Grand Theft Auto IV

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3784 Ratings

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  1. JensC.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    Very surprised by some of the sour comments, this is the best next gen game sor far. It is a very subtle game in some respects in that you get out what you put in. Sensational IMHO.
  2. KrisS.
    May 16, 2008
    10
    One of the most in depth games I have played in a long time. What separates this GTA from previous installments is the little details you notice that weren't there before. The world feels more alive than ever and they fixed most of the annoying mechanics and got rid of the useless RPG features from San Andreas. It's a throwback and the game GTA III was meant to be.
  3. MikeM.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    As much as I hate to say it, this is the best game I have ever played. If I had to find a flaw with this game, it would be that sometimes the game gives me too much to do at once: I'll be on a mission for person A - say, winning a street race - and while on the mission two more characters I know will call me to do some other job for them. Everything I didn't like about Vice City As much as I hate to say it, this is the best game I have ever played. If I had to find a flaw with this game, it would be that sometimes the game gives me too much to do at once: I'll be on a mission for person A - say, winning a street race - and while on the mission two more characters I know will call me to do some other job for them. Everything I didn't like about Vice City and San Andreas has been fixed, and some things I couldn't even think of improvements for have been overhauled and upgraded. I could go on and on about how great this game is, but because I know some people will TL,DR this already I'll hit a few high points: -Autosave feature that, if enabled, saves the game after every mission (dates etc included). This makes it a lot more convenient to do a bunch of missions in a row without driving across town. -A story good enough to be publishable -Unbelievable police AI: I have yet to escape successfully after the SWAT team is called -Best of all: a multi player experience second to none in sheer entertainment value in the entire history of gaming. Anyone who gives this game less than a 9 is a Nintendo fanboy, a troll, or both; even my 50-year-old mother loves this game.… Expand
  4. RobR.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    This game is PERFECT. And I might just have to say that it is the single greatest game of all time. Pros : Great story line, incredible voice acting, good graphics, easily the best physics ever in a game, and too many more for me to include here Cons: Minor (30) to major (10) frame rate drop in intense moments of the game, and the textures pop in sometimes. Overall the Pros WAY outway the This game is PERFECT. And I might just have to say that it is the single greatest game of all time. Pros : Great story line, incredible voice acting, good graphics, easily the best physics ever in a game, and too many more for me to include here Cons: Minor (30) to major (10) frame rate drop in intense moments of the game, and the textures pop in sometimes. Overall the Pros WAY outway the cons. 10.5/10 GO BUY THE GREATEST GAME SINCE... EVER… Expand
  5. ChrisM
    May 1, 2008
    10
    I would give it a 97/100, so I guess it gets a 10/10. If you liked/loved previous GTA's you'll love this.
  6. ZlatanK.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    It's not perfect as some seem to have expected, but it is masterful. Therefor it deserves a 10 as it is the best game of all time. From the graphics to the gameplay, it is masterful. If you want a game that has detail, you have to get GTA IV. The storyline won't let you go and the gameplay will hold you as its slave. You have been warned. The only flaws you can expect is within It's not perfect as some seem to have expected, but it is masterful. Therefor it deserves a 10 as it is the best game of all time. From the graphics to the gameplay, it is masterful. If you want a game that has detail, you have to get GTA IV. The storyline won't let you go and the gameplay will hold you as its slave. You have been warned. The only flaws you can expect is within the graphics. But these minor and they are inevitable, due to the limitations of the technology within the consoles. The multiplayer is also a fantastic addition to the series and has even enhanced the lifetime of the game that is already spectacular with the single player only. Rockstar has surely managed to set a new standard for feature game titles. Especially those within the "sandbox" genre, which GTA already is dominating.… Expand
  7. JoeC.
    May 19, 2008
    10
    This is by far the best of the gta series, redefining the open world genre that it created. Best game ever
  8. LoganS.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    Excellent from the story concepts down to the tiniest gritty detail.
  9. TomL.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    Immersive storyline, fine gameplay, true to life street maps and demographics. A must have.
  10. JoC.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    The best game ever. Really immersive and addicting. The whole city just feels alive. Makes GTA III seem really fake like a cartoon. How do they work this magic? I can't even imagine the next one on the future consoles, whatever they are.
  11. WesesC.
    May 21, 2008
    10
    The most amazing and realistic game made to date.
  12. JacobC.
    May 22, 2008
    10
    Only because the ratings go from 1-10 i put 10. If i was able to type it, I would put 1,000. This game is the best ever, even better than Halo 3. Thank you Rockstar. I'm GTA addict!!!
  13. RobertB.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Best game of its kind. Multiplayer is really fun. Graphics are sweet. It's more realistic, more detailed, more open then previous games. Don't believe the user comments like "PS3 version is better, or framerate sucks, its smooth on PS3" Those are just PS3 fanboys upset because nobody bought it on their console.
  14. YuraT.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    No comment
  15. PaulK.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    This game is the best game I have seen in a LONG time. The story is something you'd expect from the Oscar winning movies everyone loves, and people coming out with this bullshit about it being worse than VC and SA, shut up. Just shut up now. Vice city and San Andreas had characters with 2 dimensional personalities and no development. They had shit graphics. They had ok-ish This game is the best game I have seen in a LONG time. The story is something you'd expect from the Oscar winning movies everyone loves, and people coming out with this bullshit about it being worse than VC and SA, shut up. Just shut up now. Vice city and San Andreas had characters with 2 dimensional personalities and no development. They had shit graphics. They had ok-ish soundtracks, I guess. But other than that, and maybe at a party getting two people in a car and seeing how long they can survive was fun in SA, but all the immense flaws in physics on the other games, especially the fact that doing 150MPH around an 90 degree bend you would STILL leave you alive, have been rectified. This game is not just the game of the year, it is the game of the decade.… Expand
  16. AlexR.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Physics engine is freaking amazing, and the A.I. is actually very responsive to your actions and others around them. I like the new driving model, but the on foot controls feel a bit sluggish when in fast paced situations.
  17. JonathanD.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    this game is incredible; there is not a single reason this game shouldn't get a 10. the graphics are above average, the city is absolutely huge, gameplay is pretty damn good, the story has greatly improved over past gta titles. the only issue ive had is some major frame rate issues but i did the update and now it works fine.
  18. DB
    May 25, 2008
    10
    It is quite simple - this is the best game ever, even compared with MGS, Halo and jet set willy (from the spectrum days). Nothing even comes close to the sheer detail in GTA. How did Rockstar program this in the time they had? Unbelievable. The other GTAs were good but this is really in a different league. Everything that was slightly wrong before has been bettered. Best game ever.
  19. TownsendD.
    May 25, 2008
    10
    The best game of this decade, it deserves all the praise it getting. A true masterpiece.
  20. MaxK.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Simply crap that PS3-version stuck @100%, dont tell xbox is worse. GTAIV best game in History!
  21. Jojo
    May 2, 2008
    10
    I honestly didn't even like previous GTA games. They were cheesy and ridiculous and the characters were two-dimensional. Rockstar however went all out in creating this game. The graphics, gameplay, and story have all been retooled to give what I honestly believe to be the most immersing video game experience to date.
  22. RodrigoL.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Best game this generation by far. I give it a 9.8 but I'm rounding it so.....10 out of 10 Buy it!
  23. RobC
    May 27, 2008
    10
    Quite simply. This is as good as however you make it. If you are creative within your gameplay you can love the way you make this game look, let alone the gamplay itself. For the people who critisize things like the car camera angles and the way you cant climb up one ladder simply havent been creative enough. This game is genuis and for people who are creative with games will apreciateQuite simply. This is as good as however you make it. If you are creative within your gameplay you can love the way you make this game look, let alone the gamplay itself. For the people who critisize things like the car camera angles and the way you cant climb up one ladder simply havent been creative enough. This game is genuis and for people who are creative with games will apreciate this to death. But hey, an opinion is an opinion. And compared to the previous GTA titles, this really brings out the lethal gangster feel, and i'm with you Benjamin, such a great movie like storyline. A winner for me… Expand
  24. SteveW.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    it is as good as advertised. the level of detail is unparalleled. here's a quick example that may go unnoticed: if you are sitting in a car with someone on the way to a mission, you will have a small yet plot-revealing conversation. if you fail the mission and have to replay it, you will have a DIFFERENT convo with them every time. it may not seem like a big deal at first, but it is as good as advertised. the level of detail is unparalleled. here's a quick example that may go unnoticed: if you are sitting in a car with someone on the way to a mission, you will have a small yet plot-revealing conversation. if you fail the mission and have to replay it, you will have a DIFFERENT convo with them every time. it may not seem like a big deal at first, but everything about this game is dynamic and will keep your attention… Expand
  25. Endo
    May 3, 2008
    10
    If you're saying "mediocre graphics" you clearly haven't played the game in motion and are judging by screenshots. No one has made a world this vast, detailed and authentic yet. Liberty City at night is breathtakingly beautiful. I'm twenty hours in and haven't even hit the crazy missions on the back half, and already I am blown away. I never played any other game in If you're saying "mediocre graphics" you clearly haven't played the game in motion and are judging by screenshots. No one has made a world this vast, detailed and authentic yet. Liberty City at night is breathtakingly beautiful. I'm twenty hours in and haven't even hit the crazy missions on the back half, and already I am blown away. I never played any other game in the GTA series or cared to, but the production values, story, and sheer amount of user-definable gameplay on display here is unlike anything else out available on the 360. This is one occasion where you can truly believe the hype.… Expand
  26. StephenD.
    May 3, 2008
    10
    As someone who hated the previous GTAs due to their combat system, this rating is deserved. They finally have good combat and driving.
  27. ArttuL.
    May 3, 2008
    10
    Its absolutely the best game in the already amazing series. GTA IV is a must buy for anyone who loves gaming at it's best.
  28. CalvinC.
    May 3, 2008
    10
    I've never liked the GTA series. It only seemed to me that the series was jumping on the mature content bandwagon to garner better sales and press coverage. This changes here. The game doesn't have the violence or sex the other games had, but I'm glad it doesn't, as this gave Rockstar the chance to fix every single issue I had with the game. Better physics? Check. I've never liked the GTA series. It only seemed to me that the series was jumping on the mature content bandwagon to garner better sales and press coverage. This changes here. The game doesn't have the violence or sex the other games had, but I'm glad it doesn't, as this gave Rockstar the chance to fix every single issue I had with the game. Better physics? Check. Characters you actually care about? Check. Refined gunplay? Check. Robust multiplayer? Check. Must-have game? Check, check, check. To quote Gametrailers, "Most games don't live up to the hype, but this is one that does."… Expand
  29. Dean
    May 4, 2008
    10
    Just brilliant. They really took it to another level with the experience created in Liberty City. The detail is astounding, and you'd swear it was a real place. More realistic driving physics, interesting characters, and an engrossing story line keep you wanting more.
  30. DillonH.
    May 4, 2008
    10
    This is the best and funniest game I have EVER played.. I do still like COD4 and Halo3 but where else can you get the freemdom to do whatever you want... The game is not perfect but who cares we all play for fun not for perfect.. I am already almost half waythough and all I can find wrong with it is that things such as trees, signs, and etc pop up when you are driving fast.. And the only This is the best and funniest game I have EVER played.. I do still like COD4 and Halo3 but where else can you get the freemdom to do whatever you want... The game is not perfect but who cares we all play for fun not for perfect.. I am already almost half waythough and all I can find wrong with it is that things such as trees, signs, and etc pop up when you are driving fast.. And the only other thing is the COPS.. The cops are a lillte to hard and not so realistic. They pop up everywhere.. The cops I know never respond that quickly.. But it is very easy to lose them... But that is the only two flaws... So why are people giving them low scores... Beats me.. It's GREAT.… Expand
  31. CorbinB.
    May 4, 2008
    10
    Surely a master piece of a game. While this game is not considered a perfect game to some,the world Rockstar has created engulfs you from the moment you step off the boat of Niko's unnamed Eastern European country. The world feels as if it can't run without you being there, and if it would if you died. With a fix on controls and car handling this title can be a pick up and play Surely a master piece of a game. While this game is not considered a perfect game to some,the world Rockstar has created engulfs you from the moment you step off the boat of Niko's unnamed Eastern European country. The world feels as if it can't run without you being there, and if it would if you died. With a fix on controls and car handling this title can be a pick up and play to a new comer and a complete 40 hours worth so those who would play through. GTA IV is sure to please any gamer, as it is one of the best games to come.… Expand
  32. [Anonymous]
    May 5, 2008
    10
    Truly amazing game. I'm glad they finally added cover to the game play and it works perfectly. There are so many things to do and places to see that you'll probably not run out of things to do until GTA V.
  33. LukaszJ.
    May 5, 2008
    10
    Clearly the best game of GTA series to date.
  34. JitoM.
    May 5, 2008
    10
    You're gonna need some "Hot Coffee" cause this game is gonna keep you up for weeks. 10 outta 10 breda!
  35. joed
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Fantastic!
  36. JasonK
    May 6, 2008
    10
    This is the first GTA where I actually feel like I am in the game. Magnificent graphics that go unmatched with a sweet storyline. Yea 10/10...the first 10.10 game for me since Halo 2 came out (and that was just for the xbox live!).
  37. BertieV
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Greatest game ever played. End of discussion.
  38. TylerC.
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Great game play, great story, the racing is decent, awesome graphics and the online play is pretty good considering its a first try for the series. plus, once your done you always have the random killing sprees
  39. AndyV
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Not without its flaws, but probably the best game to be released this year. Character development far excedes anything seen in previous gta games and the story is actually engaging.
  40. EdwardO.
    May 6, 2008
    10
    I'm not a GTA fan, never got into them aside from the random sandbox fun. I also didn't buy into the hype, and finally caved in because I finished with finals and decided it was worth a shot. GTA IV has completely blown me away. It isn't one spectacular thing, it's many small things that build up to become the best console game I have ever played, period. It's I'm not a GTA fan, never got into them aside from the random sandbox fun. I also didn't buy into the hype, and finally caved in because I finished with finals and decided it was worth a shot. GTA IV has completely blown me away. It isn't one spectacular thing, it's many small things that build up to become the best console game I have ever played, period. It's shocking, that I've had more fun with GTA, a 'mainstream' game than Orange Box and Bioshock. But GTA IV has become my favorite console game of all time, and my second favorite game of all time. It's that good.… Expand
  41. DaveC.
    May 6, 2008
    10
    The best GTA so far. Period.
  42. ChasseB.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Game was great, the new shooting was improved ALOT. My only complaint is that when someone gets behind you it is a bit difficult to kill that enemy. It is very minor though and t-not that bug of a deal.
  43. KevinT.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Awesome game. Don't listen to the comment on it being unplayable at times. sounds very fanboyish. Having played it on PS3 and 360 i found the ps3 one had a lower res and more frame rate drops. The 360 had a higher res but a bit more pop in. Both stunning, both worth owning. 360 edges it for Live and the extra content coming for me.
  44. mobius
    May 7, 2008
    10
    I agree with all the mags, but after seeing that the 360 version has sharper graphics a higher HD resoulution and far less pop up buildings when in the helicopers aswell as the easy to use multiplayer game access and I had to return my PS3 version and get the 360 version instead. and as i am lucky to have the two consols i have to say that the 360 is the better version. i understand thatI agree with all the mags, but after seeing that the 360 version has sharper graphics a higher HD resoulution and far less pop up buildings when in the helicopers aswell as the easy to use multiplayer game access and I had to return my PS3 version and get the 360 version instead. and as i am lucky to have the two consols i have to say that the 360 is the better version. i understand that the PS3 version is the port of the 360 version anyway.… Expand
  45. BrianT.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Seriously, I think this is hands down one of the greatest games ever... Name one game that has consistently gotten better with each release, the only one you'll find is GTA. Great graphics, animations, characters, and man, the "thick-Plot" are things that make this game great... The only flaw I think Rockstar is gonna have is coming out wit h another GTA. Topping this one is gonna be tough.
  46. TaylorH.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    One of the best GTA titles to date. Improves upon everything GTA: Sandreas brought to the table, and even added in some fresh new material. Bravo GTA, you've done it once again.
  47. JimmyC.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Awesome game. Gameplay is awesome, graphics are next gen. A must have for xbox 360 owners. Will keep you busy for a very long time. Really addicting.
  48. TomasS.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Brilliant game!
  49. SheaM.
    May 8, 2008
    10
    A well balanced and extremely emersive experience. It takes what worked so well in past installments and re-engineers it in a new and exciting direction.
  50. VictorM.
    May 9, 2008
    10
    Best game ever
  51. VictorM.
    May 9, 2008
    10
    Best game ever
  52. MarkB.
    May 9, 2008
    10
    This is what I dreamt of when I played the original 2D GTA - incredible!
  53. CharlieC.
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    One of the all time great games. Period. Anybody who thinks any different simply lacks taste.
  54. DanielT.
    Jun 8, 2008
    10
    it is definitely not the best gta game, but thats kind of because it is nothing like the other GTA games. To me this really just played as an excellent shooter that just happened to have some form of non linearity, not the huge sandbox of San Andreas or anything but still, as an action/shooting/driving game it does everything right, way better than gears of war, as a sandbox game it is it is definitely not the best gta game, but thats kind of because it is nothing like the other GTA games. To me this really just played as an excellent shooter that just happened to have some form of non linearity, not the huge sandbox of San Andreas or anything but still, as an action/shooting/driving game it does everything right, way better than gears of war, as a sandbox game it is kind of a step backwards, but ultimately it is one of the best games i have ever played.… Expand
  55. NikoBellic
    Jul 15, 2008
    10
    hey ANTHONY M. i am one of the Rockstar developers you talked about and yes i do smoke cockroach repelent on the job. giving the cops god powers was my idea. not to cover up the ai (it is fantastic), but because smoking all that cockroach repelent makes me feel like i have god powers. there was going to be an exterminator mission in the game but my idea got rejected. so then i suggestedhey ANTHONY M. i am one of the Rockstar developers you talked about and yes i do smoke cockroach repelent on the job. giving the cops god powers was my idea. not to cover up the ai (it is fantastic), but because smoking all that cockroach repelent makes me feel like i have god powers. there was going to be an exterminator mission in the game but my idea got rejected. so then i suggested that there be 200 cockroaches randomly placed in liberty city that could be killed with cockroach repelent. in san andreas there was spray paint to leave your gang sign, so i thought that cockroach repelent spray paint could be a great way to kill the rodent and leave your mark. that was accepted but then later replaced with pigeons and there was no cockroach repelent spray paint. but yes since i will get fired if i say something bad about this, this piece of crap game is the best game in the entire star wars galaxy.… Expand
  56. Devin
    Aug 14, 2008
    10
    I waited untill I completed the game to rate it. Overall it is an amazing game and corrected many of the major annoyances in previous GTA tittles, however it added some new ones. Give me a break with going out with my friends all the time or at least make it so their respect and like for you increase faster. Getting drunk is hilarious but loses its appeal after over 15 times and the games I waited untill I completed the game to rate it. Overall it is an amazing game and corrected many of the major annoyances in previous GTA tittles, however it added some new ones. Give me a break with going out with my friends all the time or at least make it so their respect and like for you increase faster. Getting drunk is hilarious but loses its appeal after over 15 times and the games and other stuff just kinda suck. I don't want to play crap bar games or waist time picking some one up to go eat when they live on the other end of town. They should have just made it that going out 3 times with a person equalled 100% fondness cause. However, this complaint stems from wanting the achievement so it might not be an issue for other people. My only other complaint is no parachuting. You should be able to be like a frickin paratrooper landing in convertables or on car roofs. Overall still the best GTA yet in my opinion.… Expand
  57. jahw.
    Aug 8, 2008
    10
    Before rating, i looked through the coments of this forum of gta4 and all that came to mind was a bold WTF. sure i saw tens. and nines, and eights. (anyone who rated this game any lower is a retard) but i couldn't get why people didn't like it, no one understands the deep and complex story line in the gta4 franchise. it has so much soul to it... you got a bit of profound content Before rating, i looked through the coments of this forum of gta4 and all that came to mind was a bold WTF. sure i saw tens. and nines, and eights. (anyone who rated this game any lower is a retard) but i couldn't get why people didn't like it, no one understands the deep and complex story line in the gta4 franchise. it has so much soul to it... you got a bit of profound content for sure. but thats nothing short of our everyday lives so...ign is right, game spot is right, and you 7 and unders....your WRONG!… Expand
  58. RayB.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    If not the best game ever, it is certainly, without a doubt the best game on the XBox 360. Absolutely stunning graphics, and an almost non-existing glitch count, coupled with an easy on the ears script serves for a great gaming experience. More than just the graphics, and snappy responses Niko can blurt out in Russian to people who piss him off, the storyline for Grand theft Auto IV is If not the best game ever, it is certainly, without a doubt the best game on the XBox 360. Absolutely stunning graphics, and an almost non-existing glitch count, coupled with an easy on the ears script serves for a great gaming experience. More than just the graphics, and snappy responses Niko can blurt out in Russian to people who piss him off, the storyline for Grand theft Auto IV is pure genius. All around, Grand Theft Auto is without a doubt, the best gaming experience you'll have playing the XBox 360.… Expand
  59. GregK.
    Sep 6, 2008
    10
    Love the realism they put into this game. Rockstar has improved the GTA franchise in every possible way and gave us a much deeper, much more polished game. Every aspect of GTA IV is fun and there's a lot to do after you finished the 30 or so hours long story mode. Compared to the living breathing city of GTA IV, San Andreas feels like an empty cardboard environment. GTA IV is Love the realism they put into this game. Rockstar has improved the GTA franchise in every possible way and gave us a much deeper, much more polished game. Every aspect of GTA IV is fun and there's a lot to do after you finished the 30 or so hours long story mode. Compared to the living breathing city of GTA IV, San Andreas feels like an empty cardboard environment. GTA IV is unquestionably the best of the Grand Theft Auto series.… Expand
  60. RafaelC.
    Dec 23, 2008
    10
    Grand Theft Auto IV is a must play game, best than any others of the GTA series. This game is way better than San Andreas, because of the graphics, the cellphone, history, voice acting, vehicles, and the whole athmosfere that the game put you in. The carachters in GTA IV are great, and you will be involved with then, you care about then, that's a great point because other games Grand Theft Auto IV is a must play game, best than any others of the GTA series. This game is way better than San Andreas, because of the graphics, the cellphone, history, voice acting, vehicles, and the whole athmosfere that the game put you in. The carachters in GTA IV are great, and you will be involved with then, you care about then, that's a great point because other games don't give you this immersion. Well, in the game city you can do wherever you want, go for a drink, eat junk food, pick up your friend and go to a strip club, take a helicopter tour, that's all part of the amazing world of GTA IV… Expand
  61. DylanE
    Dec 4, 2008
    10
    gamertag: gamezombie009
    send me a message about any negative word about gta iv, wether you saw this in the game or some one told you, and can can prove it wrong

    @ John H.
    hopping in a taxi can teleport you to any part of the city if you "press A to skip" when inside
  62. HagenM.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Amazing gaming nirvana that everyone should experience. Riveting plot-line that seems like a hollywood blockbuster, and it has many more games within itself. The multiplayer is sheerly fun, not for skill-based shooting, but for simply screwing around in cops'n'crooks, or free-mode.
  63. DavidL.
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    The best game of this generation. One of the best games of all time.
  64. MiguelL.
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    I think this game is just going to be incredible and revolutionary enough for all games to follow in its footsteps.
  65. DaveyJ.
    Apr 22, 2008
    10
    With outstanding visuals, an amazing story and character development, and control that far outclasses all of the previous GTA titles, Grand Theft Auto 4 blows away the competition and even Rockstar's history with this truly epic game. 90 amazing missions, and multiplayer that shakes it's junk in even Halo 3's face, truly this is what all Next Gen games should be like.
  66. DanielM.
    Apr 24, 2008
    10
    Only minimal drawback is lack of "in-car" camera. This game is the best game I have ever played on xbox 360. Many, many hours of entertainment!
  67. MikeV.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    People giving it such low ratings are haters.
  68. ChrisG.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    Been waiting since Oct 16 for this game and from everything I read its gona be every bit worth it and one of the greatest games of the year.
  69. MischaB.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    Simply the best GTA ever made. Great graphics and even more amazing gameplay. One of the best games of the year hands down.
  70. AuggieH.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    Just truely and amazing game. The city feels alive and every previous problem in the series has been fixed. There may be the few instances of a technical glitch, but it takes nothing away from the experience. Once of the greatest games EVER made.
  71. HamzaK.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    Awesome crazy graphics ultimate story and awesome soundtrack which gives it a ten.
  72. GregJ.
    Apr 26, 2008
    10
    THE definitive action game. It won't be surpassed until the next installment in the series!
  73. MattB.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    GTA has always been the benchmark for sandbox games and GTA IV has set the benchmark extremely high and I can't see anything beating it for game of the year. It has it's flaws but the game is so well rounded it more than makes up for it.
  74. MattiT.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    I've never seen this good game after the release of Ocarina of Time!
  75. JohnS.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Great game, only about halfway through but even better than the previous games.
  76. MikeG.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Yep it's that damn good...a rating of 10 really doesn't do this game justice and to think I was never really a fan of the other games. I'm just blown away by the size and the ridiculous amount of things that can be done in this game.
  77. NickH.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    To the people of Rockstar it is your genius that creates a masterpiece. Break open the champaign, write out the bonus checks my friends you have done it! The greatest game of the last five years possible in the top five of all time! What could possibly be next for Rockstar Games!
  78. MantasN.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    Definitely the best game of 2008 so far.
  79. Simon
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Easily the best game ever made. It's the world before GTA IV, and after. This changes everything.
  80. RickE.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome I can already tell from all the things you can do in it. This is nothing like any other GTA game. And it deserves 10/10 in my opinion anyways.
  81. JoshA.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    A spectacular game in all aspects. One of the biggest steps into what most people thought "next-gen" gaming would entail.
  82. DanielK.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Almost as good as Halo 3 as a game overall but even more technically impressive. Having the grace of owning both PS3 and 360, I would still say between the eventual added DLC, achievements and far superior texture and color representation, the 360 still manages to outshine the PS3 version.
  83. VictorM.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Best game ever
  84. LeeB.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Absolutely the best game ever to come onto the console market. Well worth the money, well worth losing your life to, well worth ditching the girlfriend for...... Do I need to go on?
  85. Jay
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Great game, only 2% in and I'm hooked! CANNOT fault it!
  86. BryanSmall
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    I received this game today and is WELL worth the purchase! What are you waiting for? GO BUY IT!
  87. JCRomero
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    The best gane of the year, it's awesome.
  88. MaxB.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    definitively a 10, Best game i've played since Ocarina Of Time. offline is great, online is even better
  89. Steve
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    I've played this game for 12 hours straight and I have to say, while it does have its (very VERY slight) problems, this is one of the best games I have ever played. Period.
  90. JasonB.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Game is insane. Visuals are awesome and physics are really good too. For example, very satisfying to run people over with the car and backup over them and see the car ride over them like a bump. And to shoot people in the head while theyâ??re on the ground and blood splatters on the screen and watch it ooze onto the ground. Lots and lots of stuff to do besides missions. For example, Game is insane. Visuals are awesome and physics are really good too. For example, very satisfying to run people over with the car and backup over them and see the car ride over them like a bump. And to shoot people in the head while theyâ??re on the ground and blood splatters on the screen and watch it ooze onto the ground. Lots and lots of stuff to do besides missions. For example, I went on a bowling date with a chickâ?¦tried to call her for another date to see if I could get laid the second time, but missed the date (she kept callin/textin to see where I was) cause instead ended up going to a strip club with a buddy. Got excited to see the strippers and tried to jump up on stageâ?¦so the bouncers threw us out. So I went back in with my piece and shot everyone dead. Then the Cops flooded the place so I had a shootout with them till I ran out of ammo and died. That was all sandbox thing, not a real mission. Funnest game I've ever played.… Expand
  91. Kewlkat
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    One time while I was playing, I saw a fat man eating a hotdog walking across the street. A van came zooming by, and fat boy went in circles in the air. The driver got out to see if the fat man was ok. Fat man was on the ground, like he was making an angel in the snow, breathing heavily. LOL!!! After I saw that, I was sold.
  92. EricP.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    I believe this game is the best of the year. No sandbox game has come close to this kind of size and scope an overall immersion of the player into the world (except for maybe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion).
  93. CJ
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Amazing. Played all the GTAs, and this one is the best.
  94. Fabian
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Awesome story, awesome graphics, awesome gameplay, awesome game. Good work, Rockstar!
  95. GrouchoM.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Epic on all levels, the music, the city, the peds, the vehicles. This game accomplishes what most games can only dream of and then some. Rockstar once again topped their previous efforts and put to shame the GTA clones. And don't even get me started on how amazing the multiplayer is. Now I must get some sleep.
  96. RobertL.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Fantastic open world, superb voice acting. It's the best game in the series and a must for fans of video games worldwide.
  97. Nildur
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    This is the best game I ever played in my life! I'm 19 years old and I was playing many, many, many games. I don't was playing on multiplayer but singleplayer is awseome!! Everything is very good. I don't understand why users give that low score. I love it.
  98. ChrisS.
    Apr 30, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing. Easily the best game I have ever played. Rockstar has changed everything with this game, taking the next-gen consoles by the balls, looking at other developers and saying "Ok guys, this is how it's done. Feel free to take notes and build upon it."
  99. EricD.
    Apr 30, 2008
    10
    In the first two hours of gameplay I watched some hilarious television, sped around the city in a stolen car, got into two fist fights, got arrested, went on a date to go bowling, played pool in a bar, and crashed so hard while driving that I flew through windshield. The actions and responses in this game are the most realistic I have ever seen. I can't imagine playing another game In the first two hours of gameplay I watched some hilarious television, sped around the city in a stolen car, got into two fist fights, got arrested, went on a date to go bowling, played pool in a bar, and crashed so hard while driving that I flew through windshield. The actions and responses in this game are the most realistic I have ever seen. I can't imagine playing another game for weeks and look forward to exploring every aspect of this masterpiece.… Expand
  100. RayW.
    Apr 30, 2008
    10
    I like how when people see a something get a good score they immediately feel obligated to hate on it and give it low score. Its a great game accept it... get higher self esteem because your clearly hating for no reason.
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  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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