Top 8 Rockstar Games That Aren't GTA

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Rockstar Games is one of the biggest and most famous game companies in the world. Most people know them for the Grand Theft Auto series, a game about crime and open cities that has sold hundreds of millions of copies. But Rockstar has made many other great games over the years. These games are different from GTA, but they are just as fun and interesting. Some have amazing stories, some have exciting gameplay, and some have both.

If you are a fan of Rockstar but have only played GTA, you are missing out. Here are eight Rockstar games that are worth your time.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is set in the American West in the year 1899. You play as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw trying to survive as the old way of life is coming to an end. The world is huge and full of things to explore, from snowy mountains to busy towns. You can hunt animals, rob trains, or just ride your horse through the open land. It is one of the most detailed games ever made.

Set in Los Angeles in 1947, L.A. Noire puts you in the shoes of Cole Phelps, a police detective solving crimes across the city. What makes this game special is how you catch criminals. You study crime scenes, look for clues, and interview suspects. The game uses real actor faces, so you have to watch closely to see if someone is lying. It feels more like a film than a video game.

Before the prequel came out, there was the original. Red Dead Redemption follows John Marston, a former outlaw who is forced by the government to hunt down his old gang members in order to get his family back. The story is emotional and well-written, and the world feels alive. The game won many awards when it came out, including Game of the Year, and it is still respected as one of the best games ever made.

Max Payne 2 is a third-person shooter with a dark and emotional story. Max is a detective in New York City who meets a woman named Mona Sax, someone he thought was dead. Together they uncover a dangerous conspiracy. The famous Bullet Time feature lets you slow down time during fights, making every shootout feel cinematic and exciting. Critics loved it, but unfortunately it did not sell well at the time.

For fans of fast cars and street racing, Midnight Club: Los Angeles is a dream. The game is set in a large and detailed version of the real city. You start with a basic car and work your way up by winning street races and building your reputation. You can fully customize your vehicles, and the open world lets you race anywhere without any loading screens. It is one of the best racing games Rockstar has ever released.

Few games have caused as much debate as Bully did before its release. People worried it would teach bad behavior, but the game actually tells the opposite story. You play as Jimmy Hopkins, a teenager sent to a rough boarding school, and your goal is to stand up to bullies and bring order to the school. Classes are fun mini-games, the world is full of characters to meet, and the writing is sharp and funny.

Max Payne 3 takes the story in a new direction. Max is no longer in New York. He is now a private security guard in São Paulo, Brazil, struggling with addiction and regret. When the family he is protecting gets into danger, Max is pulled back into a life of violence. This was the first Max Payne game made entirely by Rockstar, and it shows. The gunplay is smooth, the visuals are stunning, and the story is told in a very cinematic way.

Manhunt is unlike anything else Rockstar has ever made. You play as James Earl Cash, a death row prisoner who wakes up to find he has been forced to star in a series of violent films for a twisted director. The game is a stealth experience where you hide in shadows, sneak past enemies, and survive each level. It was banned in several countries for its graphic content and remains one of the darkest and most controversial games in history.