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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Action/Action Adventure
RELEASE DATE
02/DEC/08
ESRB RATING
MATURE, Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
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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
“Found out that the windowed mode of GTAIV blows big chunks. I also spent a lot of time trying to figure out what suit and shoes combo Frankie M wanted me to do to do his mission. Although I figured...”
created 03/NOV/2009
“When I first played GTA IV, I wrote that San Andreas is better. Now I know it isn't. GTA IV is definitely better than San Andreas, but San Andreas has better character customization. ”
“When I first played GTA IV, I wrote that San Andreas is better. Now I know it isn't. GTA IV is definitely better than San Andreas, but San Andreas has better character customization. ”
created 01/NOV/2009
“Epic”
“Epic”
created 29/OCT/2009
“Gave up on the idea of doing all of the games little side things, and instead decided to continue on with the main game. 2 of Manny's quests, and did 2 of Elizabeta's quests as well.”
created 26/OCT/2009
“I came to that mission where I must kill those leaders at the construction site. I cant play anymore, I'm frustrated... ”
created 25/OCT/2009
“Been working on the Unique stunt bonuses in the game, but I suck so badly when I have to use motorcycles that I'm wondering if I'll be able to do it all.”
created 24/OCT/2009
created 22/OCT/2009
“haven't updated in a while, so here's a little update. I've mainly been looking around for the flying rats, and have ended up finding 42 of them.”
created 21/OCT/2009
“I did all of Faustins missions, and got Brucie all the cars he requested. Also did a few vigilante missions as well.”
created 18/OCT/2009
“God I love this game! I complete the first Faustin mission, (where you have to get in a police car, and hijack a van with flat screens in it) and I go steal a taxi. Somehow without realizing it, I...”
created 17/OCT/2009
“I realized that I wasn't playing the game with an online account, so I had to start over. I'm fine with it though, so yeah it's all good.”
created 15/OCT/2009
“I realized that I wasn't playing the game with an online account, so I had to start over. I'm fine with it though, so it's all good.”
created 15/OCT/2009
“I've done all of the vigilante most wanted missions now. I'm currently on the "boyfriend" email mission.”
created 13/OCT/2009
“At the part where you get your new apartment”
created 13/OCT/2009
“The game is kinda glitchy, and when you're up close to someone the game really slows down on my pc, but it's still fun nontheless.”
created 12/OCT/2009
64%
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