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The Grand Theft Auto series is full of memorable set pieces and characters that fans will love. These games take players on a wild ride, ending in a bombastic conclusion that fans will remember for quite some time.
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Almost every game in the series features a memorable conclusion that will stick with players long after they're finished playing these sublime experiences. Taking out the main antagonists, shooting up everything in sight, and securing a good ending for the heroes feels great in these games.
Grand Theft Auto 2
Players Must Kill All Three Mob Bosses To Cement Their Superiority
Grand Theft Auto 2
- Released
- February 13, 1999
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Shooter
Throughout Grand Theft Auto 2, the protagonist tries to curry favor with all three gangs by undermining their leaders without their knowledge and making them seem like the top dog. This farcical behavior is eventually revealed to all three gang leaders, who decide to stage an assault on Claude Speed in the final mission.
In "The Final Job!," players must take out all three gang leaders who start chasing them in the city. It's a tough confrontation but an entertaining one, with the death of all three gang leaders marking the end of an underrated GTA game that more players should check out.
Grand Theft Auto 3
Claude Kills Catalina And Saves Maria...Or Does He?
Grand Theft Auto 3
- Released
- October 23, 2001
WHERE TO PLAY
After being betrayed by Catalina in the intro, Claude does everything in his power to gain a ton of influence in Liberty City and figure out a way to get his hands on the woman who betrayed him. However, near the end, this villain kidnaps Maria (a person who was helping Claude in his quest for revenge) and demands a ransom from him.
With all his weapons confiscated, players must incapacitate a guard, take a lowly pistol, and take out numerous members of the Cartel before eventually making their way to Catalina. He saves Maria and shoots down his ex-girlfriend's chopper with an RPG, ending her life for good. The game isn't over yet, with Maria complaining about her hair and nails being ruined by the kidnapping, only to be silenced by a gunshot that is presumably shot by Claude.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Tommy Kills Lance And Sonny And Becomes One Of The Most Powerful Men In Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Released
- October 29, 2002
WHERE TO PLAY
Vice City is a game with a scintillating atmosphere where players assume control of Tommy Vercetti as he leaves prison and makes a name for himself in the eponymous city. He acquires various businesses and eventually amasses a ton of power and influence, making friends with Lance Vance along the way.
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However, his partner becomes lazy, and Tommy finds out that his boss, Sonny Forelli, is the reason why he went to jail in the first place. Forelli was intimidated by his rising status and wanted to become a powerful figure at the expense of Tommy, and what makes matters worse is that Lance betrays his friend and teams up with Sonny in the final mission. In a set-piece reminiscent of Scarface, Tommy kills everyone in his way, gets his revenge on both backstabbers, and becomes a dominant player in Vice City with Ken Rosenberg.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
An Epic Final Mission Ends In The Deaths Of Big Smoke And Frank Tenpenny
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Released
- October 26, 2004
WHERE TO PLAY
Throughout San Andreas, it's evident that the members of C.R.A.S.H. (Especially Frank Tenpenny) love to torture Carl. What makes matters worse is when he finds out that Ryder and Big Smoke betrayed the GSF, leading to CJ being booted out of Los Santos.
He gathers the influence needed to come back to Los Santos, killing Ryder in San Fierro before his return. The final mission sees CJ and his friends stage an assault on Big Smoke's crack den, where he finally gets revenge on a man who used to be his friend before chasing down Tenpenny in a bombastic climax that ends with this police officer's death.
Grand Theft Auto 4
An Uncharacteristically Dark Ending For The Series, Where Niko Takes Revenge Following A Personal Tragedy
Grand Theft Auto 4
- Released
- April 29, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
Unlike other games in the series, Grand Theft Auto 4 has a noticeably darker tone. Niko comes to Liberty City in search of fame and fortune, only to find out that his cousin was greatly exaggerating his claims. This leads to him using his skills as a war vet to lead a life of crime, making many close friends and potentially getting into a serious relationship.
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Unfortunately, his actions at the end will lead to the death of either Roman or Kate. Niko chases the perpetrator all the way to Happiness Island and takes them out, but the damage is already done. For a GTA game, the ending is surprisingly sobering and a huge reason why players love the mature tone of Grand Theft Auto 4.
Grand Theft Auto 5
Players Can Either Kill Michael, Hunt Down Trevor, Or Take Out All The Men Gunning For Them
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
Just like its predecessor, players get to choose from one of three endings in Grand Theft Auto 5. Franklin is the one who makes this decision, being told by the game's villains to either kill Trevor or Michael. Both these ending paths are pretty sad, which is why most people would prefer to opt for the Deathwish ending.
The trio teams up to take out everyone who's gunning for them, splitting targets so that they don't attract attention. Stretch, Haines, Mr. Cheng, and Devin Weston are all sent to an early grave, ensuring that the heroes don't have to worry about any crosshairs on their backs anymore.
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