Metacritic is a useful tool for evaluating how good a video game is, especially when it comes to rating GTA games based on the average ratings of their critics.
Summary The top five GTA games based on average ratings from their critics on Metacritic 3) (tied) Grand Theft Auto Vice City: 95% (PS2) 3) (tied) Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: 95% (PS2) ) 2) (tied) Grand Theft Auto 5: 97% (PS3 / PS4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One) 2) (tied) Grand Theft Auto 3: 97% (PS2) 1) Grand Theft Auto 4: 98% (PS3) / Xbox 360)The top five GTA games are surprisingly close in terms of overall scores. There is only a 3% difference between the highest scoring GTA game and the fourth and fifth highest scoring games. Most GTA titles are critically acclaimed and are often considered some of the best video games out there, period.
This list only considers the highest rating in the game. For example, GTA 4 scores higher on PS3/Xbox 360 than on PC. In this case, the previous score will be considered and the last one will be ignored.
Also, only your Metascore is considered; the user's score is irrelevant to their rankings on this list, although they can be mentioned when it is interesting to do so.
The top five GTA games based on the average of their critics' ratings on Metacritic
3) (empatado) Grand Theft Auto Vice City: 95% (PS2)
Seeing the first item on this list ranked third and tied with another title is not a mistake. With an overwhelmingly high score of 95%, it's surprising to see a game like GTA Vice City rated "low". However, it was Metacritic's PS2 Game of the Year.
It is interesting to note that this game is rated lower than GTA 3 despite having made several improvements over it. However, fans should keep in mind that GTA Vice City wasn't as revolutionary as GTA 3 was.
3) (empatado) Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: 95% (PS2)
It is important to note that GTA San Andreas has the highest user rating on Metacritic of any GTA game. The PS2 version has a user rating of 9,1 out of 10, which is not too far from the critical rating average of 95 out of 100.
Still, GTA San Andreas is often one of those GTA games that many fans consider their personal favorite. It's a genuinely legendary title full of iconic moments and thrilling gameplay.
Related: The 5 Most Expensive Vintage Cars in GTA OnlineSo it's not surprising to see it rated so highly (even when compared to other top-tier GTA games).
GTA San Andreas was also Metacritic's PS2 Game of the Year in 2004.
2) (empatado) Grand Theft Auto 5: 97% (PS3 / PS4 / Xbox 360 / Xbox One)
GTA 5 is tied for second on this list with another game. Still, every serious gamer knows what GTA 5 is and how successful it was. This fantastic title scored a high Metascore of 97 out of 100 for four separate consoles, which shows how exemplary this game was.
This is the latest single-player GTA title released, and it is a top-notch game to play. It's easy to see why over 150 million people have purchased GTA 5, which makes it the most successful GTA game ever released.
2) (tied) Grand Theft Auto 3: 97% (PS2)
It might be hard to believe, but GTA 3 was one of the most influential 3D games ever created at one point. It was a revolutionary game that kick-started GTA's plunge into mainstream recognition and helped make the series evolve into the franchise gamers know and love today.
Even though some believe it has aged poorly, its critical ratings reflect the era in which it was released. The context will never change, which makes GTA 3's Metascore of 97 out of 100 extremely impressive.
It's tied with GTA 5 on this subject, which is hard to believe for some players.
1) Grand Theft Auto 4: 98% (PS3 / Xbox 360)
GTA 4 barely stands out as the number one GTA game of all time when it comes to average critical reviews on Metacritic. However, it makes sense when looking at it retroactively.
This game introduced the HD universe to the GTA series, which was a big deal at the time. Better graphics, more realistic physics and a new shift in narrative helped cement GTA 4 as a radically new but exciting alternative to GTA San Andreas.
Note: This article reflects the writer's personal views.
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