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Rockstar Gamesenjoys a legendary reputation in the video game industry, with the company making waves whenever they announce and release a video game. It helps that their high-quality standards, coupled with the inherent joy of playing their video games, have helped Rockstar acquire this stellar reputation.

Some of the best andmost fun video games were made by Rockstar Games, with the best of the bunch being in a class of their own. As long as players don’t mind massive open worlds and third-person exploration, they’ll have a great time with any one ofRockstar Games' most fun titles.

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The sheer entertainment factor of seeing established actors perform ludicrous facial expressions after every interrogation is a huge part of what madeL.A. Noirespecial. Back in the day, the technology used for the game was so ahead of its time that it became unsustainable for Team Bondi to exist, even after releasing this successful title.

While the facial expressions may not have aged all that well, fans still enjoyL.A. Noirefor a different reason. Along with a well-told story and full, exciting detective gameplay, the over-the-top expressions in the game have become legendary and are unintentionally hilarious, enhancing the game’s fun factor.

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Out of all the games in the series, many fans considerMidnight Club 3to be the best of the bunch. The freeform racing encouraged players to choose their route to the finish, enhancing the challenge considerably and opening the door to more player creativity.

This, coupled with the incredible sense of speed and arcade-style gameplay, makesMidnight Club 3a blast to play even now. Fans who want to enjoyan atmospheric racing gamewith tough gameplay will find this title right up their alley.

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Grand Theft Auto 4is one of the most celebrated Rockstar titles around, ushering in a new era for the series that prioritized realism over arcade mechanics. The end result was a riveting adventure across Liberty City coupled with a relatively dark story that humanizes Niko Bellic and the people he interacts with.

Players will love acquiring powerful weapons as they carjack high-end vehicles to explore Liberty City in style. The fun writing and engaging gameplay ensure thatGrand Theft Auto 4is a blast to play even now, almost two decades since its release.

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Bullyis one of the more experimental games in Rockstar’s library, and it’s a shame that the potential of this title wasn’t explored in a sequel. Players controlled Jimmy Hopkins, a student with a knack for creating trouble who can wreak havoc both in and out of Bullworth Academy.

Since combat never went so far as to be deadly, players instead useda litany of unique weapons to knock out their foes. The game featured imaginative boss fights and a fun take on sandbox gameplay that emulated the life of a high school student without being too overbearing of bogged down.

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Fans of the first twoMax Paynegames have their grievances with Rockstar’s take on the third title. While it lacks the grittiness and writing ofMax Payne 1&2, the final game in the trilogy makes up for everything with its incredible gunplay.

Players will love shoot-dodging and slowing down time to land numerous headshots and incapacitate their foes with ease. It’s the same trick that made the first two games stand out, with the added immersion brought about by Rockstar’s physics systems.Max Payne 3isn’t afraid to ramp up the challenge with incredible action-packed set pieces that are exhilarating to experience every single time.

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San Andreasis one of the best video games ever made, showing just how comfortable Rockstar was with their engine at this point. The game featured so many ancillary mechanics that it can almost be classified as an RPG, since every action players take governs CJ’s growth in some form.

The game’s amazing story dealt with everything from crooked cops to heartbreaking betrayals. However, the humorous writing never failed to make players smile, as Rockstar never wandered far from their satirical take on American life. CJ amassed a set of powerful allies to make a resounding return to Los Santos and take back everything that was stolen from him, and it made for a hell of a ride.

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Some people foundRed Dead Redemption 2’sfocus on realismto be a bit too overbearing at times, but this is precisely what made the game so special in the first place. The world is as immersive as they come, and fans were surprised to see how nuanced and emotional the writing was.

All of this combined to create an unforgettable experience where players explored beautiful worlds and saw Arthur Morgan transform in front of their eyes. Even if the Low Honor playthrough is fun in its own way, players have a hard time stopping themselves from role-playing as an honorable Arthur who gets to enjoy some of the best and most cathartic scenes in the series.

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In terms of sheer enjoyment factor,nothing comes close toGrand Theft Auto 5when it comes to pure fun. The open world is massive and jam-packed with content, ensuring that players will love exploring every nook and cranny of this sandbox.

The action and hilarity present in the main plot are iconic, whileGTA Online’s organic gameplay moments are the very best fans can enjoy in a multiplayer game. All of this combines to helpGrand Theft Auto 5’s fun factor go through the roof and then some.

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