Grand Theft Auto IV

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  1. LongSlayer
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    Grand Theft Auto IV is an incredible sandbox game with an amazing story. The main aspect of the game is the story, it's a pretty good one. The story has a few twists here and there and the characters are great too. Grand Theft Auto IV focuses more on the story and missions rather than activities to do outside of the story. There's not a whole lot to do except go to a restaurant or bowingGrand Theft Auto IV is an incredible sandbox game with an amazing story. The main aspect of the game is the story, it's a pretty good one. The story has a few twists here and there and the characters are great too. Grand Theft Auto IV focuses more on the story and missions rather than activities to do outside of the story. There's not a whole lot to do except go to a restaurant or bowing or something. The complaint I have about gameplay is that there's absolutely nothing to spend your money on. A person could easily accumulate over $750,000 but there's nothing to buy except weapons and clothes. The technical complaint I have is that the driving isn't the greatest. I feel like my vehicle is going to tip over or drift off around the corner at any time. The multiplayer of Grand Theft Auto IV is pretty great. It's fun to hang out with everyone in free roam or do some racing and missions, it's a blast. Grand Theft Auto IV is a great installment of the series for its compelling story, and it also introduced multiplayer for the better of the series, it's an amazing game.… Expand
  2. personguy
    Sep 28, 2014
    8
    Technologically, this game is as near perfect as pre-2010 games could get. Massive attention to details, an early yet entertaining euphoria physics engine, above average graphics, it had what many sandbox games at the time could only dream of. Story wise, I found the serious turn in the main plot and hints of dry and immature humor to be a welcomed change to the over-the-top stories inTechnologically, this game is as near perfect as pre-2010 games could get. Massive attention to details, an early yet entertaining euphoria physics engine, above average graphics, it had what many sandbox games at the time could only dream of. Story wise, I found the serious turn in the main plot and hints of dry and immature humor to be a welcomed change to the over-the-top stories in games prior. Without going into detail, the opening, decisions, and conclusions in the base Grand Theft Auto IV experience were enjoyable without being as predictable as branched stories tend to be. So far GTA IV is a damn good game.

    What sets many off of GTA IV is the lacking gameplay. Uninteresting and repetitive missions, non-existent customization options and what some would even call a smaller playground left many gamers with experience in the last generation of Grand Theft Auto games dissatisfied with the main run in GTA IV and the lesser re-playability.

    In my opinion, GTA IV was a technological masterpiece with a great story but was held back slightly by its inferior gameplay in comparison to its predecessor San Andreas. Does it make it awful? No. Free play in the luscious HD version of Liberty City is still fun and the main story is worthwhile also, however, the burning image of San Andreas made IV pale in comparison. Had this game been developed elsewhere it would have landed a 9/10 easily, however, Rockstar's reputation left many disappointment with the first of two seventh generation Grand Theft Autos.

    8/10: Great, but not better.    … Expand
  3. Marco_AGJ
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    This is nice video-gaming. Lots of things to do, the story folds out pretty well, lots of violence, car crashes, prostitutes and overtime. It's kind of a peculiar game if you think about it. At the beginning you keep wondering why the hell am I going through all these deliveries and stuff. After a couple of hours you have a few contacts and they're not in for anything good and fair. So youThis is nice video-gaming. Lots of things to do, the story folds out pretty well, lots of violence, car crashes, prostitutes and overtime. It's kind of a peculiar game if you think about it. At the beginning you keep wondering why the hell am I going through all these deliveries and stuff. After a couple of hours you have a few contacts and they're not in for anything good and fair. So you decide to come along.

    The characters are so well made and wonderfully portrayed. judging this game as simply dumb gaming is somewhat wrong. There's a lot going on for this title to be missed and not looked upon.
    The odd menus and the fact the city sometimes feels dead with nothing actually gameplay-wise interesting to perform. But hey, everyone has its problems, right?    … Expand
  4. FairReview
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    I won't say much, i had lots of fun with this one, but this game is all about driving cars and shooting, it may get boring a bit, but the story is worth it.
  5. truxton
    Jan 1, 2015
    8
    Overall GTA IV is a good game. It has a good story that keeps you interested for a while. Definitely a must have if you like the Grand Theft Auto series. You play as Niko Bellic a immigrant that gets involved in the criminal world, you have to work your way up as a professional criminal. So get this game if you just love a all around great action/adventure game.
  6. hongkong97
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    amazing game. love the gta series. if you are a big fan of gta pick this one up. this game is a lot of fun to play it has funny voice acting and great mission design
  7. Xbox360NoScope
    May 8, 2015
    10
    An absolute masterpiece of a game in every respect possible. It has amazing game play, great graphics, and provides an endlessly fun experience that you will love, guaranteed. It's worth every single penny you put into buying it. Free Roam is easily the best feature of the game, but the story is also worthy of mention. It's amazing. Just buy it.
  8. tobinISawesome
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    now i have not beat grand theft auto 4 in a long time but my memories are clear of how great it was!!! i spent 49 hours in this game dude for some perspective it took me about 23 hours to beat gta 5 thats why this game has a higher score then gta 5. the story is incredible and you feel emotion for whats happening! nikko bellic is a man who just left a world of crime and warfare. he heresnow i have not beat grand theft auto 4 in a long time but my memories are clear of how great it was!!! i spent 49 hours in this game dude for some perspective it took me about 23 hours to beat gta 5 thats why this game has a higher score then gta 5. the story is incredible and you feel emotion for whats happening! nikko bellic is a man who just left a world of crime and warfare. he heres the word that his cousin roman is living what this games definition of what the american dream is. but once he gets there he finds the opposite roman is i lying drunk man who is balls deep in debt with loan sharks and other criminal scum of the city. after saving him you are kidnapped and have 2 missions do what ever it takes to keep roman alive and finding that american dream! that story is so awesome and its really fun to see how bad it gets for our 2 characters. you will make tuff choices in the game as well that screw with your emotions this is the first gta were instead of it just being an action game it has enough fun and a focus on story telling to be diffrant and include all that other fun. now the reason gta 5 seems a bit more fun is because its more free and has so much to do in its world in this game if your tired of a crappy mission you hang with roman and get drunk or play darts or go bowling thats about it main story or booze because its the only fun side thing to do. i would talk of the online modes but i really shouldn't everyone is playing gta 5 online so if your planning on buying this game witch you really should make sure your in it for some missions. but again grand theft auto is pure gold here and its a ton of fun and the story is good so go and check it out. im so done with people saying that gta 5 is better because it has something like tennis or the online mode but what rockstar games did was cover your ungrateful ass and make the game worth 60 dollars just with the story mode! gta v has 69 missions and 20 side ones that areint that great they put so much of the game in the online mode that has 70 more missions and so on gta 5 is worth every penny if you pay for online bullcrap its about the shadiest scam i have seen thats why gta v gets a 9 out of ten and this gets a 10 end of story!… Expand
  9. Hachafaill001
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    La historia de niko bellic es un decenso en la ciudad de liberty city en su maximo explendor, va de consecuencias y venganza, como mierda solo traer mierda y como niko es esclavo de sus acciones
  10. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Grand Theft Auto IV is my favorite part of GTA series! t's so realistic and dramatic! Very hard driving and action and it's so beautiful because of that!
  11. FlamingBear
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    Grand theft auto IV was the 2nd best Gta game in the whole pack type deal, the first on vice city because I loved and I mean loved the campaign a lot. So Gta 4 had a bloody, action, sexy, and brutal campaign which was amazing. And I was a great game, 9-10 right there.
  12. Michelmast
    Oct 22, 2018
    10
    Probably the best game ever made,it has so much to offer
    The game play it's incredibly fun just the physics alone make the game unpredictable,exiting and crazy entertaining,the shooting feel realistic and satisfactory
    The story,the soundtrack,ambience,the city.it's all just so good,so well crafted that i have to believe liberty city really exists somewhere The multiplayer is just as fun    Probably the best game ever made,it has so much to offer
    The game play it's incredibly fun just the physics alone make the game unpredictable,exiting and crazy entertaining,the shooting feel realistic and satisfactory
    The story,the soundtrack,ambience,the city.it's all just so good,so well crafted that i have to believe liberty city really exists somewhere
    The multiplayer is just as fun if not more as free roaming in single player    … Expand
  13. vinicius77777
    Feb 20, 2016
    8
    ótimo jogo, joguei muito ele no xbox 360, salvei o jogo e gostei da história, mas nada se compara a zoeira, nossa, perdi as contas de quantas vezes eu joguei granadas naquele hospital. roubar o helhicoptero do heliporto, roubar a viatura da polícia e prender os criminosos, quebrar as cancelas do pedágio pra não precisar pagar, colocar um carro no meio da rua pra gerar trânsito e depoisótimo jogo, joguei muito ele no xbox 360, salvei o jogo e gostei da história, mas nada se compara a zoeira, nossa, perdi as contas de quantas vezes eu joguei granadas naquele hospital. roubar o helhicoptero do heliporto, roubar a viatura da polícia e prender os criminosos, quebrar as cancelas do pedágio pra não precisar pagar, colocar um carro no meio da rua pra gerar trânsito e depois explodir tudo com a bazuca. tacar granada nas lanchonetes, tacar granadas no boliche. empurrar os outros na linha do trem. só não gostei de duas coisas, 1 - o jogo continua com aquele bug do carro sumir do lugar onde eu estaciono. 2 - a cidade é muito cinza.… Expand
  14. PlutoMeow
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Has to be one of the best games i have every played. I was so hooked on it for a good 4-6 years before it got boring, and i played it everyday for those years. It's a game you can put your mind to work on, no it isn't Grand Theft Auto V where you can customize your cars or fly jets, but that's what i like about it. You can really put your mind to work, because there is so much to do in this game.
  15. SuperMarioBro
    May 15, 2016
    10
    Actually, this GTA game one of the best in series. Wonderful and sad storyline, wonderful grapics for 2008, yeah and the Liberty City - my favorite city in GTA. Much better for GTA V with her worst storyline
  16. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8.5
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 9.5
    OVERALL: 9.5/10
  17. c4rbs
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Sim, este é o melhor jogo da franquia Grand Theft Auto, simplesmente possui diversos pontos positivos, como: melhor enredo, personagens, historia, diálogos e física. É extremamente recomendado para todos aqueles fãs de mundo aberto.
  18. GuilhermeO
    Oct 15, 2016
    8
    Jogo demais, só que achei a dirigibilida dos carros ruins. O jogo vai te entreter muito, fazendo você continuar jogando para saber se o Niko vai ser feliz ou não.
    "Let's go bowling?"
  19. eva3si0n
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    The GTA IV is the best game of the previous generation. For 2008 it still looks amazing, yes on Xbox 360 the game looks a lot worse than the 5 part. But yet in 2008 there was only the beginning of that generation. The plot certainly stands out vividly relative to the previous parts due to the change of reference towards a realistic narrative. I still liked the description of the RussianThe GTA IV is the best game of the previous generation. For 2008 it still looks amazing, yes on Xbox 360 the game looks a lot worse than the 5 part. But yet in 2008 there was only the beginning of that generation. The plot certainly stands out vividly relative to the previous parts due to the change of reference towards a realistic narrative. I still liked the description of the Russian diapora and Russian life. Of course, there are many disadvantages, such as no checks in missions. Overall it is the best GTA in the series, the 5 part became more pop and bright.… Expand
  20. Akapzi
    Feb 21, 2017
    8
    Best story in any GTA game. Good gameplay. Big and detailed open world with tons of things to do in it. Sadly the game limits this world until the player advances in the main storyline. A greatly enjoyable game overall.
  21. ryano0111
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    Astonishing game.Very Well Developed and a very gripping story line altogether.One of the best games I have ever played.Deserves all respect towards it.Characters development is brilliant.Rockstar did well with this one
  22. FeerFrikazus
    May 23, 2017
    8
    Me pareció un buen juego pero no me termino de convencer, tiene buenos gráficos, buen control de personaje, buena inteligencia de la IA, un mapa grande, gran duración de juego, pero le falta una historia que enganche porque al menos conmigo no lo hizo, también el carisma del personaje es muy flojo, la verdad me gustaron mas las expansiones.
    Es un juego que en lo técnico es perfecto pero    Me pareció un buen juego pero no me termino de convencer, tiene buenos gráficos, buen control de personaje, buena inteligencia de la IA, un mapa grande, gran duración de juego, pero le falta una historia que enganche porque al menos conmigo no lo hizo, también el carisma del personaje es muy flojo, la verdad me gustaron mas las expansiones.
    Es un juego que en lo técnico es perfecto pero no termina de llegar al jugador.    … Expand
  23. Panzidane
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Com gráficos bonitos e um tom completamente caótico, seja bem vindo a selva de pedras de Liberty City. O jogo é ótimo e por isso é meu GTA favorito, sempre que lança um GTA nossa expectativa é máxima pois sabemos que temos um GOTY e por mais alta que seja nossa expectativa GTA sempre nos surpreenderá, com GTA IV não foi diferente, Simplesmente perfeito.
  24. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    The story for this game is by far the greatest in the GTA series, I can't think of any gamer who doesn't know the name 'Niko Bellic'. This game improved on everything previous games had done and used a whole new engine to design the world, going for as much realism as could be achieved. It's really easy to build a connection with Niko's situation and understand his feeling over the courseThe story for this game is by far the greatest in the GTA series, I can't think of any gamer who doesn't know the name 'Niko Bellic'. This game improved on everything previous games had done and used a whole new engine to design the world, going for as much realism as could be achieved. It's really easy to build a connection with Niko's situation and understand his feeling over the course of the game, probably making him the most memorable character in the GTA series.… Expand
  25. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Grand Theft Auto IV is a true classic, but one that didn't live up to expectations. Arguably overrated by critics, this GTA followed the formula of its predecessors, but scaled back the open-world activities. It emphasized story and character development over an abundance of things to do. However, the game's technical advancements allowed Rockstar to create a more realistic world.Grand Theft Auto IV is a true classic, but one that didn't live up to expectations. Arguably overrated by critics, this GTA followed the formula of its predecessors, but scaled back the open-world activities. It emphasized story and character development over an abundance of things to do. However, the game's technical advancements allowed Rockstar to create a more realistic world. Visually, this installment is eons ahead of the previous titles. Thanks to the capabilities of the Xbox 360, the developers were able to design a more detailed city and improve the A.I of NPCs. In addition, the combat system and vehicle handling were also overhauled. The functioning smart phone is another innovative feature. Morality choices and multiplayer were also added to the game. Overall, GTA IV is a technical triumph with a fantastic story. It might've disappointed many fans since it lacks the fun factor of San Andreas. But the game is also just as groundbreaking as Grand Theft Auto III. A masterpiece. I would rate it with a 9.4 out of 10.… Expand
  26. Charlybs
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    Técnicamente va a pedales en la xbox 360. Le faltan más vehículos. El personaje es un soso y la historia regular. Aún así es un buen juego que cumple al ser un GTA y estar ambientado en Nueva York que eso siempre mola.
  27. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    8
    The gameplay is tons of fun but it can grow stale kind of quickly, and the story has so many characters that its kind of hard to understand what is going on a lot of the time.
  28. RaXeReS
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Perfect game. With perfect story of main character Niko Bellic and full realistic world
  29. Br_AgSs
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    The most realistic GTA ever. The story is perfect, the characters are awesome and the graphics are very good. The combat and driving are also very good an a big upgrade from San Andreas.Niko is the best GTA protagonist.
  30. Silverpool
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    Jugabilidad: Bien. Historia: Muy bien. Misiones: Bien.Jugabilidad: Bien. Historia: Muy bien. Misiones: Bien. Personajes: Muy bien. Ambientación: Muy bien. Animación: Bien. Banda sonora: Muy bien. Físicas: Bien. Efectos de sonido: Bien. Cinemáticas: Bien. Gráficos: Regular.… Expand
  31. LeBronJin
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    A great game with a great story. Not as chaotic as the other games in the franchise, but still a very solid game.
  32. Ryan1986
    May 14, 2019
    10
    Even well after a decade it's still the best GTA game with a brilliant protagonist, story, missions that are consistent, awesome side missions etc. It's not without its faults, but still a masterpiece nonetheless. San Andreas and GTA V have nothing on it.
  33. Storydrivengame
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    It's no secret that Rockstar are masters at their craft. It's no secret that Grand theft auto is one gaming's most iconic series. And in my personal opinion, it's no secret that Grand theft auto 4 is the best one in said series.

    Grand theft auto 4 completely changed open world games, with its level of perfection, and dedication to its craft. Whether you were flying down the highway in a    It's no secret that Rockstar are masters at their craft. It's no secret that Grand theft auto is one gaming's most iconic series. And in my personal opinion, it's no secret that Grand theft auto 4 is the best one in said series.

    Grand theft auto 4 completely changed open world games, with its level of perfection, and dedication to its craft. Whether you were flying down the highway in a high speed chase, soaring the skies in a helicopter, going to hangout at the local internet cafe to let nico browse the world wide web. Every thing you did in liberty city felt perfected. And as you play the story in grand theft auto 4, all of these tasks bare even more weight because of your connection to the world and its inhabitants; in grand theft auto rockstar have never created a main character as good as Niko. You become so attached to him and his journey that you truly care for him and his everyday life. He's just a man trying to find new life in America... and you never once doubt how much he cares.

    Rockstar continue time and time again to amaze us, dazzle us, and captivate us. Grand Theft Auto 4 was a huge risk by Rockstar. They completely changed the way they tell stories in GTA with 4. it paid off beautifully. But outside of the red dead series, i don't think they could ever top just how amazing the world of Grand theft auto 4 is.

    ''There is no such thing as a new beginning, Roman. With every day we live, we pick up new baggage, baggage we must carry with us for the rest of our lives. There's no dropping it and pretending we are fresh and clean, just because we get off a boat in a new place.'' - Niko Bellic    … Expand
  34. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Niko Bellic is a excellent protagonist in this amazing videogame, one of the best from Rockstar for sure, you can do anything and that feels so good.
  35. TripleBeam
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    by far the best RS game. without question.

    - full Euphoria feature set (as company was owned by RS, to greater extent att) - arguably best story, yes SA is great too. but most character depth. - open structure approach to mission objective - most 'alive' map, also best map. - with mods, unbelievable first person motorcycle. you really have to try it, although 2020 release needs    by far the best RS game. without question.

    - full Euphoria feature set (as company was owned by RS, to greater extent att)
    - arguably best story, yes SA is great too. but most character depth.
    - open structure approach to mission objective
    - most 'alive' map, also best map.
    - with mods, unbelievable first person motorcycle. you really have to try it, although 2020 release needs downgrade atm to perform.
    - most highly rated game on metacritic
    - best possible peer review score of 7.9 (anything over 8 is peer bias (research this) & @ least 10 years must pass to exempt marketing programming / cognitive bias / group-think consciousness.    … Expand
  36. Wesleytorna27
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Love this is game has the best story out of any gta game i have played and i love going bowling with roman
  37. CrashXT
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The gratest game of all time made by rockstar amazing Driving amazing story
  38. Guo56
    May 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A ten of ten game with a great story and perfect performances from the whole cast. Amazing game. Great combat too, both guns and fisticuffs.… Expand
  39. unusual
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Very cool game, 9/10, thank you, Rockstar games for this game. I love it very much
  40. drcoomer
    Jan 25, 2021
    8
    A masterpiece for its time, no doubt. But playing it almost 15 years later, it doesn't shine the way it used to. It's probably one of the least memorable experiences amidst the GTA universe, but still a very good game that holds its own against any other series

    8.4/10
  41. JohnMcdermott
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    For it's day the graphics were superb, being Rockstars first GTA game to switch to 3D you kind of expect it. The gameplay is not perfect, the driving mechanics can be a bit difficult at times and the hand to hand combat is poor but the overall experience is worth it. Set-pieces are amazing at times. Plenty of side missions to keep you invested for hours and the variety of friends missionsFor it's day the graphics were superb, being Rockstars first GTA game to switch to 3D you kind of expect it. The gameplay is not perfect, the driving mechanics can be a bit difficult at times and the hand to hand combat is poor but the overall experience is worth it. Set-pieces are amazing at times. Plenty of side missions to keep you invested for hours and the variety of friends missions were a breath of fresh air at the time. I admired Rockstars attempt at making a more mature darker narrative for Niko Bellic but it can often be overlooked in the hours of carnage that the user can get up too. I think they perfected this narrative in their later games particularly the Red Dead Redemption series. I enjoyed the choices the game gave you for certain story moments and liked how they improved on it in GTA V. Overall an enjoyable game for its time… Expand
  42. SecondSmiley
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Painful and great story Awsome characters
    Bowling Barbara with big **** Stephany who suck like a vaccum
  43. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Rockstar's seventh generation masterwork. Tows the line between absurdity and realism with a compelling story and grand open world.
  44. CambilVandil
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Mind blowing game the first time you pick it up. You strain your neck trying to twist your head to play as mario upside down and around and round
  45. Zinaldo
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    the best game and most realistic GTA ever I played I love this game so much , the game physics , game play , story and every thing is almost perfect
  46. efelix
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    everybody that gave this game 0 and even say that after 2 hours there's is nothing left to do must be brain dead or something, they don't deserve to even play this game
  47. Cementer200
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Grand Theft Auto IV is a masterpiece. GTA4 is a open world game set in Liberty City a satire of New York. The main story is great and the side missions and activities are also great.
  48. Treynath84
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    Grand Theft Auto IV, it's amazing how much better this is compared to V, in some ways at least...

    While many don't like the driving, I just love it, it's hard to explain, but it's fun to drive around. The characters are interesting, they actually feel like real people. The customisation is a bit lacking, with there being few clothing items and no way to chose the colour of your vehicle,    Grand Theft Auto IV, it's amazing how much better this is compared to V, in some ways at least...

    While many don't like the driving, I just love it, it's hard to explain, but it's fun to drive around.

    The characters are interesting, they actually feel like real people.

    The customisation is a bit lacking, with there being few clothing items and no way to chose the colour of your vehicle, but the game more than makes up for it...    … Expand
  49. VRomano
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This game at the time changed the industry, an incredible story, unforgettable characters, the plot is formidable and the protagonists are the best, despite being a somewhat misunderstood gem, this is the best Grand Theft Auto
  50. MatthewPaanoTor
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a on-going thrilling experience. I played this game on the Xbox One and when i first played it, I Immediately fell in love with everything that the game has. It is even better in GTA V with more details and features that you and me like about that GTA IV game (Better Physics, more Places to go, better Atmosphere, better Car Handling, and etc.).

    What i specifically like    This game is a on-going thrilling experience. I played this game on the Xbox One and when i first played it, I Immediately fell in love with everything that the game has. It is even better in GTA V with more details and features that you and me like about that GTA IV game (Better Physics, more Places to go, better Atmosphere, better Car Handling, and etc.).

    What i specifically like about this game is the main story about a character named Niko Bellic, which is one of the best characters of all time. What i also like about the game is the AI, Physics, Details, Realistic Atmosphere, Features, Quality, and way more. The AI in this game is very Intelligent, as if you shoot at a mafia, they shoot or run away, and etc. The car physics in this game is exactly how it represents Real Life, but some features are gone. The atmosphere in the game is very dark and bright at the same time, which is a very good combination of the two words and their deep meanings for this GTA game. The car handling in this game is exactly like Real Life, because if you go at a higher speed, the energy and momentum to make a turn decreases and increases if you go slower.

    This game is still very fun to play in 2020.    … Expand
  51. ehtaco
    Aug 12, 2022
    8
    Genuinely a near-perfect game imo. Outside of graphics, this is the best GTA ever to me. It's such a great time and a must-play game. It is a bit more serious than some may like, but it works for me.
  52. Coolguymike
    Sep 26, 2020
    8
    Definitely a must have game for the Xbox 360! Great story, fun gameplay and a fun online mode.
  53. zachym11
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    Perfect game (aside from driving) that made me actually make tough decisions and learn about myself.
  54. YusufMetin
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
  55. Polarbit
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    Perfect Grand Theft Auto game. Has a deep story that teaches you something, a world you ca believe in. Voice actors who are not celebrities, and yet, make it sound better than them.
    Car Review- Cars handle great, I don't see why the handling is hated. Car crash physics are incredible, and they are second to BeamNG.
    Physics- Car physics are great. None of that midair car turning. Ragdoll    Perfect Grand Theft Auto game. Has a deep story that teaches you something, a world you ca believe in. Voice actors who are not celebrities, and yet, make it sound better than them.
    Car Review- Cars handle great, I don't see why the handling is hated. Car crash physics are incredible, and they are second to BeamNG.
    Physics- Car physics are great. None of that midair car turning. Ragdoll physics are hilarious, and NPC's accurately respond to shots, unlike V's "shoot them in one leg, and they act as if they're shot in the arm". In IV, they clutch their leg if shot in the leg. You can shoot cops' guns out of their hands. When you fly out of your car, Niko accurately responds, getting to a ball position to break the fall. If you fall from a height with, say, an SMG in your hand, you can shoot it with one hand as you're falling.
    Characters- Roman is the hilarious but anoying cousin who wants to go bowling. Brucie is the steroidal gut who worries about his ego too much. Little Jacob is your cool smoker who takes you on shootout missions and is like a brother to Niko.
    Map- Liberty is smaller than San Andreas or V, but there is so many things to do. Broker, the immigrant community. Bohan, the poorer and gangster part of the city. Algonquin, the glamorous and rich part of Liberty. Alderney, not being a part of Liberty City, is the wasteland type of city.
    Mechanics- Niko can use ATM's. Too many combat animations, which is nice, because I don't want a repetitive game. Parkour is the best in any game. If you're hanging off a ledge, you ca move side to side, or stay there forever. When falling from, say, the top of a shop, Niko will take damage and try to keep his balance, or if the roof is lower, he will curl up into ball, unharmed.
    This is a great game, and nothing can beat it. There are so many things upgraded from San Andreas, or done better than V did.    … Expand
  56. Toz123
    Oct 26, 2020
    10
    I really love this game it’s my favorite game and this is the best game i play in my life.100/100.
  57. Ilya1506
    Oct 26, 2020
    10
    It's fantastic. It's just the best game I've ever played. YOU JUST MUST BUY AND PASS THIS GAMЕ
  58. Dom007
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    Whilst technically amazing. Gta 4 is one of the weaker Gta entries in my opinion. There just isn't as much to do in the world as say Gta San Andreas and the world just lacks variety compared to other titles.
  59. TheFreeCritic02
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This game was one of the best games in the world and even the best Rockstar game.
    The only thing that still surprises me is that Iran is in my drawer. GTA SA and GTA V are much more popular than this game !!

    For what ?? !
  60. Slckaer
    Jan 13, 2021
    9
    Played on Xbox Series X with backwards compatibility in the beginning of 2021.

    This game aged well. The voice acting is excellent. Physics in game are fun and the graphics... well it's up-scaled 4k from 720p. It doesn't look too bad. The low draw distance is a bummer. I remember that I've played this game on PC back in the days and it looked better but didn't run 60fps. As a critic    Played on Xbox Series X with backwards compatibility in the beginning of 2021.

    This game aged well. The voice acting is excellent. Physics in game are fun and the graphics... well it's up-scaled 4k from 720p. It doesn't look too bad. The low draw distance is a bummer. I remember that I've played this game on PC back in the days and it looked better but didn't run 60fps.

    As a critic maybe the missions feel repetitive, go from a to b or chase that person in the car and after that kill and loose the cops.

    If you haven't played this gem, try it on the Xbox or PC, it's a classic.    … Expand
  61. 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

    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
  62. Gooch-Hamilton
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    Grand Theft Auto IV was a technical marvel at the time of release, and boasts a physics engine that has seldom been topped in the sixteen years since it's release. Gone are the cartoony visuals of the previous three games in the series (for better or worse), but the realism they were going for was pulled off surprisingly well for a video game that released all the way back in 2007.

    The    Grand Theft Auto IV was a technical marvel at the time of release, and boasts a physics engine that has seldom been topped in the sixteen years since it's release. Gone are the cartoony visuals of the previous three games in the series (for better or worse), but the realism they were going for was pulled off surprisingly well for a video game that released all the way back in 2007.

    The story and characters, while not my personal favorite, are among the best and most interesting that Rockstar has ever created. I've always thought of GTA IV as a sort of spiritual successor to GTA III (as GTA V would later be to San Andreas) and in that regard it's an absolute home run. When "The Lost and The Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony" are added in to the mix, it's not hard to see why people hold this entry in such high regard. The only thing that holds it back from being a perfect 10 in my book is that the gritty, realistic tone often keeps it from being as fun as it really should be.    … Expand
  63. ENZOYT3351
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Jogo Perfeito. Melhor Física e Melhor História de todos os GTA's, Nunca vou esquecer do: "Niko, It's roman, Let's go bowling"
  64. DEDSECURIY
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    ¡¡El mejor de la saga en mi opinión!! Aunque es un poco infravalorado si lo comparamos con el 5 o el san andreas vale la pena principalmente por su historia profunda y obscura y sus dlc el único juego de gta (hasta el momento) en tener dlc de modo historia además su jugabilidad es bastante cómoda y entretenida y no podemos olvidar los personajes como niko, Román, packie, brucy kibuts,¡¡El mejor de la saga en mi opinión!! Aunque es un poco infravalorado si lo comparamos con el 5 o el san andreas vale la pena principalmente por su historia profunda y obscura y sus dlc el único juego de gta (hasta el momento) en tener dlc de modo historia además su jugabilidad es bastante cómoda y entretenida y no podemos olvidar los personajes como niko, Román, packie, brucy kibuts, dimitri rascalov,etc… Expand
  65. khoitran101507
    May 3, 2021
    10
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  66. Alkash
    May 11, 2021
    10
    They are still the king's of open worlds. Attention to details and atmosphere level is over the top! :) GTA IV doesn't have good optimization on the start. And on PC version they have that annoying (Games for Windows Live). I think only one year ago they delete that Windows registration.But game is still fantastic game
  67. alire
    May 21, 2021
    10
    "War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other"
    you know,after I hear this quote,I realize that this game knows what should do.It knows that when should use its Specification.
    Idk that witch Specification should I talk about.amazing gameplay?fantastic story?stunning graphic?...
    lets just sey : you don`t just play it.you live it.
  68. monkes
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Would rate this a 9/10. GTA IV has great physics, details, story, characters. The DLCs are alright. Radios have some good songs. The bad part of GTA IV is the DLCs are short, driving is hard for some people.
  69. BatmanTheNr1
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, my fav game!!!!! way ahead of its time. definitive must play
  70. Avas410
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    GTA 4 for me is one of the greatest games to ever come out. Theres a great story and I feel as if the driving and the shooting mechanics in this game are top notch, The best GTA by far
  71. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    It was great to see GTA return to Liberty City in GTA4. Nico is my dude for life.
  72. grimreapersims
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
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  73. LuissDt
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Niko Bellic's adventure in Grand Theft Auto 4 is exceptional, with a good story and great graphics for the time
  74. Jattaman
    Oct 3, 2022
    8
    Altro ottimo capitolo della saga. Non rivoluziona ma mantiene quanto di buono visto precedentemente, con il salto generazionale di console che aiuta nella resa grafica e tecnica del progetto.
  75. FilthyTim
    Nov 11, 2021
    8
    Best Grand Theft Auto IV is the best GTA game. Sometime it's plain. Hate Roman calls and Brucie.
  76. 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
  77. Pu55yLicker
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Я приблизительно осознаю, почему у четвёртой части всё так плохо с пользовательскими оценками на ПК, но не понимаю, почему всё так плохо на ПС и Хбоксе. Версии для ПC я могу поставить достойную десятку, как для игры с невероятно прорывной графикой для своего года, интересным геймплеем и его фишками, мрачной и серой атмосферой Нью Йорка, интересными персонажами (как это обычно бывает уЯ приблизительно осознаю, почему у четвёртой части всё так плохо с пользовательскими оценками на ПК, но не понимаю, почему всё так плохо на ПС и Хбоксе. Версии для ПC я могу поставить достойную десятку, как для игры с невероятно прорывной графикой для своего года, интересным геймплеем и его фишками, мрачной и серой атмосферой Нью Йорка, интересными персонажами (как это обычно бывает у Рокстар, только ключевыми) и невероятно классной проработкой и техническим составляющем, которая по сей день может достойно конкурировать с современными играми, а если брать в пример игры EA и Юбисофт - вообще быть на верху спустя 10 лет.
    Достойные 9/10 из-за ужасного порта на ПК.    … Expand
  78. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 6
    Music: 9
    Story: 8
    Total: 7.83
  79. DanckerTV
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Dark, deep, crude, it's not like the best and happy ending like GTA: SA or the sequel GTA V, it's kinda scary is how real it felt. That's GTA IV.
  80. kikan13
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    There is almost no valid criticism of this game, at least not in the way the trolls in the user score section are giving. They need to get more creative, because what they list as reasons to underrate this game are pathetic and laughable. I understand that rocks will be thrown at the throne, but never forget, this game is #3 of all time on metacritic. Open world masterpiece with a greatThere is almost no valid criticism of this game, at least not in the way the trolls in the user score section are giving. They need to get more creative, because what they list as reasons to underrate this game are pathetic and laughable. I understand that rocks will be thrown at the throne, but never forget, this game is #3 of all time on metacritic. Open world masterpiece with a great story and a solid multiplayer experience for its time. And AWESOME dlc that no one has been able to replicate in greatness. Single player DLC never got so good.… Expand
  81. qpTYRESEqp
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    Review Story 5/5 Gameplay 5/5>10/10. Follow me on Xbox @qp TYRESE qp.......
  82. L337KREW
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Simply one of the best game in the series! Amazing characters and humor! Great DLCs as well!
  83. HijoDeSparda
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    El cénit de la franquicia GTA, he completado la mayoria de los titulos que constituyen esta sublime saga, pero GTA 4 ha sido para mi un deleite en todo sentido, ha sido el mas divertido y entretenido de todos, muy superior al quinto juego principal y solamente tiene parangón con vice city y san andreas.
  84. Ez1459
    May 5, 2023
    10
    best game I've ever played. Helped me soo much in my depression ass time in high school
  85. Pizarrator
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    JUEGAZO!!! Estamos en 2022 y sigo pensando que es el mejor GTA de todos, incluso mucho mejor que el V.
  86. jasomy
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    لعبه حلوه والكرافكس شكاكي بالنسبه للزمن الي نزلت بيه والقصه كلش حلوه تنوع الاسلحه حلو تنوع المركبات حلوه واستمتعت كلش واني العب العبه ختمتها مرتين مره على pc ومره على xbox
  87. Actualizer2020s
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GTA IV is better than GTA V

    Better written storyline, better written characters, more detailed, responsive and satisfying gunplay and driving physics, better and more varied AI (No cops killing everyone at first sight, no NPCs going defensive over you standing around, way more pedestrian activities), far more dense and better designed city with tons of interiors and NPC variety, better side activities focused mostly on crime stuff (Vigilante, Most Wanted, Assassinations, Jacob's Drug Deliveries, Brucie's and Stevie's car thefts, etc), rather than just casual themed bullsh*t (Tennis, Golf and Yoga), more balanced wanted system and enemy AI (No enemies with pin-point aka Terminator accuracy, no unrealistic speed-busts while on chases, no 2-3 minutes to lose a wanted level), less restrictive mission design, single player DLCs (TLAD and TBoGT alone are far more worth it than ALL of the updates in GTA Online), no microtransactions, etc. etc

    Yet casuals act like GTA V is better because "mOaR cOnTent" (More than a half of it that they probably don't even touch more than once).    … Expand
  88. BRITISHELF19
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    2022, still a very interesting game, big and dynamic open world map to explore, with an average IA, but that havent aged well in gameplay mechanics, plus car crash and collisions are very frustratings, no so much weapons, tons of bugs, even ur car can dissapear! but overall a good game
  89. gilbertWWF
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Es el mejor GTA de todos por su historia tan deprimente y aparte se aleja de todo eso de que la meta es ser millonario y ser el jefe y todas esas cosas ,Niko solo quiere una vida tranquila
  90. donkaapo
    Sep 15, 2022
    8
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  91. yumi1234
    Oct 8, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece to say the least. recommended to everyone. Rockstars best game ever in my opinion. its just unbelieveable how good the game is
  92. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
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  93. Mako_Hog
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
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  94. Formula3
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Melhor Gta de todos os tempos sem duvida alguma... Enredo espetacular... jogo com fisica excelente e realista. Mesmo tendo jogado o gta5
  95. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    car go vroom so i am happy vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep
  96. spellsthelord
    Feb 16, 2023
    8
    this game is like my home land, or, im not niko tho :P like– wow, this game came out in 2009?! and its fantastic?! this game really deserved a GOTY award.. seriously..
  97. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    This is SUCH a great game that really stood the test of its time. But i don’t think it’s not as great as reviewers like IGN (who gave it a 10 out of 10), but it was great because it was the only GTA on the 360 at the time.
  98. Oni-baku
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    When I first played GTA 4 I was amazed by the graphics and the new physics engine, the game felt so realistic and Liberty City looked awesome.
    The story of Niko Bellic is one of the best in the franchise, they did a really good job.
    Niko is one of my favourite GTA characters after CJ from San Andreas.
  99. JCXdsonic
    May 9, 2023
    9
    Muy bueno, ya que posee una historia muy buena igual que sus expansiones, es divertido de jugar y me gustan sus personajes, físicas y los gráficos me parecen buenos para la época. Me encanta mucho espero que le hagan un remaster o algo parecido para volverlo a disfrutar y en Next-Gen. Juegazo como los de Rockstar
  100. Nabers
    May 5, 2023
    10
    Grand Theft Auto IV is a game that needs no introduction. it's been wowing gamers for over a decade now and for good reason.
    This game is a true masterpiece.
    Firstly, the storyline is incredible. The character development is exceptional. The gameplay is top-notch as well. The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to navigate the bustling city streets. Whether you're    Grand Theft Auto IV is a game that needs no introduction. it's been wowing gamers for over a decade now and for good reason.
    This game is a true masterpiece.

    Firstly, the storyline is incredible. The character development is exceptional.

    The gameplay is top-notch as well.
    The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to navigate the bustling city streets. Whether you're driving a car, flying a helicopter, or just running around on foot, the gameplay is always engaging and fun.

    The open-world environment is also worth mentioning.
    Liberty City is a living, breathing world that feels like it's alive with activity. You can explore the city at your own pace, taking on side missions and discovering all the hidden secrets the city has to offer.

    Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning the humor. The game is absolutely hilarious, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that will have you laughing out loud.

    All in all, Grand Theft Auto IV is a must-play game. With its engaging storyline, top-notch gameplay, and hilarious humor, it's easy to see why this game has become a classic in the gaming world.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    100
    It's got a world you believe in, a cast you care about and a script stuffed with brilliant moments... Utterly stunning in every resepct. [May 2008, p.79]
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  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    98
    Rockstar have surpassed themselves, delivering unquestionably the definitive GTA and perhaps the greatest videogame of all time. [June 2008]
  3. IGN
    100
    I could go on and on about why Grand Theft Auto IV is one of the best games we've ever seen and why even folks who are easily offended should play it, but that would be pointless. The only thing you need to know is that you have to play this game. Period.
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