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Grand Theft Auto

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Summary (source: IGDB)

Grand Theft Auto is the first game in the Grand Theft Auto series and a sandbox-crime game published by Rockstar Games. The original Grand Theft Auto is made up of a series of levels each set in one of the three cities in the game. In each level, the player has a target number of points to achieve, and five lives to attain the score. The score counter doubles as a money meter; the player can spend this money on paint jobs and various other things. However, any money spent is of course taken away from the score, making the goal that little bit further away. On obtaining the target number of points, the player must then drive to a certain location to complete the level, which allows progress to the next one.

Metadata (source: IGDB)

Release date:
October 21, 1997
Developer:
DMA Design
Publisher:
BMG Interactive
Also involved:
Take-Two Interactive, Visual Science, ASC Games, Syscom Entertainment, Rockstar Games
Modes:
Single player, Multiplayer
Themes:
Action, Sandbox, Open world
IGDB rating:
75 / 100 from 501 ratings
Total rating:
77 / 100
IGDB ID:
980

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Storyline (source: IGDB)

As an aspiring young thug, your mission in this video game is to perform odd jobs for the mob, picking up points along the way by committing random crimes ranging from auto theft to hit-and-runs to murder.

Screenshots (source: IGDB)

Grand Theft Auto screenshot
Grand Theft Auto screenshot
Grand Theft Auto screenshot
Grand Theft Auto screenshot
Grand Theft Auto screenshot
Imported Sep 19, 2026 · Last synced Sep 19, 2026