The plot starts you out as Tommy Vercetti, who voice acted by Ray Liotta. Some people have said they'd rather cause mayhem than delve into the storyline, which is a shame.
For example, in real Miami, you can't dig more than 15 to 20 feet before hitting water, which is why there's no subway system and Vice City does not have one either. This is not because the game designers were lazy but because they wanted to capture the true essence of real Miami. Unlike in San Andreas and Liberty City, Vice City does not have a railway system.
Throughout the game, you will find Vice City stays true to the real Miami. Where Vice City Differs from San Andreas and Liberty City Like with the real Miami, you have the tropical climate where you have year-round sunshine, but you will also experience the occasional thunderstorms and rain.
That's one of the most satisfying things about the Grand Theft Auto series is how they not only give you a gigantic sandbox world, they also offer it in bits and parcels so that you actually appreciate it more. As you continue through the storyline however, more of this sandbox world will be open to exploration. For example, when you first start the game, Hurricane Hermione threatens to ravage one of the islands, which causes it to be locked. Most likely, Rockstar Games even based this sports team off of the Miami Dolphins.įollowing much of the same vibe you'd feel in Miami, Vice City transports you into the culture of 1986 south Florida, and you have a lot of the problems you'd have in regular Miami. It's assumed throughout the game the Mambas play in Hyman Memorial Stadium located in Downtown Vice City. Vice City even includes its own sports team called the Vice City Mambas, and they have one known player called BJ Smith. The game goes in depth, and you can literally play this game for thousands of hours without ever touching the story mode. The radio stations like K-chat have some of the most hilarious interviews you will ever find in a video game. To give you an idea about the total immersion approach the company takes, they have included more than 10 different radio stations, and they have an 11th radio station called Tape Deck included for the Xbox. What always strikes you about the Grand Theft Auto titles is how much depth Rockstar Games puts into their titles. Grand Theft Auto Vice City takes place in 1986 Miami, and you have a brilliant recreation of the city in the 1980s. Two of the smaller islands include Starfish island and Prawn island. Vice City has two major islands and six other lesser islands.
For example, the more you move throughout the story mode, the more islands you will unlock. Vice City does a phenomenal job of making the game feel progressive. The game has a riveting story line, but if you're the type who just wants to cause mayhem, nothing will stop you. It's one of the most iconic games in the entire series, and it laid the groundwork for future titles. For a game released October 27, 2002, Grand Theft Auto Vice City has stood the test of time and aged well.