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The 1980s; a decade of audacious fashion statements, power synth pop, lurid neon lighting and rampant self interest. More importantly, the setting for Rockstar's follow-up to the unfeasibly huge GTA3. Despite a leap backwards of twenty years or so (chronologically speaking), Vice City promises another dose of the free roaming criminal goodness that made its predecessor such a gargantuan hit only, in true 80s style, it's bigger, better, bolder and more brash. That's all good news for GTA fans, as it means more missions, more vehicles, more weapons and more Hawaiian shirts. GTA: Vice City is probably the most extensive virtual crime spree ever conceived, with a positively huge play area (up to two and a half times that of GTA3) populated by all manner of gangsters, pushers, pimps, hustlers, athletes, pop stars, real estate developers and trailer trash. This sprawling metropolis is a land of almost infinite opportunity, but do you have what it takes to make your name amongst the Vice City crimelords?

Tommy Vercetti, a Liberty City crim with a penchant for Hawaiian shirts and large tongued basketball boots, has just been released from maximum security prison. Problem is, although he might have repaid his debt to society, he's still a wanted man on the mean streets of LC, which is why crime boss Sonny Forelli decides it's time for him to head south. However, Tommy's fresh start in Miami turns sour when he's set up on his first job. Left without cash or merchandise, and already with a few enemies to his name, Tommy has no choice but to work his way up the ranks of Vice City's criminal underworld.

So begins your criminal career in the Hawaii inspired Vice City. Although the free roaming, 'go anywhere, do anything' gameplay that characterises the GTA series is intact, Vice City focuses more on the central (i.e. playable) character and his storyline. Unlike in GTA3, our 'hero' isn't the strong silent type but is voiced by Ray Liotta, who heads up one of the most impressive casts of voice talent ever assembled for a videogame. Rather than being gradually unlocked in sections as you progress, the massive play area is immediately accessible from the start, but Vice City is clearly zoned with its own distinct districts and neighbourhoods. The city also includes numerous interior locations that can be visited while you're on foot. When you'd prefer to 'acquire' an alternative means of transport, you'll find yourself seriously spoilt for choice; Vice City features almost 100 nickable vehicles (compared to just 40 in GTA 3). The most significant additions are without doubt a motorbike and helicopter, the very thought of which should cause palpatations of excitement among GTA fans. Similar leaps have been made in the weapons department; how does 40 weapons (compared to GTA3's 15) sound? Pretty damn exciting? We thought so. Just in terms of handheld, non-gunpowder based weapons, the additions are plentiful. While GTA3 offered you just fists or the trusty baseball bat, Vice City puts a horrific array of tools at your disposal, including a hammer, a golf club, a samurai sword and even a meat cleaver.

If this sounds a little too brutal, rest assured that the inherently cartoony qualities of GTA3 run through Vice City. Evidence of the cheeky, irreverant humour that typifies the series can be found in the game radio 'schedules' with Emotion 98.3, Wildstyle Pirate Radio, V-Rock, and Flash FM ('Music for the Me generation') all lining up for your delectation.

Few games have managed to achieve both the critical acclaim and commercial success garnered by Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 3. With heaps more missions, a seriously beefed up arsenal and a whole motor show's worth of new vehicles, Vice City is without doubt an essential addition to any games library and remember, it's only on PS2.

* Follow-up to the multi-million selling Grand Theft Auto 3

* An all new setting, storyline, characters and missions

* Dozens of new weapons and vehicles, including motorbike and helicopter

* Impressive cast of voice talent that includes Ray Liotta

* Around 10 hours of radio content, including dozens of licensed 80s tracks

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