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Grand Theft Auto IV

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  • User Score (1169)
    8.3 8.3 from 1169 reviewers
  • Expert Score (185)
    9.4 9.4 from 185 reviewers
  • Gameplay (243)
    7.8 7.8 from 243 reviewers
  • Graphics (256)
    7.6 7.6 from 256 reviewers
  • Sound (251)
    7.6 7.6 from 251 reviewers
  • Storyline (5)
    8.1 8.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (15)
    8.3 8.3 from 15 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    7.8 7.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (16)
    7.9 7.9 from 16 reviewers
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Undoubtedly one of the most popular series available, Grand Theft Auto now offers a new installment. Fourth in the series, the new offering from Rockstar boasts upgraded graphics, additional features and more creative gameplay.

Players assume the identity of Niko Bellic, an Eastern European who is new to Liberty City. Armed with his dreams in the land of milk and honey, Nikon now uses his skills in driving to make his mark.In Grand Theft Auto IV, even Liberty City got an update, down to every last deta…

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Undoubtedly one of the most popular series available, Grand Theft Auto now offers a new installment. Fourth in the series, the new offering from Rockstar boasts upgraded graphics, additional features and more creative gameplay.

Players assume the identity of Niko Bellic, an Eastern European who is new to Liberty City. Armed with his dreams in the land of milk and honey, Nikon now uses his skills in driving to make his mark.In Grand Theft Auto IV, even Liberty City got an update, down to every last detail. The city has even been expanded to include new boroughs and surrounding areas beyond the city limits. Finally, players will be able to experience new levels of speed as they handle cars, scale obstacles, drive boats and even fly helicopters. This is one game that allows the player to perfect his skills and to fulfill his fantasies for speed in land, sea and air.

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Pros & Cons

  • addictive gameplay, just plain fun, loads of content, amazing visuals, engaging story
  • repetitive gameplay, terrible multiplayer, lousy camera viewpoint, poor storytelling, unresponsive controls
  1. Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360) Review

    03 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    If you've skipped ahead then you already know that I didn't give GTA IV the 10 that it's gotten elsewhere. It's not that the game isn't stellar, of course - it's probably the most polished open-world title that Rockstar will ever put out - but the game just doesn't really do anything new. In fact, the title actually takes several steps back from previous iterations, though these omissions fall in the realm of 'extras' and not in the primary gameplay. Things like buying... Read more

  2. GTA IV: Lost and the Damned Short Review

    Reviewer: 360-Hq.Com
    01 March 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    Last Thursday before I went to work I finished GTA IV's Lost and the Damned DLC achivements and all. It is a pretty good game though it is about a 1/3 of what the original is in storyline length. I would play it again. The only real complaint I had is the ending(no spoilers don't worry)kinda left a bad taste in my mouth with some unresolved issues. With one more DLC episode still to come I hope Rockstar brings the heat a bit harder. Read more

  3. Reviewer: Original-Gamer
    26 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Incredible photo realistic graphics Read more

  4. Reviewer: Game Freaks 365
    10 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 10
    10
    Sound 10
    10
     

    The blockbuster hit of 2008 is Grand Theft Auto 4 - by no surprise. The hype machine has been rolling along for this huge hit since last year. Rockstar has delivered a game which is more of a life simulator than even The Sims can claim to be. There is so much content packed onto your disc that running out of stuff to do just won't happen. Enough with all the praising though, here is my review. Read more

  5. Grand Theft Auto IV

    Reviewer: The 8th Circuit
    11 January 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Or: No, Not for the PC, It Just Took Me a Long Time to Review It… It’s the game that Jack Thomson doesn’t want you to play, but for better or worse, it’s here. Everyone was looking forward to GTA IV coming out, and now that it is (and has been for a while), I’m happy to say that it’s a crowning achievement on Rockstar’s list of games. Read more

  1. Terrible Game

    Reviewer: Amazon
    31 May 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    Fun: Ok let me start off by saying this game was the worst game I've ever played in my life. The only fun thing about this game is the crash graphics. Now I bought the first Saints Row and LOVED it.. i ended up being a Saints Row fan and id like to say SR is 10x better than GTA 4. On GTA 4 they took out planes the only thing is like 2 helicopters. Anyways they took out all planes theres no parachutes the driving controls are crap. If your going 30 MPH and theres a turn... Read more

  2. Worst game by rockstar

    Reviewer: Halo3master29, GamePro.com
    21 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This game is lousy, it's not fun at all and it lacks something...I just cant think of it?...oh yeah, a good story with a way to keep these similiar missions interesting for the player...anyways that's what I thought of it, and it seems i may be the only one...?!?! Read more

  3. Grand Theft Auto IV

    Reviewer: Supersein, swapgame
    24 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Personally I think this is the best game ever produced for any console. Read more

  4. Reviewer: sazze.com
    02 September 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I have to admit that I bought "Grand Theft Auto IV" for my oldest son who is a nut about the entire series. I, on the other hand, really couldn't care less. Blood and mayhem. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I've seen it all before. Frankly it was more fun in "Crazy Taxi" or that first Simpson's game than in the Grand Theft Auto series. And oh my God, the constant thumping of Snoop Dogg made me want to hop in my truck and drive to to Beverly Hills just to slap him. I was never... Read more

  5. Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360

    Reviewer: psifry, VideoGameReview
    30 June 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Overall it's good, but gets boring and repetitive. I don't think it's really a 10/10 game that all these review sites give it. Story-line is "blah" without really being inspiring or drawing you in to play/finish the game like other RPG's or FPS's. I did play the heck out of the game for a few weeks. Read more

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