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Grand Theft Auto IV
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User Score (1063)8.0
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Expert Score (110)9.5
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Gameplay (36)8.3
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Graphics (46)7.8
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Sound (41)7.9
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Storyline (5)9.2
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Multiplayer (7)9.2
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Lifespan (10)8.8
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Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV, also known as GTA 4, is a sandbox-style video game developed by Scotland’s Rockstar North Ltd. This action-adventure video game was published by Rockstar Games and it was released for both the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 on April 29, 2008.
Setting
The game is set in a fictional city called Liberty City whose landscape and style is based heavily on New York City.
Gameplay
Players of Grand Theft Auto IV takes on the role of an Eastern European …
See moreGrand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV, also known as GTA 4, is a sandbox-style video game developed by Scotland’s Rockstar North Ltd. This action-adventure video game was published by Rockstar Games and it was released for both the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 on April 29, 2008.
Setting
The game is set in a fictional city called Liberty City whose landscape and style is based heavily on New York City.
Gameplay
Players of Grand Theft Auto IV takes on the role of an Eastern European war veteran named Niko Bellic. Bellic moved to Liberty City in hope of achieving the American Dream. However, he quickly becomes involved in Liberty City’s world of crime, corruption, and gangs. There, players must pursue a number of missions in order to progress in the game.
In this primarily third-person shooter and driving game, players can move around on foot by walking, running, climbing, and jumping. The characters are also capable of swimming. Players can also make use of weapons as well as engage in hand-to-hand combat. Apart from these, players can drive a number of vehicles including automobiles, motorcycles, boats, and helicopters. The same set of vehicles can be stolen by the players.
Online Multiplayer
Although it does not feature split screen or LAN multiplayer modes, Grand Theft Auto IV offers 15 online multiplayer modes that support up to 16 players. Among the available modes are Team Deathmatch, Team Mafiya Work, Team Car Jack City, Cops n’ Crooks, and Turf War. Other modes include Race, GTA Race, Hangman’s N.O.O.S.E., Deal Breaker, and Bomb da Base II. The game also features a Free Mode where players are free to explore the city without having to complete a mission.
See lessReview Summary
Before its release the game Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) has already been generating great reviews. According to a certain user who was disappointed by the fact the game is based in the Liberty City rather than in New York. Whether it is about the missions, the moment-to-moment action, the controls, the dynamic city, the technology, the graphics, or any of countless other aspects, all these are being talked about by reviewers as well as gamers who are excited about the game. Though some reviewers feel wh…
See moreBefore its release the game Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) has already been generating great reviews. According to a certain user who was disappointed by the fact the game is based in the Liberty City rather than in New York. Whether it is about the missions, the moment-to-moment action, the controls, the dynamic city, the technology, the graphics, or any of countless other aspects, all these are being talked about by reviewers as well as gamers who are excited about the game. Though some reviewers feel when it comes to combat, GTA IV has a lot in common to the game, Gears of War. Gamers as well as reviewers are happy to notice that GTA IV has all the expected inside features that they would want. Like the smooth and accurate control for targeting, intuitive cover mechanics and non-restrictive agility. Thanks to the way the targeting mechanics have been created, players who have never play any game in the GTA series, would be able to start out with this one easily and at the same time having lots of fun playing it. A certain reviewer quoted that the trigger-based lock-on system looks very intuitive, enabling the player to quickly move from target to target, as well as making minor movements while focusing on one target. This game has a brand new level and it is for multiple systems.
See lessPros & Cons
- addictive gameplay, intense action, just plain fun, great sound, easy to learn
- braindead computer ai, repetitive gameplay, not enough content, poor storytelling, lousy camera viewpoint
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Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) Review
Reviewer: review.411mania.com03 May 2009- Overall 10
When it comes to open-ended game play, it’s safe to say that the Grand Theft Auto series paved the way for how future games can be played. In 2001, Rockstar released the third iteration in the crime franchise, which was the first 3-D installment. It introduced the “sandbox” style of gameplay, meaning you could go anywhere and do almost anything. If you wanted to steal a vehicle, go ahead (hence the title). The game also allowed players to pick up prostitutes, shoot... Read more
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Reviewer: Original-Gamer02 March 2009
- Overall 10
Incredible photo realistic graphics Read more
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Grand Theft Auto IV Review
Reviewer: PlayStation Universe28 September 2008- Overall 10
One of the greatest video game stories ever told. It may have its flaws, but it is the most ambitious game made to date and, without a doubt, the best game so far this generation. Read more
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Grand Theft Auto IV
Reviewer: review.savingprogress.us05 July 2008- Overall 10
Much like III was, it’s more than just a game that’s so great its few misgivings are forgivable. We get a handful of games that are generally impressive like that every year, but it’s special in a way those aren’t. It transcends terms like “game of the year” and “masterpiece.” It is actually groundbreaking and generation-defining. Read more
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[Dual Review] Grand Theft Auto IV
Reviewer: TotalPlayStation.com23 June 2008- Overall 10
What? We're just reviewing this now? Clicky clicky to find out what the hold up was... Read more
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Great Game
Reviewer: Max Gordon, Amazon27 May 2009 See Product at Amazon ($19.00)- Overall 8
Fun: This game is awesome. No great graphics but excellent story for hours of fun. Read more
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Grand Theft Auto IV
Reviewer: E8 UFO, swapgame31 March 2009- Overall 10
Ill start off by saying I was massivly dissapointed by this game when it first game out, it just didnt have the right feel and lacked fun. People kept on ringing me to do stuff, which is fine in real life, but in a game? Hell no. It also just had no joy in it. However as I played more I feel in love with it and couldent wait to get my next fix. I am not sure who wouldent have got this game by now, or who wouldent know anything about the details, so I shall not go into... Read more
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Reviewer: sazze.com28 January 2009
- Overall 10
This is a great game. Regardless of how you feel about the subject matter or the violence or language, this is a really well done game. It took me awhile to get into the spirit of the action. I was trying to be too nice I guess, so I threw caution to the wind and started driving like a maniac, beating the crap out of everyone in sight and treating everyone the way they deserved to be treated (or not. Who cares anyway?) I just love the look and feel and the vast amount of... Read more
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BEST GAME EVER!
Reviewer: Bob, Meijer27 January 2009- Overall 10
Great game for any one who loves GTA and has a PS3! Read more
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Reviewer: bboykoolaid, PlayStation Universe09 November 2008
theres nothing to it after you beat the game. the online can get boring after a few weeks or days. Read more
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