Happy 20 years to the Grand Theft Auto franchise. As the franchise evolved from an overhead 2D environment into the 3D rendered graphics of today, one thing about Grand Theft Auto that has remained intact is that idea that you can do whatever you want, when you want it, all within the confines of the gaming world.
Thus, this type of open world environment really resonated with gamers over the past two decades. Modifications like Hot Coffee led to harsh criticism of Rockstar Games, which actually boosted the franchise's popularity.ĭisregarding all of the unsavory contents of the games, the thing that put GTA on the map of video game royalty is that it gave gamers free rein in an open city that is non-linear and dynamic with each play-through.
The GTA series is the fifth best-selling gaming franchise of all time, but has its fair share of controversy including the simulation of robbery, murder, and engaging in other 'adult' activities. Playing the original Grand Theft Auto game on PC, I could have never imagined that the franchise would evolve into what it is right now, consisting of sixteen titles and numerous expansions.
