#74 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Again, my uneasy relationship with the GTA games ends with me giving in. Things always start out rocky between us. I start with my arms folded, resistant to the hype. "This can't be a perfect game," I mutter to myself after reading hundreds of positive reviews. I play for a while, finding moments of enjoyment and prolonged periods of frustration. I put the game down, and then months later rediscover it and play it to completion.

A friend once told me that GTA: Vice City is a lousy game, but an amazing toy. I'd have to agree, as a game, it's far from perfect. As a toy, GTA: Vice City sure beats the hell out of a Slinky.