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Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)

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

Rockstar North

PUBLISHER

Rockstar Games

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Xbox 360, IBM PC Compatible, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/grand-theft-auto-iv-ibm-pc-compatible-1

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HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES

GENERAL TONE #USES

dark humor 416
gritty 189
Sadistic 118

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

Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)

GENRE/STYLE:

Action/Action Adventure
RELEASE DATE:

28/APR/08
TOP TRAITS:

Niko Bellic, Liberty City, sandbox
DESCRIPTION:

The most anticipated game of 2008 expands the open-world action introduced in the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto III... more

players 2,726

followers 19

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POPULARITY: PS3 PLATFORM

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Fruitlewp played Grand Theft Auto IV on 26/MAY/13

“Played some GTA IV. I'm wildly anticipating V, but that's not why I returned; pretty much just got invited to play with a friend and thought "what the hey". Jumped into multiplayer and...”

created 29/MAY/2013

Reiaze played Grand Theft Auto IV on 17/MAR/13

“Finally hit the top level on multiplayer! Now I just have to beat Deal Breaker's time and I'm done with the online stuff.”

created 18/MAR/2013

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Reiaze played Grand Theft Auto IV on 06/DEC/12

“I went looking for strangers while I was waiting for @MrAnubie to finish up a couple of Red Dead challenges. I completed the final mission for Brian and the only one for Ilyena before we hit Ratchet...”

created 07/DEC/2012

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Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) by: bfotino

“Grand Theft Auto IV is a great game. Being based on modern-day New York City, every player can agree that the locations are realistic. Artificial Intelligence controls the citizens of Liberty City, who actually interact with the player. I...”

created 06/SEP/2012

Reiaze played Grand Theft Auto IV on 06/AUG/12

“My first time in GTA IV's multiplayer. The menus had me confused for a minute and @Alindawyl had trouble connecting (I hear that's common), but we finally got in a game. After we finally got going,...”

created 13/AUG/2012

Leroux played Grand Theft Auto IV on 17/MAR/12

“Without cheats!”

created 17/MAR/2012

FatJoe97 was the last to comment - about 1 year ago... show previous hide previous

“ok then”

Leroux played Grand Theft Auto IV on 12/MAR/12

“Critical jumps of the death also known as...riding a bike.”

created 12/MAR/2012

Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) by: darkbeacon

“these are only my first impression of the game. i was bored! sorry GTA4 fans. I guess this game has either have to grow on me or that this isn't just my cup of tea. I'll try to play this again later, but not now in a few weeks though. ***”

created 12/MAR/2012

Leroux played Grand Theft Auto IV on 11/MAR/12

“It's very short :\”

created 11/MAR/2012

Leroux was the last to comment - about 1 year ago... show previous hide previous

“@pinktempest haha, I also always play first so until finally I get to the story and vice :P”

darkbeacon played Grand Theft Auto IV on 30/JAN/12

“got bored..”

created 30/JAN/2012

Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) by: Aaces101

“Great game, but for me has lost the luster the earlier versions had.”

created 22/JAN/2012

Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) by: Riv

“Meh!....can't say anything negative, but realy...meh!”

created 10/NOV/2011

Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) by: kamikazeo

“There's a reason why GTA sells like crazy. This open-world gangster game is one of the most incredible achievements that the videogame medium has to offer. Great storyline, great characters, great adventure. Just plain great. ”

created 02/OCT/2011