History TheSociopath / GrandTheftAuto

* ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIVTheBalladOfGayTony'': [[TheDon Ray Bulgarin]] is an example of a sociopath with exceptionally violent behavior and poor impulse control. Even before [[spoiler:his betrayal of Luis]], he was still a violent psycho with a remorseless, [[AxCrazy extremely homicidal behavior]].

** [[CorruptCorporateExecutive Devin Weston]]. Not as obvious as Steve Haines, but he does have quite a few antisocial behavior: superficial charm, scamming employees without a hint of remorse, and uncontrollable rage when things don't go his way. He also lacks any meaningful relationship with anyone: [[spoiler:He isn't in mourning when Molly dies, he refers to Steve as a clown he can have fired at random, and his ostensible business partner Don Percival isn't at all upset when Devin bites it]].
** [[MadArtist Peter Dreyfuss]] is a particularly sociopathic filmmaker who, thanks to his position as a celebrity, has managed to get out of several particularly twisted crimes ForTheEvulz. Like Eddie Low, he is a low-functioning sociopath with an unbridled need for stimulation and poor impulse control.
** [[spoiler:[[CorruptCorporateExecutive Avon Hertz]]]] from ''GTA Online: The Doomsday Heist'' has the pride, egotism, [[OmnicidalManiac pathologically violent behavior]] of a classic sociopath/psychopath, and a chameleon-like personality.

** [[DirtyCop Officer Frank Tepenny]]. If someone were tasked with listing out all of Tenpenny's defining character attributes, all they'd have to do is a textbook of sociopathy and nobody would be able to tell the difference: [[FauxAffablyEvil superficial charm]], a [[ItsAllAboutMe grandiose sense of self]], a fundamental incapacity for [[LackOfEmpathy human empathy]], willful and repeated exploitation of others without compassion or remorse, [[ConsummateLiar pathological lying]], a constant need for stimulation (his evil acts are done primarily [[ForTheEvulz for his own amusement]]), a complete inability to form genuine emotional attachments to anyone, and poor impulse control. All of these traits are attributes that Tenpenny displays frequently throughout the story, in addition to intimidating and threatening Carl, causing unnecessary harm, murdering those who want to expose his corruption, among other things.

-->"You're a strange man. You killed your best friend. You betrayed everyone who ever came in contact with you. [[spoiler:You killed my cousin]]. I guess...the survival of the fittest thing really meant a lot to you."

** Ned Burner is a sociopathic journalist for the Liberty Tree newspaper who poses as a priest and sends Toni to commit a series of atrocities in order to write his articles.

** [[DirtyCop Officer Frank Tepenny]]. If someone were tasked with listing out all of Tenpenny's defining character attributes, all they'd have to do is a textbook of sociopathy and nobody would be able to tell the difference: [[FauxAffablyEvil superficial charm]], a [[ItsAllAboutMe grandiose sense of self]], a fundamental incapacity for [[LackOfEmpathy human empathy]], willful and repeated exploitation of others without compassion or remorse, [[ConsummateLiar pathological lying]], a constant need for stimulation (his evil acts are done primarily [[ForTheEvulz for his own amusement]]), a complete inability to form genuine emotional attachments to anyone, and poor impulse control. All of these traits are attributes that Tenpenny displays frequently throughout the story, in addition to intimidating and threatening Carl, causing unnecessary harm, murdering those who want to expose her corruption, among other things.

** [[TheQueenpin Catalina]], also from ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas GTA: San Andreas]]'', is a prime example of a sociopath with poor impulse control. She frequently shows signs of mishandling aggressiveness, has unpremeditated and thoughtless behavior, [[ForTheEvulz commits crimes out of hobby rather than necessity, enjoys stealing and killing]], lacks any kind of empathy or remorse, is not loyal to anyone, and seems to have forgotten Carl after meeting Claude (is very common in sociopaths short-lived emotions). ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIII GTA III]]'' also shows that she is incredibly manipulative, and has no problem betraying her promises, as evidenced in the final mission.

** [[spoiler:[[OmnicidalManiac Avon Hertz]]]] from ''GTA Online: The Doomsday Heist'' has the pride, egotism, [[OmnicidalManiac pathologically violent behavior]] of a classic sociopath/psychopath, and a chameleon-like personality.

** Catalina, also from ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas GTA: San Andreas]]'', is a prime example of a sociopath with poor impulse control. She frequently shows signs of mishandling aggressiveness, has unpremeditated and thoughtless behavior, [[ForTheEvulz commits crimes out of hobby rather than necessity, enjoys stealing and killing]], lacks any kind of empathy or remorse, is not loyal to anyone, and seems to have forgotten Carl after meeting Claude (is very common in sociopaths short-lived emotions). ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIII GTA III]]'' also shows that she is incredibly manipulative, and has no problem betraying her promises, as evidenced in the final mission.

** Lance Vance fits the criteria for antisocial disorder very well. Unlike Tommy, who at least has loyalty and his fair share of EvilVirtues, Lance largely lacks it. Shallow charm? [[FauxAffablyEvil He is a great talker and possesses enough charisma to trick and manipulate others for his own personal gain]], such as when he convinced his brother to go into the drug market in ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoViceCityStories GTA: Vice City Stories]]''. Excessive self-worth? He loves to talk about himself about how cool he is and has a very high self-perception. Impulsiveness? He is prone to doing foolish things out of his ego. Irresponsibility? He is a complete parasite who only causes trouble towards others. Not to mention the [[spoiler:final betrayal, which is possibly his lowest point in the game's storyline, cementing himself as completely selfish and disloyal]].
** Although not much information is known about his personality, Sonny Forelli fulfills most of the most predominant traits of sociopathy, despite his limited screen time. He is superficially charming towards Tommy, shows no trace of remorse or guilt, and has very poor self-control and a low tolerance for frustration, as evidenced when he calls out to Tommy in an incredibly furious manner.

** T-Bone Mendez is an utter psycho who's willing to kill or torture anyone to keep his business afloat, [[EvilHasABadSenseOfHumor and his sense of humor reflects that.]]
** Mike Toreno certainly qualifies as an example of a highly-functional sociopath. There is no doubt that Toreno is incredibly cold, false, manipulative, ruthless, a ConsummateLiar, is the head of a large-scale criminal operation, and he has no qualms about betraying others to further his goals after earning their trust. On the other hand, he is also incredibly methodical, brilliant, pragmatic, and while he has no qualms about sending Carl on dangerous life-and-death missions, at least he didn't betray his promises and promised to free his brother from jail, an example that not all sociopaths can be completely mean and dishonest.

** Toni Cipriani himself, possibly. Although his loyalty to Salvatore Leone is unquestionable, throughout the game he shows very few positive emotions, is easily irritated and aggressive, gets angry easily, is prone to extremely violent acts when he sets his mind to it, and has absolutely no problem in committing heinous acts under the orders of Donald Love and Ned Burner.
** Vincenzo Cilli, who, from the start, shows an unpleasantly controlling, vain, ruthless, disloyal and tempestuous personality. He also shows a very weak façade of being charming despite being incredibly petty, and has no qualms about betraying the Leone crime family out of spite.

* ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIV'': Being a {{sadist}}ic, hypocritical [[{{Jerkass}} jerk]] with zero remorse or [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder loyalty]], [[spoiler:Dimitri Rascalov]] is perhaps one of the best examples of a true sociopath played completely straight in the game. This quote by Niko Bellic (in the Deal Ending) puts him best:

* ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoIVTheBalladOfGayTony'': Ray Bulgarin is an example of a sociopath with exceptionally violent behavior and poor impulse control. Even before [[spoiler:his betrayal of Luis]], he was still a violent psycho with a remorseless, [[AxCrazy extremely homicidal behavior]].

** Steve Haines. From the get-go, he comes off as an eccentric sociopath with a [[FauxAffablyEvil shallow charm]]. He also lacks any kind of empathy, remorse or conscience, as evidenced when he has an innocent immigrant suspect of terrorism brutally tortured. After he finishes that session of ColdBloodedTorture, he happily skips off to go play racquetball.
** Devin Weston. Not as obvious as Steve Haines, but he does have quite a few antisocial behavior: superficial charm, scamming employees without a hint of remorse, and uncontrollable rage when things don't go his way. He also lacks any meaningful relationship with anyone: [[spoiler:He isn't in mourning when Molly dies, he refers to Steve as a clown he can have fired at random, and his ostensible business partner Don Percival isn't at all upset when Devin bites it]].
** Avon Hertz from ''GTA Online: The Doomsday Heist'' has the pride, egotism, [[OmnicidalManiac pathologically violent behavior]] of a classic sociopath/psychopath, and a chameleon-like personality.

Due to sociopaths' penchant for committing crimes and causing harm, it's not surprising that the ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto'' series has plenty of them.

** [[CorruptCorporateExecutive Donald Love]] has the typical characteristics of a sociopath: [[FauxAffablyEvil he is impeccably charming and a great conversationalist]]; however, he is also an incredibly depraved man who is absolutely devoid of any kind of remorse, conscience or morals. He is also incredibly self-centered and {{narcissist}}ic, and would commit any kind of atrocity to line his pockets or glorify his ego.

** Lance Vance fits the criteria for antisocial disorder very well. Unlike Tommy, who at least has loyalty and his fair share of EvilVirtues, Lance largely lacks it. Shallow charm? [[FauxAffablyEvil He is a great talker and possesses enough charisma to trick and manipulate others for his own personal gain]], such as when he convinced his brother to go into the drug market in ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoViceCityStories GTA: Vice City Stories]]. Excessive self-worth? He loves to talk about himself about how cool he is and has a very high self-perception. Impulsiveness? He is prone to doing foolish things out of his ego. Irresponsibility? He is a complete parasite who only causes trouble towards others. Not to mention the [[spoiler:final betrayal, which is possibly his lowest point in the game's storyline, cementing himself as completely selfish and disloyal]].