I'm sure that 90% of the people here haven't played GTA, or GTA II. Both were decent games when they came out.
I think GTA III was probably the best GTA released during its time. People say GTA 4 is the best because of graphics and gameplay, but look where we are at now technology wise.
I've only played 1,2, vice city, and san andreas. san andreas is my favorite, and just by seeing stuff about GTA 4, i belive that would be my second favorite. then vice city, 1, 2, and then 3. thats right, i like 1 and 2 better than 3. i like san andreas.. i don't really know why. just the storyline i guess. and how customizable your char is. and the bikes in that game rule. vice city would be higher in the lists, but it has way too much pink.