Six open-world crime games to play while you wait for Grand Theft Auto VI
Few video game franchises have been as influential as Grand Theft Auto . When Rockstar Games released GTA III in 2001, it helped redefine what an open-world game could be, enabling players to explore a sprawling city, steal vehicles, carry out criminal missions and generally cause havoc at their leisure. Its success inspired an entire generation of imitators, as developers scrambled to create…
In the wake of Grand Theft Auto VI's release, gamers are turning to open-world crime games to occupy their time. Here are six standouts to play while the next installment is on the horizon:
First, Sleeping Dogs (2012) transports players to Hong Kong, where undercover cop Wei Shen navigates the city's dangerous Triad organizations. Its martial arts combat and vehicle chases capture the intensity of Hong Kong cinema.
Next, Saints Row 2 (2008) parodies GTA with absurdity. The fictional city of Stilwater becomes a playground for the Third Street Saints gang, with activities ranging from sewage spraying to insurance fraud.
Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006) imagines a surviving Tony Montana in Miami. Players handle drug deals, buy businesses, and eliminate rivals, mixing GTA's mechanics with business management.
The Saboteur (2009) sets a unique tone by placing the French Resistance in occupied Paris during WWII. Players use creative methods to sabotage German forces, with a color scheme that shifts from black and white to vibrant as liberation progresses.
Watch Dogs 2 (2016) brings hacking into the open-world crime genre. In San Francisco, players manipulate technology to disrupt traffic, hack cameras, and control electronic devices, allowing for inventive gameplay.
Finally, Mafia II (2010) offers a period-correct atmosphere in 1940s-era New York. Players experience the rise of the German Mafia through a compelling storyline, with authentic 1940s aesthetics and detailed environments.
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