GTA: Th3 Futur3

2007, Grand Theft Auto is back.
The cars are faster. The streets are busier. The bad guys are nastier. The police are angrier. And now, the National Guard, the Army and the U.N are getting involved...

Seven ruthless gangs are involved in a ruthless power struggle and it is up to you to make a name for yourself.

Respect is earned, not given.

## The Plot

2025. One teeming city. Seven street gangs. Unlimited criminal opportunity. Society is in rapid decay. With the crime rate soaring and bio-chemical dependency in healthy proliferation, you are about to have the time of your life. The city is on the edge of collapse, with law and order beginning to break down completely. People are running wild, half-addled on food-additives and semi-legal pharmaceutical pills. A giant megacorporation controls every world country in the earth and controlling every sector, from entertainment to organ transplants to elections to even Military spending. Everything is polluted, dirty, unpleasant. Life has never been cheaper.
## The City

**Global City**, simply referred to as **"Global City, USA"** on the official website, is the name of the city featured in *Grand Theft Auto 2*. It is likely named after the ambiguous futuristic setting (most likely in the years of 2025, or 2011, although there are multiple inconsistencies to what date *GTA 2* is actually set in) and for not bearing resemblance to any real city in particular.

The intro movie was filmed in New York City, but this doesn't necessarily imply Anywhere City is New York, as there are multiple disparities between the intro of the movie and the actual game. Nonetheless, the mapping of the city bears similarities to Liberty City in the 3D Universe. From a development history perspective, it's fair to say Global City defined the thoroughly organized city mapping that would become standard in later games.

## Overview

Global City is a retrofuturistic metropolis, with an aesthetic reminiscent of stereotypical cyberpunk settings as seen in movies like *Batman*, *Blade Runner, The Matrix* and *Akira*. The traffic consists solely of retro-modified classic cars and trucks designed up until the late '90s and much of the architecture is distinctively postwar, contrasting an old-world culture with the otherwise futuristic and technologically advanced setting.

## Sectors

Global City is divided into three sectors: Financial District, Desert District and Nuclear District. All districts are patrolled by the Global City Police Department.

### Financial District

The Financial District is the first district Michael finds himself in. Here are the major office buildings and high flats, as well as a university and some outdated small docks. The game begins here and Michael can start taking missions from gang leaders, who ring certain telephones around the district. In this district, Michael works for the Brotherhood of Nod (led by Kane), the Baldassarre Family (led by Dino Baldassarre), and the Atlas Security Corporation (led by Trey Welsh). The maximum wanted level is 4 and therefore the highest police force encountered is the Atlas Security Corporation.

### Desert District

The Desert District is the second district Kyle explores and is full of blocks of trailer parks and shops. The police headquarters, the Alma Mater Prison, a military base, the Zaibatsu Corporation Weapon Testing Grounds, the Mobile RV Park and the SRS Scientists laboratory are located in the Resident District. Here, Claude works for the Scientists (led by Dr. LaBrat), the Rednecks (led by Billy Bob Bean) and The Zaibatsu Corporation (led by Red Valdez). The maximum wanted level is 5 (6 in the PS3 version), and therefore the highest police forces encountered are the National Guard.

### Nuclear District

The Nuclear District is the third and final district Claude explores. The Industrial District mainly consists of factories, although there are also blocks of flats and a small village in the northwest, Mad Island. Mad Island is populated by a gang which always attacks Claude, regardless of Claude's respect level. Here Claude works for the Hare Krishna (led by Sunbeam), the Russian Mafia (led by Jerkov) and The Zaibatsu Corporation (led by Uno Carb). The maximum wanted level is 10, leading to the UN chasing Claude.

# **Vehicles**

## Sports and muscle cars

### Tempesta

The **Tempesta** is a sports car featured in *Grand Theft Auto Th3 Futur3*. The Tempesta takes the form of a sleek but modest two-door coupe sports car evidently based in name and appearance on the Ferrari Testarossa. The car's performance is above average but is perhaps on the lower end in the sports car class, featuring slightly above average top speed and acceleration, as well as good cornering and average brakes.

### La Toro

The **La Toro** is a sports car in *Grand Theft Auto Th3 Futur3*. The La Toro is suggestively based on the '70 Ford Mustang Boss 302, evidenced by the La Toro's similar body design, as well as its V8 noise it does and its name being similar to the Ford car brand. The only difference is the Boss 302 does not feature split frontal and rear windscreens, as the La Toro does. The La Toro is noted for its substantial top speed, but at the same time it suffers from delayed acceleration due to slow gear-shifting as the car speeds up. And while the car features good braking, the La Toro suffers from occasional tailspins when cornering at high speeds.

### Aniquilación

The **Aniquilación** is a luxury sports car featured in *Grand Theft Auto: Th3 Futur3.* The vehicle appears to be based on a Nissan GT-R Skyline R34 or a 1990s Lamborghini Diablo SV. The car is very wide at the front and has curved profiles. The car may have a stripe on the middle. The Aniquilación possesses good acceleration, good brake strength, and excellent top speed. However, its noticeable drawback is its tendency to fishtail whenever it makes a turn. The car's durability is similar as other sports cars in general.

### Trueno

The Trueno is a vehicle in Grand Theft Auto: Th3 Futur3. Although its internal name does not indicate any real-life inspiration, the car can be described as sharing similarities to the Toyota Supra. The car will come with a stripe on the middle.