Grand Theft Auto IV

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 3664 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 677 out of 3664
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  1. bpoplingisky
    Apr 29, 2013
    9
    I would like to say to everybody that are reading these reviews, that this game is definitely worth your money. There is tons of content, collectibles, customization and much more in this game to keep you playing for hours. Even if the singleplayer sucked (but you know it won't, it's Grand Theft Auto!) the multiplayer is one of the best that I have ever seen, there are countlessI would like to say to everybody that are reading these reviews, that this game is definitely worth your money. There is tons of content, collectibles, customization and much more in this game to keep you playing for hours. Even if the singleplayer sucked (but you know it won't, it's Grand Theft Auto!) the multiplayer is one of the best that I have ever seen, there are countless different modes (I'm not even kidding, there is like 13 or something), each offering lots of value to play. I mean, there has to be a reason that IGN gave this game a 10/10, right? However, you might be mislead by the user score of 6.0 and the almost 500 negative reviews. There are many complains involving the issue of "the world being too small" and people going on this forum, b*tching that their computer can't handle the game and it is impossible to run. I would like to clear up the issues of both these problems. Firstly, if you find the world too small, go back to San Andreas and ride your jetpack, OK? this has to be if not the most then one of the most detailed open world cities that I have ever seen in a video game. Incredible graphics make the city feel much more realistic than any open world game before, and obviously a ton of work was spent on it. If you think you can do a better job, why don't you come down to Rockstar and try making the map yourself. This game is much more mature than any of the other ones, and adds a more realistic feel to it, and in addition, if you can't stand that there are little to no cheats, head down to GTAInside.com and get some mods, there has got to be thousands of them. Also, another complaint is that their computer can't handle it. THIS IS A LIE!!! No, they most likely can't handle max graphics, because imagine a whole city that detailed running in perfect graphics, do you really think that your computer can handle it. Even when you turn your graphics down a bit, the graphics are still awesome. If you are so concerned that your computer can't run GTA 4 on max graphics, then go buy a better computer and stop b*tching about is on these forums, I saw so many complaints on here, I almost didn't buy the game myself! Now, if you are blessed with a PC whose specs can easily handle this game on max, go check out the ICenhancer mod, it will literally blow you away. Overall, I would just like to say that this game is definitively worth checking out, it is one of the most complete games, with the best story, that I have ever played. And even almost 5 years after it's launch, it still remains to be one of my favourite games of all time.… Expand
  2. rhilborne
    Jul 29, 2013
    9
    All round good game! Diverse and immersing storyline, interesting and varying missions and plenty to do when the main story is complete. Diverse range of vehicles, weapons, side missions, collectibles and unlocks provide a great and fun environment to play in. However constant harassment by friends to "go bowling" or "play pool" becomes extremely frustrating. Also hand to hand combat andAll round good game! Diverse and immersing storyline, interesting and varying missions and plenty to do when the main story is complete. Diverse range of vehicles, weapons, side missions, collectibles and unlocks provide a great and fun environment to play in. However constant harassment by friends to "go bowling" or "play pool" becomes extremely frustrating. Also hand to hand combat and traversing on foot fails to provide fluent and enjoyable game play at times. Not to mention common freezing and lag issues.… Expand
  3. Satisfaction
    Aug 22, 2013
    9
    This game is awesome (like almost every Grand Theft Auto title), but it has two things which can scare PC gamers away Games for Windows Live and SecuROM, not to mention the quality of porting this game can stutter on high-end PCs, but if you don't mind things I mentioned above, you will have a really good time.
  4. pierrem
    Sep 25, 2014
    9
    The radio is just the best soundtrack I ever heard. Main defaults: dumb police, disappearing cars and very very bad acrobatics. Otherwise, such a pleasure!
  5. Kerber
    Apr 1, 2023
    9
    Just finished it on Steam Deck and still fun to play. Fun quirky story, working on deck flawlessly, a lot of modes available... It is rare games holding so well as gta titles.
  6. toanrealmadrid1
    Jul 8, 2014
    9
    What can I say about this game ? Great graphics, gameplay, easy to shoot, great story, like Niko Bellic the most. But I'm kind of lazy to play this game.
  7. bacisnipertop62
    Jul 19, 2014
    9
    Gta IV : Comment dire ... Juste épic ,Super scénario avec des différents choix a faire . Gros point positive : Les Mods téléchargeable .... Amélioration graphique , nouveau véhicule ,nouvelle armes , possibilité d'incarner la police ...
  8. Bobtinin
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    The PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV was pretty great, and it was easy for script modders to make their mods for this game. And what is the #1 reason why anyone would wait to get GTA on the computer? For mods of course, and Rockstar made it pretty easy for the modders to make their mods. Additionally, as for the Games for Windows Live, it was not a good choice to choose that, and it'sThe PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV was pretty great, and it was easy for script modders to make their mods for this game. And what is the #1 reason why anyone would wait to get GTA on the computer? For mods of course, and Rockstar made it pretty easy for the modders to make their mods. Additionally, as for the Games for Windows Live, it was not a good choice to choose that, and it's annoying to have to make an account on GWFL and Rockstar (and maybe Steam), but Bethesda Softworks did the same with Fallout 3, and I see less hate going towards them over that decision than Rockstar. Finally, I would like to say, this game although a bit of hassle, is totally worth it with all of the mods you can add to it, get this game while we wait for GTA V on the PC.… Expand
  9. Marick
    Mar 8, 2015
    9
    Grand Theft Auto is one of the best game i ever played. Good physics , good story, good open world, yeah, i love this game. This is a must play game, so , take a chance.
  10. Leon354
    Sep 8, 2014
    9
    Одна из лучших частей: график ,геймплей, музыка все очень очень круто 10 из 10 !!!!!!!!!!!! Developer Молодцы супер !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Один - плохая оптимизация для персонального компьютера .
  11. mr_kk_
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    I think all in all Grand Theft Auto IV is nearly a perfect game. The graphics are nearly amazing, so Liberty City appears alive. Indeed, the world is not as big as in GTA San Andreas, but in GTA IV it is rich in detail. There are interesting characters and different activities to do besides the story-missions. The only thing I am criticizing is that a short time the story-missions alwaysI think all in all Grand Theft Auto IV is nearly a perfect game. The graphics are nearly amazing, so Liberty City appears alive. Indeed, the world is not as big as in GTA San Andreas, but in GTA IV it is rich in detail. There are interesting characters and different activities to do besides the story-missions. The only thing I am criticizing is that a short time the story-missions always have the same process. But the story at all ist very good, too. Even because it conveys in some extend that violence is not (always) a way to solve problems - even in a game like GTA.… Expand
  12. Lira
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    시작부터 말하자면 일단 그래픽은 꽤나 훌륭합니다. 2008년게임이라는것을 감안하면 충분히 훌륭하죠.
    하지만 락스타 게임즈는 콘솔에서 보여준 최적화를 PC에서 제대로 말아먹고 말았습니다.
    2015년 현재 제 컴퓨터가 GTA5를 풀옵션 30프레임을 무리없이 구동하고 있는데 GTA4 풀옵션 60프레임이 렉이 걸린다는것부터가 완전히 개막장이죠. 하지만 전 그래도 GTA4에 높은 점수를 주고 싶습니다. 일단 스토리가 깊이가 달라졌습니다. 산안드레아스와는 비교할수없을정도로 스토리가 엄청납니다. 제 인생게임 2위인 이유가 바로 이 스토리에 있습니다. 아메리칸 드림을 꿈꾸는 수많은 사람들의 자화상을 게임에 그대로 담았다고 보면 됩니다. 그밖에도 미국에 대한 풍자와 수많은 블랙 코미디를 보니 왜 GTA    시작부터 말하자면 일단 그래픽은 꽤나 훌륭합니다. 2008년게임이라는것을 감안하면 충분히 훌륭하죠.
    하지만 락스타 게임즈는 콘솔에서 보여준 최적화를 PC에서 제대로 말아먹고 말았습니다.
    2015년 현재 제 컴퓨터가 GTA5를 풀옵션 30프레임을 무리없이 구동하고 있는데 GTA4 풀옵션 60프레임이 렉이 걸린다는것부터가 완전히 개막장이죠. 하지만 전 그래도 GTA4에 높은 점수를 주고 싶습니다.
    일단 스토리가 깊이가 달라졌습니다. 산안드레아스와는 비교할수없을정도로 스토리가 엄청납니다.
    제 인생게임 2위인 이유가 바로 이 스토리에 있습니다. 아메리칸 드림을 꿈꾸는 수많은 사람들의 자화상을 게임에 그대로 담았다고 보면 됩니다. 그밖에도 미국에 대한 풍자와 수많은 블랙 코미디를 보니 왜 GTA 시리즈가 세상에서 가장 유명한 게임 시리즈가 되었는지 알법합니다. 다만 주인공의 일생에 집중을 하다보니 이발 시스템도 사라졌고 의상도 상당히 개성이 없어졌습니다. GTA 시리즈중 가장 자유도가 떨어지는 게임이 나온것이죠. 그래서 이 게임은 의외로 호불호가 갈릴수도 있습니다. 산안드레스에서 엄청난 자유도를 만끽한 유저들은 이 게임을 싫어할수도 있죠. 하지만 게임을 싫어할지라도 한번쯤은 GTA4를 플레이 해보시는걸 추천합니다. 절대 시간낭비는 아닐테니까요.    … Expand
  13. BreakingAwesome
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Спустя пару месяцев, GTA 4 появляется и на персональных компьютерах. Её портировали очень быстро по сравнению с другими играми серии GTA. И это как раз-таки повлияло на системные требования. В то время, чтобы играть на максимальных требованиях, нужен был приличный компьютер за приличные деньги. В основном, проблемы с частотой кадров и нагрузкой на системы были связаны с качествомСпустя пару месяцев, GTA 4 появляется и на персональных компьютерах. Её портировали очень быстро по сравнению с другими играми серии GTA. И это как раз-таки повлияло на системные требования. В то время, чтобы играть на максимальных требованиях, нужен был приличный компьютер за приличные деньги. В основном, проблемы с частотой кадров и нагрузкой на системы были связаны с качеством динамических теней. Очень большая разница между низким и высоким качеством. 9/10 из-за оптимизации, а так очередной шедевр от Rockstar!… Expand
  14. Tagirix
    Jul 5, 2016
    9
    Grand Theft Auto IV was one of the most interesting games I have ever played. First of all, it's worth mentioning the plot. It's about a Serbian guy who went to the US, waiting for so-called American dream. Of course, things are different. He will live very badly, he will be a bandit. What regards gameplay, it was an innovative game in GTA franchise. Rockstar Games upgraded graphics, theGrand Theft Auto IV was one of the most interesting games I have ever played. First of all, it's worth mentioning the plot. It's about a Serbian guy who went to the US, waiting for so-called American dream. Of course, things are different. He will live very badly, he will be a bandit. What regards gameplay, it was an innovative game in GTA franchise. Rockstar Games upgraded graphics, the screenwriters created a fascinating screenplay. In a nutshell, this game is unforgettable. The only thing why my score is 9 out of 10 is that the game has some technical issues.… Expand
  15. BogdanMarica
    Sep 5, 2016
    9
    I tried a long time ago to end this game, but somehow , i lost my interest and i get bored. Now , finally i end this game but i changed my opininon. Somehow , story isn't good, for me. I get bored and.. i think was not good. Missions are 50/50. Some missions are very boring and no sense. Otherwise are good, verry good. The Graphics are good, not the best but is ok. Sounds and songs on theI tried a long time ago to end this game, but somehow , i lost my interest and i get bored. Now , finally i end this game but i changed my opininon. Somehow , story isn't good, for me. I get bored and.. i think was not good. Missions are 50/50. Some missions are very boring and no sense. Otherwise are good, verry good. The Graphics are good, not the best but is ok. Sounds and songs on the radio are good, very good. Somehow , the game isn't the best. The worst part of this game was the poor optimization. This is the worst part. Another worst thing was the hang out with friends. I think was a good idea to introduce this ting. But after a time , was to worst thing. Otherwise, this game is a must play. It worth.… Expand
  16. dandalis
    Oct 25, 2016
    9
    At first i hated GTA 4, cuz San Andreas really reset the bar high for open world games and 4 was smaller, more restrictive game in comparison from what i heard and saw, but when i got my hands on it i fell in love and almost didnt play any other game for 3 years. Niko is an amazing anti hero protagonist and whole story is done superbly, much much much better than GTA V's in my opinion. ItsAt first i hated GTA 4, cuz San Andreas really reset the bar high for open world games and 4 was smaller, more restrictive game in comparison from what i heard and saw, but when i got my hands on it i fell in love and almost didnt play any other game for 3 years. Niko is an amazing anti hero protagonist and whole story is done superbly, much much much better than GTA V's in my opinion. Its just that lousy PC port that gets in the way on being an absolute masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  17. GreenSkullRider
    Feb 25, 2017
    9
    GT4 fue el primer juego de rockstar en la nueva generacion jugabilistica. Aca vivimos las aventuras de Nico Belic un serbio que escapa de su pais en guerra a vivir el sueño americano. al menos eso es lo que su primo le cuenta. al llegar descubre que la ciudad esta llena de drogas, armas y muerte. con la ayuda de aliados y otros personajes trata de salir adelante pero su pasado lo vuelve aGT4 fue el primer juego de rockstar en la nueva generacion jugabilistica. Aca vivimos las aventuras de Nico Belic un serbio que escapa de su pais en guerra a vivir el sueño americano. al menos eso es lo que su primo le cuenta. al llegar descubre que la ciudad esta llena de drogas, armas y muerte. con la ayuda de aliados y otros personajes trata de salir adelante pero su pasado lo vuelve a atormentar. excelentes graficos, excelente jugabilidad y la conduccion mas realista en todo el universo GTA con lo bueno y lo malo que eso trae.… Expand
  18. djtomee86
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    It's definately a masterpiece, but sadly not that well optimized for the PC, that's the only reason, I'm only giving it a 9... However it's somehow understandable, because light and shadow FX were uniquely awesome at the time!
  19. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    One of the best PC-Games. I think it might be the best GTA-Title of them all. The series is definitely the king in Open-World-Games.
  20. El_Manco
    May 20, 2018
    9
    Un GTA infravalorado en mi opinión,. Puede que se menos de lo que se podía esperar, pero mucho más de lo que algunos dicen.
  21. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
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  22. PortalToH3LL
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Игра, которую я покупал ещё на диске, была огромнейшим прорывом для серии в техническом плане. По живому городу приятно было просто путешествовать. Сюжет в игре простой, но в то же время интересный, в котором хорошо показано дно цивилизованного общества.Игра, которую я покупал ещё на диске, была огромнейшим прорывом для серии в техническом плане. По живому городу приятно было просто путешествовать. Сюжет в игре простой, но в то же время интересный, в котором хорошо показано дно цивилизованного общества.
  23. Muckelchen
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Just the best GTA game ever.
    Positive: good story, good graphics, a few mods, some easter eggs, two endings
    Negative: sometimes crashes with mods, no planes
  24. VG_Alex
    Aug 12, 2019
    9
    Incredible open world with a perfect physics engine,this game was totally beyond the time at 2008,wonderful game I ever played.

    9.3 Perfect
  25. Crimert
    Apr 5, 2020
    9
    Another very good GTA game! I don't think there is much to say. A must-play "Open World" game. Probably 50-60hrs on record.
  26. tunahan43
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    Süper bir oyun .chekpoint sistemi çok kötü .Bazen kanser eder deresinde görevleri var checkpoint sistemide çok kötü olunca bazı görevleri dark soulsdan hallice oluyor.klawye ayarları çok iyi zaten bu kadar iyi olmasa oynayamazdım .onun dışında helikopter ayarları ise çok kötü zamanını hatırlamıyorum ama 5-10 sene öncesi denemiştim bu oyunu ve yarısın kadar gelmiştim. ama helikopteri takipSüper bir oyun .chekpoint sistemi çok kötü .Bazen kanser eder deresinde görevleri var checkpoint sistemide çok kötü olunca bazı görevleri dark soulsdan hallice oluyor.klawye ayarları çok iyi zaten bu kadar iyi olmasa oynayamazdım .onun dışında helikopter ayarları ise çok kötü zamanını hatırlamıyorum ama 5-10 sene öncesi denemiştim bu oyunu ve yarısın kadar gelmiştim. ama helikopteri takip edip imha etme görevinde klawyede zorlandığım için bırakmıştım çok sevsemde zaten benim oynadığım dönemde türkçe yaması yoktu bu yüzden sevsemde üstelememiştim.ama artık çok hayran kalarak oynadım.yinede keşke helikopter görevleri olmasaydı.dart ,bilardo ,bowling gibi oyunları beceremedim .gta 4 theme müziği süperdi zaten oyunlarda gördüğüm en fazla izlenen müziklerden biri youtubede.ek olarak nico karakteride süperdi.… Expand
  27. GapingVageta
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    Aside from being poorly ported to PC, this is a timeless game that will always be fun. Add the robust modding community on top of that and it will keep you busy for a long time.
  28. Vuk01
    May 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd say that GTA IV truly has the best story of all GTA games. Yes, even GTA SA. Let's be fair here, GTA SA's story is great but it is far from a masterpiece,in fact oftentimes CJ pulls off insane stunts which make the entire game feel kind of pointless sometimes, like if CJ can literally enter the most secure place on planet Earth (Area 69) and massacre a bunch of soldiers, steal a $60 000 000 jetpack and literally GET AWAY with it, and can quite literally break the laws of physics during the mission "Freefall" (hijacking a plane MID AIR is pretty much impossible, especially in the **** way CJ does it), what's stopping him from just killing Pulaski and Tenpenny when he meets them? True, Tenpenny did warn CJ not to harm them or else Sweet would die, but Toreno tells CJ that Sweet is "In prison up state, D wing, cell 13", so why doesn't he just break his brother out of jail? Etc. etc., there are plenty of more errors and plot holes that make the entire story of GTA SA kinda overrated.

    Woah, enough of ranting about GTA SA, let's get back to GTA 4. GTA 4 has an amazing story; Niko Bellic (Niko Belić in serbian) is an illegal immigrant trying to escape his unfortunate dark past and seek the american dream alongside his cousin Roman, only to find out that the american dream is a lie and that he, as a criminal can never just "walk off into the sunset" and just quit the criminal game because he wants to. The story is crafted masterfully, and when taking the other two GTA 4 games (TLaD and TBoGT) these three games make up one giant masterpiece of a story, trully Rockstar's magnum opus in GTA storytelling. The music is also well done, the physics are literally better than GTA 5 (most of that can be observed through minor details, such as the apparent absence of torque physics in GTA 5 during certain situations), the gameplay, especially the shooting mechanics are a step forward from GTA SA, however that being said, the game itself doesn't have much going on in it except for the story, and most of the missions of the game follow the following formula:
    1. Niko meets his mission boss
    2. His mission boss tells him that some random character has wronged him somehow
    3. Niko finds out where said random character lives through various methods, though most times he is simply told that by the mission boss.
    4. Niko goes to the place.
    5. A shootout ensues, where Niko kills the target.
    6. Repeat.
    This formula makes up, I'd say, 90% of all GTA 4's missions, maybe even more. Though despite that, most of those missions are fun just because of the simply fun combat mechanics in the game and the utilization of physics. Still, despite that, it seems that in order to be more gritty and realistic than GTA SA, GTA IV had to sacrifice much of the fun that you would have by playing GTA SA. Taking all of that into consideration, I give GTA 4 a 9/10 rating, and I consider it the best GTA game to date.    … Expand
  29. Alexander_1996
    Oct 17, 2020
    9
    At first I was surprized to see User Score 6.8 on metacritic for the game considered by many the best GTA and one of the best videogames in history but then I realized it is a PC version and checked out the User Score for XBOX 360 version - the rating there was 7.9 . Later I found out it is all because of bad optimization and many rigs of that time couldn't handle Liberty City at least inAt first I was surprized to see User Score 6.8 on metacritic for the game considered by many the best GTA and one of the best videogames in history but then I realized it is a PC version and checked out the User Score for XBOX 360 version - the rating there was 7.9 . Later I found out it is all because of bad optimization and many rigs of that time couldn't handle Liberty City at least in 30 fps with decent visuals and crashed consistently. Because I was playing this game in 2020 I didn't experience any problems with the optimization of the game (of course). So if you are thinking about trying it out for the first time or the last time you played it your potato computer couldn't run it properly give it a second chance. The game made an enormous leap from its predecessor (GTA:SA) and even 12 years later still looks decent. The world feels like one of the most elaborated and detailed open worlds in history of video games (I bet in 2008 it was THE MOST elaborated open world). The character of Niko Bellic feels real and relatable, though the other characters in the game (besides Roman) have some space for improvement (many of them really felt like they all are made of the same **** material). Many of the main story missions would be better off as side quests because often they didn't add anything to the main plot and existed only for the sake of extending the playing time. Though I can't say they were repetitive - each mission tried to be unique in its own way (the emphasis is on the word "tried"). What I am not a fan of is the radio. The playlist there is quite uninspired. There were only few songs I really enjoyed while driving through Liberty City but it is nitpicking and hey, you can create a playlist of your own (what I eventually ended up NOT doing).… Expand
  30. unusual
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    THIS IS FCKING GOOD 9/10 ONE OF THE BEST GAME EVER MADE. THANK U ROCKSTAR GAMES
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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