The recent update for GTA III: The Definitive Edition marks a significant improvement, introducing features that fans had been demanding since launch. Key additions include a Classic Lighting mode, which restores the nostalgic look and feel of the original skies and environments, alongside better fog effects, refined character models, and quality-of-life changes such as the ability to pause during cutscenes. The combat system has also been enhanced, allowing players to run and shoot simultaneously in GTA III and Vice City, improving gameplay fluidity​.

While these updates are a welcome step forward, they highlight issues that should have been addressed at launch. The remaster's original release faced backlash for its visual and gameplay shortcomings compared to the originals, and while this patch improves things, it doesn't quite achieve the iconic feel of the original trilogy. The general sentiment is that this update makes the game closer to what it should have been from day one, but there's still more work needed to fully meet fans' expectations​.

For nostalgic fans and those new to the trilogy, this patch is a good reason to revisit the game, but it might leave purists hoping for further refinements.

GTA III, Great game with a port that was rough at first, but is now in a good spot. Hopefully Rockstar continues to iron out the visual issues and technical problems.

Would be cool to have a DLC that gives you the option to play the game with the OG graphics.

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