Grand Theft Auto IV

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7.1

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  1. norhh
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Great game.
    Graphics: Best for 2008(excluding crysis)
    Storyline: Introduces choices for users. Eventhough the choices are limited it is the first GTA game to do that. Game physics: Pretty realistic. Even the recent GTA V is no match to this in terms of game physics. It has proper torque for car doors(shooting bullets at a different distance will give different results unlike GTA V)    Great game.
    Graphics: Best for 2008(excluding crysis)
    Storyline: Introduces choices for users. Eventhough the choices are limited it is the first GTA game to do that.
    Game physics: Pretty realistic. Even the recent GTA V is no match to this in terms of game physics.
    It has proper torque for car doors(shooting bullets at a different distance will give different results unlike GTA V)
    Shooting people at leg will make them fall down and not kill them(Unlike GTA V where. you can kill a guy instantaneously by shooting in leg)
    Harder to drive cars but it includes inertia(Unlike GTA V where car handling is same as Vice city)    … Expand
  2. iso0707
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Best story forever in GTA games. If you don't like dark theme go play GTA V like boys whose age is not more than this masterpiece.
  3. FacelessComrade
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    It is the best GTA for me. СЛАВА КПСС. ауф
  4. Witcher701
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    The best game from gta universum. The best story and variety of exercise when you end a story mode. Two super dlc's with the best character's. Luis, Niko and Johnny are very well writing by rockstar plus innowation aiming system makes the best gta game.
  5. stolenhearts
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece by any means possible. Yeah it didn't run well in 2008, but it runs well in 2020 and it holds up wonderfully in terms of graphics, story, gameplay. It was at least 3 years ahead of it's time.
  6. bestreviews2020
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Just came here to say, here's my positive review for this amazing game.........
  7. HonestOpinion55
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    In 2008 Rockstar created something that barely any computer could run maxed out, but what a game it was. Still in 2020, absolute masterpiece!
  8. Reduxx
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! It's not fair that it has so low score, because it had bad performance back in 2008. Runs perfectly well on every up-to-date system in 2020. Can't believe this map design, everything still holds up so well, even from graphical standpoint.
  9. CCC78
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    PS: This rating is by 2008 standards.

    Story: 8.4/10
    Gameplay: 8.7/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Open World: 9.8/10
    Enjoyability: 10/10
    Conclusion: 10710
  10. DDD273
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Although is was extremely impressed by GTA V, for some reason i always keep going back to GTA IV and i usually play this one way more. I like darker tone of this game, i like story more than V. Story is also longer in this one, V was way too short and last two missions were just meh. Can't believe 2008 game can be that amazing and still be ahead of so many modern games.
  11. Dead_Space
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    I started recently playing it after long time and it holds up extremely well. Story is fun enough, there's so many buildings you can go inside and that's huge for 2008 game. Absolute classic.
  12. Scoutgoat
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    This game is better than 95% of games out today. The physics are still better than any non-Rockstar made game despite being a decade old, the euphoria physics are still extremely fun and crazy, and the driving is the best and most complex of any GTA game to date. The story is very good, with you slowly rising up in the criminal underworld in a dark and serious story, while still retainingThis game is better than 95% of games out today. The physics are still better than any non-Rockstar made game despite being a decade old, the euphoria physics are still extremely fun and crazy, and the driving is the best and most complex of any GTA game to date. The story is very good, with you slowly rising up in the criminal underworld in a dark and serious story, while still retaining the humor the GTA games are known for. Oh, and the main theme is amazing.… Expand
  13. yurparsa
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    GTA IV was a great video game in 2008 pc version was a little bad port bad but also it was very good best GTA ever made and also best video game ever made
  14. psmoon21
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    It is true that after coming from gta san andreas it may seem lacking in content, but it feels so different and at the same time so good that I am not surprised that it has a 98 in metacritic, the best I have played in my life

    The history of the game is told with mastery, its narrative, the secondary characters are as casrismatic as the main ones, with small decisions in important    It is true that after coming from gta san andreas it may seem lacking in content, but it feels so different and at the same time so good that I am not surprised that it has a 98 in metacritic, the best I have played in my life

    The history of the game is told with mastery, its narrative, the secondary characters are as casrismatic as the main ones, with small decisions in important moments, niko is the best character in gta, it makes you care about his history and that of his people

    The story about the mafia, diamonds, drugs and how they pass from one hand to another creating mini-stories that create the main story is masterful, a masterpiece this game

    The online didn't have much content but it managed to be a lot of fun with just a few missions, races, deathmatches and a free world at the airport

    Details as incredible as that niko improves his English over time or if you fail the mission will have new dialogues, internet, physics, driving, the a.i. and many more details that to this day continue to surprise me.

    The b.s.o. It is good with its main theme and stations like the journey, the gunplay improved a lot compared to other gta as being able to aim manually or automatically depending on the pressure of the trigger or cover yourself even rolling to a cover

    Every time I play it again I discover or remember some detail that seems incredible to me that it was in 2.008

    the pc version is not very well optimized even today it is difficult to move it to current computers, even so most of the time you can move it to 60fps with everything at maximum and the graphical difference compared to the xbox 360 and ps3 versions is very big

    Over time this game is getting more respect and more and more players know how to see what this game did in its day. Thanks rockstar    … Expand
  15. DecadeReviews
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    Graphics - 9.5/10 (by 2008 standard)
    Story - 9.5/10
    Variety of enemies - 8.7/10
    Game's length - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Variety of weapons - 10/10
    General world design - 10/10
    Fun factor - 10/10
    How many times i have finished it - 10
    Where does it stand in my top "1000 video games of all time" list - 5
  16. mete_han
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    To me, this game is the best Gta game. Story, Physics engine, Characters, Graphics, etc. An excellent game.
  17. ENZOYT3351
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Extremamente Mal Otimizado Pra PC, de resto o Jogo é bom, Como Falei na Review do Gta IV XBOX 360, só perde pra console na parte da Otimização.
  18. DeepReviews
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    My ranking of GTA series.

    1. GTA V (PC)
    2. GTA IV (PC)
    3. GTA 3 (PC)
    4. GTA Vice City
    5. GTA San Andreas
    6. GTA 2
    7. GTA London
    8. GTA 1
  19. Aryandrn
    May 6, 2021
    10
    Veryyyy good game. I played all the versions of gta and i say best gta is gra vice city and second gta i like is gta4
  20. EmoGuyGamer
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Graphics - 10/10

    Sound / Music - 9/10

    Story - 8.5/10

    How likable is main character / characters - 9/10

    World design - 10/10

    Conclusion - 10
  21. Burzyk
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    My favourite part of the series - no doubt! Great story and the best physics I saw in action games. Driving cars, bikes, flying and hiting people as Niko never gets old, even in 2022!
  22. Ab0ba
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра, в которую я когда либо играл. Правда оптимизация хромает, но не суть.
  23. Jirentix
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Our character Nico Bellic, who joined the war in Serbia, swears revenge for killing his friend who betrayed him in the war and comes to Liberty City to his cousin's house. His cousin says he's very rich in Liberty City, but when Nico Bellic arrives in Liberty City, he finds Roman very poor and threatened. He goes into business with his cousin Roman. Nico Bellic turns into a cold-bloodedOur character Nico Bellic, who joined the war in Serbia, swears revenge for killing his friend who betrayed him in the war and comes to Liberty City to his cousin's house. His cousin says he's very rich in Liberty City, but when Nico Bellic arrives in Liberty City, he finds Roman very poor and threatened. He goes into business with his cousin Roman. Nico Bellic turns into a cold-blooded serial killer and his sole purpose in life is revenge. It also reveals that the GTA series did not create a character blended with classic American culture, that they came as immigrants and experienced cultural confusion. It is worth saying that the GTA series is the best in terms of story. Although the radio music is not as perfect as Gta Vice City, good songs are selected. Not to mention NPCs, it's better than Cyberpunk 2077, which came out in September 2020. Rockstar really does this sport.… Expand
  24. FoxMen_
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Это потрясающая игра, лучшая часть серии GTA и одна из лучших игр Rockstar Games. Сюжет великолепный, а главный герой Нико Беллик лучший. Определённо каждый должен пройти эту замечательную игру.
  25. matx
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Best game ever! Nostalgia! GTA IV is very nostalgic for me. I remember I played this game on a PS3 in a hotel I went to with my family when I was just 7-8 yo. I forgot this game and I saw an gameplay on YouTube. I remembered that this game was so perfect so I bought this game on PS3 and PC. I also have a GTA IV collection with more than 10 GTA IV game. It is way better than GTA V. MaybeBest game ever! Nostalgia! GTA IV is very nostalgic for me. I remember I played this game on a PS3 in a hotel I went to with my family when I was just 7-8 yo. I forgot this game and I saw an gameplay on YouTube. I remembered that this game was so perfect so I bought this game on PS3 and PC. I also have a GTA IV collection with more than 10 GTA IV game. It is way better than GTA V. Maybe graphics are not the best but the story is just awesome. I would prefer helping Roman instead of selling flying bikes for money... Also, physics are better than anything! I hope GTA IV rerelease on modern consoles. Just because of GTA IV, I still have PS3.… Expand
  26. Bruninho1997
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    É definitivamente um dos jogos mais injustiçados na minha opinião.
    Sua otimização pode ser problemática, mas é tanto detalhezinho que esse jogo possui que o torna único. Meu GTA preferido, disparado!
  27. Lesha552
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Це дуже хороша гра! З сюжетом дуже гарно попрацювали,він пророблений до найменьших деталей. Дуже ощасливила СНГ тема. Сподобалась технологія eiphorya physicks, та реалістичне поводження транспорту.
  28. Simonyan4ik
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Шедевр на века, лучшая часть серии. Надеюсь, её хотя бы не испортят свои ремастером
  29. abracadabra713
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра даже в 2021 году. Физика, стрельба, повреждения. Смотрится очень хорошо даже для 21 года
  30. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PC Game of 2008
3
#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
2
#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. PC Gamer UK
    92
    It's the peripheral distractions of both going out with Roman, and meeting your girlfriends, that really make your virtual life so worth living. Although incredibly simplistic, they're oddly touching...One of the finest videogames ever. [Christmas 2008, p.87]
  2. PC Format
    89
    The most grown-up GTA and the best realised, but it doesn't respect the PC much. Enjoy the multiplayer madness if you can. [Christmas 2008, p.96]
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    A genuinely ground-breaking blockbuster in videogame history. There were moments playing GTA IV that I thought back to my initial experiences with games, and realised exactly how far we've come. There's never been anything quite like GTA IV in the world. That there makes me genuinely happy to be a gamer.
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