

This might not be a detail that you notice while you’re playing the game yourself (unless you’re paying ridiculously close attention to things that don’t matter), but it’s an interesting little tidbit nonetheless. That’s because he’s an obvious reference to John Tanner, the protagonist of Driver, who, incidentally, is also referenced in GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas. Given the fact that he has a very brief appearance as a secondary character in which he doesn’t even speak, you’d be forgiven for not remembering who Tanner is, but his inclusion in GTA 3 is actually of note.

Ahead of that though, in this feature, we’re going to take a look back at the 2001 original and talk about a few interesting facts that you might not know about it. Soon, thanks to the remastered GTA trilogy, players will get the chance to dive back into the classic for what will hopefully be an improved experience thanks to enhanced visuals and gameplay adjustments. Grand Theft Auto 3’s legacy in the industry and the impact it had on games as a whole is unparalleled.
