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Grand Theft Auto III
is a 2001 sandbox-style action-adventure computer and video game developed by DMA Design (now Rockstar North ), and published by Rockstar Games . It is the first 3D title in the Grand Theft Auto series .The game is preceded by Grand Theft Auto 2 and succeeded by Grand Theft Auto: Vice City .
GTA III is set in modern Liberty City, a fictional metropolitan city based on New York City. The game follows a nameless criminal who was betrayed by his girlfriend in a bank heist and is required to work his way up the crime ladder of the city before confronting her. GTA III is composed of elements from driving games and third-person shooter.
The game's concept and gameplay, coupled with the use of a 3D game engine for the first time in the series, contributed to Grand Theft Auto III's positive reception upon its release; it became 2001's top selling video game and is cited as a landmark in video games for its far-reaching influence within the industry.GTA III's violent and sexual content has also been the source of public concern and controversy.