Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is back with a vengeance. The 18-certificated game that has tried so hard to give gaming culture a bad rap has come to the Dreamcast.In a transfer that is virtually identical to the previous versions on both the PlayStation and the PC, you play a lone gangster set on numerous missions to complete dodgy tasks.
Whilst missions range from being a driver in a diamond heist to delivering drugs to a neighbouring gang, the game has been designed in such a way that fun can be had from just driving around the city. Steal a taxicab and you'll be able to pick people up and earn money whilst doing it. Alternatively you can go and steal cars then sell them to one of the many scrap heaps around town.
Stealing a car in front of the police however is not a good idea and will incite a chase, and with increased AI (Artificial Intelligence) over the first version, they will try everything to hunt you down. If this fails, and you evade the police however, then the FBI in their black Transam--Men in Black style --will come out. If they fail to stop you, the streets are cleared and the National Guard are brought out--not a pretty sight.
Although not the most beautiful game in the world, and one that certainly doesn't take advantage of the Dreamcast's power, this game is great for letting off some steam at the end of the day. Filled with little details, the game can give you hours of fun without actually playing the missions. Yes it is just a straight port from the PlayStation and PC versions, but if you haven't yet got either of these titles in your collection then it's a worthwhile investment.--Stuart Miles
