Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for PlayStation 4 is a remastered collection of three iconic open-world action-adventure games from Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Each title has been updated for a new generation with enhanced visuals, improved lighting, high-resolution textures, increased draw distances, and modernized controls inspired by Grand Theft Auto V. Developed by Rockstar Games and adapted by Grove Street Games, this collection preserves the original stories and gameplay while delivering a more polished and accessible experience.
Key Features
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Three Classic Titles Remastered Includes Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, each with updated graphics and gameplay improvements
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Enhanced Visuals Features improved lighting, environmental upgrades, high-resolution textures, and increased draw distances for greater immersion
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Modernized Controls Adopts Grand Theft Auto V-style controls and targeting for smoother gameplay and accessibility
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Iconic Storylines Experience the groundbreaking narratives of Claude in Liberty City, Tommy Vercetti in Vice City, and Carl “CJ” Johnson in San Andreas
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Open-World Freedom Explore vast, living cities filled with missions, side activities, collectibles, and secrets
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Updated Weapon and Radio Wheels Streamlined weapon selection and radio station browsing for faster, more intuitive gameplay
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Platform Enhancements Optimized for PlayStation 4 with improved performance and visual fidelity, and compatible with PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility
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Multiple Language Support Available in multiple languages including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese (Brazil), and more
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Three full-length games in one package
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Significant visual and control improvements over original releases
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Preserves the original stories and open-world freedom Cons
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Some legacy gameplay elements may feel dated
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Occasional visual or performance inconsistencies
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility
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HDTVs with HDMI input
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition – PS4
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Genre: Action-Adventure / Open World
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Developer: Rockstar Games (Adapted by Grove Street Games)
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Publisher: Rockstar Games
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Release Date: November 11, 2021
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Modes: Single-player
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Rating: ESRB Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: None
