25 Most Critically Acclaimed Games Since 2000

23. Grand Theft Auto III (2001)

Gta Iv
Sony

Rating: Metacritic Score: 97

GTA III marked a turning point in the Grand Theft Auto series.

Not only was it the first 3D entry in the series, but it also opened the gates for mainstream audiences to get stuck into its revolutionary world.

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