«GTA 1» takes players to a fictional world made up of three large cities: Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City. Players take on the role of criminals who seek power and wealth by completing various missions, ranging from petty crimes to major robberies and assassinations. The main element of the game is its open world, where players can freely roam, fight the police, and earn money by completing tasks for various criminal factions. Despite its retro graphics and limited capabilities, «GTA 1» provided a unique sense of freedom and the ability to interact with the world in any way the player saw fit.