Although the game is less popular, it retains its popularity as:
1) The first game in 3D from the GTA series.
2) Ported to many devices, systems and consoles.
3) Many modifications such as: Armageddon, RealMod, Extended, ShowCity, etc. In addition, transport, textures, objects, vehicle physics and the behavior of citizens are modified.
4) Thanks to some mods, cut and unfinished features were restored in the game, such as: the player's swimming in the water, working and normally flying planes…