Grand Theft Auto IV
Publisher: RockStar Games
Developer: RockStar North
# of Players: 1
Category: Action
Release Dates
N Amer - 04/29/2008
Intl - 04/29/2008
- Also available on:
- 360
News
GTA IV Soundtrack Launching on May 20
Rockstar Games announces the May 20th release of Liberty City Invasion: Music from and Inspired by Grand Theft Auto IV produced entirely by The Evil Genius Green Lantern
GTA IV PS3 Patch Released
Rockstar Games has released the following statement today regarding a new patch for the PS3 version of GTA IV
Take-Two Interactive Announces Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV Breaks
Entertainment Launch Records
Retail Sales of Grand Theft Auto IV Top $500 Million in First Week
Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto IV Now Available Worldwide
The first next generation iteration of the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto franchise available in stores today
Description
Grand Theft Auto IV is a brand new adventure in the GTA universe following the experiences of Nikolai "Niko" Bellic, a new immigrant from an undisclosed eastern European country whose troubled past and the persuasion of his cousin Roman have brought him to the fictional Liberty City. Unfortunately, Niko's search for the American Dream and a much needed fresh start, hits an immediate snag when the rags to riches story Roman spun to pique Niko's interest is exposed as not only a complete fabrication, but a ploy to enlist Niko's well-known skills as a tough guy against the ample list of enemies clamoring for Roman's debt-ridden blood. Because Roman is the only person Niko knows in Liberty City he begrudgingly accepts his role as Roman's protector despite the deception. But as time goes on Niko comes into his own, and his experience on the wrong side of the tracks proves more valuable than he could have ever imagined as he fights for survival and later supremacy on the crime ridden streets of Liberty City.
Features
- The Plot - Grand Theft Auto IV is a brand new adventure in the GTA universe following the experiences of Nikolai "Niko" Bellic, a new immigrant from an undisclosed eastern European country whose troubled past and the persuasion of his cousin Roman have brought him to the fictional Liberty City. Unfortunately, Niko's search for the American Dream and a much needed fresh start, hits an immediate snag when the rags to riches story Roman spun to pique Niko's interest is exposed as not only a complete fabrication, but a ploy to enlist Niko's well-known skills as a tough guy against the ample list of enemies clamoring for Roman's debt-ridden blood. Because Roman is the only person Niko knows in Liberty City he begrudgingly accepts his role as Roman's protector despite the deception. But as time goes on Niko comes into his own, and his experience on the wrong side of the tracks proves more valuable than he could have ever imagined as he fights for survival and later supremacy on the crime ridden streets of Liberty City.
- Game Environments - Based on several of the boroughs of New York City and parts of New Jersey, Liberty City, familiar to players of previous games in the series, has been entirely redesigned for GTA IV. Players can expect visible detail down to the weeds growing in the cracks in the sidewalk, cars and buildings of visibly different ages and a much greater level if verticality in the buildings and bridges that they are able to explore as Niko moves through the city streets. In addition, pedestrians in GTA IV are much more realistic. No longer simply moving cardboard cutouts, these NPCs are intelligent, modern, human representations that laugh, cry, eat, drink, use cell phones and As, and talking amongst themselves regardless of Niko's interaction with them.
- Gameplay - Historically GTA games have focused heavily on mission-based play, requiring successful completion of fixed tasks in order for players to progress through the game, but this has changed to a great extent in GTA IV. Players will experience an entirely new and exciting emphasis centered on the blending of on-mission and off-mission play, resulting not only in an increased sense of realism, but more interesting and unrestricted gameplay.
Latest Game Comments (2)
Special Bonuses
GameGirl_401 on April 30, 2008, 07:56:38 AM
Special friendship bonuses Reach the indicated level of friendship with the corresponding character to unlock their special frie...
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Cheat codes
GameGirl_401 on April 29, 2008, 12:25:02 PM
Just incase you need a little help here you go. (Codes are for Xbox 360) Dial the codes into Niko's mobile1, Health And Weapons ...
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ESRB Rating
Blood
Intense Violence
Partial Nudity
Strong Language
Strong Sexual Content
Use of Drugs
Use of Alcohol
GameZone's Review/Preview
10.0
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 10 |
| Graphics | 9.8 |
| Sound | 10 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 10 |
| Multiplayer | 9.8 |
| Overall | 10.0 |
Reviewer: Angelina Sandoval
Review Date: 05/07/2008
Grand Theft Auto IV for the PlayStation 3 is one of those rare games that push the console to its very limits to bring gamers a living world that is simply irresistible
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