues and riddled with questionable design choices, The Trilogy delivered a significant blow to Rockstar Games‘ credibility – which is a real shame.
As much love as games like San Andreas and Vice City get, the Grand Theft Auto series offers much more than just its legendary 3D entries.
The first Grand Theft Auto (GTA 1) might have inspired the rest of the series, but it still feels like an entirely different franchise. The humour, witty characters, and loads of criminal violence are all here – only that you see it from a top-down perspective.
Even for its time, GTA 1‘s visuals looked dated. However, the game’s insane replayability and unique gameplay made it a modest success with fans. The first “expansion” took the game to Rockstar’s native UK – the first time the series has done such a thing.
Some players might think there needs to be more room in modern gaming for a game like the original GTA. Why would anyone willingly pick a top-down shooter over Grand Theft Auto V‘s gorgeous 4K visuals? The answer is in the gameplay itself.
As expansive and entertaining as the latest entries in the series are, they have become convoluted for new players. However, the “pick-up-and-play” charm of the original GTA is something that games like Hotline Miami and Retro City Rampage have adopted in recent years.
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