7 iconic cheats from the GTA franchise

The GTA franchise has some of the most fun and iconic cheats in gaming. Fans could type in cryptic commands in-game to modify it to their vision and provide themselves with fresh vehicles, a host of weapons, and even temporary immortality. All of these cheats seem to be baked into the game and are supposed to make the playthrough easier, if not more entertaining.

This article will highlight the 7 best cheats from the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion.

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What are the best cheats in the GTA franchise?

Here is a list of the best cheats that have surfaced through the Grand Theft Auto franchise:

1) GTA Vice City Flying Cars

Grand Theft Auto Vice City (Image via Rockstar Games)

Grand Theft Auto Vice City was one of the earlier and more polished games by Rockstar Games. From the list of various cheats you could activate within the game, “comeflywithme” is a timeless input that would enable your car to soar through the skies.

First-time users may have found it difficult to control their car with this cheat active, but you could escape police chases quite easily. However, the real challenge is when you need to get back on the ground and stick the landing.

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2) GTA Vice City Civilians carry weapons

Vice City had a list of different cheats (Image via Rockstar Games)

One of the best ways to create a chaotic scenario within Vice City is to arm everyone with weapons. “Ourgodgivenrighttobeararms” is one of the few niche cheats that might not appeal to everyone, but makes the entire game all the more entertaining.

The smallest debate on the street or even a little bump from the AI citizens can lead to a full-blown shootout. It is quite a sight to see when every other person carries a gun, making it difficult for you to punch them around the city.

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3) GTA San Andreas Infinite Ammo

San Andreas Infinite Ammo cheat code (Image via Rockstar Games)

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas took a big leap in terms of both the playable map and the overall gameplay experience. It was one of the biggest titles in the gaming community and offered a fresh storyline filled with thrilling missions. However, it can be difficult to fight all the opponents with the limited arsenal provided.

“Fullclip” is a cheat you can activate to have endless ammunition for your weapons. It is one of the most fun cheats, which practically ensures your victory over your enemies if you can hit your shots and survive the gunfight.

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4) GTA V Invincibility

GTA V features various cheat codes (Image via Rockstar Games)

Grand Theft Auto V is the most recent title in the entire franchise and features some of the most stunning visuals and gameplay. It has a diverse set of characters, activities, missions, and even cheats. However, the most iconic cheat in GTA V will likely be “Painkiller,” as it grants immortality to the user.

It is not a permanent mod and can only negate all incoming damage for five minutes. This is a great way to plot your journey into protected spaces and cause mayhem in the streets.

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5) GTA V Explosive Punch

Explosive Punch cheat code in Grand Theft Auto V (Image via Rockstar Games)

“Hothands” is a fun way to go into melee fights and destroy your opponents. Although it might be an issue against higher difficulty opponents with ranged weapons, you can dodge and weave around cover and close the distance to explode them with your punches.

The fun part of this cheat is that you can use the same punches around vehicles as well and completely demolish almost everything.

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6) GTA San Andreas Full health and armor

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (Image via Rockstar Games)

“Hesoyam” is one of the most iconic cheats in the Grand Theft Auto franchise. It would get the player to full health immediately and replenish the armor level. You also get a massive $250,000 added to the bank account instantly within the game. Its effectiveness quickly made it a solve-all cheat that fans could use to purchase items, fight against enemies, and even survive some of the most drastic scenarios.

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7) GTA Vice City Spawn Tank

Fans could spawn vehicles using cheats in Vice City (Image via Rockstar Games)

Tanks were one of the strongest vehicles and weapons in the entire game of Vice City. You could simply type in “Panzer” to summon a personal tank near you and drive it around the city. It was capable of crushing vehicles, shooting heavy artillery, and had an impressive amount of health to resist skirmishes with the police.

All of these strengths made it almost impossible to catch you in a tank, unless it exploded and sent you back to the hospital.

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That concludes our list of seven most iconic cheats from the Grand Theft Auto franchise. Be sure to follow Sportskeeda for more updates, guides, and news.

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