3 Reasons Why Classic GTA Games Deserve a Remake

Old-school Grand Theft Auto games hold a special place in every gamer’s heart. From Vice City’s neon-soaked streets to San Andreas’ gang wars, these games defined open-world madness. But let’s be real—pixelated characters, clunky controls, and outdated mechanics don’t hit the same in 2025.

Remasters are cool, but full-blown remakes? Now, that’s what we need. Here’s why Rockstar needs to stop playing and give the OGs the glow-up they deserve.

1. Graphics That Don’t Hurt Our Eyes

Back in the day, those pixelated faces and boxy cars were peak gaming. Now? Not so much. Tommy Vercetti or CJ with ultra-realistic graphics, ray-traced reflections on the streets, and an actually detailed ocean. We’ve seen what modern engines can do—just look at GTA V.

A full remake could take Vice City’s Miami vibes and San Andreas’ massive world to a whole new level. We need that! A full remake with modern visuals would revive the magic while keeping the OG vibes intact.

2. Gameplay That Feels Less... Ancient

Let’s not sugarcoat it—classic GTA controls were clunky. Running felt like dragging a shopping cart, shooting was a nightmare, and don’t even get us started on driving physics. A remake with updated mechanics ( GTA V-level smoothness) would fix this, making missions less frustrating and way more immersive.

A remake could modernize controls, improve physics, and bring fluid combat mechanics like in GTA V or RDR2. Smooth gunfights, actual car damage physics, and no more rage-quitting over outdated mechanics.

3. The OG Vibes, But With New Surprises

We don’t want them to just copy-paste the old games with better graphics. We want fresh content. New missions, expanded stories, maybe even better AI so pedestrians don’t just walk into traffic like NPCs in 2002. The stories of Tommy Vercetti, CJ, and Claude are already legendary.