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GTA 2 was the first title in the series to adopt early 3D graphics technology present on the PlayStation and some PCs. Whilst the gameplay did not shift to the third person perspective, as did [[Grand Theft Auto III]] with its full [[3D|3D environment]], it utilised 3D graphics hardware/software to improve the visual quality. | GTA 2 was the first title in the series to adopt early 3D graphics technology present on the PlayStation and some PCs. Whilst the gameplay did not shift to the third person perspective, as did [[Grand Theft Auto III]] with its full [[3D|3D environment]], it utilised 3D graphics hardware/software to improve the visual quality. | ||
GTA 2 gameplay was via the top down perspective, as in all [[GTA 1]] titles/expansion packs, but due to the employment of early 3D tech, it exhibited smooth dynamic camera zooming, smooth [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_(computer_graphics) sprite] rotation, and lighting effects from street lamps, car headlamps and emergency vehicle roof lighting. | GTA 2 gameplay was via the top down perspective, as in all [[Grand Theft Auto 1|GTA 1]] titles/expansion packs, but due to the employment of early 3D tech, it exhibited smooth dynamic camera zooming, smooth [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_(computer_graphics) sprite] rotation, and lighting effects from street lamps, car headlamps and emergency vehicle roof lighting. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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* '''[[Rednecks]]''' (symbol: the Confederate flag) - Led by [[Billy Bob Bean]], they appear in the second area, are rabid fans of Elvis Presley, and specialize in explosives and vehicles. Their business is the brewing, running and selling of [[moonshine]]. Their car is a wide [[Pickup]] truck. The Rednecks' turf is the trailer park at the northwest of the Residential Area. Their gang color is light blue. | * '''[[Rednecks]]''' (symbol: the Confederate flag) - Led by [[Billy Bob Bean]], they appear in the second area, are rabid fans of Elvis Presley, and specialize in explosives and vehicles. Their business is the brewing, running and selling of [[moonshine]]. Their car is a wide [[Pickup]] truck. The Rednecks' turf is the trailer park at the northwest of the Residential Area. Their gang color is light blue. | ||
* '''[[Russian Mafia]]''' (symbol: a red star) - They appear in the third area and specialize in contract-killing and gun running. Their car is the [[Bulwark]], a station wagon, which is the most durable gang car in the game (capable of surviving one direct hit from a rocket propelled grenade, hand grenade or Molotov cocktail, if the car is in perfect condition). They can be seen in the seaport areas. [[Jerkov]] is the name of their boss. They use red as a gang color. | * '''[[Russian Mafia]]''' (symbol: a red star) - They appear in the third area and specialize in contract-killing and gun running. Their car is the [[Bulwark]], a station wagon, which is the most durable gang car in the game (capable of surviving one direct hit from a rocket propelled grenade, hand grenade or Molotov cocktail, if the car is in perfect condition). They can be seen in the seaport areas. [[Jerkov]] is the name of their boss. They use red as a gang color. | ||
* '''[[Hare Krishna]]''' (symbol: an orange flower) - They appear in the third area and their car, the [[Karma Bus]], is a big love bus with flowers painted on its roof. The Krishna's turf is around their temple. Their boss' name is [[Sunbeam]]. They use orange as a gang color. This gang also appeared in the first ''[[ | * '''[[Hare Krishna]]''' (symbol: an orange flower) - They appear in the third area and their car, the [[Karma Bus]], is a big love bus with flowers painted on its roof. The Krishna's turf is around their temple. Their boss' name is [[Sunbeam]]. They use orange as a gang color. This gang also appeared in the first ''[[Grand Theft Auto 1|Grand Theft Auto]]'' game (the player would earn the [[Gouranga]] bonus for killing them), but they were not involved in criminal acts. | ||
===Radio stations=== | ===Radio stations=== | ||
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===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
GTA2 was the last PC GTA with built-in multiplayer with the exception of [[GTA IV]]. It supported up to 6 players and connections via internet, LAN, serial cable or direct modem connection. There are also 3 small multiplayer maps designed for smaller number of players, as well as 3 districts with modified locations of weapons and parked cars. | GTA2 was the last PC GTA with built-in multiplayer with the exception of [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]. It supported up to 6 players and connections via internet, LAN, serial cable or direct modem connection. There are also 3 small multiplayer maps designed for smaller number of players, as well as 3 districts with modified locations of weapons and parked cars. | ||
Playing via internet using only built-in tools is quite difficult. First you need to choose "tcp/ip connection", then enter server IP and you will be able to join only if host is in hosting menu. That's why programs like [[GTA2 Game Hunter]], or [[GTA2 Gamer]] were made. They provide one-click joining without entering anybody's IP, chat and some other useful options which makes playing GTA 2 online as easy as any other modern game. | Playing via internet using only built-in tools is quite difficult. First you need to choose "tcp/ip connection", then enter server IP and you will be able to join only if host is in hosting menu. That's why programs like [[GTA2 Game Hunter]], or [[GTA2 Gamer]] were made. They provide one-click joining without entering anybody's IP, chat and some other useful options which makes playing GTA 2 online as easy as any other modern game. | ||