The main drawback to GTA III's radio stations compared to GTA 5 is how bland the commercials are. Still, there are noticeably fewer songs in the game as a whole compared to GTA 5's selection. GTA III has some classics, like Paul Engemann's 'Push it to the Limit' and Giacomo Puccini's 'O Mio Babbino Caro.' However, that wouldn't be a fair assessment, as musical taste is subjective. Unsurprisingly, most fans would prefer GTA 5's radio stations over GTA III's. However, side characters don't get much of a story in GTA III, so one downside is worth mentioning. There's nothing wrong with a revenge story, so this is one of the very few categories GTA III still holds up well to GTA 5. GTA III's story is simplistic, but some fans might prefer that over what they might perceive as a convoluted mess. It's one of the weakest in the series for some fans, as splitting the storyline between three protagonists is messy at times, with some people like Franklin feeling woefully underdeveloped thanks to this split. Surprisingly, the story in GTA 5 isn't that remarkable.

Surprisingly, GTA III isn't entirely outclassed by GTA 5, so it's best to start where GTA III shines by comparison. GTA III was revolutionary for its time, so it should be interesting to eventually see GTA 5 viewed in a similar vein of being outdated.

In essence, GTA 5 has greatly improved upon the original GTA III formula. GTA 5: How the series has evolved Image via Saintsfan (YouTube) However, fans can still have their opinions about gameplay, story, and characterization. Without GTA III, there would obviously be no GTA 5. Instead, the article focuses on how much the franchise has improved its legacy. This article isn't meant to dissuade players from enjoying it. However, it's important to understand the various elements that define the two games. Obviously, the two games didn't age equally, and that score is more reflective of the time period the games were made in. The massive expansion of the series mandates a critical look into the games.īoth GTA III and GTA 5 have a Metacritic score of 97/100. Fans of the game love to compare titles in the franchise for fun and analysis.

GTA III was the first game that propelled the GTA franchise to superstardom, but GTA 5 pushed the envelope.

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