Obviously an improvement of the original Grand Theft Auto, not just graphically, but story and gameplay mechanics as well. The killing frenzies are much more fun, and the story with the three rival gangs is a way to give Grand Theft Auto a story I wasn't expecting them to be able to do.

I do think the music in the original GTA was better (and you didn't have to hear 私はテリヤキちゃんだよー！constantly being screamed into your ear either) and as a New Yorker, I do miss running around the knock-off of Kings and Brocklyn, but overall, everything really is a more enjoyable experience over the original! I did grow to love Anywhere City, and really loved the variety in weapons, missions, and hidden vehicles! I especially loved how cheeky the save addition was, with you saving under a "JESUS SAVES ALL" billboard hehe.

Not too much else to add, but I felt GTa2 was a pretty entertaining arcade-style game, and I had fun playing through the first map! Not the height of all late 90's gaming obviously, but definitely a very fun way to waste an hour or two.

3.5/5