Why GTA Vice City Will Always Be the Nostalgia King!

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22 years later, GTA Vice City still remains the fan favorite!

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  • Despite being more than two decades old, GTA Vice City holds a special place in the hearts of its fans worldwide.
  • The retro vibe, catchy music, thrilling missions, eye-catching locations, and exhilarating supercars make it a game that is hard to forget.
  • The game won multiple prominent awards and became the fastest-selling of its time, with 1.4 million copies sold within 2 days of release.

Released in 2002 by Rockstar Games, GTA Vice City was the fourth addition to the world-famous GTA series. 22 years later, I cannot really talk about video games and nostalgia without mentioning the king of action adventures. The game is so popular that almost all major gaming platforms hold space for it, such as PlayStation 2/3/4, Xbox, Windows, MacOS, and even smartphone software like Android and iOS. 


What Makes It Nostalgic?

The game is set in the bustling urban life of Miami, reflecting the era of the 1980s. For millennials, this evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, a beautiful reminder of the simpler times from their childhood.

The Neon Vibe Of Miami
The Neon Vibe Of Miami (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Vice City was one of the initial names in the open-world genre, making it much more loved. Players can do anything they want, from wandering around the city and stealing vehicles to visiting bars and restaurants, purchasing properties, weapons, and a lot more.

The thrill of police chases, smashing into other vehicles, and breaking traffic laws adds an exciting rush that makes the experience even more enjoyable. With its scenic Miami beaches, neon billboards, and sleek supercars, GTA Vice City is a visual appeal of its time. The game also had a strong storyline and character background, which made it all the more intriguing.

Miami Beach In Vice City
Miami Beach In Vice City (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Thrilling missions, which offer in-game monetary rewards, further enhance the game’s enjoyment. The protagonist, Tommy Vercetti, makes several alliances along the journey. Lance Vance, Juan Cortez, and Ricardo Diaz all help him become one of Miami’s greatest criminals. Together, they seek revenge on their enemies. 


Awards And Ratings

GTA Vice City is one of the biggest games released on Netflix Games in 2023. According to iMDb data, the game has bagged 15 awards and 19 nominations during its reign, including the world-famous BAFTA and Teen Choice Awards. It also won the Ultimate Game of the Year Award in 2003 at the Golden Joystick Awards and Eurogamer.

The game has a 4.5-star rating on the App Store and a 3.8-star rating on the Google Play Store, with total downloads exceeding 200,000.


The Essence Of Childhood Nostalgia

Undoubtedly, Vice City remains one of the most widely loved editions of the GTA series. For those born in the early 2000s, it is the epitome of childhood innocence. I remember playing the game on my traditional PC with bulky monitors and old-fashioned CPUs.

The game was my all-time favorite. I spent hours cruising across Miami on luxurious sports bikes and cars, listening to classic songs of that era in the background—the sheer nostalgia!

Stealing Cars In GTA Vice City
Stealing Cars In GTA Vice City (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Moreover, a long list of cheat codes can be implemented in the game. I remember how everyone was hooked on experimenting with them to unlock various exciting features and surprises within the game.

The code “Leave Me Alone” removes Tommy from the Wanted list, thus ending the police chase. Similarly, “Professional Tools” and “Nutter Tools” immediately add several new weapons to the inventory, while “Aspirine” restores the health bar to 100%. 

As anticipation for GTA VI peaks, set once again in the nostalgic landscape of Vice City, fans marvel at the impressive progress in graphical advancements. People took it to X to compare the stark difference in graphics between GTA Vice City and the awaited GTA VI.


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