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GTA 5 was released today, so we suggest recalling the best games made in a similar style. The franchise has spawned many projects that in one way or another reflect the features of this iconic series.

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GTA came out today 5. The fifth title promises to set new standards for open-world action games, and there is no doubt that Rockstar was able to do this. We, like most console owners, have already started playing, so expect a big review of 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 one way or another the features of this iconic series can be discerned.

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

Saints Row - GTA, whose brakes completely failed. There is simply no other such frivolous game; the developers are ahead of the rest in this sense. SR is fun to play through, but like any parody, it's a dud inside. If you want a more or less normal plot or adequacy, the game cannot offer anything. Volition excel at silliness and parody, but going through Saints Row is like watching American Pie. Sometimes, of course, it’s funny, but this humor is second-rate, too obvious and without sophistication.

The cooperative, which, in theory, was supposed to double the degree of madness, turned out to be frankly weak. The characters hardly interact, the cutscenes are identical for both single and joint playthroughs. It's not good to do this, Volition.

However, as a fun game, Saints Row 4 is perfect.

The action was one of the biggest surprises of last year. Nobody expected much from the continuation of the lousy True Crime series, but a high-quality action movie came out. The game was created for the Western world, so no Asian characteristics you won't see it here. In general, Sleeping Dogs is the most GTA there is, only with some important differences.

Firstly, you play as a police officer, albeit undercover. Secondly, there is left-hand traffic here, and it takes some time to get used to it. Thirdly, there is a lot of waving with arms and legs, but not enough shooting. Actually, in other respects this is absolutely the same GTA with similar plot moves, story development and climbing the criminal ladder of Hong Kong.

The fights turned out really great. The developers made the right decision by using the Batman: Arkham Asulym combat system as a basis - it is used in every first action game with massacres. In addition to realistic fights with a juicy crunch of bones, I remember the excellent finishing moves, which are very similar to fatalities from The Punisher. The hero slams his opponents' heads into the blades of air conditioners, throws enemies into ovens, and throws them onto high-voltage electrical panels - such cruelty came in handy for an action movie about wayward eastern mafiosi.

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

As usual, Driver focuses heavily on cars and chases. Most of the tasks are related to transport in one way or another - fans of shooting races across the city will certainly be pleased. It is curious that after five years of silence the series changed its concept. In Driver: San Francisco you can’t leave your car, but you can and should “move” from one car to another; you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the high-quality view from the cabin. Since then, nothing has been heard about the continuation, which is a pity. San Francisco was definitely a successful reboot of the series.

Instead of bandits with huge gold Rolexes, the Czechs showed a different side of the criminal world. A time when gangsters had stricter laws than police officers. When it was forbidden to kill anyone without the approval of the mafia boss. When, finally, the criminals were gentlemen and wore expensive suits, and did not wear Adidas and did not scatter kilograms of cocaine on the tables.

A small Czech company created a cult game, 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 adult project. It’s a paradox, but after almost nine years the developers have not been able to even repeat, let alone surpass, their masterpiece. Mafia II turned out to be a pathetic piece of work, a weak shadow of The City of the Lost Heaven. Banal plot, transience, boring missions. Illusion Softworks, please release the first Mafia on the new engine, or at least an HD edition of the beautiful original.

All Points Bulletin, better known as APB Reloaded, offers you to rob a bank and run away, shooting back from the cops, with a plump bag of money on your back. Or take the side of the keepers of order. Let us remind you that the fifth part of GTA is dedicated to bank robberies, and one of the main reference points for the developers is the wonderful 1994 action movie Heat.

APB is a multiplayer shooter in which events are very unpredictable. On a quiet street, a shootout involving special forces and bank robbers can unfold, which will result in a tense chase through a busy city. Surprises await at every turn. The fact is that players are assigned to units: they can organize an ambush for enemies, come to the aid of allies, and generally start a local war in the middle of the city. And the same thing happens throughout the metropolis.

The main feature is the gameplay, which is tied to triggers (invisible “buttons”). Step on one, and your carefully thought-out bank robbery plan will instantly collapse, forcing you to think on the fly about options for getting out of the current difficult situation. Let’s say that at the most crucial moment the alarm beeps. The security forces immediately arrive, shooting starts, and you are torn between the desires to “just escape” and “to escape with the stolen money.” And here it would also be nice for your partner to get some help - help out or run away while there is an opportunity? The security forces have their own concerns. It is much better to take the criminals alive - but the enemies do not want to surrender under any circumstances. What is more important: to shoot the robbers, or to try to arrest them, risking missing the lawbreakers altogether?

Character customization is important in MMOs. Many players want to create a hero that is different from the rest. This is quite possible in the All Points Bulletin character editor. The possibilities are vast; you can spend hours selecting tattoos or customizing the shade of your protégé'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, including bank robberies.

The GTA series has inspired many developers to create similar projects. And not everything can be called a clone; each game focuses on something different. One takes on cool chases, another with realistic fights, and the third is a general MMO. If you are waiting for the PC version or, if you have a console, for some unimaginable reason you have not yet bought GTA 5, we recommend that you go through the games from this material

Out first Grand Theft Auto back in 1997, it marked the beginning of a new era, but the series made a real breakthrough for the industry only in 2001 with the release. Fully three-dimensional graphics, incredible world development and addictive gameplay instantly placed the game on the pedestal of the best projects in the history of interactive entertainment and provided the franchise with incredible sales.

The following parts of the series only consolidated the success: graphics, atmosphere, variety and elaboration of the environment reached a new level. And, of course, players received even more gameplay options. GTA became not just an action movie about criminal showdowns, but a kind of life simulator, where characters could not only crush random passers-by and shoot mafia bosses, but also buy real estate, gain weight, play tennis, bowling, watch TV, tune cars, and so on. Missions and tasks became complex in their structure and amazed with cinematic presentation, and the online mode GTA overnight became one of the most popular in the world.

It’s quite natural that the series quickly had numerous clones: some did not offer anything truly fresh and stupidly copied GTA, but others had a number of unique features or were very different from the original concept. Today we decided to put together a small list of the most notable games in the style Grand Theft Auto that are worth playing.

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• Average rating: 83%
• Release date: November 15, 2016
• Developers and publisher: Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Romania, Ubisoft Toronto / Ubisoft

The controversial sequel to the hacker duology from Ubisoft tells the story of Marcus Holloway, who was blacklisted by the ctOS system. Big Brother monitors all city residents through numerous sensors and cameras, manages the infrastructure and ruins people's destinies. To fight the system, the hero joins the DedSec organization and posts all his actions online, denouncing lawlessness and corruption.

The second part completely lost the atmosphere of immersion in a gloomy city, replacing cruel story a more fun teen theme and bright San Francisco colors, which is especially nice on a modern 4K HDR TV.

But the game has become more varied and interesting. The ability to hack equipment and control elements of the environment using a smartphone creates many unusual situations with new ways to solve them. And, of course, taxis with crazy bloggers and LGBT fellow travelers. It's so fun.

• Average rating: 77%
• Release date: December 1, 2015
• Developers and Publisher: Avalanche Studios / Square Enix
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows

Just Cause has always been a fun, slightly crazy and very beautiful sandbox, and the threequel even surpassed the other games in the series in this regard, offering the most crazy stunts with the most spectacular explosions of the interactive environment. Not to mention variable technology and gadgets.

Luxurious landscapes of a giant tropical archipelago and flights in a special aero-suit over flower meadows still look very atmospheric and pretty. Proper use of the grappling hook allows you to fly almost indefinitely.

Definitely, the game was unable to bring anything new in terms of plot and interesting quests: we are again overthrowing another banana dictator - this time in the homeland of the series' protagonist, Rico Rodriguez. But chaos and even more spectacular destruction successfully cope with the plot boredom.

It's sad that the developers were never able to optimize the project on consoles, and in some places it noticeably slows down. On the other hand, you can always play on a more powerful PC.

• Average rating: 86%
• Release date: January 11, 2005
• Developers and Publisher: Pandemic Studios / LucasArts
• PlayStation 2, Xbox (but can be played on PS3 via PS2 Classics and on Xbox One via backwards compatibility)

One of best games genre offers a dark story about the war in North Korea, where their southern brethren, the Americans, the Chinese and even the Russian mafia intervened.

The main task of the player is to destroy the local dictator, who can launch a nuclear strike on the West. At the same time, your actions affect the attitude towards the hero of each of the factions that can support the character or open fire on him.

Playground of Destruction has a mission structure, but the developers have not forgotten about side quests. There are both the usual episodes with accompaniment and races from point to point.

Mercenaries was remembered not only for its non-linearity, but also for its powerful atmosphere of war, excellent graphics and well-developed physics of destruction of the surrounding world - by PS2 standards. Stealing military equipment, destroying buildings and blowing up opponents is a lot of fun.

• Average rating: 83%
• Release date: February 20, 2007
• Developers and Publisher: Realtime Worlds / Microsoft Game Studios
• Platform: Xbox 360

One of the most fun sandboxes on the Xbox 360 was created by a company that included Rockstar Games employees, including GTA and Lemmings creator David Jones.

In the story of Crackdown, you play as a special agent, stuffed from head to toe with technology, with which he needs to fight members of criminal gangs in Pacific City. The situation in the city is so bad that defenders of the law are forced to live in the Agency tower, around which the islands and districts captured by the mafia are located.

The game differs from other representatives of the genre due to its strong emphasis on platforming. The world of Crackdown is divided into three cities of different structure and mood and is arranged in the form of a vertical sandbox. All story bosses are located at a certain height - in their bases and in expensive apartments. By jumping and grabbing elements of the environment, the character can reach the roofs and collect upgrade spheres located there, which improve his skills, allowing him to jump even higher. This allows you to reach even higher points on the map, collect new orbs and destroy further targets. At the same time, the platformer itself is quite difficult: you need to accurately time your jumps and carefully grab ledges.

In addition, you can upgrade your strength, car and weapon skills, which allows you to lift heavy objects and enemies, turn an ordinary car or truck into fancy reinforced versions and inflict more damage on enemies with machine guns built into the body.

Compared to GTAIV, the game was a good arcade game and, together with co-op, competent mechanics and bright comic-book graphics, gave many hours of uncomplicated fun.

• Average rating: 89%
• Release date: November 29, 2012
• Developers and Publisher: Ubisoft Montreal / Ubisoft
• Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows (then a crappy port came out on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One)

Obviously, wanting to rehabilitate themselves for Far Cry 2, Ubisoft returned to the bright setting of the first part. The action takes place on the tropical island of Rook Island, where a group of friends decided to properly relax and unwind. Drinking on the ocean, boat rides, nightclubs and skydiving - everything is going great. But only until the heroes are captured by local pirates led by Vas Montenegro. The charismatic villain captured the imagination with crazy monologues and became the real star of the show. We remember all the scenes with him for a long time. Like Heath Ledger's Joker, Vass is the main reason to check out the project.

But in fact, even without a villain, the game immersed you in a beautiful and very atmospheric sandbox with well-developed tasks and a variety of vehicles that were fun to navigate. Back then, such a concept of a sandbox first-person shooter with role-playing elements, a well-developed world and interesting quests was still a fresh solution.

The only pity is that the developers forgot about proper optimization on consoles and good AI. And if stupid bots cannot be fixed in any way, then a good computer can easily solve the first problem.

• Average rating: 84%
• Release date: August 14, 2012
• Developers and Publisher: United Front Games / Square Enix
• PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, but later released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Sleeping Dogs- at first glance, a typical GTA clone, but it stands out from the general list due to its unusual setting: the events of the project take place in Asia. The main character is Wei Shen, an undercover cop who infiltrates the criminal underworld of Hong Kong.

Sleeping Dogs is heavily inspired by Asian cinema and is based on hand-to-hand combat. Sometimes battles involve dozens of enemies with melee weapons, which adds adrenaline. Sleeping Dogs is a very brutal game that offers a variety of finishing moves on opponents, including bloody fatalities under sharp propeller blades, in water tanks, trash cans and even containers of frozen fish.

The only pity is that in the game, where you can pick up a whore and use the services of massage parlors, they do not show scenes with sex, which is especially strange, given the increased level of cruelty - with cannibalism and tasks where the main character draws circles on a white background with a nurse’s broken face wall...

5. Saints Row IV

• Average rating: 88%
• Release date: August 20, 2013
• Developers and Publisher: Volition, Inc. /Deep Silver
• Platforms: Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3. Later released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Saints Row IV offers even more madness and jokes than the threequel before it. Having prevented the destruction of the United States, the main character becomes president, but he is not destined to rule the country calmly. On The White house aliens attack, destroy the Earth, and people are sent to virtual reality. Now the character has to save his friends and take revenge on the invaders.

The game cleverly parodies significant objects of modern geek culture, ranging from the Wachowski sisters' "The Matrix", "Armageddon", "Harry Potter" and ending with the game series Splinter Cell, Metal Gear Solid, Mass Effect and even Streets of Rage. At the same time, the project is moving away from GTA. Since the hero receives superpowers, vehicle control fades into the background. High jumps, temporary invulnerability, shaking the ground, enhancing weapons and character with elements, super speed and even telekinesis along with additional abilities make the game even more fun, especially if you like superhero adventures like Sunset Overdrive, Crackdown or Infamous. We really liked this approach at the time, but if you're looking for something more similar to GTA game, then you'd better play Saints Row: The Third.

4. L.A. Noire

• Average rating: 89%
• Release date: May 17, 2011
• Developers and Publisher: Team Bondi / Rockstar
• PS3, Xbox 360, Windows. Then a port came out for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Subtle and very atmospheric L.A. Noire is just pretending to be a GTA clone. In fact, this is a great detective adventure - a real adventure game about the work of a policeman in Los Angeles in the mid-20th century.
Playing as World War II veteran Col Phelps, you'll start out as a regular patrolman, then become part of the homicide squad, move on to narcotics, and then arson. At first glance, the game seems to be a set of unrelated missions, but in the end all the plot threads converge into one common and very complex bunch of conspiracies of the city’s elite.

The game still surprises with its detailed character models and unique facial animation, on the basis of which local interrogations of witnesses and suspects are organized. Watching the facial expressions of local characters and comparing alibis and evidence is a pleasure.

It's a shame that Rockstar allowed Team Bondi to close down, and we will never see new projects from this talented team from Australia again.

3. Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven

• Average rating: 89%
• Release date: August 27, 2002
• Developers and Publisher: Illusion Softworks / Gathering of Developers
• Platforms: Windows. Then the game was unsuccessfully ported to Xbox and PlayStation 2

One of the most significant games for PC is inspired by classic cinema and offers its own version of “The Godfather” with an interesting plot and a rich atmosphere of the first half of the 20th century.

Mafia is a look back into the past - the story of the game's protagonist, Tommy Angelo, who decides to give up everything he knows about the Salieri family in exchange for protection. About how he accidentally fell into the mafia, what crimes he committed and why he joined the police.

The City of Lost Heaven is one of the few games with a truly mature story and interesting plot twists. The project allows us to trace the evolution of the inner world of the main character, who was forced to become part of the criminal world, but is trying to maintain a human face. At the same time, from a gaming point of view, “Mafia” is already pretty outdated. In particular, transport management. Did you think that the helicopter mission in Vice City was the most difficult thing that the game industry could produce? I'll disappoint you.

However, the project may still surprise you with some unique moments. For example, you could be fined for speeding or running a red light.

Now the first “Mafia” is worth playing, if only because of the plot and powerful atmosphere. Especially considering the failure with the second and third parts.

• Average rating: 87%
• Release date: March 12, 2015
• Developers and Publisher: SEGA
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows. It was also released on PlayStation 3 in Japan.

The series about the criminal side of modern Japan reached its pinnacle with the release of the luxurious Yakuza 0, which is a prequel to the entire story.

The main characters are the young stars of the franchise - Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. The former is just beginning to rise through the ranks of the Tokyo underworld, becoming a hostage in a complex political game where several powerful organizations are fighting for Kamurocho. The second is having fun at a hostess club in the suburb of Southenbori. Seemingly unrelated stories come together in a powerful ending.

In addition to the fascinating plot, the game relies on side missions, where you can find absolutely crazy stories, like a sidequest about an underground network of schoolgirls who sell their underwear to perverts, or a mission about punks who are trying to maintain the image of cool in front of their fans, but in fact they adore bake pancakes and play with puppies. The game perfectly strikes a balance between a serious story with touching moments and complete madness, which some call the traditional Japanese flavor. Just look at the local mini-games, like phone sex, where the main character entertains bored housewives in a languid voice. Fishing, dancing in the club, bowling, mahjong, karaoke, racing with radio-controlled cars - there is simply no time to get bored here.

And this is the perfect moment to get acquainted with the series on PS4, since immediately after it remakes of the first and second parts were released, and re-releases of the remaining parts will appear soon.

1. Red Dead Redemption

• Average rating: 94%
• Release date: May 18, 2010
• Developers and Publisher: Rockstar San Diego / Rockstar / Take-Two Interactive
• Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360. Works on Xbox One via backwards compatibility program

Oddly enough, the theme of the Western genre is quite rare in the gaming industry, and therefore developers can create their projects without strong competitive pressure. It is not surprising that Rockstar has taken a key place in this niche. Without further ado, the developers realized that the Wild West is perfect for an open-world game like GTA. Instead of noisy cities, players received picturesque deserts, forests and prairies, and instead of car theft, horse theft. Who in childhood did not dream of being a cowboy or a bounty hunter? Tie a black scarf over your face and burst into the city, firing revolvers into the air, rob a train rushing at full speed, or stand face to face with the enemy in a duel like Clint Eastwood...

It's not surprising that Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption is the main successor to GTA. In front of the players open spaces of incredible size, full of dangerous adventures, treasures, bandits, poisonous snakes, cacti and other necessary attributes of any Western. On top of that, RDR has the strongest storyline of any Rockstar game. The gritty story, in the style of late '60s revisionist Westerns, follows former outlaw John Marston, who is forced to work for the government and hunt down his former gang friends in order to have a chance to see his wife and son again.

Red Dead Redemption makes the most of the sandbox concept, giving players the opportunity to feel like real desperados in the Wild West. Huge spaces, a twisting plot, an amazing atmosphere and soundtrack make this particular Rockstar project the best among open world games in the GTA style. We look forward to it and hope that it will not let us down.

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a colorful photo effect in the style Grand games Theft Auto V. I will try to explain everything in as much detail as possible, so that even beginners can get an equally amazing result.

1. Document preparation

Step 1

First, open the photo with which we will work. To do this we go File- Open(File - Open), select the file on your computer and click on the button Open(Open). Now, before starting editing, check the document settings:

• The photo must be in RGB color mode, 8 bits/channel(bit/channel). To check this, go to Image-Mode(Image - Mode).
• The result of the lesson will look better if you set the document size within 2000-4000 pixels width/height. To do this we go Image- ImageSize(Image - Image Size).
• The photo should be the background layer. If this is not the case, apply to it Layer- New- BackgroundfromLayer(Layers - New - Layer from background).

Step 2

Now we need to expand the work surface upwards so that there is more free space for work. To do this we go Image- CanvasSize(Image - Canvas Size) and set the settings as shown below:

2. Select the model

Step 1

In this section, we will select our model and transfer it to a separate layer. Take the tool QuickSelectionTool(Q) (Quick selection) and select the background in the photo. Using the Shift and Alt keys you can add/remove selection areas. When you're done with your selection, press Ctrl+Shift+I to invert it.

Step 2

Now let's move on Select- Modify- Smooth SampleRadius(Radius) by 5 pixels. After that we move on Select- Modify- Contract(Select - Modify - Compress) and install ContractBy(Shrink by) 1 pixel. And we move on again Select- Modify- Feather(Select - Modify - Feather) and install FeatherRadius(Feather radius) by 1 pixel.

Step 3

Press Ctrl+J to copy the selected area to a new layer and name it “Model” (Subject).

3. Create the background

Step 1

Selecting a layer Background(Background) and move on Layer- NewFillLayer-SolidColor(Layer - New Fill Layer - Color). Name the fill layer “Background Color” and select black color (#000000) as shown below:

Step 2

Now let's move on File- PlaceEmbedded(File - Place embedded), select the second stock image and click the Place button. Next we install Width(Width) and Height(Height) of the background to 180% and call this layer “Background Image”.

Step 3

Right-click on this layer and select RasterizeLayer(Rasterize layer). Then we move on Filter- FilterGallery- Artistic- Cutout NumberofLevels(Number of levels) by 8, EdgeSimplicity(Simplicity of edges) - 10, EdgeFidelity(Edge clarity) - to 3.

Step 4

Now press Ctrl+A to select the entire document. After that we add a mask Layer- LayerMask- RevealSelection(Layer - Layer Mask - Show Selection). As a result, a mask will be created based on the shape of the selection.

Step 5

Right-click on the mask in the layers panel and select ApplyLayerMask(Apply mask). Then press Ctrl+T to activate free transformation, right-click inside the frame that appears, select Distort(Distort) and transform the layer as shown below:

Step 6

Add an adjustment layer. To do this we go Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- Hue/Saturation(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Hue/Saturation). Name the layer “Brightness/Saturation” (BI_Saturation/Brightness).

Step 7

Now press Ctrl+Alt+G to transform the adjustment layer into a clipping mask for the background image. Double-click on the adjustment layer thumbnail in the Layers panel and in the Properties(Properties) set Saturation(Saturation) to -40 and Brightness(Brightness) - by +20.

4. Stylize the model

Step 1

In this section, we will begin to create the effect itself in the style of GTA V. Select the “Model” layer (Subject) and apply a filter to it Filter- Sharpen- UnsharpMask(Filter - Sharpen - Unsharp Mask). Install Amount(Effect) by 500%, Radius(Radius) - by 1 pixel and Threshold(Isohelia) - on 0 levels(levels).

Step 2

Step 3

Let's move on Filter- Stylize-OilPaint(Filter - Stylization - Oil paint). Install Stylization(Stylization) on 2 and Cleanliness(Cleanliness) - by 10, also uncheck the box opposite Lighting(Lighting).

Step 4

Next, apply the filter again Filter- Sharpen- UnsharpMask Amount(Effect) 100%, Radius(Radius) - by 3 pixels and Threshold

Step 5

Let's move on to Filter- Stylize- Diffuse(Filter - Stylize - Diffusion) and install Mode(Mode) on Anisotropic(Anisotropic).

Step 6

Next filter Filter- Sharpen- UnsharpMask(Filter - Sharpness - Unsharp Mask). Install Amount(Effect) 100%, Radius(Radius) - by 1 pixel and Threshold(Isohelia) - to 0 levels.

Step 7

Adding and reducing noise Filter- Noise- ReduceNoise(Filter - Noise - Reduce Noise) and enter the following settings:

Step 8

Step 9

Duplicate the working layer using the Ctrl+J key combination. Then apply to the copy Filter- FilterGallery- Artistic- Cutout(Filter - Filter Gallery - Imitation - Applique). Install NumberofLevels(Number of levels) by 8, EdgeSimplicity(Edge Simplicity) - on 3 and Edge Fidelity(Edge clarity) - to 3.

Step 10

Now we reduce Opacity(opacity) of this layer to 25% and call it “Model_Levels” (Subject_Adjustment).

Step 11

Hold down the Ctrl key and click on the thumbnail of this layer in the layers panel. Then we move on Select- Modify- Smooth(Select - Modify - Smooth) and set SampleRadius(Radius) by 5 pixels.

Step 12

Now let's create a new layer Layer- New- Layer(Layer - New - Layer) and call it “Subject Stroke”.

Step 13

Activate the tool RectangularMarqueeTool Stroke(Stroke). In the window that opens, install Width(Width) by 4 pixels, Location(Location) - on Outside(Outside), Mode(Mode) - on Normal(Normal) and Opacity(Opacity) - 100%.

Step 14

Let's take it again RectangularMarqueeTool(M) (Rectangular selection), set the Foreground color to black (#000000). Right-click on the work canvas and select Stroke(Stroke). This time we install Width(Width) by 2 pixels, Location(Location) - on Center(Center) Mode(Mode) - on Normal(Normal) and Opacity(Opacity) - 100%.

Step 15

Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+D to deselect.

5. Final correction

Step 1

In this section we will be working with adjustment layers. Let's move on Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- PhotoFilter(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Photo Filter) and name the resulting layer “Photo Tint”.

Step 2

Double-click on the thumbnail of this adjustment layer and in the panel Window-Properties(Window - Properties) configure its parameters: set Filter(Filter) on Orange(Orange) and Density(Density) - by 15% as shown below:

Step 3

Press the D key to reset the colors to standard, then go Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- GradientMap(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Gradient Map). Call this layer “Overall Contrast”.

Step 4

Luminosity(Brightness) and reduce the opacity to 28%.

Step 5

Next we move on Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer- Vibrance(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Juiciness) and call the layer “Overall Vibrance/Saturation”.

Step 6

Properties(Properties) set Vibrance(Juicy) by +31 and Saturation(Saturation) - by +20.

Step 7

Let's move on Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer-Levels(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Levels) and name the layer “Overall Brightness”.

Step 8

Double-click on the layer thumbnail and on the panel Properties(Properties) set the settings as shown below:

Step 9

Press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E to create a merged copy of all visible layers. Then press Ctrl+Shift+U to desaturate the layer. After that we apply the filter Filter-Other-HighPass(Filter - Other - Color Contrast) and set Radius(Radius) by 2 pixels.

Step 10

Switch the blending mode of this layer to HardLight(Hard light) and call it “Overall Sharpening”.

Congratulations! This is what the final result of the lesson looks like:

If you want to get a more interesting result in just a couple of mouse clicks, which can also be animated, then you can try the Grandiose 3 action (paid), which is offered by the author of the lesson.

With this action you don't need to waste time on the lesson at all! Simply fill your model with color and run the action, which will do all the work for you. The result is a multi-layered document that is easy to customize. The action also creates 20 color variations, and you can choose any of them.

In addition, there are 16 background actions to choose from, an action to create additional elements, a GTA-style text effect, and an action to animate the entire result!

1. Create a document

Step 1

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

• Photo must be in color mode RGB8 bits/channel(RGB 8 bits/channel). To check this, go to Image-Mode(Image - Mode).
• For the result to be of the highest quality, the document size should be between 1500-3500 pixels in width/height. To check this, go to Image- ImageSize(Image - Image Size).
• The work photo should be the background layer. If this is not the case for you, move on Layer- New- BackgroundfromLayer(Layer - New - Layer from background).

Step 2

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

2. Create a GTA effect

Step 1

Having finished preparing the document, in this section we will begin to create 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(Sveta) - by 2%:

Step 3

Create another new layer Layer- New- Layer(Layer - New - Layer) (or Ctrl+Shift+N) and call it “Temporary 2”.

Step 4

Now press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E to create a combined 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 a filter Filter-Other-HighPass(Filter - Other - Color Contrast) and set Radius(radius) by 1.5 pixels as shown below:

Step 6

Hold down the Ctrl key and 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 install 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 apply the last filter again.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Applying a filter Filter- Noise- ReduceNoise(Filter - Noise - Reduce Noise), set Strength(Intensity) to 5, PreserveDetails(Save details) - at 0%, ReduceColorNoise(Reduce color noise) - by 54% and SharpenDetails(Sharpness details) - to 0% as shown below:

Step 12

Now let's 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 - Applique). Install NumberofLevels(Number of levels) by 4, EdgeSimplicity(Simplicity of edges) - at 0 and EdgeFidelity(Edge clarity) - to 3.

Step 14

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

Step 15

While holding down the Ctrl key, select both temporary layers and merge them together by pressing Ctrl+E. Then we name this layer “GTA Effect”.

3. Create a stroke

Step 1

In this section we will create 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 Select) 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(Select - Modify - Smooth) and set the Sample 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

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, install Width(Width) by 5 pixels, Location(Location) - on Outside(Outside), Mode(Mode) - on Normal(Normal) and Opacity(Opacity) - 100% as shown below:

4. Perform final color correction

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Create a new adjustment layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer-Levels(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Levels) and call it “General 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 call it “Overall Saturation”.

Step 6

Double-click on the adjustment layer thumbnail and configure it in the properties panel:

Step 7

Create a layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer-Curves(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Curves) and call it “Chroma”.

Step 8

Step 9

Create the final adjustment layer Layer- NewAdjustmentLayer-Brightness/Contrast(Layer - New Adjustment Layer - Brightness/Contrast) and call it “Background Brightness”.

Step 10

In the Layers panel, click on the mask of the last adjustment layer to select it. Let's take it BrushTool(B) (Brush), set the Foreground color to #000000 and brush over the model to remove the effect of the adjustment layer.

Step 11

Double-click on the adjustment layer's thumbnail and configure it in the properties panel:

We're done!

This is what the final result looks like.

Saints Row is the answer to the question “What would GTA be like if its developers used illegal substances”: an absolutely insane series of games where everything is possible, from clearing out areas from gangster gangs and fighting with, to descending into the Underworld and meeting God. The weapons also match the atmospheric plot: in addition to the standard submachine guns, Saints Row has such crazy weapons as a dubstep gun, a lightsaber, and a plunger shooter.

If you ignore the insanity of the series (which is almost impossible), it is otherwise an excellent GTA substitute with shootouts, chases, side missions and collectibles scattered throughout the world. Saints Row also has one of the best character editors, which contains an incredible number of options.

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 froze development, and the already created materials were purchased 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 man who infiltrates one of Hong Kong's biggest gangs to bring it down from the inside. The plot surprises with interesting twists and difficult moral dilemmas. Matching it is the gameplay, where, in accordance with the setting, the oriental with a dash of dirty tricks comes to the fore: in battles, the protagonist can use the environment, smashing 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.

3. Watch Dogs series

The first part of Watch Dogs was positioned by Ubisoft as a “GTA killer” during the advertising campaign. True, a miracle did not happen, and it was not possible to knock GTA off its pedestal, but at the same time we got a good action movie with interesting gameplay mechanics that play off the abilities of the main character.

When developing the sequel, the authors behaved more modestly, took into account all the mistakes and, as a result, presented a good action game with variable completion of missions, RPG elements and a well-developed world that lives its own life, reacts to the player’s actions and constantly surprises with new possibilities. All this is seasoned with the 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 its famous competitor, then Watch Dogs 2 is exactly the game like GTA 5 that gamers have been waiting for.

4. Just Cause Series

Just Cause is one of the most big worlds in video games, a huge selection of vehicles, complete freedom of action and bright 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 wields 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 rulers who oppress their own people and even aim at world domination. However, if you wish, you can leave the main storyline, to simply explore the world, participate in races, cause chaos and destruction in enemy bases, or compete with friends in multiplayer.

5. Bully

The best bully simulator in the world - of course, from the creators of GTA. Bully will invite you to go to school, sit in class, do homework - and also bully your classmates, have affairs with girls, and run around.

The plot of Bully covers one year of the main character's education at a new school. During this time, Jimmy Hopkins - that's the name of the bully - must gain authority among all school groups, deal with newfound enemies and find his love. Despite the seemingly frivolous themes, the game raises pressing social issues and tells a fascinating story about growing up. Well, he doesn’t forget to entertain gamers with entertaining missions and mini-games.

6. Yakuza Series

7. Crackdown 3

Crackdown is “GTA at maximum speed,” an action sandbox in which you can do anything, as long as this “anything” is justified by the fight against crime. Only the third part of the series is available on PC, but it is also considered the best, so in the absence of previous releases you have not lost much.

In Crackdown 3 you will play the role of a super agent who clears the streets of criminals in an original way– destroying everything in its path. Using superpowers, the main character can run faster than lightning, jump higher than skyscrapers and throw cars into the sky. A fun and crazy action movie that will help you have fun after a hard day.

8. Far Cry 5

Structurally, Far Cry 5 is not similar to GTA: if in Grand Theft Auto the narrative dominates the open world, then in Far Cry 5 the opposite is true: here the main thing is entertainment on a huge map, and the plot remains a secondary matter.

Nevertheless, in terms of freedom, the games can be called similar. In GTA, you can drop everything you’re doing at any time and go explore cities and their surrounding areas. Just like in Far Cry 5, you are free to postpone missions and explore the open world. Moreover, in both cases you will encounter random events that will shape your personal story of completing the game.

9. Mafia Series

If we had written this material before the release of Mafia 3, the series would not have been included in it: nevertheless, its first two parts, although they imply some freedom of action and allow you to freely explore the world, are quite different from Grand Theft Auto.

With Mafia 3, everything is different: this is the most real clone of GTA, where you can run through the city streets with weapons at the ready, steal cars, arrange shootouts with the police - in general, have fun as you please. All this is accompanied by a rather fascinating plot with good cut-scene direction, a 60s atmosphere and a cheerful theme.

10. Red Dead Redemption Series

12. Total Overdose

A completely crazy GTA clone with a charismatic protagonist, Mexican flavor and a catchy soundtrack. Together with the main character, who avenges the death of his father, players will have to shoot hundreds of Bandidos, find the love of their lives and help the DEA destroy a powerful drug cartel.

If GTA 5 is a satire on society, then Total Overdose is an overt mockery of stereotypes. Sombreros, wrestlers, bullfighting and other integral aspects of Mexican life are shown here in an exaggerated way, flavored with a huge dose of humor and action. Unfortunately, the pleasure of the gameplay is spoiled by primitive graphics: Total Overdose was released back in 2005, and today the game is only suitable for weak PCs and nostalgic gamers.

13. The Saboteur

A stylish open-world action game about members of the French Resistance fighting the Nazis in occupied Paris. Players will have to complete tasks, block by block, to recapture the city from the invaders. This is reflected in the color scheme: the areas occupied by the Germans are in black and white with splashes of red, while the liberated territories show a riot of colors.

The Saboteur has a good balance between the story campaign, stealth and open battles. The main character is an experienced fighter and driver, so the missions are varied. The highlight of the game was the use of a brothel as a base for the Resistance - returning to headquarters between missions is always nice.

14. Prototype Series

The Prototype duology can be described as “GTA with superpowers.” Here, a character is running around digitized, able to turn his hands into tentacles and transform into any NPC he meets, and traveling by transport becomes unnecessary when 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. Mainly, 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 him into freedom, turning people into. But he also does not miss the opportunity to help his neighbor by taking on various additional missions.

15. Mercenaries Series

A series of games dedicated to mercenaries - soldiers of fortune who are ready to take on any dirty work. Similar to GTA in the presence of a large open world, an impressive selection of vehicles and weapons, it has a greater emphasis on action and chaos - which is not surprising, since we are talking about mercenaries.

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

16. True Crime Series

These GTA-style projects show players all the difficulties of being a cop in a big city - in the first part and New York in the sequel. When developing, the authors seem to have been inspired by films about bad cops: the methods of work of the main characters are clearly not taken from job description law enforcement officer. Here, chases, shootouts and intense interrogations are common practice, and the preparation of reports and polite treatment of suspects are not considered something worthy of attention.

Like the other games in this collection, the True Crime duology contains sandbox-style gameplay, an open world and many side activities. Added to this is a licensed soundtrack (consisting mainly of hip-hop), crime fighting and the ability to choose between playing a “bad” or “good” cop.

Where to download: Games removed from official digital services

17. The Godfather Series

Games that give you the opportunity to feel like a tycoon of the criminal world, the real head of the “family”. The GTA clone dilogy The Godfather is based on the film saga of the same name, and invites players to meet characters famous from the films.

The developers managed to create an atmospheric world, come up with a decent plot and interesting missions, and even implement some kind of strategy with capture and hold. This is why The Godfather earns a place on our list.

Where to download: Due to the expiration of copyright, the games were withdrawn from official digital services

18. Dead Rising Series

Action-adventure games are similar to GTA only in general terms - after all, there are no zombies in Grand Theft Auto, and Dead Rising has a poorly developed universe. But there are still similarities: an open world, vehicles, some kind of freedom in completing tasks, the ability, if desired, to leave the main storyline and explore locations in search of interesting events and collectibles.