A fan of theGTAseries has created an amazing piece of pixel art that recreates the iconic Grove Street. The street has appeared in twoGTAgames in the past, featuring in bothGTA: San AndreasandGTA 5.
The last few years for theGTAseries have been tough from a critical reception perspective, although sales continue to be strong for the games. Despite thecritical mauling ofGTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, it sold above expectations for Rockstar. The remastered trilogy put a dent in player confidence in the developer after it was deemed a rushed cash grab by many fans. However, creations like this artwork show that one tough release can’t turn players away from the franchise for good, with their passion for the games remaining strong.
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The pixel art was posted to Reddit by user M178music and is titled “Home,” with the piece mostly showing off the house ofGTA: San Andreasprotagonist CJ. According to the Redditor, the Grove Street tribute took around two days to complete, and the effort that has gone into the piece is clear to see. Reddit users in the thread were quick to commend the piece, with particular praise saved for its restricted color palette that makes the image pop. It’s fun to see a 3D game recreated in the pixel art style.Pixel art is often associated with classic titles likePac-Man, so re-imaginings of more modern titles are often an interesting concept. To see the image on Reddit,click here.
For many fans, Grove Street’s first appearance inGTA: San Andreaswas a high point of the franchise. With the game now almost two decades old, it’s a title that evokes nostalgia for a lot of players. As a result, it’s often the subject of many brilliant fan creations from theGTAcommunity. One fan even created animpressiveGTA: San Andreasrugbased on the game’s user interface. With the franchise establishing itself as perhaps the biggest in the games industry, fans can expect to see more of these types of creations popping up on the internet for years to come.
Although Grove Street remains an iconic location from the franchise, it’s currently unlikely that it will return inGTA 6after last year’s leaksseemed to confirm Vice City as the next setting. However, the scale of these games is only getting bigger and more ambitious, so a return wouldn’t be completely impossible if Rockstar decided to include it to some degree. Players will only know for sure when officialGTA 6announcements are made. WithGTA 5turning ten years old this year, it would be the perfect opportunity for Rockstar to ramp up marketing for the long-awaited sequel.
