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Grand Theft Auto 4 | Xbox 360 - standard
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The next-generation sequel to the controversial number one selling game. Grand Theft Auto 4 has you playing as Russian immigrant, Niko, trying to escape his shady past in modern-day New York. In a break from the trend of increasingly larger worlds to explore, Rock Star opted for a more densely packed smaller game world than in San Andreas. Major improvements over the previous games come in the form of a more vibrant city, substantially improved combat mechanics, "deeper" personal relationships, fleshed out physics and animation systems, and a comprehensive online component. Gameplay GTA4 fundamentally resolves down to the basic mechanics the first incarnations pioneered - stealing cars, shooting gangsters/cops, and completing missions. The fourth main installment of the franchise refines and improves many of these fundamentals. Most notably is the change to the gun shooting mechanics, where before auto-aim played a very large role and often times frustrated players, GTA4 uses ... PROS: (1) A city that feels more "alive" (2) Emergent physics system and animation with Euphoria (3) Excellent graphics (every version gets better) (4) Storyline or freeform abilities (5) New wanted system much better, no need for Pay N Spray ... CONS: (1) Most buildings and objects cant be used (2) Limited co-op gametypes (3) Linear storyline (4) Oppressive DRM on the PC version (5) Horrible online lobby system -
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Best Xbox 360 Action & Adventure Video Game
