Race'n'Chase
The early design focused on driving, police and urban space. During development, the emphasis shifted towards an open crime sandbox.
History: Grand Theft Auto
The project began as a game about police chases. Its open city, chaos and criminal protagonist eventually turned it into Grand Theft Auto.
Development
DMA Design
The Scottish studio combined arcade driving physics, gunfights, telephone jobs and cities viewed from above.
1997
The release introduced the names Liberty City, San Andreas and Vice City. The series later reused them in new universes.
Legacy
Controversy and attention
The provocative subject attracted attention. The freedom of the city and systemic gameplay proved more important in the long term.
London
The 1969 and 1961 Mission Packs showed that the same technical foundation could support another era, different vehicles, dialogue and an atmosphere of its own.
WebAssembly
Carnage3D now demonstrates an open reimplementation of the engine, but it still requires suitable original data.