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PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Grand Theft Auto
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Visual Sciences Ltd. / DMA Design |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive, Inc |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 55 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1997, Grand Theft Auto is an action-adventure game developed by Visual Sciences Ltd. / DMA Design and published by Take 2 Interactive, Inc. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Final Fantasy VII, Duke Nukem 3D and Command & Conquer: Red Alert. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Grand Theft Auto series; on the PS1 you can also try Grand Theft Auto 2 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).
Grand Theft Auto is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 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 cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | 70047942
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|---|---|
| RCJC Pad 2 | 70047A42
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| AnAc Pad 1 | 70047940
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| AnAc Pad 2 | 70047A40
???? |
| Music Off | 343034C4
D088 |
| Don't fly in air when hit by missile | 84315016
DD44 |
Grand Theft Auto 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 FAQ
When did Grand Theft Auto come out on the PS1?
Grand Theft Auto was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Grand Theft Auto?
It was developed by Visual Sciences Ltd. / DMA Design and published by Take 2 Interactive, Inc.
Is Grand Theft Auto multiplayer?
No. Grand Theft Auto is a single-player game.
How long does Grand Theft Auto take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Grand Theft Auto 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 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.