For Italian gamers, the search for highlights the importance of localization. In the mid-2000s, physical copies of PC games in Italy were fully localized. This meant not just subtitles, but a full dub.

The game functioned as a sequel. It borrowed heavily from the open-world mechanics popularized by Grand Theft Auto: Vice City , but it refined them with a unique "Ball" mechanic—a "Balls" meter that filled up as Tony performed aggressive actions, eventually allowing the player to enter a rage mode.

For those looking to revisit this classic on PC, the original system requirements are modest by modern standards: