The History of GTA — From 1997 to GTA VI
🎬 Grand Theft Auto (1997)
Release date: November 28, 1997
Platforms: MS-DOS, Windows; later PlayStation; Game Boy Color versions came after.
Details:
The original GTA introduced the core formula: open cities, freedom to explore, missions from different gangs, stealing cars, and causing mayhem. It had a top-down 2D view, and the cities were fictional but inspired by real ones (Liberty City, San Andreas, Vice City). It also spawned mission packs like London 1969 and London 1961 in 1999.
Trailer: I didn’t find a widely recognized official HD trailer for the original 1997 GTA on YouTube (many early games didn’t get polished cinematic trailers). If you want, you can embed early gameplay videos...