I think the biggest selling point for this is just the fantasy of becoming a crime lord. Most missions where kinda meh for me (with some exceptions), and while you do buy properties and I can only think of 2 meaningful improvements these give you (fast cars and a helicopter). I may be asking for a lot but I feel like adding more substantial gameplay changes as you gain more control of the city could've made progression feel much more satisfying. Safe havens don't really do anything since escaping the police is always piss-easy.

However, I did find myself enjoying the simple story, as well as just Vice City as an environment (driving around to get to know the city was great). I also don't think the graphics are that atrocious, but they aren't good. If I had the opportunity to play the OG on PS now I would've done that instead of playing this one. Thankfully I didn't experience any major glitches, despite these definitive editions supposedly being known for them.

Overall GTA: Vice City was an enjoyable experience, but it left me expecting more. Hopefully San Andreas or other more recent entries can satisfy me.