


GTA 2 is a fun arcade game, but more of a curiosity than a classic, as it features none of the depth or subtlety that the series went on to achieve. The graphics have not aged well at all, considering it was released in 1999, and the lack of an in-game map in GTA 2 makes orientation a pain. There are plenty of problems with the game, though. It is still fun to play today, though mainly due to the freedom the 2D sandbox gives you. Gameplay is fast and arcade-like, with scores popping up as you kill people and damage vehicles. GTA 2's controls are pretty simple, although connecting a game pad is probably the best way to play. You need to earn their respect before you work for them, and can do this by killing their rivals.

The story of the game revolves around you going to pay phones, and doing jobs for the various gangs around the city. You are free to roam the city, stealing cars, mowing down pedestrians and picking fights with the cops. GTA 2 sticks to the basic formula of the first game.
