Grand Theft Auto Double Pack

eToychest

These are by far the best console versions of the games (and are arguably better than the PC version). People who have an XBox and haven’t picked these up yet for any other platform are in for a treat.

Into Liquid Sky

The graphics in the game are absolutely breathtaking. The Xbox has made the graphics from Vice City 10 times better with the lighting effects and the sheer power of the Xbox. Everything looks so vibrant and awesome. [Grade = A+]

Xbox Nation Magazine

Both games' inherent brilliance remains intact. As playgrounds, they're marvelous. As experiences they're undeniably powerful. [Mar 2004, p.77]

Eurogamer

It's everything a videogame should be; innovative, compelling, challenging, long-lasting. And spiked with controversy and a wonderful wit, it's also something that so few videogames can ever be - cool.

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

GTA sells on the back of violence and lives through the unequalled freedom on offer. These are classic games for the best reason there is - they are just fantastic, almost unlimited fun. The Xbox versions are no great leap over the originals but who cares? Brilliant stuff. [Xbox Gamer]

TotalGames.net

In a complete reversal of modern trends, these are games whose visuals play second fiddle to the sheer wealth, diversity and involvement of tasks on offer, all the while playing on some very tongue in cheek moments and dark humour that even Hollywood's finest would have a tough time trying to rival.

GamePro

Must-own material.

Game Informer

Even if you've played the PS2 games to death, you'll notice a lot of cool new details. [Jan 2004, p.146]

GMR Magazine

GTA's go-anywhere, do-anything gameplay design is something that truly shouldn't be missed by any gamer. The GTA Double Pack is a must-have for any console gamer.

Game Revolution

You'll be laughing with delirious glee the minute you lay down 50 bucks and walk out of the store with two of the best console games ever made. Sure, they’re older. Sure, they already came out on the PS2 and the PC. Some people prefer GTA III; others (like me) think Vice City is the better game. But what do you care? You get both!

AceGamez

It doesn't revolutionise the series, but setting it in the Eighties was a stroke of pure genius and makes everything feel totally fresh.

Kombo

GTA Double Pack is a “desert island” type of game that you can play for ten minutes to ten hours, regardless of how long you’ve owned it.

GameSpot

If you're an Xbox owner who either hasn't played these games or is looking to play them again, the Xbox versions of GTAIII and Vice City are the best ones available.

Deeko

If you don’t own a PS2 or you just never got around to playing these games now is the golden opportunity - deals simply don’t come much sweeter.

Armchair Empire

Definitely for the over 18 crowd, GTAIII delivers a great gaming experience, and at a 2-for-1 price... well, it’s a stupendous dollars-to-gaming ratio.

GameSpy

The best version of these two games on any platform. The improvements are enough that you may want the Double Pack even if you've finished both games before.

GameSpot AU

The richness of what's on offer far outweighs the minor annoyances, and compared to any other full-priced title, even GTA III itself would stand well ahead of the pack. The fact that you get Vice City itself is the neon and pastel cherry on the cake.

1UP

The best enhancement for high-end gamers, though, is progressive-scan support. If you've got an HDTV-compatible set, make sure your Xbox has 480p widescreen mode on -- in this mode, the Xbox ports are without the doubt the prettiest GTA experience you'll get on a console.

Next Level Gaming

The use of the Xbox hard drive is definitely an improvement to the overall GTA gaming experience. For one, you don’t have to use a memory card. Second, loading times have been drastically cut down. Thirdly, and my personal favorite, custom sound tracks.

XGP Gaming

After playing the game for many hours, I realized why this game sold so many copies and won so many awards. Almost every aspect of the game is done to perfection.

GameZone

With the additional features, cleaner graphics, and slick $49.99 price, it makes the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season.

IGN

The look of both games has been enhanced and this is the area that will receive the greatest amount of attention.

Ferrago

Two truly great games that are both landmarks in gaming history. We'll be feeling the influences of their achievements for years to come.

Gamezilla!

The look and style of both games remain the same, but the visuals look much cleaner. Framerates are much steadier this time around and textures look a lot sharper.

Game Over Online

Maybe I didn't toll hard enough so I'll toll again: the Xbox is a fine platform for the next Grand Theft Auto to show up on.

XboxAddict

The character models, cars, and buildings don't have all the ugly "jaggies" that were present in past versions of the games. Everything looks a lot smoother and the frame rate is much improved as well.

Gaming Age

There's no new content here, but you still have two absolutely fantastic games that have seriously impacted the future of gaming. You can’t go wrong.

Official Xbox Magazine

Whether you've played them or not, the pair of masterpieces contained in the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack are too good to pass up, especially when it's a two-for-one deal. [Holiday 2003, p.97]

Worth Playing

Replayability, realism, and unequaled entertainment are just some of the reasons why you should definitely buy GTA.

games(TM)

Xbox gamers have been granted superior versions of two of the best mainstream games of this generation. [Christmas 2003, p.124]

Cheat Code Central

A new mission or two would have had previous owners falling over themselves to buy it. While I admire Rockstar's restraint from the "quick sale", for the life of me I can't understand why they didn't go for it.

TeamXbox

The upgrades to both the visuals and audio plus the all-in-one price of $49.99 make the GTA Double Pack one of the best values in videogame history.

Gamers Europe

GTA responds to all of our most basic impulses and allows us to do all the things we’d be given a life sentence for in real life.