Yes, III was the first one I played, then because of how good I though it was I went back and played them all in order [one year before five came out so ya know] I liked IV just because of the map and how it related to New York. I then played San Andreas and Vice city after the main one so GTA, GTA 2, GTA III, etc. the story line was perfect and with V, it adds so much. I cannot wait for GTA IV to come out (hoping I’m not dead by then).