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GTA-Style San Francisco: Explore Digital City!
30 Aug
Summary
- A student created a GTA-style game of San Francisco using Apple Maps data.
- Players can drive cars, fly hang gliders, and explore the digital city.
- The game saw 884 hours of playtime and 15,913 miles walked by users.
A digital replica of San Francisco, inspired by the "Grand Theft Auto" series, has captivated audiences online. Developed by Stanford computer science student Thijs Simonian, the game utilizes Apple Maps data to enable virtual exploration.
Users can navigate the city's streets by car or take to the skies with a hang glider. Simonian reported that as of Monday night, the game had amassed 884 hours of playtime. Players had collectively covered 15,913 miles within the digital environment.
Simonian expressed his excitement, noting the ability for players to climb buildings and explore freely. In response to growing popularity, new features like teleportation, multiplayer options, avatar selection, and location sharing have been added based on user feedback.
