Grand Theft Auto Vice City Ultimate expands upon GTA III with an expansive world and more engaging narrative. Ray Liotta of Goodfellas and Miami Vice fame leads this cast as Tommy Vercetti, an influential drug kingpin.
Rejoin sunny Vice City with enhanced graphics and gameplay in this definitive edition featuring quality of life improvements.
Remastered Graphics
Vice City is more than just an interim release to keep GTA fans satisfied; Rockstar’s remaster has been given new life by adding modern upgrades that help bring this classic game up-to-date.
Reworked graphics in the new version of the game are among the most striking updates, with neon lights standing out more prominently in streets and cars, textures being upgraded for improved appearance, the game running much more smoothly without crashes as often and players finding they can move quickly through city areas to take on more missions more easily than before. Controls have also been improved so players will find they can move faster around cities faster while taking on missions more frequently than before.
Criterion’s RenderWare engine from its initial release has been modified for modern computers, providing better shadow rendering quality and indirect reflections. Furthermore, sharpness has been increased throughout and other improvements will make the game feel more like its successors in Grand Theft Auto series.
There’s an impressive amount of content in the game to enjoy, with hours worth of exploration ahead just exploring Miami-inspired metropolis. Discover hidden missions or take on side missions without necessarily furthering main storyline; all while experiencing its vibrant streets.
Notably, the Definitive Edition of GTA Vice City does not retain all its original soundtrack due to licensing issues; however, there are still classic rap (Grand Master Flash, 2 Live Crew etc), 80s pop and rock as well as radio chat shows from that era that add plenty of variety and make playing this edition truly immersive. Furthermore, if you’re looking for further ways to improve your gaming experience you could download a mod that adapts the game for modern widescreen monitors.
New Characters
Vice City was an early introduction to many characters who have since become central parts of GTA history. Now with modern console support, these iconic figures from this era of GTA history can once more grace our screens – here are a few memorable ones:
Hollywood legend Ray Liotta voiced Tommy Vercetti, an ambitious mobster sent by Sonny Forelli to establish business operations in Vice City. Vercetti makes for an engaging protagonist while teaming up with Ken Rosenberg – an underhanded attorney – on numerous missions during his campaign.
Lance Vance, Victor Vance’s younger brother, is an impulsive and reckless member of the Vance crime family who finds himself getting himself into dangerous situations. After an illegal drug deal goes bad, Tommy becomes close with Lance; both want revenge against those responsible and seek to exact justice from those that wronged them.
Franklin Clinton, one of the main protagonists in Grand Theft Auto V, is a pot-smoking video gamer with daddy issues who aspires to become rich and famous. While not an ideal criminal, Franklin still provides some hilarious comedic moments throughout Grand Theft Auto V.
Kent Paul from GTA V is another beloved character, an irascible masturbator who enjoys getting high off peyote with his friend CJ. These two idiots may cause havoc, but they always provide plenty of laughs – it would be fantastic if these characters made an appearance in future GTA titles! Reintroducing these characters would be a welcome change to a franchise that hasn’t had one for some time now, and could make for an amazing sequel experience – as well as being an effective way to introduce classic ones that may have been overlooked in recent titles. Let’s hope Rockstar gives these people the attention and respect they deserve. Stay tuned here at All Game Guides for the latest GTA news and guides; our guides feature tips, tricks and secrets designed to maximize your gaming experience!
New Vehicles
GTA Vice City Ultimate introduces several unique vehicles. One such is the Enforcer, an armored vehicle which can be used to chase after high wanted criminals if you have enough wanted level and can afford to spend time driving it. Based off of an NYPD Freightliner truck variant, its acceleration makes it hard to handle during chases; another new addition is Romero; it is an elegant hearse used during Two Bit Hit mission and boasts its own style that sets it apart from all other vehicles in game.
Rhinos are also great vehicles to explore Vice City on Vigilante missions or just for fun, thanks to their powerful firepower and near indestructibility. While these tanks take longer to charge up than others, quick chargers can sometimes be found at certain stores; you might need to find your own fast charger in the open world though!
Like previous Grand Theft Auto games, Grand Theft Auto V features an array of motorcycles and helicopters to use along with boats and planes. Each type has different handling characteristics so it is always wise to consult the options menu before embarking upon any vehicle. There is also an abundance of weapons like Uzis, Shotguns, Pistons and High-Powered Machine Guns at your disposal.
GTA Vice City Ultimate offers many welcome enhancements over its predecessor GTA III, particularly its graphics which are much sharper and the frame rate quicker, which adds extra excitement during car chases. There are also new radio stations and an expanded soundtrack, though some songs from its initial release may have been removed due to licensing reasons. If you love Vice City or are new to it all together this Definitive Edition should definitely be checked out!
New Missions
Vice City offers plenty to keep players occupied – street racing, dirt bike races, helicopters, sniping, drug dealing and much more await in this open and non-linear GTA game. Just remember it’s best not to steal military equipment or microchips from random people! Along with numerous missions there are also side quests which may take you across the map or into neighboring states and include driving taxis, rescuing injured people with an ambulance ride, delivering pizza or racing helicopters across it all!
As with previous Grand Theft Auto titles, the Grand Theft Auto V vehicle-based missions provide you with new abilities as you progress through the game. It’s recommended to complete Paramedic, Firefighter and Vigilante missions first as these will give your character an incredible advantage later.
Take part in these missions by jumping onto any grey ‘Top Fun’ vans (with three red stars on them) that appear throughout the game and jumping into them to activate. Missions involve Tommy piloting a mini vehicle through checkpoints around the city – such as Downtown Chopper or Ocean Beach Chopper for extra challenge.
As part of the Ultimate Edition, several brand new missions were added that weren’t part of the initial release – most notably Love Fist, where Tommy must attempt to disarm a bomb installed in an 80s rock band’s limousine. It offers plenty of high-speed driving action as well as many laughable gags – perfect for fans of genre!
Property missions will reward players with money upon completion; including the Vercetti Estate there are ten such missions and this provides another method of increasing cash reserves without needing to rob banks or take part in story missions.
