Grand Theft Auto IV

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3784 Ratings

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  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. RealCritic93
    Dec 6, 2018
    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
  10. RaXeReS
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Perfect game. With perfect story of main character Niko Bellic and full realistic world
  11. 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.
  12. ThatBenGuy
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Easily the best GTA game as well as the best game made by Rockstar! It might be the best video game of all time! I love the diverse New York City atmosphere as well as the VAST majority of the characters! The storyline is absolutely fantastic! It is a true classic which was ahead of its time when it came out in 2008. I would strongly recommend this masterpiece to a friend. In short, it isEasily the best GTA game as well as the best game made by Rockstar! It might be the best video game of all time! I love the diverse New York City atmosphere as well as the VAST majority of the characters! The storyline is absolutely fantastic! It is a true classic which was ahead of its time when it came out in 2008. I would strongly recommend this masterpiece to a friend. In short, it is basically The Jungle Book or Beowulf of video games, because it is just as good of a video game as those The Jungle Book and Beowulf are books.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. Theangel17
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it is one of the best games of the Grand Theft Auto saga since it can wrap us with its very dark history and at the same time with its two endings in which your cousin or your girlfriend can die, characters that you have taken Pretty sweetheart and which you will see die, and that will break you will break your heart… Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. CrashXT
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The gratest game of all time made by rockstar amazing Driving amazing story
  19. 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
  20. SecondSmiley
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Painful and great story Awsome characters
    Bowling Barbara with big **** Stephany who suck like a vaccum
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. zachym11
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    Perfect game (aside from driving) that made me actually make tough decisions and learn about myself.
  28. YusufMetin
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#1 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
98

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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