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"I think some of the team were a little shocked by the tabloid response," says original GTA dev: "We'd made a game that gamers, critics, and the people actually playing all thought was pretty bloody good"
Original Grand Theft Auto developer DMA Design discusses the game's chaotic development, which began as 'Race'N'Chase' and evolved into a crime sandbox. Despite initial visual and technical challenges, the team focused on creating an interactive and immersive experience. The game's release sparked significant controversy and tabloid attention, which surprised the developers who believed they had created a well-received game.
"I think one of the reasons GTA was so well received was the amount of detail," reflects an original dev: "No one ever said no, or that something couldn't be done"
This article delves into the development history of the Grand Theft Auto series, focusing on the early contributions of DMA Design and key figures like Paul Farley and Mike Dailly. It highlights the evolution of the open-world concept, level design challenges, and the creative freedom that defined the franchise's early entries, from the original Grand Theft Auto to Grand Theft Auto 3 and beyond.
