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[Metacritic's 2003 PC Game of the Year] The PC version has enhanced features including improved graphics and sound, additional PC controls, as well as several options for players to customize the game. "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. Vice City offers vehicular pleasures to suit every taste. For the speed enthusiast, there's high-performance cars and motorbikes. For the sportsman, a powerboat or a golf buggy lets you enjoy the great outdoors. For those that need that sense of freedom and escape, why not charter a helicopter and see the beauty of Vice City from the air? [Rockstar]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
G4 TV
Best of all, the numerous bugs and glitches that brought the PS2 version down a notch have been cleaned up and eliminated, for the most part. Enemies no longer shoot you through solid walls, you no longer randomly lose health while running, and cars remain in your garage until you take them out.
 100
2404.org
Side-missions are just amazingly fun.
100
PC Arena
A sure-fire classic. It has great graphics, great music, fanatical voice talent, an intelligent plot, dynamic gameplay and a universe of models that will be hard to match.
100
Computer Gaming World
Vice City doesn't improve much on the few shortcomings of its predecessor. Fortunately, it doesn't have to. [Aug 2003, p.74]
100
All Game Guide
More interiors in Vice City would be welcome, but the city is huge with plenty of unique terrain. It's a little disappointing that jetliners and more planes aren't available, but the thrill of flying the Hunter and going on multiple Vigilante missions makes up for it.
100
GMR Magazine
Open-ended and uproariously funny. [Sept 2003, p.67]
100
GameNow
Nearly impossible to put down. [Aug 2003, p.37]
100
Yahoo! Games
Its longevity is a wonderful thing, since a sequel is still some time away, and this is one game that you really don't want to stop playing. Even after you've gotten tired of the carnage, it's fun to load it up and just cruise around Vice City listening to the radio.
96
PC Gameworld
Offers a huge amount of gameplay, with something for everyone. Be prepared to lose dozens of hours to this game without even noticing.
96
Gamezilla!
A definite contender for the best game of the year.
96
Gamers' Temple
An even better storyline and a city with a lot more character.
95
FiringSquad
Best of all, Vice City isn’t quite what we expect from a PC game today. It doesn’t fit neatly into any genre, so a freshness factor makes gunning down cops and knocking over banks seem even more innovative and new.
95
GameZone
Vice City is one of those rare games that effortlessly combines atmosphere, engaging gameplay, and great graphics and sound to make a truly unique gaming experience.
94
PC Format
Everything here is bigger, better, brighter, faster, longer, sicker, cooler than the series has ever been before (and almost any other game you care to mention).
94
AtomicGamer
The PC version of Vice City is just as much fun as the original, with great frame rates, better graphics, more control options, and all the content that made the PS2 version an instant classic.
94
Game Chronicles
What few flaws I can find with the game design are more nuisances than actual bugs and easily overlooked in the grand scheme of things.
93
GameSpy
Many of today's action games compel gamers to race through them as quickly as possible, rarely stopping to enjoy the scenery, but Vice City is the total opposite. It's a game you want to soak in; a game you want to take in slowly and enjoy every moment.
93
IGN
Still, the new additions and control tweaks for the PC are slowly but surely tearing me away from the television.
93
ActionTrip
The game is brilliant and will keep you occupied for the rest of you gaming days. It's fun, addictive, original, and it merges genres very effectively.
93
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
One of the most mesmerising and consistently entertaining games on any platform, ever. [PC Gamer UK]
93
GameSpot
If by some chance you've put off playing Vice City up till now, don't wait any longer.
93
Game Over Online
Very near the perfect game. It’s engrossing, has a speedy learning curve, and is packed with action. You can play for just an hour, or be sucked in for hours on end.
92
Armchair Empire
Despite the fact that Vice City is ported from the PS2, the new features make the PC version a must buy, even for those who own the PS2 version.
92
RealGamer
The setting of Vice City is a colourful one and thankfully the games graphics are superb.
92
PC Gamer
An extremely immersive and detailed game that builds on the celebrated strengths of its predecessor. [August 2003, p.58]
90
Pregaming
My only problem is when driving fast, after a few seconds the graphics seems to disappear and you’re driving by blotchy scenery, which half of that is gone.
90
EuroGamer
It transcends the very genre it once created.
90
Computer Games Magazine
It's the type of game experience everyone asks for but rarely receives. [Aug 2003, p.82]
89
Computer Games Online RO
There isn't a more painful torture than to try a mission for 30 times without any luck. There were moments when I felt that if I hadn't spend a fortune on my computer I would have thrown it outside and I'm really seeing the world from above, from the 8th floor. On the other hand I think I'd go nuts without games like GTA.
80
Cheat Code Central
PC gamers will be treated to better graphics and more of those great 80s songs which are available on the MP-3 radio station.
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