 Many more news outlets , including magazines and websites such as GameSpy , GameSpot and IGN , all previewed Manhunt from late 2003 to early 2004 , when the game was released on Microsoft Windows and Xbox . Rockstar also released exclusive merchandise , limited editions and pre @-@ order bonuses such as official soundtracks , a Piggsy figure , and a handheld voice changer . During the release of the first game , a former Rockstar employee admitted that the game almost caused a mutiny in the company , saying that the team had " already weathered plenty of controversy over GTA III and Vice City — we were no strangers to it — but Manhunt felt different . With GTA , we always had the excuse that the gameplay was untethered — you never had to hurt anybody that wasn 't a " bad guy " in one of the missions . You could play completely ethically if you wanted , and the game was parody anyway , so lighten up " . The game became available through the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 on May 14 , 2013 , and for the PlayStation 4 on March 22 , 2016 . 
