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Like GTA3, this game is tons of fun, this time it's set in a 1980's Miami parody! The free-range open 3D environment allows for hours of exploring fun in Vice City! This game plays like a combination of Miami Vice and Scarface! You play Tommy Vercetti, (Ray Liotta) out to find out who set you up and stole your boss' cocaine. The environment in the game is perfect, the architecture and feel of the buildings totally makes you feel like you're really in Miami in the 80's. There are new gangs to take on: the bikers, Haitans, Cubans, & more! There are new weapons, new cars, and you can even steal motorcycles! (which you can pull wheelies and endos on, tons of fun!) Another new feature is the ability to buy and own property! The characters are voiced from a wide array of celebrities, everyone from Phillip Michael Thomas (Tubbs from Miami Vice) to Jenna Jameson! The soundtrack is all incredible 80's music: pop, metal, hip hop, etc, no game ever has had as many good tunes! My only gripe with the game is that there aren't that many missions before you complete the game, but like in GTA3 there are rampages, hidden packages, and phone missions to keep you busy. Out of 10- Overall: 9.5 - Graphics: 8.5 - Gameplay - 9.0 - Replayability - 10

Be Forewarned: This game is NOT recommended for younger gamers due to the excessive violence, sex (R-rated), and crime related storyline.

I recently got this game via online auction for $10; just curious what all the hype was about. Let's get straight to the point:

The GOOD: Entertaining voice acting by Ray Liotta (Tommy Vercetti the main character), Dennis Hopper (Steve Scott, the porn king), Burt Reynolds (Avery Carrington, real estate mobster), Philip Michael Thomas (Lance Vance, Tommy's buddy), Deborah Harry (Taxi controller), Jenna Jameson (porn star), etc. Facinating storyline with funny plot twists. Open game format allows playing missions in any order you want, do what you want. LOTS of cars, motorcycles, planes, trucks, ambulances, helos, speedboats, RC airplanes, etc. to commandeer and wreak havoc. LOTS of weapons ranging from butcher knife to RPGs. LOTS of 80s music (Blondie, Rick James, A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Michael Jackson, etc) and chat parody on radio stations whenever inside a vehicle. Well plotted out city streets and ability to buy real estate and business properties as the game progresses. Some missions are tough and need careful planning and weapons selection. Add your own MP3s to listen to! You can even pick up hookers if you're driving a nice car. Just too much goodies!!!

The BAD: Awkward 3rd person view of main character (views can only be changed in vehicles) which means sometimes a structure or the back of Tommy's head can be blocking your view of the enemies. Background graphics can become ungainly and bulky close up (Kind of reminds me of old Tomb Raider games). Vehicle dynamics are purely video game style/not realistic simulations. Games can't be saved during missions and can only be done at "save" houses/properties. Vehicles always exploded when turned over even when there's minimal damage.

The UGLY: Game sometimes lock up (at the car dealership) even with video setting at my desktop 1280x1024x32 native resolution. The newest patch didn't help. Last but NOT least: TOMMY CAN'T SWIM!!!

Bottom Line: FUN and entertaining game at parties. NOT for younger kids or the politically correct. The 80's music collection ALONE is worth getting this game!

i got this game for by bday on for pc.it rocks i always download mods for it and stuff.i use mta.the game is based on miami vice.if you dont see in movies.and tommy is not fiddo from gta III.and i got it at target for.$40.00 it was a good price to!