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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Action/Action Adventure
RELEASE DATE
28/APR/08
ESRB RATING
MATURE, Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
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THE SETTING #USES
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HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES
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DESCRIPTION
The most anticipated game of 2008 expands the open-world action introduced in the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto III to a new level of detail. The next-gen debut of the unapologetically violent series stars new protagonist Niko Bellic, a criminal looking for a fresh start and perhaps a shot at redemption. Niko is lured to the bustling Liberty City from Europe by his reckless cousin Roman, who sells him on a life of luxury with quick cash, fast cars, and faster women. Roman has considerably overstated his wealth, however. The cousin is indebted to the type of people who don't take "no" for an answer, and he desperately needs Niko's help.
So begins Grand Theft Auto IV, which returns players to a revamped Liberty City teeming with pedestrians, vehicles, and criminal activity. The game's tongue-in-cheek version of the Big Apple features replicas of four boroughs as well as a portion of New Jersey. While the environment is smaller than the area found in 2004's Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the setting is more densely packed, offering a greater amount of things to see and do. A new physics model forms the backbone of the advanced 3D engine, allowing players to interact with objects and characters in more lifelike ways. The storyline is designed to offer more meaningful choices as well, with Niko able to access key contacts and messages at any time with his camera-equipped cell phone.
The world is once again viewed from a third-person perspective with players able to freely walk, run, swim, or drive with little to no restrictions. Combat continues to incorporate hand-to-hand moves and gunplay, albeit with a new aiming system designed for more precise control. A reticule can be manually positioned for pinpoint accuracy, or it can be set to automatically lock onto the next available target. Niko can also duck behind objects for cover, trading shots with enemies who do the same. New ways to interact with the world include GPS-equipped vehicles, functional police car databases, working window scaffolding, and much more. During the day or at night, players can listen to a variety of licensed songs from dashboard radios in cars, trucks, boats, helicopters, and other vehicles. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
Past 14 days
“Are there some videogame companies too big? I think so. For example, Electronic Arts. This company own about every sports license under the sun. What happens if they decide to stick primarily to...”
created 01/NOV/2009
“Barely got through the opening scene before I had a PS3 meltdown”
“Barely got through the opening scene before I had a PS3 meltdown”
created 31/OCT/2009
“finished a few more missions, getting there slowly.”
created 25/OCT/2009
“played online with friends”
created 24/OCT/2009
“First PS3 game I ever bought. I'm a big GTA fan, and this one is really nice! The graphics look hot on a HDTV!”
“First PS3 game I ever bought. I'm a big GTA fan, and this one is really nice! The graphics look hot on a HDTV!”
created 22/OCT/2009
“On online play I've notic its quite easy to move up a level but it is really hard to move up from level 4 to 5.”
created 21/OCT/2009
“played online with friends”
created 19/OCT/2009
“played online with friends”
created 17/OCT/2009
“Like the open feel and the fun the game offers, sadly I could not stand the repetitive missions :)”
“Like the open feel and the fun the game offers, sadly I could not stand the repetitive missions :)”
created 15/OCT/2009
“played online with friends”
created 15/OCT/2009
“played online with friends”
created 12/OCT/2009
“One of the most awesome Adventure/action games ever!”
“One of the most awesome Adventure/action games ever!”
created 10/OCT/2009
“its pretty good but takes to long to pass”
“its pretty good but takes to long to pass”
created 09/OCT/2009
“Niko got killed. Like always, when I'm playing.”
created 07/OCT/2009
“Very happy with this game Around the time of GTA: San Andres I was sick of the franchise it became too unrealistic too silly too sophomoric But with GTA4 they added a compelling story of revenge and betrayal Not to mention extremely fun...”
“Very happy with this game
Around the time of GTA: San Andres I was sick of the franchise
it became too unrealistic
too silly
too sophomoric
But with GTA4 they added a compelling story of revenge and betrayal
Not to mention extremely fun missions along with easier gunplay and great driving ”
created 05/OCT/2009
54%
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