Top 10 games that were developed by Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games is one of the leading game developers in the gaming industry. Games like Grand Theft Auto and Midnight Club have always entertained us by it’s amazing visuals and also impressive gameplay. Other games which include the likes of Max Payne and L.A. Noire have also topped the gaming charts when they were released. Amazing visuals and storyline have always been Rockstar Games’ major strengths.Here is a slideshow on the top 10 that were developed by Rockstar Games:

#10 Midnight Club: Los Angeles

Midnight Club: Los Angeles is the fourth installment of the famed Midnight Club series. The game was developed by Rockstar San Diego and was released for PS 3, Xbox 360 and PSP in February, 2009. Midnight Club: Los Angeles included 43 cars and 4 motorcycles which you can ride through the city of Los Angeles.

The game’s detailed description of the city of Los Angeles, presentation and multiplayer option was widely acclaimed by many critics.

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#9 The Warriors

The Warriors is a video game that was developed Rockstar Toronto which belonged to the beat’em up genre. The game released in October, 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, February, 2007 for PSP and in May,2013 for PS 3. The game is based on the 1979 movie also named the same which features fights in 3D environments along with certain other features which include chase sequences.

The game received a lot of positive reviews because of its stylish way of presentation of the fights.

#8 Smuggler\'s Run

The game was developed by Rockstar San Diego who was previously known as Angel Studios. Smuggler’s Run is a racing game which was released in October, 2000 for PlayStation 2 and in July, 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. The game’s plot is about a smuggler who has different types of vehicles to smuggle out illegal cargo through different levels.

Smuggler’s Run recieved an average rating from critics because of it’s repetitive gameplay which was deemed frustrating for the gamers.

#7 Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is the third installment of the famed Midnight Club series. It belongs to the racing genre and was released by Rockstar Games for the PS 2 and Xbox in April, 2005 and for the PSP in June,2005. The player is allowed to race in the modified world of San Diego, Atlanta and Detroit with a large number of hip-hop and rock music. Customising the vehicle is also an option in the DUB Edition.

The game was dubbed as “ an insanely fast, chaotic and progressive racing game that betters the second with more accessible racing, without losing its competitive edge” as per IGN. DUB Edition has received a lot of positive reviews.

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#6 Manhunt

The game belongs to the psychological horror genre. Manhunt developed by Rockstar North released for the PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox and also PlayStation 3. The plot of the game is about a death row inmate who is made to feature for an insane director who directs movies based on actual murder cases.

The game has received a lot of awards although it was criticised for it’s extreme graphical violence. Manhunt has also been banned in several countries because of intense violence.

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#5 Bully

Bully is a video game that was developed by Rockstar Vancouver and it belongs to the action-adventure genre. The game released for the PlayStation 2, Wii, Xbox 360, Windows and PlayStation 3 in October, 2006. Bully’s plot is about a student named Jimmy Hopin who is admitted to the Bullworth Academy where he fights his way through bullies to become the most respected amongst groups in school.

Bully received mix reviews mainly because of the glitches and crashes that occured through the game. The game’s plot and visuals was praised by many critics.

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#4 Max Payne 3

Max Payne 3 is the third installment of the famous Max Payne series developed by Rockstar Studios. The game released in May, 2012 and was released for the PS 3, Xbox 360, PC and also the Mac. The game’s plot is about Max Payne a former detective who turns rogue after his wife’s and daughter’s death. Max is then hired as a private security consultant for a person in Brazil only to be engaged in more fights and bloodshed.

Max Payne 3 received positive reviews mainly because of it’s impressive visuals and bullet-physics. The storyline of Max Payne 3 was also impressive.

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#3 L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire is a neo-noir murder mystery game which was developed by Team Bondi from Australia. The game released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in 2011. The plot of the game is set in 1947 and is about an LAPD officer Cole Phelps who has to solve numerous cases across 5 departments by interrogation and investigation.

L.A. Noire received positive reviews mainly because of its plot and also amazing facial detailings.

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#2 Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V was developed by Rockstar North and has released for the PS 3 and Xbox 360 and is yet to release for PC, PS 4 and Xbox One. GTA V’s plot is about three criminals who commit crimes under heavy pressure from a government agency. The open world adds to the excitement of playing GTA V.

GTA V has won multiple awards few of them which include the Most Anticipated Game at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards. The game was also the highest rated game of 2013.

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#1 Red Dead Redemption

In the turn of the 19th century, technological advancements and infrastructural developments were put into effect as the American Wild West era began to fade away. But for protagonist John Marston, the west still has a lot to offer as his wife and son are kidnapped by the government in order to gain Marston’s services as a bounty hunter. The player has to get his gang members and seek revenge against the government.

Red Dead Redemption released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in May, 2010. It was praised by many critics for it’s visuals and impressive storyline and also gameplay. The game also won the prestigious “Game of The Year” award from many gaming websites.

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