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Colin Anderson Calls GTA 2 the ‘Unsung Hero’ of the Franchise | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)

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Colin Anderson, the audio manager and co-composer for Grand Theft Auto II at DMA Design, recently paid tribute to the game, calling it the “unsung hero” of the franchise. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, many see GTA 2 as a misstep, but Anderson believes that it was pivotal in shaping Grand Theft Auto’s future.

GTA 2 introduced several innovative features such as the gang reputation system and fictionalized radio commercials. It also moved the setting to “Anywhere USA,” a retrofuturistic metropolis inspired by films and comics like Terry Gilliam’s Brazil and Frank Miller’s Hard Boiled. These elements made it one of the more experimental entries in the series.

Anderson highlighted that GTA 2 was key for experimentation over perfection, making it a critical step in the franchise’s evolution. The game moved away from simple point-and-click mechanics and towards creating a meaningful immersive world.

Do you agree that GTA 2 is an unsung hero of the franchise?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I have enjoyed more GTA2 multiplayer than I ever enjoyed GTA4's or 5's.

While 4 and 5 attempt to be more than straight up death matches, GTA2 was just death match. Nobody whining about having their super expensive bullshit getting exploded. Nobody cheating. Literally none of the things that make GTA:O fucking stupid.