GTA Fan Shows What Grove Street Would Look Like in Pixel Art

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A fan of the GTA series has created an amazing piece of pixel art that recreates the iconic Grove Street. The street has appeared in two GTA games in the past, featuring in both GTA: San Andreas and GTA 5.

The last few years for the GTA series have been tough from a critical reception perspective, although sales continue to be strong for the games. Despite the critical mauling of GTA: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition, it sold above expectations for Rockstar. The remastered trilogy put a dent in player confidence in the developer after it was deemed a rushed cash grab by many fans. However, creations like this artwork show that one tough release can't turn players away from the franchise for good, with their passion for the games remaining strong.

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The pixel art was posted to Reddit by user M178music and is titled «Home,» with the piece mostly showing off the house of GTA: San Andreas protagonist CJ. According to the Redditor, the Grove Street tribute took around two days to complete, and the effort that has gone into the piece is clear to see. Reddit users in the thread were quick to commend the piece, with particular praise saved for its restricted color palette that makes the image pop. It's fun to see a 3D game recreated in the pixel art style. Pixel art is often associated with classic titles like Pac-Man, so re-imaginings of more modern titles are often an interesting concept. To see the image on Reddit, click here.

For many fans, Grove Street's first appearance in GTA: San Andreas was a high point of the franchise. With the game now almost two decades old, it's a title that evokes nostalgia for a lot of players. As a result, it's often the subject of many brilliant fan