2D GTA World

The 2D Universe is the official name of the world where the 2D era, the first generation of the GTA Series with games played from the top-down perspective, takes place. In spite of its name, the graphics of this era are partially 3D. Unlike the following two universes, the plot relation between its different games is not clear.
The 2D Universe was introduced in 1997 by the original Grand Theft Auto. It was followed by its expansions GTA: London 1969 and GTA: London 1961 and finally Grand Theft Auto 2. It ended with the introduction of the 3D Universe in Grand Theft Auto III.
The 2D Universe is set in four American cities (Liberty City, San Andreas, Vice City and Anywhere City) and two British cities (London and Manchester). The first game of the series allowed the player to choose among multiple protagonists to live the story, including female ones. The presence of non-American playable locations is so far unique to this universe.