Grand Theft Auto Classic
PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Grand Theft Auto 2
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | DMA Design |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 52 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Grand Theft Auto 2 is an action-adventure game developed by DMA Design and published by Rockstar Games. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Final Fantasy VIII, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Grand Theft Auto: London 1969. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Grand Theft Auto series; on the PS1 you can also try Grand Theft Auto and Grand Theft Auto: London 1969. The series also appears on other systems with Grand Theft Auto 2 (Dreamcast) and Grand Theft Auto 2 (GBC).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Grand Theft Auto 2 is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Grand Theft Auto 2 cheats & codes
16 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| JC | 700354D0
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 8427C911
B13D |
| Number of kills = 0 | 8437A2AC
4A5E |
| Bonus multiplier at max | 34370AFC
B205 |
| Max repect all gangs | 34328C47
2B33
34328374
400C
34328227
31DD |
| Start with loads of cash | 7434F6DC
7E4E
8434F6DC
3C0E
7434F6DE
7E4C
8434F6DE
7E43 |
Grand Theft Auto 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Grand Theft Auto 2 FAQ
When did Grand Theft Auto 2 come out on the PS1?
Grand Theft Auto 2 was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Grand Theft Auto 2?
It was developed by DMA Design and published by Rockstar Games.
Is Grand Theft Auto 2 multiplayer?
No. Grand Theft Auto 2 is a single-player game.
How long does Grand Theft Auto 2 take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Grand Theft Auto 2 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Grand Theft Auto 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.