Complex sentence: Upon its release, "Grand Theft Auto III" received universally critical acclaim; while minor problems and comments pertaining to graphics, performance and controls were noted, "GTA III" was touted as revolutionary by several game review websites and publications.
Split into simpler sentences: Upon its release, "Grand Theft Auto III" received universal critical acclaim. While minor problems and comments pertaining to graphics, performance and controls were noted, "GTA III" was touted as revolutionary by several game review websites and publications.