Who didn't hallucinate back when GTA III came out, breaking any limits of freedom, addiction and fun you'd ever imagine? Well, I did. Don't know you, but I did. And when Vice City was announced, many of us thought "Will it be better than 3?" Here's what I think.

First of all, the gameplay. Vice City doesn't necessarily reinvent the formula like GTA 3 did, but it has made enough big changes to make you enjoy it possibly even more than its predecessor. For example, now there are more than 20 weapons, ranging from brass knuckles to chainsaws (!), from Pythons to Uzis and from M60s to MINIGUNS!!!!! Also, now there's a wide variety of vehicles, including choppers and bikes. A detail that bummed me is that you still couldn't swim, but this changes with total freedom of riding boats. Also, it's way shorter than 3.

Second, the graphics. Vice City definitely puts 3's ones to shame, with very nice details on characters, buildings and more. What I still don't like quite a lot are the in-game cut-scenes. I hope this changes for IV.

Finally, the sound. Quite possibly the most superb detail in this game is its soundtrack, full of 80's elite groups of music. (Remember, you'll hate its music if you hate the 80s, but IT'S MY OPINION.) Also, the DJs will always have some absolutely funny things to say. Voice acting is top-notch, with special mention for Ray Liotta.

In definitive, Vice City is extremely close in beating GTA 3, San Andreas is still the king. You'll enjoy it just as much as you have enjoyed San Andreas, Stories or 3. If you can handle its violence, please make sure you don't lose one of the greatest games of all time.