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Many commenters recall a childhood defined by the thrill of playing early *Grand Theft Auto* titles in secret to bypass strict parental bans on violent media. Whether borrowing handheld copies from friends or covertly installing the game on school computers, players were captivated by the series' unprecedented open-world freedom despite its controversial reputation at the time. Interestingly, these restrictions meant some fans did not fully experience the iconic 3D entries until they reached adulthood, leading them to view the once-scandalous pixelated violence of their youth as remarkably tame by modern standards.