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“The graphics in this game are very impressive and if...”

★★★★☆

written by jaajdbfd on 23/01/2011

The graphics in this game are very impressive and if it was the only game you had the addiction level is high. The only problem i have is that the game starts getting a little repetitive , but if u were going to buy it you should. Also there are a few cheats , but they can disable most trophies so only use them if you are desperate. This game is an 18 but if your like 14+ it should be fine.

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“Story - Starts slow at first but 4 or 5 missions its...”

★★★★★

written by dansgas1000 on 28/12/2010

Story - Starts slow at first but 4 or 5 missions its like a film, so realistic

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“Let me start by simply saying that GTA4 is a good...”

★★★★★

written by themaninthevan2001 on 21/09/2010

Let me start by simply saying that GTA4 is a good game, but is by no means a perfect game. I personally think that giving this game a 10 requires one to overlook several moderate flaws in the games design. With that being said lets begin.

Short Review:
Ups: Engaging story, simple yet addicting gameplay, large variety of cars, plenty of side quests, and a large/beautiful environment to play in.

Downs: Story is slow at first, rare (but very annoying) NPC glitches, camera angle can be difficult to control at times, not much different from previous games (will leave you with the 'been there, done that' feeling)

Long Review:
Storyline: I will say this to anyone who has started playing GTA4 and put it down within 20 minutes, THE STORY GETS MUCH BETTER. I remember when I first started this game I was extremely unimpressed with the story. You basically run small errands for you cousin, and it is only after the first few missions that things really start to pick up. Without ruining the storyline I will say that it can be very engaging at times and will possibly make your jaw drop at times. You play as Niko Bellic, a young, decisive immigrant who will stop at nothing to make a little extra cash. Niko is a very likable character, whom you will enjoy playing as after his personality begins to unfold over the course of the first few missions. His personality is what will often make the story thrilling and humorous at times. From a personal level (and many experts will agree) the plot in GTA4 is the best one of the series thus far.

Gameplay: Fans of the series will quickly notice that other than a few controls tweaks, not much about the game play has changed. You can still interact with virtually anything, and anyone. One major change that will be quickly noticed is the way in which you lose your wanted level. You no longer simply wait around for your stars to go away, but rather have a zone that you much escape from (the zone is a circle on the minimap that represents where the cops are searching for you). After you leave the 'danger zone', you simply have to wait about 5 seconds before your wanted level disappears completely. This applies for every wanted level, but be careful, the larger your wanted level, the larger the 'danger zone' becomes (thus making it harder to escape from the police). Unlike its predecessor (San Andreas), GTA4 does not give you the ability to fly airplanes, but rather only helicopters. For that matter GTA4 is a much simpler game than San Andreas, in a very good way.
You will also notice that Niko is much more 'versatile' than his predecessors. For example, the games new ability to take cover behind nearly any object makes extremely one sided gun fights more realistic. There are also many new combat techniques, such as 'blind firing' around a corner (if you don't want to stick your head out there). But we wouldn't want to make things too easy, because blind firing is much less accurate than just aiming and shooting. Niko can also jump and climb on top of nearly any object (within reason). This is one area where GTA4 shines.

Content: GTA4 is packed with extra content, and plenty to keep you busy. I won't spoil anything, but if you can't help yourself, know that the game is just as cheat friendly as ever. From infinite ammo to invulnerability, there is most certainly a cheat code for anything you want to do. If thats not your cup of tea, then start exploring. Liberty city has undergone some serious changes since we last saw it, three games ago. There are many more areas to explore, as this game has added an entirely new island.

Missions/Difficulty: This is where I think the game needs some improvement. Although they nearly wiped out any instance of timed missions (which in previous games was a huge pain), they replaced such with the frustrating sense of failure, as some of the missions (especially early on) are just not possible for many on the first try. I found myself trying the same missions over and over again, each time starting from the very beginning. Not to mention if you die the game takes a huge chunk of money out of your wallet. On the upside of things there is plenty of variety to keep you entertained, but be prepared to get frustrated as you drive all the way across town yet again to try a mission that you've attempted 5 times already.

Graphics: The city is beautiful, as one would expect when playing anything on a PS3. As the matter of fact GTA4 has one of the most incredible graphical environments that I've seen recently. The character renderings however...are not nearly as impressive. I mean they aren't bad, they just aren't what you might expect from a game of this magnitude.

Summary/Buy or Rent?: Overall GTA4 is a game worth playing. I did not go into detail on the multiplayer aspect (mostly because I have barely tried it), but even without doing so I think my conclusion is honest and firm. Rent this game, even if your a fan of the series. I say this because you may find yourself playing this game for a few days and then putting it down, never to return. Many people thing that the GTA series has simply run its course. Lets be honest, when GTA came out on the PS2, many people (myself included) spent hours on end just simply exploring and enjoying the game. Nothing has really changed in this new addition. I'm not saying it is a bad game, far from it. GTA4 is an excellent game, but one that should be rented first, just to make sure it's something worth putting some time and effort into. f

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Written on: 23/01/2011

I found this review very helpful because this reviewer has had about 50 words in each paragraph and seems to have included everything

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“I believe that Rockstars latest outing in GTA 4 is...”

★★★★★

written by on 21/06/2010

I believe that Rockstars latest outing in GTA 4 is worlds a head of other games in the GTA franchise. The graphics, characters and storyline all make this game the highest of calibres. But what I would say is that even though you can have a girlfriend you cna also have a boyfriend as well. I am not saying this is a bad thing but it could increase the chance of homophobia, my friend the other day said it was despicable that you can have the cance to be gay as it is immoral and wrong. Although that said it is good to see that a game isn't preaching hate against gays. Niko is the most likeable protagonist to date as he is witty and funny with his retorts to his victims. What I would like to see in the next game is a bigger range of accesible cultures ie being able to purchase foods and clothes that native to other cultures. Over all a brilliant game.

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“Since getting my PS3 six months ago I have been...”

★★★★★

written by on 21/04/2010

Since getting my PS3 six months ago I have been playing this game none stop, this is one of the best games I have ever played.

Multiplayer can be frustrating at times (e.g. people shooting you for no reason) but the game makes up for it.

Reccomended for hours of fun

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“A great game, loads of violence, although it has a...”

★★★★☆

written by harry2010 on 15/04/2010

A great game, loads of violence, although it has a story you never end up doing it all, I just got sidetracked stealing cars and causing damage! I think Saints Row 2 has the edge on this one though!

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“Before GTA 4 was about they described it has the best...”

★★★★☆

written by Dannyclub09 on 18/02/2010

Before GTA 4 was about they described it has the best game in the world really, and they said about it and what things you can do while your not in a mission, they lied

it's hard to write a positive review about this game when you so bored of it.

it's set in 2006-2007 or something like that, the cars look modern and a lot of them are based around real ones. There's genuinely hardly anything to do when not in a mission except drive and go out with mates.
You play a roll as Niko Bellic, he moves to Liberty City because his cousin said he has the "American Dream" but it wasn't really, it was just to get Niko to help him.

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“I had this game for christmas and within a week i had...”

★★★★★

written by on 07/01/2010

I had this game for christmas and within a week i had completed it but i am still going on there and just living normal life, even though the game could of been longer i still loved it. With all this know i have started again choosing different optionbs to before Totaly Amazing :)

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“just brought this on platium version £15 . i did have...”

★★★★★

written by jasonx1 on 03/12/2009

just brought this on platium version £15 . i did have this for the xbox 360 what a mug i was after playing gta 4 on a ps3 its miles better in hd on 1080i
i cant belive i rated as good on the 360 section i am ashamed now . the ps3 version is ace and i have found no gliches on this version for this price i am really happy i be buying more games now from play.com . power to the ps3

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“Criminals are an ugly,cowardly lot more worthy of...”

★★★★☆

written by Chakradhar07368 on 18/08/2009

Criminals are an ugly,cowardly lot more worthy of pity. This is what you'll learn playing through the single-player campaign in Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV.
The series cheered for glorifying violence has taken an unexpected turn: it's gone legit.Oh sure,you'll still blow up cop cars,run down innocent civilians, bang hookers, assist drug dealers and lowlifes and do many, many other bad deeds, but at a cost to main character Niko Bellic's very soul.
GTA4 gives us characters and a world with a level of depth previously unseen in gaming and elevates its story from a mere shoot-em-up to an Oscar-caliber drama. Every facet of Rockstar's new masterpiece is worthy of applause. Without question, Grand Theft Auto IV is the best game since Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
You play as Niko Bellic, an Eastern European attempting to escape his past and the horrors of the Bosnian war.
He arrives in Liberty City to experience the American dream, only to discover his cousin, Roman, may have fibbed a bit in his tales of success. Starting from nothing, Niko makes a living as a killer and enforcer, a bad-ass foreigner who appears to have no morals. The longer we stay with Niko, the more we see that there is a broken human being inside, one who would give anything to escape the person he once was.

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“The Grand Theft Auto 4 game is true art. I've played...”

★★★★★

written by helfire420 on 04/08/2009

The Grand Theft Auto 4 game is true art. I've played all GTA games and they just continue to get better as time follows. I bought the game to play online and it is very entertaining, addictive, and very humorous.

I would highly recommend this game.

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“This is a game that you take part of a Russian...”

★★★★★

written by on 04/01/2009

This is a game that you take part of a Russian immigrant named niko bellic. He is illegal, im great at that. He came to find the American dream in liberty city. Statues are high up in the sky along with tall wide buildings that are a lot of fun to climb. Remember the building in king kong it is available in this game. I got one word for you.

Well recommend Grand theft auto 4 for the PS3.

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“I believe this game is great with detail such as...”

★★★★☆

written by 984bailey on 21/07/2008

I believe this game is great with detail such as graphics, and attention to detail but I feel taking some of the things out what were in the older GTA'S was a bad idea, if I to suggest to someone to buy this game it would be for the online experiance, with that you can have hours of fun playing together or against the others for the glory and respect.

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“Graphics great especialy on HD TV, story line good,...”

★★★★★

written by 984bailey on 20/07/2008

Graphics great especialy on HD TV, story line good, great online.
Game imposible to complete for me, completing game does not get 100% need to do stupid extras like kill 200 pigions.
Needs more cheats.
Great game could play for a while, and play online too, well recommend GTA 4.

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“One of the best games I've ever played... a real leap...”

★★★★★

written by Stayb on 26/05/2008

One of the best games I've ever played... a real leap forward in the free roaming rpg genre a small review like this could not hope to scratch the surface of whats possible in this game. You can play for ages and not even bother with the missions.. just go on a mad rampage or drive around in a fire engine spraying people and manically laughing! All I can say is pick up a copy you will not be disappointed and if you are boo-urns to you!

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“An unbelievable game - amazing depth and storyline...”

★★★★★

written by jimbobw on 21/05/2008

An unbelievable game - amazing depth and storyline with the sugary coating of slick visuals, great sound effects and a decent soundtrack.

Nothing beats diving out of a car, getting to your feet, pulling out an RPG and annihilating the guy from work who's been chasing you around.

Pure gold

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“This game is best when played on a HDTV as the...”

★★★★★

written by on 08/05/2008

This game is best when played on a HDTV as the graphics are a little blured, though the game has a great unique affect and is the most realistic so far, can leave you walking the streets with a different mind set so be careful, however well recommend GTA 4 for the PS3.

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“The best GTA by far, it blows san andreas away, its...”

★★★★★

written by on 07/05/2008

The best GTA by far, it blows san andreas away, its more realistic but still a gta game through and through. The story is rude and violent and brilliant, the voice acting is top notch and its great to play and just admire the graphical achievements. They may not be the best ever seen on ps3 but for a sandbox game you cant help but wonder how they did it.
Everything has been tweaked for the better, so if your not sure about this game, buy it and I'm sure you will love it.. it draws you in. You feel for the first time I think that liberty is a real city with all its filth and ugly people eyeballing you for shoving them.
10/10.

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“Grand Theft Auto 4 for the PS3 was for me...”

☆☆☆☆☆

written by on 07/05/2008

Grand Theft Auto 4 for the PS3 was for me unfortunately not what I expected. People are arguing the game has not improved since previous predecessors, I personally would argue the game has fell below the GTA expected standard, instead of improving aspects of the game, there are many points of the gameplay missing. For example the modifying cars, the swimming, helicopters and much more. I personally do not recommend GTA 4 and think there are many people rating this game so highly due to the demand as it is in my opinion hard to get hold of this game.

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“Not enough weapons like san andreas, not much to do...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 07/05/2008

Not enough weapons like san andreas, not much to do after the game is complete.
The game is a great game for the graphics and the first time experience but after that it plays it self out, I preferred san andreas. Only good point for me is the great graphics I suppose therefore I do not recommend grand theft auto iv.

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