Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 397 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 299 out of 397
  2. Mixed: 66 out of 397
  3. Negative: 32 out of 397
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  1. AAACE5
    Feb 18, 2009
    8
    At first, I didn't like this DLC. But after playing it a while, I can agree that it was well done for what it is. I was against the typical moto-club atmosphere, but you get past that after a short while. I won't waste too much time BS'in, if you liked the regular game, this is an extention to it, with the emphesis put more on motorcycles. Not as good as the original, but At first, I didn't like this DLC. But after playing it a while, I can agree that it was well done for what it is. I was against the typical moto-club atmosphere, but you get past that after a short while. I won't waste too much time BS'in, if you liked the regular game, this is an extention to it, with the emphesis put more on motorcycles. Not as good as the original, but more than you get from some other downloads close to this price.… Expand
  2. starmario123
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    10/10 = Masterpiece = This is DLC?? I could've sworn it was a new GTA game and a masterful one at that.
  3. GeorgeD.
    Feb 21, 2009
    4
    The characters are hard to like, and the additional new weapons don't really add anything much to the mix. Add to that convoluted and poorly implemented game mechanics and it can really ratchet down the enjoyment factor. The difficulty has peaks and spike that also greatly diminishes the fun to be had in this fairly overpriced mini expansion.
  4. Bill
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    Worth it based on the fact that the game lasts roughly 7 hours for only $20 with new online modes when another expansion (Halo:ODST) lasted roughly 4 hours and retailed for $60 with no new online except the horde-like firefight.
  5. SJ555
    Jul 18, 2012
    8
    Liked the new bike mechanics .... voice acting did great job .. story sucks but dialogues are great .... Dunno why i feel that AI of gang members are stupid or weak ..... not as great as GTA 4 .. but good DLC
  6. RayderS.
    Feb 17, 2009
    3
    Very poor.. overhyped.. after playing I'm disappointed.. 20bucks lost
  7. claychastain
    Nov 25, 2010
    6
    This isn't a bad add-on, but I really didn't get that much out of it. The story was there, but it was fast to beat and I really didn't have much attachment to the characters. I kind of just played through it and thought "hm" and just moved on with my life. Nothing special here.
  8. PatrykG
    Feb 9, 2013
    2
    GTA: TLAD is the most disapointing thing ever. Now just like IV the characters are the same the story makes no sense at all, when you heard that a new GTA is coming out you were thinking "How bad can it be, it can't be worse than IV, I mean you play as a biker and do everything you did in IV". Yeah until you played the game and it blew you're mind, no Im serious you went straight to theGTA: TLAD is the most disapointing thing ever. Now just like IV the characters are the same the story makes no sense at all, when you heard that a new GTA is coming out you were thinking "How bad can it be, it can't be worse than IV, I mean you play as a biker and do everything you did in IV". Yeah until you played the game and it blew you're mind, no Im serious you went straight to the guy who sold you the game to get you're money back and an extra few hours that you wasted. TLAD is in fact worse than IV but its not the worst in the series, like Yoda once said "There is another". 2/10… Expand
  9. AlexH
    Mar 25, 2009
    5
    Not only is Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned somewhat of a bore, but after playing this game for a while, you may ask yourself, when will this (now) dull franchise ever end?
  10. ShaneP
    Jun 1, 2009
    6
    The new missions are pretty dull and it didn't feel like they'd put any effort into providing you with any variety. While the standard game really kept me playing this didn't really grab me. The new grainy filter doesn't really work for me and i personally think it makes the game look awful. Might be worth if it you're a big fan, or if you play the multiplayer mode a lot.
  11. ContollerHolder
    Aug 17, 2010
    6
    Though it ties to the most epic game in the series of GTA it wasn't what i expected out of it. it should have been longer. I didn't really like the ending either. the story for what it was, was pretty good.
  12. PolisKanin
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    The start of this game is not good, however towards the end it becomes great. A slight problem is the lack of missions. There are not a lot of missions, so the game's story doesn't last as long as Gay Tony or IV.
  13. Post_Cursed
    May 2, 2022
    8
    Historia: 10/10
    Sonido: 8/10
    Jugabilidad: 9/10
    Graficos: 7/10
    Duración: 10/10
    Total: 8.8
    DLC con una historia cautivadora y excelente
  14. RafaelD.
    Feb 18, 2009
    10
    The greatest DLC ever launched 20 bucks you get a new game.
  15. BrianS.
    Feb 18, 2009
    9
    For the price, you can't go wrong with this download. $20 nets you around 10 hours of play time, not including all of the extra things you can do in the city. You have 50 seagulls to kill, along with a bunch of other side missions. The acting is excellent, as usual, and the controls of the bikes have been improved a lot. If you're looking to relight the fire in your GTA:IV For the price, you can't go wrong with this download. $20 nets you around 10 hours of play time, not including all of the extra things you can do in the city. You have 50 seagulls to kill, along with a bunch of other side missions. The acting is excellent, as usual, and the controls of the bikes have been improved a lot. If you're looking to relight the fire in your GTA:IV relationship, this might be what you're looking for.… Expand
  16. ThomasL.
    Feb 19, 2009
    10
    Absolutley fantastic. Well worth the money.
  17. EddyB.
    Mar 4, 2009
    9
    GTAIV: TLAD is well worth the 20 dollars. I thought the story was cool for most of it, especially how they tie Johnny to Niko. However, i was waiting for something REALLY BIG at the end, but I was extremely disappointed with the ending. I also wish it was longer, but then again, it's only 20 dollars.
  18. liamz
    May 1, 2009
    7
    TLAD. Good add-on, but expected a lot more. The new player, missions, vehicles and weapons is awesome. But the safe houses are crap. the length of the main missions is rubbish. i had it completed in a day. You cant change your clothes and have lost the clothes shops. Had I played it before i got it, i wouldnt hav forked out 15 quid for it. hopefully the next is better.
  19. BenJ.
    Feb 18, 2009
    10
    Concerned that some of these negative reviews don't actually cite anything to do with the game. Strikes me that nobody who wasn't already a fan of GTA IV would unknowingly download this, and if you enjoyed that game, this adds a myriad of riches to an already masterful game. Storytelling is fantastic, with the plot cleverly weaved around the main game Pulp Fiction-style. Concerned that some of these negative reviews don't actually cite anything to do with the game. Strikes me that nobody who wasn't already a fan of GTA IV would unknowingly download this, and if you enjoyed that game, this adds a myriad of riches to an already masterful game. Storytelling is fantastic, with the plot cleverly weaved around the main game Pulp Fiction-style. Multiplayer adds many more options to an already great package, and the new vehicles, music, tv, internet and weapons add colour. Of course, I wouldn't want to suggest Metacritic may be falling victim to jaelous PS3 fanboy gerrymanders or anything like that... but I can't see how anyone could give this less than a 7. The ONLY negative points to this game are price and (to a lesser extent) same ol' mission structure. Then again, Tetris has the "same ol' mission structure and I'll still happily play that!… Expand
  20. b3t3l
    Feb 18, 2009
    10
    After a couple of hours play i can tell you it's pretty much an entire new game, if you didn't like gta4 then you probably won't like this. for gta fans it's manna from heaven. my tip ... ignore the user score for any high profile game on 360 or ps3, some people have nothing better to do.
  21. Cheezburgerz
    Feb 18, 2009
    10
    Greatest add-on on xbox live.
  22. GorfX.
    Feb 19, 2009
    9
    Great new characters, lots of bikes, better bike handling, more weapons, biker combat, it's mint!!
  23. B.N.
    Feb 20, 2009
    9
    Awesome value for the quality and quantity of content. it's not just another multiplayer map-pack like some other AAA titles. rockstar continues to deliver to their fans.
  24. SanzeeBoy
    Mar 14, 2009
    9
    To put it simple, The Lost and The Damned is awesome. As an expansion pack, it maintains that GTA-feel, glorifying not only its parent-game, but the entire series itself. The game's length, new features, and added side missions make this title worth well more than twenty dollars. As a stand-alone game... well, the fact that it actually felt like a stand-alone game is absolutely To put it simple, The Lost and The Damned is awesome. As an expansion pack, it maintains that GTA-feel, glorifying not only its parent-game, but the entire series itself. The game's length, new features, and added side missions make this title worth well more than twenty dollars. As a stand-alone game... well, the fact that it actually felt like a stand-alone game is absolutely incredible. The story, gameplay, and overall experience was... like a stand-alone game! But slightly shorter than most. So if it's so incredible, why did I give it a 9? It's the greatest expansion pack known to man... but as a stand-alone game, it's just "great". It's on the line between expansion and stand-alone, but closer to stand-alone. I had to be fair and judge it as both. One score as expansion, one score as stand-alone. 9 is the answer. Now play this game!… Expand
  25. Nick
    Mar 29, 2009
    8
    I liked this a lot; I really felt like I got my money's worth. Though at the same time, I felt like it was just more of the same, but I was more than happy with it. It has been one of the best add-on's that I've gotten since I've had my 360 that hasn't later turned out to be free (i.e., like the halo map packs.
  26. EricH
    Jun 3, 2009
    9
    Best thing about TLAD? The cell phone isn't ringing off the hook with Roman wanting to go bowling while I'm in the middle of a firefight.
  27. CiaranG
    Aug 20, 2009
    10
    An absolute blast. Lot's of fun, lots of action. Great missions and good storyline. It's lengthy enough, especially when you include the side-missions, which are good too. The Lost and the Damned moves on from the often boring and monotonous missions in the main game and your biker mates don't harass you by phoning you all the time like they did in the main game.
  28. AlexTessler
    Feb 17, 2009
    10
    For the price, it's excellent. It's basically like an entirely new game for only $20 bucks. Excellent DLC.
  29. InvaderPhlegm
    Feb 17, 2009
    10
    Fans of the series or fan of the genre, are going to love this package - plain and simple. I've been playing it for several hours now, and the numerous improvements they have made to this package;' everything from the superior handling of bikes, the new weapon arsenal, the grittier new look to the graphics, the new sound track, the new Road Rash inspired online modes, or even Fans of the series or fan of the genre, are going to love this package - plain and simple. I've been playing it for several hours now, and the numerous improvements they have made to this package;' everything from the superior handling of bikes, the new weapon arsenal, the grittier new look to the graphics, the new sound track, the new Road Rash inspired online modes, or even just sitting back watching new sketches at the comedy club or a new episode of Republican Space Rangers on the TV; it's all good and it's all a marked improvement over the original. The more I play this, the more I am saddened that eventually it will come to an end. But I guess with at least one more downloadable chapter coming later this year, if they apply the same level of detail and care to it, then it is not so bad when this one finally comes to an end - I'll still have plenty more GTA to look forward in a few months. If you are not a fan, then do not bother. But if you love GTA and you love the open world, sandbox genre of videogames in general, then it really does not get better than this, and you owe it to yourself to pay the measly $20 for this package. This is how DLC should be done, and with luck the future of videogames, not just from Rockstar, but from all game developers, will feature DLC on this level of innovation and love for the customer who purchased the original game. This package is the new gold standard for DLC, is simply how things should always be, and should be considered by every other developer/publisher out there, the base model for how DLC should be handled. Definitely, the best $20 you are likely to have spent on videogames in years.… Expand
  30. JuhB.
    Feb 18, 2009
    10
    A work of art, endlessly expanding upon the original installment. With a revamped arsenal, updated content (think cabaret and comedy club) and a brand new cast who all are equally as engrossing as the original niko bellic. This is a steal at 20$ and you'd have to be crazy not to pick this one up.
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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#10 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. Kikizo
    90
    It's without a doubt one of the best downloadable game expansions ever made, and a truly worthy addition to one of (if not the) defining title of this generation to date.
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  2. Cynamite
    100
    This is how DLC’s got to be. Over 20 new missions, new characters, new weapons and save points during missions (finally!) make this an extraordinary add on for an extraordinary game. Sadly it’s exclusive for 360.
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  3. Meristation
    90
    Live to ride, ride to live. Lost & Damned is finally out with a bunch of new goodies that'll take the DLCs to a new level compared to what we've seen so far on this generation of consoles. Johny Klebitz is a very interesting character that resembles the style of Niko Bellic --not much talking but definitely a lot of action in a complete and fully new GTA experience. New multiplayer modes, weapons, primary and secondary missions and hours of joy in a new benchmark for the DLC.
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