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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Game (2002)
In the year 1986, Tommy Vercetti is heavily indebted to his mafia superiors after a drug deal gone awry, but his dreams of taking over Vice City (based on Miami) push him down a different path. Featuring a wide variety of vehicles and weapons, radio stations playing hit songs from the era and an intense atmosphere, GTA: Vice City is an open-world sandbox satire of '80's Miami. Welcome to Vice City. Welcome to the 1980s. Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in maximum security, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. They were understandably nervous about his re-appearance in Liberty City, so a trip down south seemed like a good idea. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City. He's set up and is left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself.
Game (2002)
In the year 1986, Tommy Vercetti is heavily indebted to his mafia superiors after a drug deal gone awry, but his dreams of taking over Vice City (based on Miami) push him down a different path. Featuring a wide variety of vehicles and weapons, radio stations playing hit songs from the era and an intense atmosphere, GTA: Vice City is an open-world sandbox satire of '80's Miami. Welcome to Vice City. Welcome to the 1980s. Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in maximum security, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. They were understandably nervous about his re-appearance in Liberty City, so a trip down south seemed like a good idea. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City. He's set up and is left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself.
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Sex & Nudity
Explicitly sexual content is present, including the player being serviced by prostitutes and Tommy pimping women, with the review noting prostitution and killing a prostitute after sex.
Violence & Gore
The object is to shoot, kill and beat up as many people as possible, with gang warfare, drive-by shootings, killing of innocent bystanders and bloody, grotesque deaths.
Profanity
Constant swearing is a part of this world, with the review describing foul language throughout.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unapologetic drug use is shown, including selling drugs, with some alcohol consumption as well.
Frightening Scenes
The review describes the graphic storyline as shocking, with gang warfare, drive-by shootings and bloody deaths creating intense peril.
Other things to know
The game is sold through retail platforms and rated M by the ESRB; the review lists no in-game purchases, and the rating reflects gameplay quality rather than endorsement of violence.
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