Payback is an action-adventure game for the Game Boy Advance that emphasizes non-linear gameplay. Players assume the role of a master criminal tasked with earning points by various means, including completing missions, following the orders of a crime lord, or engaging in chaotic violence. Inspired by the Grand Theft Auto series, the game features a distinctive 3D engine that showcases impressive visuals and smooth performance.
If you'd always wondered what it would be like to be a master criminal, then Payback is the game for you. It's entirely non-linear - to complete a level you simply have to obtain a certain number of points - how you get those points is entirely up to you; you can do what the local kingpin tells you, uncover secret missions or just go on a mad killing spree.
This GBA action game takes inspirations from Rockstar/DMA's classic GTA series, but features unique gameplay elements, plus a visually stunning 3D GBA engine full of special effects and a smooth framerate.