Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto IV

A sequel that doesn't disappoint

Posted 1 year ago - Game needs no introduction to anyone who has played the series, and it will not disappoint its fan base as such. Whether you can warm up to an eastern European thug remains to be seen, but the missions are varied and uniformly fun/interesting. Not for youngsters.

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Amazing City Detail and Single Player Experience

Posted 1 year ago - This was my first GTA and being from the NYC area I was drawn to "Liberty City". The first several missions help orient you to the controls but then the difficulty goes up several notches for a newbie. There are no checkpoints so you either need to get pretty proficient at combat including good cover techniques or get proficient at whipping out your cell phone to dial up a cheat. Cheats won't help you however on demanding chases; the helicopter and motorcycle variety can be pretty frustrating. The story starts out interestingly enough but then gets rather generic through the middle of the game. You may be anxious by then to skip the cut scenes and start the missions. While you're playing you may find your "friends" calling you to do activities like bowling, darts, pool and going to comedy clubs, strip clubs and drinking and eating. You actually play on those ventures. The friends are a big part of the game but if you choose to just to the missions you could skip all that stuff. If you finish the main story missions, you'll be disappointed to learn that you can't go and pick the coolest ones to replay. You may however start a new game. For those interested in 100% completion, there are several procedural and side missions, package hunts, stunt jumps etc. to keep you VERY BUSY. Multiplayer is kind of average where most players seem to heading over to Team Death Match mode. There are 14 modes in all but it doesn't have the best rep. The game itself is an amazing experience. Try not to lose your temper when you have to restart a mission and enjoy it. I recommend following an online walkthrough and the Brady Games Guide book was a big help as well. I recommend the game a lot. It is amazing!!

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A grand game with more than just Auto theft

Posted 1 year ago - I am not really a big fan of GTA series but GTA IV is one game that is more than your money's worth(even when you paid full retail price). The game opens in a very interesting fashion. Both the music & visuals make you feel you are watching something big. And Big - It is. There are big areas to roam around, some big missions, big mouthed characters & a big overall story. If you want to finish the story 100% , it is going to take more than 30 hours. This is one of the rare games where you can enjoy so many activities that are not even part of the main gameplay. Watching TV shows, playing club games, enjoying shows , virtual drunk driving & so on. The way they have designed the phone interface is real classy. You can use it for calling a car, joining online play, talking & texting to people. The non playing characters(NPC) say things which make perfect sense, & everyone has their own lines. The gameplay is much improved. I like the camera & gun controls. Driving controls are fine too & you can now shoot while driving. Voice & music are one of the greatest & sometimes you are given a choice of actions which results in different developments later on Overall - one of the best games ever & not to be missed.

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Best Game Ever

Posted May 4, 2008 - This is by far the best GTA game in the series, if not the best game period. Many of the gaming website have given this game the maximum rating and I can definitely see why. The open world that you can explore in the GTA series is great. Now, add the graphics and you get one awesome game. The storyline is one of the best in the series. Many of the new animations and features add an extra special touch to the game. One of the cons I see is the language, but then the game is rated M so no problem there. Also, there are very minimal bugs which are practically unnoticeable and don't affect the gameplay at all. These cons are very minimal. This game gets the full star rating from me. If you own a Xbox 360 or PS3, this game is a must have.

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Great game with a few minor issues

Posted 1 year ago - After all the long delays, Grand Theft Auto 4 has finally arrived on the current generation consoles and it does not disappoint. The story of Nico Bellic is an interesting one and the world of Liberty City is just alive this time around. There are so many things to do, from watching TV shows, to going to bars to drink or play darts, to finding that special someone on the Internet or in person. With the sheer amount of missions and things to do in Liberty City, it will take a long time for you to get bored. My only real complaint is the camera angles when driving as they are far too low to the ground and when turning, the camera seems to lag behind a few seconds causing for many blind turns that end up leading into crashes into parked or stopped cars. Nico also does this weird side lean when you turn corners while walking which looks kind of odd but overall GTA4 is a very good game that everyone should give a try.

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Close To Perfect?

Posted Apr 30, 2008 - I have played the previous GTA games and never really got into them too much. This one might just change that. The story line is much better than the previous games and sucks you in like a full length movie. The city of New York could not depicted any better than what this game offers. Amazing attention to detail line the streets. Bystanders, hot dog vendors, and building facades make the streets alive. Missions are generally the same as the previous versions, so if you liked the other games, you'll like this one. The new cover system is better and the aiming is slightly better than previous versions. Hand to hand combat can be clunky and frustrating at times. New twists are the ability to play mini-games like darts, bowling, and pool. Multi-player is the newest addition and is not just an add on, it's pretty deep with plenty of varied game modes. The whole city is open for up to 16 players. Deathmatch type game modes have the option of being held in any of the main areas off the map, so that means many maps in just one game. I can see myself playing the single player for a long time. It says up to 100 hours with side missions and 30-35 if you stick to the main story. Multiplayer is a blast and will add to your experience and add more time in the future. And of course the 360 exclusive downloadable content coming in early fall make this game a MUST BUY!!!

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You love GTA? You'll love GTA IV

Posted Apr 30, 2008 - Best GTA game so far? Almost certainly. This one adds great graphics, with the gameplay that you know and love. Story is key, and you will be playing this one for a while, with new multiplayer options available. Missions in this game have vastly inproved over earlier editions. Some can be very simple (take this item to a destination), or they can be very complex. Driving around is still extremely fun. They've added new cars and bikes, as well as new radio stations to enjoy. Overall, Rockstar created a game world that is always very lively. You can always find something to do, even if you choose to skip some missions. Pick this up if enjoy sandbox games.

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The World Is Yours

Posted 1 year ago - I sold all my Xbox 360 games to buy Grand Theft Auto IV. Seriously. And it wasn't because I needed the money (though games are expensive these days). It was simply because I needed the time. From its engaging story to its robust multiplayer experience, GTA IV will consume you with it limitless depth and endless gameplay possibilities. Everything is backed by solid controls and a spectacular presentation. One of the first things I do when I buy an Xbox 360 game is look at the achievements. With GTA IV, I don't care about achievements. I don't even care about "completing" the game. All I care about is immersing myself in Liberty City and making it my own. Rockstar has given me the key to the city -- and I decide how to unlock it.

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GTA IV for game of the Year

Posted 1 year ago - The GTA series made a big jump with GTA IV. It feels very differnt but you still know it's GTA, if you hated past games then you can give this one a shot. The realism is made a good blend in this game and didnt harm the fun factor. A great example of this can be in the Wanted System that is just great and realistic compared to any other game, you then have a more tactical feel to the shooting and cover in the game and you even have a cell phone to manage bussines. The playing area is Liberty City but is clearly based on NYC so you will recognize alot of stuff. Cons: Shooting quality. They now added manual aim as an option, the maunaul aim int smoothe. and recoil was added to the guns which isnt a problem but the fire rate of the guns are what makes recoil a problem. Since you need to control the fire you need to reease the trigger and the pause phase between the shots are too slow on some guns and. Online connection. the online has a weak connection compared to other modern games, this takes away from the online experience

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Latest GTA Redefine Gaming Once Again

Posted 1 year ago - GTA III was released in 2001 and it revolutionized the gaming experience with its open-world gameplay. Since then, Rockstar has released two sequels that refined the gameplay and expanded the world; while numerous developers have tried to duplicate the GTA experience and sadly failed. GTA IV is here to evolved the open-world gameplay to a whole another level. The world of GTA IV is richly as detailed and engaging as GTA San Andreas is huge and extensive. Beside the excellent story mode, you can watch hours of satirical TV programs on your TV, explore the pseudo internet on your PC, hunt down crooks, or create random chaos. GTA IV has matured and is as realistic as any mob movie. There no more goofy characters (cross-dresser) or ridiculous toys (such as parachute). For example, to hunt down criminals, you must first obtain a police car and then check the computer for crime in the area. Multiplayer is top-notch fun with cop n robbers, death matches, or just free play. Overall GTA IV is an evolution of the open sandbox gameplay is a MUST OWN!!!

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This review had been hijacked!

Posted 1 year ago - GTA4 is a fantastic game in everyr espect. It has great multi-player, great single-player, greta graophics, great missions. It's great. A real step forward in the series unlike San Andreas. One complaint I've heard is that the controls sometimes feel sluggish. but I think that was done on purpose to give the characters a sense of realism when moving about. I have no problems with it. So buy and play GTA4 asap.

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You know you want this

Posted 1 year ago - Rockstar has done it again. They have revitalized and rejuvenated this series in a way I didn't think possible. This truly is the first time in this series where I was excited to play each story mission, and looked forward to how the story progressed. Don't get me wrong, it is still a blast to cruise around, blow stuff up, drive a taxi, etc. But for once, the story and missions are so expertly crafted, directed, and even acted that I found myself spending less and less time goofing around. This is truly an amazing game, and I can't recommend it enough.

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Almost great

Posted 1 year ago - This is one of the better games I've player. Perhaps in my top 5 for storyline and character development. One big disappointment is the character graphics and movement being as stilted and poorly coordinated. Too many current games with fantastic character motion, makes this substandard.

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