Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony

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  1. EddyB.
    Apr 17, 2010
    10
    Yet again, Rockstar have made the best gta so far, a lot better! the story mode is phenomenal and the new features in the dlc are great! a definite 'yes' from me.
  2. TomM
    Apr 25, 2010
    10
    Really took me back to San Andreas in its whole style. My favourite protagonist since CJ and some great dialogue, characters and missions. Definitely worth it and much better than The Lost and The Damned.
  3. RealMuthaF
    Jun 9, 2012
    10
    A weird occasion, but it is that case when DLC is actually better than the main game. tBoGT goes from strict realism to crazy fun with stealing train cars, racing with nitro and jumping to a taking off plane from a motorbike. This one somewhy reminded me of Vice City, with it's gloss, sunshine and one particularly eccentric person. Yusuf Amir, son of a wealthy Arab businessman, very muchA weird occasion, but it is that case when DLC is actually better than the main game. tBoGT goes from strict realism to crazy fun with stealing train cars, racing with nitro and jumping to a taking off plane from a motorbike. This one somewhy reminded me of Vice City, with it's gloss, sunshine and one particularly eccentric person. Yusuf Amir, son of a wealthy Arab businessman, very much reminded me of Diaz. The plot is great and fun, with lots of new interesting characters, as well as cameos from the original game. The relations between Lois (the main character) and Gay Tony (his boss) are a very well-presented story of a friendship. If you own a GTA IV, or you just consider yourself a GTA fan, this one is a must-buy.… Expand
  4. xZippy
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    It's like GTA4 with extra spice. The colorful and lively night club setting in this expansion could not have been done any better. To no surprise, Rockstar games doesn't skimp out on interesting characters, dialogue and missions. Easily the best expansion for any GTA game ever, even over The Lost and Damned.
  5. sinadoom
    Mar 13, 2013
    9
    Rockstar have nailed it again. Finally, it's out of the testing grounds for the generation upgrade and into the real core of Grand Theft Auto. TBoGT is in every sense a true GTA game. In terms of mechanics, this is by far the best GTA game. The game engine is not only well-utilised in every sense, but the game design is also very intuitive. In terms of context, the characters are good, theRockstar have nailed it again. Finally, it's out of the testing grounds for the generation upgrade and into the real core of Grand Theft Auto. TBoGT is in every sense a true GTA game. In terms of mechanics, this is by far the best GTA game. The game engine is not only well-utilised in every sense, but the game design is also very intuitive. In terms of context, the characters are good, the story is definitely Grand Theft Auto and reflects the time it was released (2010) in its radio stations and dialogue. Controls are very solid (both keyboard-mouse and controller), shooting mechanics are fantastic, with the best ragdoll physics around. Driving mechanics are not realistic, but they are very fun and quite advanced for an open-world game. The new cars handle exactly how they should, given the real-life vehicles they're based on. "Trip skip", as known in San Andreas, is utilised to the max; checkpoints are placed sensibly and cutscenes are shown when you fail, rather than ending the level immediately. Graphics are actually improved on GTA IV (which already was one of the best looking open world games). They look sharper, more detailed from distance and much more colourful. But what really makes this game a big "wow" is that it adopts the modern convention of scoring you on each level, giving you benchmark challenges to beat for a high score (which go towards an achievement and leaderboard positions). Given the rich variety in level design for Grand Theft Auto games, this is an excellent addition which adds a lot of replay value to what would otherwise be an ordinary expansion (such as TLAD a five hour game at most). Criticisms? Given that it's an expansion, there's not much that isn't perfect. Compared to the original game, it's probably the best "additional content" ever conceived in gaming history. If you're a GTA fan, you will not be disappointed, regardless of how much you enjoyed GTA IV (unless you dislike the game mechanics & controls). The only thing you should watch out for is that some of the levels have annoying objectives which can be buggy at times. It feels different to GTA IV yet adopts its core gameplay. The whole scoring thing does seem odd in a GTA game if you're used to exploring at a leisurely pace and listening to all the dialogue etc. rather than trying to do it fast; but then again it does mean you can have two playthroughs and be satisfied. Don't get me wrong, this is definitely not San Andreas; don't be expecting godlike levels of variety or anything. There are side missions, but they're generally more focused on the context of the game's setting (as in GTA IV and TLAD) rather than a vast expanse to explore. The game feels like a more modern Scarface; kinda like Vice City but with a focus on nightclubs. TBoGT is very much focused on what's shown in the trailer. But if this is what Rockstar has to offer as a DLC rather than a full title, they really have outdone themselves.… Expand
  6. cchmie
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    Ok rockstar you made a game too good........
    i played too many hour's of this and still had fun the only complaint i had was the difficulty besides that this is the best gta game since san andreas.
    Well thanks rockstar this is awesome im going to play it now bye
    p.s. make a dlc like this for gta 5 plz.
  7. HighwayUK
    Apr 21, 2011
    9
    Ok aside from an improved engine over GTA4 vanilla, and some new stories whats really changed? well nothing major, a few new multiplayer modes with new weapons and vehicles.. and that on PC the both Lost & Damned and Gay Tony packs are a standalone game.. basically.. apart from the usual issues that blighted GTA4 (Console engine didnt port to PC to take advantage of high end video cards orOk aside from an improved engine over GTA4 vanilla, and some new stories whats really changed? well nothing major, a few new multiplayer modes with new weapons and vehicles.. and that on PC the both Lost & Damned and Gay Tony packs are a standalone game.. basically.. apart from the usual issues that blighted GTA4 (Console engine didnt port to PC to take advantage of high end video cards or multi core cpus) this game is damn fun and a must have to any collection.… Expand
  8. SJ555
    Jun 5, 2012
    10
    its just like and Ode of San Andreas .. but still in rich-guys living world of partying , Ladies , Vodka ..... its something which is must try ............. yet there are few missions which annoy .. but its still worth it .
  9. Xanifur
    Apr 22, 2013
    9
    I enjoyed this story more than the original GTA IV. Gay Tony can be serious, funny, action packed, you name it! This story line has everything! Definitely my favorite of the GTA series.
  10. Marick
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    For me it is the best game in the entire series. It missing everything in GTA IV and you throw in club life. Me that I liked the most .. And another thing .. Yusuf is very funny ..
  11. Izoeros
    Jun 5, 2022
    8
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  12. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    Yet again, Rockstar have made the best gta so far, a lot better! the story mode is phenomenal and the new features in the dlc are great! a definite 'yes' from me.
  13. GreenSkullRider
    Feb 26, 2017
    10
    Otro añadido mas al gran GTA4. esta en particular me parece la mejor. como siempre agrega mas vehiculos y musica. pero tambien armamento y la capacidad de usar el paracaidas. Luis es un joven hispano que trabaja junto a su mejor amigo Tony (El Gay) en un nightclub. mientras el ayuda a su loco y estupido socio debe involucrarse en peleas callejeras. traiciones y sobretodo cruces con nico yOtro añadido mas al gran GTA4. esta en particular me parece la mejor. como siempre agrega mas vehiculos y musica. pero tambien armamento y la capacidad de usar el paracaidas. Luis es un joven hispano que trabaja junto a su mejor amigo Tony (El Gay) en un nightclub. mientras el ayuda a su loco y estupido socio debe involucrarse en peleas callejeras. traiciones y sobretodo cruces con nico y johnny que haran que su vida sea todo un desastre. al igual que con GTA4 L&D es practicamente un juego completo y obligatorio para poder entender toda la historia del GTA4. excelente… Expand
  14. mugsy
    May 10, 2020
    8
    Better than original GTA 4 and Lost and Damned. Fixed most things that were wrong with the original and added bunch of cool new stuff.
  15. djtomee86
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    Just awesome! I liked this one the most from the GTA IV complete edition
  16. Norleft
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Esto SÍ que es un buen DLC para GTA IV, le aporta una buena historia, con personajes interesantes y profundos a su manera, se integra y tiene sentido en la trama y en el universo de GTA IV original. En general aporta nuevo contenido mejorado, además pule las mecánicas de conducción y de movimiento para que se sienta mejor.

    Lo único que diría que me ha decepcionado de este DLC es en el    Esto SÍ que es un buen DLC para GTA IV, le aporta una buena historia, con personajes interesantes y profundos a su manera, se integra y tiene sentido en la trama y en el universo de GTA IV original. En general aporta nuevo contenido mejorado, además pule las mecánicas de conducción y de movimiento para que se sienta mejor.

    Lo único que diría que me ha decepcionado de este DLC es en el contenido adicional, hablando principalmente de las guerras de bandas, ya que tiene diálogos repetitivos, solo da 3 tipos de misiones distintas las cuales iras turnando hasta hacer 25... etc . En general eso es lo peor de este DLC, pero aporta muchísimas nuevas actividades, vehículos, armas y cosas que hacer en el mundo de GTA IV.

    En fin no hay mucho más que decir, al fin y al cabo es un DLC. Ahora mismo te vendrá si o si con GTA IV si lo compras en PC y la verdad que para que en su momento valiese 15 pavos, esto era un chollo.    … Expand
  17. Alexander_1996
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    BACK TO THE ROOTS
    Changing the usual mood of sillines, carelessness and craziness we got so used to in GTA franchise to the more grittier and reaslistic one in GTA IV was a brave move. Not everyone appreciated it though which didn't stop the game from becoming the best game of 2008. Many still consider GTA IV to have the best story and the best main character in the franchise but as much    BACK TO THE ROOTS
    Changing the usual mood of sillines, carelessness and craziness we got so used to in GTA franchise to the more grittier and reaslistic one in GTA IV was a brave move. Not everyone appreciated it though which didn't stop the game from becoming the best game of 2008. Many still consider GTA IV to have the best story and the best main character in the franchise but as much as some love this installment of GTA some really refuse to accept its "seriousness". So "The Ballad of Gay Tony" definitely was made with purpose to appeal to all the old GTA fans who are used more to over the top characters and holywood-like action sequnces and this DLC gives them exactly that. Mission-wise "The Lost and Damned" I still consider to be the strongest one among the "trilogy" but if we are talking about characters and story "TBoGT" is just head above everything else. Of course we also meet here already familiar characters to us from the main game and from "TLaD", tie all the loose ends and get answers to all the "plot holes" which were left open in the main game (as for example where did the diamonds go and who "stole" them?).

    After completing "The Ballad of Gay Tony" you realize that you haven't just finished another DLC or another add-on to a main game, no - you realize you have finally, this time for sure, completed the whole game - a game which isn't called "GTA IV" but which is called "GTA IV: Episodes From Liberty City". In the end of the day "TLaD" and "TBoGT" don't feel like a cheap expansions of some main title - no, they are as good and as important as the main game with only one minor difference - the length. Sure, Nico Belic's story is as twice long as the both add-ons combined but I am not sure it really benefits from that. Maybe GTA IV could be a much better expereince if all the three stories were treated equally and had about the same length of about 15 hours each.    … Expand
  18. d3uzZ
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Одно из лучших DLC в которые я играл, больше и добавить нечего.
  19. psmoon21
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Those who wanted gta iv to be a little more crazy and fun are in luck.

    This expansion is one of the best in the history of video games, better than many full games The story of Luis López also joins that of Niko and Johnny but somewhat less and has a lot of personality. We will meet characters as good as Tony and Yusuf Amir, we will see Bulgarin again and he has the craziest missions    Those who wanted gta iv to be a little more crazy and fun are in luck.

    This expansion is one of the best in the history of video games, better than many full games

    The story of Luis López also joins that of Niko and Johnny but somewhat less and has a lot of personality. We will meet characters as good as Tony and Yusuf Amir, we will see Bulgarin again and he has the craziest missions of gta

    The novelties of this expansion are among other things: New songs, new vehicles, minigames, fighting, triathlons, base jumping, drug wars, club management and also the graphics improved in all its versions compared to gta iv and tlad

    And also added new modes and features to online mode

    This expansion closes the fantastic story of niko's gta iv, with the stories of the biker Johnny and the manager Luis López. Mixing three stories of liberty city where people are crazy and anything can happen.

    The pc version has some optimization problems but it is fully playable and with the obvious improvements of pc it is the best platform to enjoy gta iv and its expansions

    I think I'll play it again, I love it    … Expand
  20. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 9.
  21. Lynx992
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Better then classic Gta IV and The Lost and Damned.Best atmosphere,characters etc...
  22. johnny__a
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Back when Rockstar still cared about their solo games. This is a fantastic addition to GTA IV and I enjoyed the different perspective on Liberty City.
  23. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    Very interesting story add-on in which I spend many many hours. The great main game became even better.
  24. The_D4RknesS
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This DLC is more complete than Niko's GTA 4, even vehicle damage is better. this game is one of those that the pirated version runs better than the original from steam
  25. Tunahan_cevik
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    still a very good game with its gameplay, story and physics.
    best gta game and dlc.

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  1. Vandal
    90
    GTA returns to its utmost craziness through a great and charming story.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    The tone of the story is, after all, quite a departure from the franchise's previous two outings. However, the amusing dialogue, fun gameplay, and delightfully absurd missions make this a must-buy for everyone, whether by download (in which case it requires a copy of GTA IV to run) or on disc with The Lost and Damned.
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