Why was it difficult for R* games to implement a swimming mechanic in GTA vice city and GTA 3. Why is it difficult to implement a swimming mechanic in the first place?

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Why was it difficult for R* games to implement a swimming mechanic in GTA vice city and GTA 3. Why is it difficult to implement a swimming mechanic in the first place?

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It’s less about difficulty and more about restricting the game world, the water is just another form of an invisible wall