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All parent reviews for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Age
12
Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Warning: this game will make you be a good parent
I'm 18. I play GTA: Vice City. Deal with it. The fact of the matter is, GTA has inspired kids to commit heinous crimes, such as the shooting in Florida where the male-nurse was killed. Why weren't the parents locking up the guns? Why did they purchase the game for the kids? Games have ratings. You should all try reading them. GTA is, at its core, a mafioso wonder that rival the Godfather or Scarface. It's brutal, sex-fueled drug-snatching fun. If you're an adult, it is a great game. If you're a parent, maybe you should not by this for lil' Jonny.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
OMG Violence
OK, I'm 18, and I enjoy playing this game very much so, and so does my 15 year old younger brother. I have been playing violent video games since the age of about 11 I'd say, when my grandfather purchased Doom2 Hell on Earth for me. You know what? that was the coolest back then blowing all the monsters up and stuff. But I NEVER even thought of taking the game out of the game and doing something stupid like shooting a bunch of people cause I could do it on my computer. But back to GTA yes it is violent, but its not as pointless as some think. You don't just go around shooting people and stealing cars. There is a really good story behind it all. To sum it up Tommy just gets out of jail where he has been for 15 years and comes back to Vice City to take it over. The game really is great when it comes to the story so I think you ignorant people should actually play the game before blowing up on it. And another thing, the game is rated "Mature" after all, and most store won't even sell M games to young kids with out parent permission. So you would assume that the parents would be aware if their frail little boy is playing this game.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
While highly controversial, not the least redeemable.
GTA: Vice City has bee a favourite whipping boy of anti-game activists ever since it's release. I find that to be unfortunate. Make no mistake: This game is one of the more extreme games available to the general market, and not appropriate for most kids. However, even in Vice City, there are things you could discuss with kids, should you allow them to play it. Why does a character like Tommy Vercetti (or his film counterpart, Scarface's Tony Montana) become a glorified cult hero? What causes urban gang violence? These questions deserve discussion, though playing this game is still not likely to be wise for most kids.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
not that bad
Well, my son recently begged for this game saying it wasn't as bad as the other titles in this series. I soon found out it really wasn't. It does have violence and a bit of language, but I couldn't find hardly any sex in the game. SO if your child is begging for this game I would just think of how mature they are and if they could handle it first.

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Adult
August 11, 2010
 
it is not for cats
is it easy to play but i dont have it if you can give me it will be good

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Parent of 8 year old
April 3, 2011
 
Awsome Game For Kids
This Grand Theft Auto is one of the best and cleanest of them all.If you actually watch your kid play the game,you will realize that isn't all that bad.The only problem with the game,is that theres profanity,but i guarantee that your kid wouldn't copy it. me and my 7 year old play it once in a blue moon. Theres no sex or nudity,just girls in bikinis.The thing that makes it fun, is the cheats and weapons!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Unbelievable
As long as your mature teen has some understanding, then he/she/it can play this game, but I don't get why parents are stupid enough to let their kids even under 10 play this. I mean, would a first or second grader be amused by all the violence and people having sex? It shows too much portrayal of it, but as usual, it is likely to be a joke. This is almost on par with Conker's Bad Fur Day.

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Parent of 12 year old
April 3, 2011
 
It's better than what they have now days
I honestly think this a good game for kids.Me and my son play it whenever we get a chance to.the reason it says strong sexual content is because there is a strip club.but you can't even get into one until you beat the game.and trust me, it takes a really long to beat it.it dosen't have sex nor nudity.it just has girls in bikini's. but hey,it's alot better than what they have now days.

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Parent of 10 year old
April 2, 2011
 
perfect for kids!
it's perfect for children! there is absolutely nothing wrong with this game.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Shame on the makers of this game!!!!
This game should be taken off the shelves of stores!!! i know it says 17 and older that does not prevent some parents from buying this for their children only to let thism play this! this game includeds violence, running people over, shooting people and to get your life replenished you must go out and get a hooker! This is a horrible game and what does it teach our youth?? it teaches them violence and how to disrespect women at a young age. I understand thos is for grownups but what is to stop an older sibleing from letting their smaller sibling from playing it?? It sends a very bad message and only hurts society! Get the GAME off the shelves before it damages our youth anymore!!! Horrible game and should have never been made!!!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Lets be real about this
This game does not deserve the flak it is getting. I will say this, you MUST be mature and explain things when/if you want to get this game for your kid/teen. Politicans fail to mention that in this game YOU have FULL control of you actions. You can go through the whole game and just do the mission and enjoy the very well written story. Or you can do a murderous rampage or stealing and killing for no reason, thats FREEDOM for you. I've beaten this game and the previous GTA without going on rampages.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
i think this should be viewd by adults before letting your kids watch this stuf should be rated adults for nudity langage blood and gore and drugs but i love these games all of my friends have them

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Adult
July 9, 2009
 
It's GTA. There's going to be graphic violence, sex, profanity and drug content. Most kids know the difference between games and real life. I played games like this when i was younger, it all depends on the kid.

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Parent of 7, 15, and 21 year old
January 19, 2009
 
People Put on Your thinking caps
People keep saying that this gameis horrible.Well think about it if you say the game is horrible then you are insaulting the company who made the series and all the people who like this game.Content is mild but thats the only thing.Lots of companies have made worse and Rockstar is 10/10 for companies that have made graphic games.Thats not bad for rockstar.So if oyu know your kid won't act like that go buy them this game!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
everyone try it!!
Bad content just another life going game.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Best game in history!!
Its fun for the whole family all though its not multiplayer.

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Parent
January 8, 2010
 
GTA: Vice City
Not as good as GTA 3, but still fun. As long as they have the Rino tank in the game, im a happy guy.

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Parent of 12 year old
November 17, 2009
 

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Adult
July 20, 2009
 
i love it

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
No redeeming value - reinforces violent, criminal behavior
Bash innocent people with a baseball bat and steal their car. It goes downhill from there.

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