Portrait in the style of GTA online. Create a GTA style photo effect in Photoshop. We carry out the final color correction

In this tutorial, we will create a cool game-style text effect. Grand theft Auto. This is a detailed lesson, thanks to which anyone, even a novice user, can make their own version of the work. To complete this tutorial, you will need Adobe Photoshop, a little curiosity and perseverance.

Result

1. Beginning

First, create a new document by choosing File> New / File> New and configure the parameters as shown below:

2. Create the text

Step 1

Take a tool Type / Text (T), use the font Pricedown the size 550 px and colors # 000000. Click inside the document to enter your text. We will imitate the original lettering, so this will be a word grand.

Step 2

With the same tool, click in the document below, and enter the second word - theft.

Step 3

And create another layer in the same way, enter the word action.

Step 4

Tool Move / Move (V) we arrange the words as shown below:

Step 5

Select all text layers in the palette Layers and press Control-E to combine them into one layer. Rename the resulting layer to Text.

3. Create a GTA style

Step 1

Right click on the layer Text you take Blending Options... The Layer Styles window will open. In it, select a style Color Overlay and adjust as shown below using white (#ffffff).

Step 2

Right click on the layer again and select Rasterize... Open the Layer Styles window again (you can just double click on the layer). Specify style Stroke with parameters as shown below:

Step 3

Select from the menu Layer> Layer Style> Create Layer / Layer> Layer Style> Create Layer to create a new layer using a layer style.

Step 4

Holding down the key Control, click on the layer thumbnail Text, to create a selection along the outline of the layer. Now make the layer active Text "s Outer Stroke and select from the menu Layer> Layer Mask> Hide Selection / Layer> Layer Mask> Hide Selection.

Step 5

Right click on the layer mask and select Apply Layer Mask... Now click open the layer styles for the layer. Text and choose a style Inner Shadow with the following parameters:

Step 6

Double click on the layer Text "s Outer Stroke to open layer styles, and specify a style Stroke:

Step 7

Select both text layers and from the menu choose Layer> New> Group from Layers / Layer> New> Group from Layers to combine the layers into a folder. Name her Gta text.

Step 8

Click on Control-A to select the entire area of ​​the document. Choose a tool Move / Move (V) and in the upper settings panel, click on the icons Align Vertical Center and Align Horizontal Center.

Result

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GTA 5 is out today, so we offer you to remember the best games made in a similar style. The franchise has spawned many projects in which, in one way or another, the features of this iconic series are guessed.

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GTA Released Today 5. Number 5 promises to set new standards for open-world action games, and there is no doubt that Rockstar was able to do it. We, like most console owners, have already started playing, so expect a big review on Grand Theft Auto 5. In the meantime, we suggest recalling the best games made in the style of the franchise. The series has spawned many projects in which, in one way or another, the features of this iconic series are guessed.

Saints Row 4 will surpass any thrash movie or game in recklessness. This is an example of how to make the most frivolous action game, while competently parodying the main clichés and famous franchises. As the President of the United States, you have to fight off aliens and do a lot of things that are difficult to describe.

Saints Row - GTA, which has completely failed brakes. The second such frivolous game simply does not exist, the developers in this sense are ahead of the rest. SR is fun to play through, but like any parody, it's a dummy on the inside. If you want a more or less normal plot or adequacy, the game has nothing to offer. Volition excel at silliness and parody, but going through Saints Row is like watching American Pie. Sometimes, of course, it's funny, only this second-rate humor, too obvious and without sophistication.

The cooperative, which, in theory, was supposed to double the degree of madness, came out frankly weak. The heroes almost do not interact, the cutscenes are identical for a single one, that for a joint passage. It's not good to do that, Volition.

However, as a fun game Saints row 4 fits perfectly.

The action was one of the biggest surprises of the past year. Nobody expected anything from the continuation of the lousy True Crime series, but a high-quality action movie was released. The game was created for the Western world, so you won't see any Asian features here. In general, Sleeping Dogs is the most GTA, only with some important differences.

First, you play as a police officer, albeit undercover. Secondly, there is left-hand traffic, and it takes some time to get used to it. Thirdly, here they wave their arms and legs a lot, but they don't shoot enough. Actually, otherwise it is absolutely the same GTA with similar plot moves, the development of history and the ascent of the criminal ladder of Hong Kong.

The fights were really great. The developers made the right decision, taking as a basis combat system Batman: Arkham Asulym - it is used in every first action with a massacre. In addition to realistic fights with juicy crunching of bones, I remember excellent finishing moves, which are very similar to the fatalities from The Punisher. The hero imprints opponents with their heads into the blades of air conditioners, throws enemies into stoves, throws them at high-voltage electrical panels - such cruelty came in handy to an action movie about wayward oriental mafiosi.

The Driver series is fickle. After the disgusting Driv3r came the worthy Parallel Lines, which takes place in two time periods. The first half we drive through sunny New York in 1978, and then we are transported to the gloomy 2006. The main character was framed and put behind bars for 28 years. Move with different eras interesting in itself, but the atmosphere of our days was much inferior to the Big Apple of the seventies.

As usual, Driver has a lot of focus on cars and chases. Most of the tasks are somehow connected with transport - fans of racing with firing through the whole city will surely be satisfied. Curiously, after five years of silence, the series changed its concept. In Driver: San Francisco, you cannot leave the car, but you can and should "move" from one car to another, pleasantly surprised by the high-quality view from the passenger compartment. Since then, nothing has been heard about the continuation, which is a pity. San Francisco was definitely a good restart for the series.

Instead of bandits with huge gold Rolexes, the Czechs showed a different side of the underworld. The time when gangsters had more serious laws than policemen. When it was forbidden to kill anyone without the approval of a mafia boss. When, finally, the criminals were gentlemen and walked in expensive suits, instead of wearing Adidas and sprinkling kilos of cocaine on the tables.

A small Czech company has created an iconic game that is much deeper and more detailed in terms of atmosphere and characters than GTA. Of course, these are series about different eras, they focus on different things. But Mafia is a more serious and mature project. The paradox, but after almost nine years, the developers could not even repeat, let alone surpass their masterpiece. Mafia II turned out to be a pathetic gimmick, a weak shadow of The City of the Lost Heaven. A banal plot, transience, boring missions. Illusion Softworks, please release the first Mafia with the new engine, or at least an HD edition of the beautiful original.

All Points Bulletin, better known as APB Reloaded, offers to rob a bank and run away from cops with a chubby bag of money on his back. Or take the side of the keepers of order. Recall that the fifth part of the GTA is just devoted to bank robberies, and one of the developers' main reference points is the wonderful action movie "Skirmish" of 1994.

APB is a multiplayer shooter in which the events are very unpredictable. On a quiet street, a gunfight with SWAT and bank robbers could unfold, leading to a tense pursuit through the busy city. Surprises await at every turn. The fact is that the players are assigned to the squads: you can organize an ambush to the enemies, come to the aid of the allies and, in general, arrange a local war in the middle of the city. And the same is happening throughout the metropolis.

The main feature is the gameplay, which is tied to triggers (invisible "buttons"). Step on this - and a carefully thought-out plan of bank robbery will instantly collapse, forcing on the go to think over options for a way out of this difficult situation. Let's say the alarm will sound at the most crucial moment. The security forces immediately arrive, the shooting starts, you are torn between the desires "just to be saved" and "to be saved with the stolen money." And then the partner will not interfere with help - to help out or run away while there is an opportunity? The siloviki have their own worries. It is much better to take the criminals alive - but the enemies do not want to surrender under any circumstances. What is more important: shoot the robbers, or try to arrest them, at the risk of completely missing the violators of the law?

Character customization is important in MMOs. Many players want to create a hero that is different from the rest. In the character editor All Points Bulletin, this is quite possible. The possibilities are vast, you can spend hours picking up tattoos or customizing the shade of your protege's hair. Those who like to tinker with the character's appearance settings for a long time will be satisfied.

The shooter was released two years ago, but is still very popular, and has proven itself well among fans of the genre. Moreover, there are practically no multiplayer action games with bank robberies.

The GTA series has inspired many developers to create similar projects. And not all can be called clones, each game focuses on something different. One takes with steep chases, the other with realistic fights, the third is generally an MMO. If you are waiting for the PC version or, having a console, for some unthinkable reason, have not yet bought GTA 5, we recommend that you go through the games from this material

1. Create a document

Step 1

To begin with, open the photo with which we will work. For this we go File- Open(File - Open), select the picture and click on the OK button. Before proceeding, we check several parameters of the document:

• Photo must be in color mode RGB8 bits/ channel(RGB 8 bit / channel). To check this, go to Image- Mode(Image - Mode).
• For the result to be as good as possible, the document size should be between 1500-3500 pixels in width / height. To check this, go to Image- ImageSize(Image - Image size).
• The working photo should be a background layer. If yours is not so, go Layer- New- BackgroundfromLayer(Layer - New - Layer from the background).

Step 2

Now we are cropping the photo to remove the extra parts. To do this, activate the tool CropTool(C) (Crop) and lower the top side of the cropping frame.

2. Create the GTA effect

Step 1

Having finished preparing the document, in this section we will start creating the GTA effect on our photo. Create a new layer Layer- New- Layer(Layer - New - Layer) and call it "Temporary 1".

Step 2

Now press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E to create a merged copy of all visible layers, then apply Image- Adjustments- Shadows/ Highlights(Image - Correction - Shadows / Highlights), set Shadows(Shadows) by 10% and Highlights(Light) - by 2%:

Step 3

Create another new layer Layer- New- Layer(Layer - New - Layer) (or Ctrl + Shift + N) and name it "Temporary 2".

Step 4

Now press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E to create a merged copy of all layers and apply a filter to it Filter- Sharpen- Sharpen(Filter - Sharpness - Sharpness). Then press Ctrl + F to reapply the filter.

Step 5

SoftLight(Soft light), apply the filter Filter- Other- HighPass(Filter - Other - Color Contrast) and set Radius(radius) by 1.5 pixels as shown below:

Step 6

With the Ctrl key held down, select the "Temporary 1" and "Temporary 2" layers, then press Ctrl + E to merge them together.

Step 7

We apply Filter- Stylize- Diffuse(Filter - Stylize - Diffusion) and set Mode(Mode) on Anisotropic(Anisotropic).

Step 8

Now let's move on Edit- Transform- Rotate90 Clockwise(Edit - Transform - Rotate 90 Clockwise) to rotate this layer 90 degrees clockwise. Then press Ctrl + F to reapply the last filter.

Step 9

Apply again Edit- Transform- Rotate90 Clockwise(Edit - Transform - Rotate 90 Clockwise) to rotate this layer 90 degrees clockwise. Then press Ctrl + F to reapply the last filter.

Step 10

Rotate the layer 180 degrees Edit- Transform- Rotate 180 (Edit - Transform - Rotate 180) then go Filter- Sharpen- SmartSharpen(Filter - Sharpness - Smart Sharpness) and set Amount(Effect) by 250%, Radius(Radius) - by 1.5 pixels and Remove(Delete) - on GaussianBlur(Gaussian blur).

Step 11

Apply a filter Filter- Noise- ReduceNoise(Filter - Noise - Reduce Noise), set Strength(Intensity) by 5, PreserveDetails(Save details) - by 0%, ReduceColorNoise(Reduce Color Noise) - by 54% and SharpenDetails(Sharpness Detail) - 0%, as shown below:

Step 12

Now create a new layer Layer- New- Layer(Layer - New - Layer) and call it "Temporary 3".

Step 13

Press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E to create a merged copy of the visible layers, then apply a filter to it Filter- FilterGallery- Artistic- Cutout(Filter - Filter Gallery - Imitation - Application). Install NumberofLevels(Number of levels) by 4, EdgeSimplicity(Simplicity of edges) - at 0 and EdgeFidelity(Sharpness of edges) - by 3.

Step 14

Switch the blending mode of this layer to SoftLight(Soft Light) and lower the Opacity to 56%.

Step 15

With the Ctrl key held down, select both temporary layers and merge them together by pressing the Ctrl + E keys. Then we name this layer "GTA Effect".

3. Create a stroke

Step 1

In this section, we will be creating a stroke around the model. Select the layer Background(Background), hide the "GTA Effect" layer by clicking on the eye button next to the layer name in the layers panel, activate QuickSelectionTool(W) (Quick Selection) and select the background. Use the Shift and Alt keys to add / remove a selection area. Then press Ctrl + Shift + I to invert the selection and get a selection around the model.

Step 2

Now let's move on Select- Modify- Smooth(Selection - Modification - Smooth) and set the Sample Radius (Radius) to 5 pixels. Then select the "GTA Effect" layer and turn on its visibility, after that create a new layer Layer- New- Layer(Layer - New - Layer) and call it "Stroke".

Step 3

We activate RectangularMarqueeTool(M) (Rectangular Selection), set the foreground color to # 000000, right-click on the canvas and select Stroke(Stroke). In the dialog box that opens, set Width(Width) by 5px, Location(Location) - on Outside(Outside), Mode(Mode) - on Normal(Normal) and Opacity(Opacity) - 100% as shown below:

4. We carry out the final color correction

Step 1

In this section, we will create several adjustment layers. Press the D key to reset the colors to standard black and white, then create a gradient layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- GradientMap(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Gradient Map) and name it General Contrast.

Step 2

Switch the blending mode of this layer to SoftLight(Soft Light) and lower the Opacity to 26%.

Step 3

Create a new adjustment layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- Levels(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Levels) and name it "Overall Brightness".

Step 4

Double click on the thumbnail of this layer to open its settings in the panel Properties(Properties). We configure it as shown below:

Step 5

Create a layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- Hue/ Saturation(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Hue / Saturation) and name it "Overall Saturation".

Step 6

Double click on the adjustment layer thumbnail and customize it on the property bar:

Step 7

Create a layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- Curves(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Curves) and name it "Color".

Step 8

Step 9

Create the last adjustment layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- Brightness/ Contrast(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Brightness / Contrast) and name it "Background Brightness".

Step 10

In the layers panel, click on the mask of the last adjustment layer to select it. We take BrushTool(B) (Brush), set the foreground color to # 000000 and drag over the model to remove the effect of the adjustment layer.

Step 11

Double click on the thumbnail of the adjustment layer and customize it on the property bar:

Our collection games similar to Grand Theft Auto carries the best free roam games of the genre, similar to the GTA series... Grand Theft Auto focuses as always on crime, bandits and the underworld. Each of the games in the series will take place in a different location, which relies heavily on real place... The franchise is well known for its large, which players can explore as they please.

In each of GTA games you are given the opportunity to be a criminal who wants to rise up in a criminal organization. As you might expect, this involves taking on missions on behalf of your leaders to gain credibility in your organization.

Missions in the GTA series have always offered a wide variety, including: driving, racing, drive, shootouts, assassinations, etc.

Games like GTA this page strives to provide a similar level of freedom and an open world. While most of these games also draw inspiration from the gangster lifestyle, players will find many other unique features in them. Our list even includes some games like GTA for children and teenagers, along with online or iOS (iPad / iPhone). Whether you prefer GTA: Vice city, GTA: San andreas or GTA 5, you will definitely find a game for yourself from the list below.

Don't forget that games are sorted based on the personal choice of the site editors. But we will always take your recommendations into account, so leave your comments. Download games like Grand Theft Auto, you can use a torrent or love in another way convenient for you.

Mercenaries 2: World In Flames focuses on huge explosions and. The game was released in 2008 and is available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. In the game you take on the role of a mercenary who receives contracts for the heads of voracious tyrants. Mercenaries 2 offers a lot of freedom and allows players to undermine literally any element in the game, the rate of destruction of objects exceeds 90%, which is one of the highest rates ....

The Godfather II continues the Godfather series based on open-world Mafia gameplay. In this sequel, you will have more opportunities in terms of strategic decisions to undermine the influence of other mafia families. In terms of gameplay, the game is not too different from the original Godfather, the changes are mainly focused on expanding and improving the game mechanics. Three main game elements Godfather II, still very closely related to the Grand Theft Auto series ...

Plot Mafia games III builds on previous games with a story of dark times in the United States. Explore a fictional New Bordeaux as Vietnam War veteran Lincoln Clay in game consoles and PC. The game is set in 1968, where the game story revolves around an orphan and Vietnam veteran Lincoln. He managed to train elite troops and work for gangsters, which, in turn, gave a hellish mixture.

Mafia: The city of Lost Heaven is the first game in the Mafia series. It is a third person shooter with some roaming elements that make it similar to the GTA games. Originally released in 2002 for the Windows platform, the game eventually made it to the Xbox and PlayStation 2. As the name suggests, the game puts players in the mafia that is trying to dominate and become the main boss of the Salieri family. The game is set in a fictional city from the 1920s and 1930s (known as “Paradise Lost”), which offers a gaming environment in the style of the New York of those years.

Crackdown 2 was released in 2010 and is a sequel popular game 2007 year. As the second in the series, it maintains the tradition of the first game - the same open world and sandbox features, with exclusive access to the Xbox 360. Crackdown 2 takes place ten years after the events of the original Crackdown, in the same fictional Pacific City. The city did not enjoy the silence for long after the events of the original.

Crackdown was released in 2007 for the Xbox 360 and offers players a whirlwind and fast-paced adventure in open world from a third person. The game takes place in a fictional Pacific city, where players fight crime as a powerful agent, trying to eliminate crime in the city once and for all. To do this, the player will have to destroy various crime syndicates by killing their bosses one by one.

If you like zombie games, you must have been waiting for the release. Dead rising 3, which takes the series to a whole new level of amazing. The game was released in mid-2013 ... If you've played the previous series of the game, you'll find that Dead Rising 3 takes place ten years after the events of the second game. This does not mean that the world is in complete ruin, but some play areas have recently been infected.

Dead Rising returns to play with even more zombies. In Dead Rising 2, players can expect the same gaming experience in an open world, just like in the original, with endless hordes of zombies just waiting to be dealt with. Actions Dead games Rising 2 takes place five years after the events of the first Dead Rising and introduces a new main character - Chuck Green. The gaming environment has also changed and now takes place in a fictional city called Fortune City, which is inspired by the city of Las Vegas.

Dead Rising combines horror and open world environments to create a fun and unique survival experience for players. The game was released in 2006 and is only available on the Xbox platform. In Dead Rising, players play Frank West into a mall filled with zombies. In the game, you will have to fight them to stay alive while trying to uncover the secrets of this strange incident. During your adventure, you will complete a large number of main story quests. The game also features many additional side quests that unlock new abilities that will help you fight off the horde.

If you've ever wanted to combine the gameplay of Grand Theft Auto with the MMO genre, then APB Reloaded could be the game that surpasses your expectations. The game was originally a paid game, but not so long ago it switched to a free basis. In APB Reloaded (APB Reloaded) players explore the city of San Paro, which is simply overflowing with criminal elements and various gangs. ...

Released in 2005, True Crime: New York City is the second and final game in game series True Crime. The game is available on PS 2, Xbox and PC platforms. True Crime: New York City will tell the player the story of a former member of an organized crime gang who decided to quit crime and become a representative of the government, namely a policeman. Markus Reed is the main character of this game, and his story begins with the fact that he witnessed the death of his mentor just a day after he was appointed detective in the unit to combat organized crime.

The game True Crime: Streets of LA tells a game story similar to GTA, but in this game, you will play not as a criminal, but as a policeman and not commit crimes, but prevent and / or investigate. The game is the first in the True Crime series and was released in November 2003. As you would expect from the title of the game, Streets of LA, the city in which the events unfold is Los Angeles, the game rendition of the city has most of the same street names and similar landmarks as the real Los Angeles in real world, with only minor changes to please the gameplay.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is a sequel to the popular RPG series. A game released on Windows, Mac and Xbox 360, but great addition The Enhanced Edition was released the following year. It brought a ton side missions, some new plot, bug fixes and improvements. The game is based on a series of books of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski.

Enforcer: Police Crime Action lets you walk the path of a police officer and live his life in an open world GTA style. Enforcer offers you game mechanics in which you have to fulfill your official duties, and balance them with the personal life of the protagonist. While in a small American town, players will have to enforce all sorts of laws in their hometown, which do not allow driving while intoxicated, and you will also have to go to traffic accidents and investigate and prevent theft and theft.

In Prototype 2, players take on the role of James Heller, who is infected with the Blacklight virus (or the Mercer virus), which gives him a wide range of abilities, including agility, strength, invulnerability, stamina and health regeneration. At the same time, James was able to deal with his abilities much better than his distraught predecessor Alex.

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines is an action-oriented role-playing game which allows you to play as a vampire from among different clans. Since its release in 2004 and re-released on Steam in 2009, the game has garnered a sea of ​​fan following
ov. It's important to note that an unofficial patch was used for this review as recommended by the fans. Before playing, I highly recommend installing the current version of the unofficial patch.

The gameplay is centered around agent Kyle Crane, whose goal is to infiltrate Harran's quarantine area. This city was infested that turned its population into aggressive zombies. This adventure is based on city movement with parkour elements, it takes you through the city rooftops, and a day / night game cycle that brings many risks and rewards. In addition to the solo mode, players can also enjoy multiplayer and co-op gameplay for up to four players.

Deadly Premonition combines open-world gameplay, horror and even comedy gameplay, weaving it together into an interesting and somewhat insane experience. The game was released on Xbox 360 in 2010 and PlayStation in 2013. Deadly Premonition is one of those games where you have to stop often just to figure out what the hell happened.

If you like open world games with an action shooter genre, then Far cry 3 will appeal to you. The game is the third in a series and mixes a number of different genres, which has proven to be a successful formula given the reviews from gamers and critics alike. Far Cry 3 takes place in a first-person perspective on a tropical island. The player is free to explore the island as he pleases, while he tries to save his friends and get off the island.

If we add chaos, absurdity, more freedom and non-trivial ways of movement to GTA 5, and we get Just cause 3. The game makes it possible to feel a truly open space. Here you can fly a bomber, jump out of the cockpit, take in the whole archipelago, and then fall for half a minute and land in a corn field near a small village. It's very cool to blow everything up here.

Saints Row IV pushes the series to crazy new heights, with tons of weird, comedic and downright silly moments. The story follows the plot of the Third Street Saints, which was released in 2013. The fourth game in the series takes place five years after the third Saintrs Row. We start the game in the White House as the President of the United States, who is not so easy to rule the country when aliens attacked the earth.

Assassin's Creed is the first game in the hugely popular open-world stealth series, full of adventure... This game gave birth to the popular Assassin's Creed series back in 2007. In the original Assassin's Creed events take place in the Holy Land during the time of the Crusades (about 1190) during the battles between the Templars and a secret group of assassins.

Assassin's Creed II continues the historical series of adventures and takes players to Italy in the 18th century. The game features a large open world and a focus on Stealth as in the original. Players have again taken control of Desmond Miles, who is loaded into a new and improved version of Animus 2.0, allowing him to relive genetic memories.

State of Decay combines an open world with a zombie apocalypse to create one of the most impressive games of its genre to date. It was developed as a unique project for the Xbox 360, but eventually came out on Windows. A third-person game in an open world full of zombies where you have to survive at all costs is a truly unique experience.

Infamous 2 was released in 2011 exclusively for the PlayStation 3 and continues the development of the first part (released in 2009). Infamous 2 promises a lot of action, adventure and a large open world to explore. The game takes place shortly after the original, where the world changed after the birth of Cole's electrical powers.

In 2012, on PC, Xbox360 and PS, Square Enix released a game called Sleeping dogs... Well, let's take a look at a very large, bright and lively, like the world series Grand Theft Auto. The game is set in Hong Kong, where the protagonist is an undercover cop returning from San Francisco to Hong Kong.

The rating of expectations was overestimated for the game. And it's hard to blame the players, because the developers have already released one of best games similar to GTA, with an unsurpassed atmosphere and addictive plot. So, Mafia 2 was released in 2010 on all major platforms, and in 2011 it appeared on MAC. The game takes place in the 1940s in Boston, Chicago and New York, during the Great American Depression.

As the name of the game suggests, the plot tells the original story of the series, and the events take place about 5 years before the very first game (). Players take control of the less experienced Batman and follow his attempts to survive the bounty appointed by one of the most powerful bosses of the criminal city on his head. This generosity attracts not only the most powerful assassins in the city, but also the Gotham corrupt police.

Saints Row: The third offers to plunge into a large open world, which is very similar to the Grand Theft Auto series. The game was released in November 2011 for Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. As in previous games in the Saints Row series, the player controls the Third Street Saints in fictional world... The game is very similar to the GTA series, only here the humor is more peculiar, and there is more action.

The second game in the popular series Saints games Row in an open criminal world. In 2008, the game was released for consoles, and since 2009 all PC owners have been able to try this work. Saints Row 2 takes place several years after the events of the first part of the series in Stilwater Prison. With the support of several friends, you manage to escape from the prison, killing a bunch of guards and blowing up several helicopters and boats along the way.

Saints Row offers a game similar to the Grand Theft Auto series, GTA fans will find a lot of interesting and even similar things in the game. The game is the first game in the successful Saints Row video game series and was released in 2006 for the Xbox 360 platform only. Xbox one in backward compatibility mode. The game takes place in a fictional city known as Stillwater, which features elements of cities like Chicago.

After all, everyone remembers playing with Lego as a child, but have you ever wondered what happens if you cross Lego with GTA style gameplay? This is where it appears Lego City: Undercover, an open-world adventure for Wii U. In Lego City: Undercover, the player is taken under control of a police officer named Chase McCain as he goes undercover in Lego City. Game world does not serve itself under too serious a sauce. It is aimed at young players or those who want to play a pleasant and easy casual game.

Lego City Undercover: Chase Begins is an adventure that takes place in the Lego universe. This game is a prequel to the Nintendo Wii U version of the game known as Lego City Undercover. Just like the Wii U version, players join the fight as Chase McCain, the crime fighter in Lego City. Chase has achieved significant success and is well known for his ability to track down and apprehend various criminals. But he still has a long way to go before he is no longer considered a rookie.

Arkham Asylum is the first game release in Batman history and was released in 2009. The adventure part of the game is heavily focused on the confrontation between Batman and his eternal enemy Joker. The plot follows the Joker's attempts to seize control of Arkham Asylum as Batman breaks through a mass of enemies to his eternal rival.

It's no secret that the first part of Just Cause was dull and monotonous, and very few people were amazed. Although the authors came up with interesting ideas, they failed to develop them, and now, four years later, in 2010, the 2nd part is released on PC, PS3 and Xbox360. Can she please us? Straight to the point - the graphics have become better, although even for 2010 it is not very expressive, ideas have been developed, but there are a lot of complaints.

Paris of the 40s in anticipation of World War II and all this is peppered with sabotage themes in dark gray, almost like in the movie Sin City. The gameplay of the game is at the level of 2002, but thanks to its style, you don't pay attention to it that much, because The Saboteur is a rather strong cocktail of the best open world games, albeit not the most advanced ones.

Gun is an open world adventure game inspired by the Wild West. The game was not in vain compared with the series Games Grand Theft Auto and was developed by Neversoft and released in 2006. In the game, players will take the place of Colton White, who is trying to take revenge on those who wronged him. In an open-world style, outside of the main storyline, players have many hours of wonderful gameplay.

Infamous Second Son is the third chapter in the Infamous series, in which players once again explore a vast open world with many kinds of varied and strange powers. Infamous fans can't afford to miss the March 2014 PlayStation 4 exclusive. The game takes place in 2016, almost a decade after the events of the previous game, where Cole MacGrath ultimately died. There are still many other chosen ones that the Department hunts.

The Godfather: The Game is based on the universe Godfather and is available on several gaming platforms. She is the perfect match for games like Mafia. Film lovers will immediately recognize many of the characters from the movie. The game even includes voice acting from a number of actors to create an authentic Godfather atmosphere.

Despite its name, Assassin's Creed iii is actually the fifth full-fledged game in the series. It was released in 2012 and offers the same mix of action and adventure as in previous parts... Players familiar with the series will immediately recognize the Animus Machine, allowing players to relive the memories of their ancestors.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations is the fourth game in the popular Assassin's Creed stealth series. And also - the final part of the story about the assassin Ezio and his confrontation with the Templars. Just like in previous installments, players will dive into the Animus Machine as Desmond Miles and relive the memories of a historical hero. Your goal is to fight against the Knights Templar in order to find a way to prevent the apocalypse faced by the world of Desmond.

This is another game of the popular game series Red faction... Now the game plot develops in an open world in a colony on the planet Mars. This game is the third in the series and is available for the main gaming platforms: PC, Xbox 360 and Play Station 3. The gameplay is based on the struggle of Alec Mason, who works as a mining engineer on Mars. After deploying a base on Mars, the Earth Defense Force (EDF) kills his brother and a large number of other workers on the spot. Alec joins the rebel group known as the Red Faction.

This game brings you an addicting third-person shooter adventure packed with the best mechanics and ideas from several game genres. You will play as Ramiro Cruz, the unlucky criminal brother of a high-ranking DEA agent. After the death of the protagonist's brother, the DEA calls on Ramiro to become an undercover agent instead of his brother. His main task is to return information about his father, which his brother owned, and continue his work to destroy one of the world's largest drug syndicates. In addition to playing as Ramiro, you will be given the opportunity to play as Tommy and Ernesto as the story unfolds.

Visit Tokyo in the past, namely in 1988. Yakuza Zero is a game that serves as a prequel to other games in the Yazuka series. The game's focus is based on fictional vacation spots in places like Shinjuku Golden Gai and Kabukicho in Tokyo. Starting in December 1988, two characters from the yakuza underworld (Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima) find themselves at the center of events that are a power struggle for all secret and clandestine organizations in Japan. To ensure their safety, they will have to get involved in the struggle to find the instigator of this chaos and launder their reputation.

The action-adventure games of the Dead Rising series are similar to GTA only in general terms - after all, there are no zombies in Grand Theft Auto, and in Dead Rising there is a poorly developed universe. But still there are similarities: an open world, vehicles, some kind of freedom in performing tasks, the ability to leave the main storyline and explore locations looking for interesting events and collectibles.

In addition, the series is distinguished by its simply prohibitive concentration of the living dead per square meter of space, and will be an excellent option if you want to arrange a small zombie genocide.

14. The Godfather Series

Games that give you the opportunity to feel like a tycoon of the criminal world, the real head of the mafia "family". Dilogy of GTA-clones The Godfather is based on the movie saga of the same name, and invites players to meet famous characters from the movies.

The developers managed to create an atmospheric world, come up with a decent storyline and interesting missions, and even implement a kind of strategy with the capture and retention of business. For this, The Godfather gets a place on our list.

Where to download: Due to the expiration of the copyright, the games were removed from the official digital services, but you can find them in third-party stores

13. True Crime Series

These GTA-style projects show players all the difficulties of coping in a big city - Los Angeles in the first part and New York in the sequel. When developing, the authors seem to be inspired by films about bad cops: the methods of work of the main characters are clearly not taken from the job description of a law enforcement officer. Here, chases, gunfights, and predatory interrogations are common practice, and protocols and courteous treatment of suspects are not considered to be anything noteworthy.

Like the other games in this collection, True Crime contains sandbox-style gameplay, an open world, and plenty of side activities. Added to this is a licensed soundtrack (mostly hip-hop), crime fighting, and the choice between playing "bad" or "good" cop.

12. Mercenaries series

A series of games dedicated to mercenaries - soldiers of fortune who are ready to take on any dirty job. Similar to GTA in the presence of a large open world, an impressive choice Vehicle and weapons, has a great emphasis on action and chaos - which is not surprising, because we are talking about mercenaries.

The first part of the Mercenaries came out only on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the sequel also dropped into the PC. It is worth paying attention to it: there is a lot of shooting, even more explosions and destruction, and for the most furious maniacs airstrikes and nuclear charges are in store, leveling entire cities to the ground. But there is little sense in what is happening - but who needs it, if there is an opportunity to get into a tank and make a total destruction?

Where to download: Games removed from official digital services, can be found in third-party stores

11. Prototype series

Dilogy Prototype can be described as "GTA with superpowers." Here, a character who knows how to turn his hands into tentacles and transform into any oncoming NPC is rushing around the digitized New York, and transport trips become unnecessary if you can jump over a skyscraper and rush to any point on the map with a bullet.

The protagonist can use his superpowers for various purposes. Basically, of course, to confront the sinister corporation, which became the reason for the appearance of almost divine powers in him, and at the same time released a virus that turns people into zombies. But he also does not miss the opportunity to help his neighbor, taking on various additional missions.

10. The Saboteur

Stylish open-world action game dedicated to members of the French Resistance fighting the Nazis in occupied Paris. Players have to, completing tasks, block after block to recapture the city from the invaders. This is reflected in the color scheme: the areas occupied by the Germans are painted in black and white interspersed with red, the liberated territories show a riot of colors.

The Saboteur strikes a good balance between exploring the world and going through the story campaign, as well as stealth and open battles. The main character- an experienced fighter and driver, so missions delight with variety. The highlight of the game was the use of the brothel as the base of the Resistance - it is always pleasant to return to the headquarters between missions.

9. Total Overdose

A completely reckless GTA clone with a charismatic protagonist, Mexican flavor and a sticky soundtrack. Together with the main character, who avenges his father's death, players will have to shoot hundreds of bandidos, find the love of a lifetime and help the DEA destroy a powerful drug cartel.

If GTA 5 is a satire on society, then Total Overdose is an undisguised banter over stereotypes. Sombreros, wrestlers, bullfights and other integral aspects of Mexican life are shown here exaggeratedly, flavored with a huge dose of humor and action. Unfortunately, the pleasure of the gameplay is spoiled by primitive graphics: the release of Total Overdose took place back in 2005, and today the game will do unless for weak PCs and nostalgic gamers.

8.APB: Reloaded

A free multiplayer GTA type game from one of the creators of the Grand Theft Auto series, dedicated to showdowns between police officers and bandits within a single city. It features complete freedom of action, an advanced customization system, what are the ways to compete with GTA Online, as well as a very well-developed PvP action game.

Of course, you have to pay for all this, so in APB: Reloaded, despite the status of a free-to-play game, you will not get much pleasure without donation. Before downloading a shooter, be prepared to part with a certain amount of money.

7. Red Dead Redemption Series

Bully's plot spans one year of the protagonist's training new school... During this time, Jimmy Hopkins - that is the name of the bully - must gain credibility among all school gangs, deal with newfound enemies and find his love. Despite the seemingly frivolous theme, the game raises acute social issues and tells a fascinating story of growing up. Well, he does not forget to entertain gamers with entertaining missions and mini-games.

4. Series Just Cause

Just Cause is one of the most big worlds in video games, a huge selection of vehicles, complete freedom of action and a vivid picture. And also - a guide to overthrowing dictatorial regimes in third world countries.

The permanent protagonist of the trilogy, CIA special agent Rico Rodriguez, masterfully owns any weapon, controls all types of transport, and also skillfully handles a grappling hook, with which he can cling to any objects and attach them to each other. These skills will be useful to him in revolutionary affairs: each game in the series is dedicated to the destruction of the rulers who oppress their own peoples and even swings for world domination. However, if you wish, you can leave the main storyline to simply explore the world, participate in races, wreak havoc and destruction on enemy bases, or compete with friends in multiplayer.

3. Watch Dogs series

The first part of Watch Dogs during the advertising campaign was positioned by Ubisoft as a "GTA killer". The miracle, however, did not happen, and it was not possible to throw GTA off the pedestal, but at the same time we got a good action movie in the open world with interesting gameplay mechanics that outplay the hacking abilities of the protagonist.

When developing the sequel, the authors already behaved more modestly, took into account all the mistakes and presented as a result a good action game with variable missions, RPG elements and a well-designed world that lives its own life, reacts to the player's actions and constantly surprises with new possibilities. All this is spiced with a frivolous general mood of the game and the most detailed San Francisco, in which the developers have recreated almost all the sights of the original city. And if Watch Dogs could hardly compete with the eminent competitor, then Watch Dogs 2 is exactly the kind of GTA 5 game that gamers have been waiting for.

2. Sleeping Dogs

This action movie was supposed to be a continuation of the True Crime series, which we wrote about above. But in the end, Activision Blizzard froze development, and the already created materials were bought out by Square Enix. Since the rights to the series remained with the old publisher, the project was released under a new name.

Sleeping Dogs tells the story of an undercover cop who infiltrates one of Hong Kong's largest gangs to destroy it from the inside. The plot surprises with interesting twists and difficult moral dilemmas. The gameplay matches it, where, in accordance with the setting, oriental martial arts come to the fore with an admixture of dirty tricks: in battles, the protagonist can use the environment, splitting aquariums and air conditioners with the heads of opponents. Finally, one cannot fail to mention the atmosphere of the game - nowhere else has Hong Kong with its charm and energy been recreated in such detail.

1. Saints Row Series

Saints Row is the answer to the question "What would GTA would be if its developers used illegal substances?" To match the plot with the atmosphere and weapons: in addition to the standard submachine guns in Saints Row there are such crazy weapons as a dubstep cannon, a lightsaber and a plunger gun.

Aside from the madness of the series (which is almost impossible), it is otherwise a great replacement for GTA with gunfights, chases, side missions and collectibles scattered around the world. Saints Row also has one of the best character editors, which contains an incredible amount of customization options.