Summary
- Rockstar Games has a stellar reputation for high-quality standards and engaging gameplay.
- The best Rockstar games, like L.A. Noire, offer unique gameplay experiences and entertainment.
- Games like Midnight Club 3 and Max Payne 3 provide thrilling challenges and fun gameplay.
Rockstar Games enjoys a legendary reputation in the video game industry, with the company making waves whenever they announce and release a video game. It helps that their high-quality standards, coupled with the inherent joy of playing their video games, have helped Rockstar acquire this stellar reputation.
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Some of the best and most fun video games were made by Rockstar Games, with the best of the bunch being in a class of their own. As long as players don't mind massive open worlds and third-person exploration, they'll have a great time with any one of Rockstar Games' most fun titles.
8 L.A. Noire
An Open-World Detective Game With Fun Gameplay
L.A. Noire
- Released
- May 17, 2011
WHERE TO PLAY
The sheer entertainment factor of seeing established actors perform ludicrous facial expressions after every interrogation is a huge part of what made L.A. Noire special. Back in the day, the technology used for the game was so ahead of its time that it became unsustainable for Team Bondi to exist, even after releasing this successful title.
While the facial expressions may not have aged all that well, fans still enjoy L.A. Noire for a different reason. Along with a well-told story and full, exciting detective gameplay, the over-the-top expressions in the game have become legendary and are unintentionally hilarious, enhancing the game's fun factor.
7 Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition
Considered By Many To Be The Best Racing Game In The Series
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
- Released
- April 12, 2005
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- e
- Genre(s)
- Racing
Out of all the games in the series, many fans consider Midnight Club 3 to be the best of the bunch. The freeform racing encouraged players to choose their route to the finish, enhancing the challenge considerably and opening the door to more player creativity.
This, coupled with the incredible sense of speed and arcade-style gameplay, makes Midnight Club 3 a blast to play even now. Fans who want to enjoy an atmospheric racing game with tough gameplay will find this title right up their alley.
6 Grand Theft Auto 4
The Shift To A New Engine Made GTA More Realistic And Captivating Than Ever
Grand Theft Auto 4
- Released
- April 29, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
Grand Theft Auto 4 is one of the most celebrated Rockstar titles around, ushering in a new era for the series that prioritized realism over arcade mechanics. The end result was a riveting adventure across Liberty City coupled with a relatively dark story that humanizes Niko Bellic and the people he interacts with.
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Players will love acquiring powerful weapons as they carjack high-end vehicles to explore Liberty City in style. The fun writing and engaging gameplay ensure that Grand Theft Auto 4 is a blast to play even now, almost two decades since its release.
5 Bully
Stepping Into The Shoes Of A Truant Is A Blast
Bully
- Released
- October 17, 2006
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Crude Humor, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Sandbox
Bully is one of the more experimental games in Rockstar's library, and it's a shame that the potential of this title wasn't explored in a sequel. Players controlled Jimmy Hopkins, a student with a knack for creating trouble who can wreak havoc both in and out of Bullworth Academy.
Since combat never went so far as to be deadly, players instead used a litany of unique weapons to knock out their foes. The game featured imaginative boss fights and a fun take on sandbox gameplay that emulated the life of a high school student without being too overbearing of bogged down.
4 Max Payne 3
The Stylistic Gunplay Is In A Class Of Its Own
Max Payne 3
- Released
- May 15, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter
Fans of the first two Max Payne games have their grievances with Rockstar's take on the third title. While it lacks the grittiness and writing of Max Payne 1 & 2, the final game in the trilogy makes up for everything with its incredible gunplay.
Players will love shoot-dodging and slowing down time to land numerous headshots and incapacitate their foes with ease. It's the same trick that made the first two games stand out, with the added immersion brought about by Rockstar's physics systems. Max Payne 3 isn't afraid to ramp up the challenge with incredible action-packed set pieces that are exhilarating to experience every single time.
3 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The Final Game In The 3D Universe Is A Celebration Of GTA's Arcade-y Gameplay
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Released
- October 26, 2004
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
San Andreas is one of the best video games ever made, showing just how comfortable Rockstar was with their engine at this point. The game featured so many ancillary mechanics that it can almost be classified as an RPG, since every action players take governs CJ's growth in some form.
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The game's amazing story dealt with everything from crooked cops to heartbreaking betrayals. However, the humorous writing never failed to make players smile, as Rockstar never wandered far from their satirical take on American life. CJ amassed a set of powerful allies to make a resounding return to Los Santos and take back everything that was stolen from him, and it made for a hell of a ride.
2 Red Dead Redemption 2
The Beautiful World And Cinematic Fights Are In A Class Of Their Own
Red Dead Redemption 2
- Released
- October 26, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
Some people found Red Dead Redemption 2's focus on realism to be a bit too overbearing at times, but this is precisely what made the game so special in the first place. The world is as immersive as they come, and fans were surprised to see how nuanced and emotional the writing was.
All of this combined to create an unforgettable experience where players explored beautiful worlds and saw Arthur Morgan transform in front of their eyes. Even if the Low Honor playthrough is fun in its own way, players have a hard time stopping themselves from role-playing as an honorable Arthur who gets to enjoy some of the best and most cathartic scenes in the series.
1 Grand Theft Auto 5
GTA Online Is A Shining Example Of What Makes This Game So Much Fun
Grand Theft Auto 5
- Released
- September 17, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action
In terms of sheer enjoyment factor, nothing comes close to Grand Theft Auto 5 when it comes to pure fun. The open world is massive and jam-packed with content, ensuring that players will love exploring every nook and cranny of this sandbox.
The action and hilarity present in the main plot are iconic, while GTA Online's organic gameplay moments are the very best fans can enjoy in a multiplayer game. All of this combines to help Grand Theft Auto 5's fun factor go through the roof and then some.
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