The GTA Vice City release date for its Android and iOS versions has been revealed by Rockstar Games to be set for December 6, 2012. Each of the versions will have their prices tagged at 4.99 USD (approx. Rs. 275), and will of course be distributed via the App Store and the Google Play Store. Also dubbed as the 10th Anniversary Edition of the classic title, this mobile variant was first announced by its developer back in October.
The game will come equipped with native high-resolution graphics, and will feature a number of distinct enhancements that are said to be unique to the iOS and Android platforms. These include updated character models and lighting effects, a fully customizable control layout, fresh and precise firing and targeting options as well as support for devices that carry Retina displays on them.
And as far as compatible devices are concerned, a whole list of them has been released by the developer. For iOS, the iPad, iPhone 4, 4S & 5 and the 4th & 5th generation iPod touch will be supported. Furthermore, a long roster of popular Android devices including smartphones and tablets will also be compatible. A complete list has been put by Rockstar Games on its official blog.
GTA Vice City is set in the backdrop of the 1980s American mafia culture, and it was first launched for the PS2 in 2002, following which it made its way to a number of other platforms. Drawing inspiration from its own predecessor, Grand Theft Auto III, it managed to set high standards for the open world genre. The Grand Theft Auto series saw a number of games after this one, but the two main entries were San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV.
And now, as we move into 2013, the anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto V which is to launch during spring is on an all-time high. This latest entry to the iconic series is set to feature three different protagonists. And its magnanimity can be gauged from the fact that its open world will be larger than those of San Andreas, GTA IV and Red Dead Redemption combined. Meanwhile, as fans wait the long wait for this game to release, they can indulge in GTA Vice City on their iOS and Android devices come December 6.