Heavily inspired by British cinema, The Getaway was an incredibly ambitious title. It certainly had its fair share of problems, but there was a lot to love about it too. From its intricate plot to its detailed environments, it offered an experience that was different enough from GTA to stand on its own two feet but still familiar enough to entice fans of Rockstar's games.

The game performed well both critically and commercially and even spawned a sequel. Despite The Getaway: Black Monday's failure to expand upon the original formula, it still sold well enough for a third Getaway game to be greenlit. Early footage of The Getaway 3 was incredibly impressive for the era, but it was ultimately canceled a few years into development.