Grand Theft Auto IV

 Xbox 360
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3784 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8.5
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 9.5
    OVERALL: 9.5/10
  3. WhiskeyStories
    Jul 12, 2019
    7
    Amazing world-building for its time. The plot is nothing new or extraordinary, an outsider trying to make it in the big city, but this time it's a Russian. I had a slight issue with this simple, bland, worn-out story and plot structure, the characters and the living-breathing city full of possibilities was what really kept my attention. The gameplay is a bit clunky in GTA IV and almost allAmazing world-building for its time. The plot is nothing new or extraordinary, an outsider trying to make it in the big city, but this time it's a Russian. I had a slight issue with this simple, bland, worn-out story and plot structure, the characters and the living-breathing city full of possibilities was what really kept my attention. The gameplay is a bit clunky in GTA IV and almost all of the side missions are repetitive and not that fun. The single-player campaign had these short-comings, though from what I heard and remembered the online multiplayer was a blast.… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. 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?"
  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. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. killra
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    I'm ashamed that I played your games for my money. **** you Rockstar
    Rating not a game, but racist developers
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. RaXeReS
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Perfect game. With perfect story of main character Niko Bellic and full realistic world
  17. 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.
  18. RyanRetroGamer7
    Feb 28, 2023
    7
    Some games age well, others do not. This one is somewhere in the middle. It is painful gameplay wise, but it is good in a sense of the characters and the world that you can interact with. If you can handle clunky controls, then its a fun time.
  19. 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
  20. Eliloq
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    Decente, safa por el apartado técnico, sonoro, el guión, y los personajes, lo demas todo mal, bueno, no tan mal...
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    6
    Missions and campaign wasn't the least bit entertaining despite the solid voice acting and writing. Open world shenanigans is ok.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. CrashXT
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The gratest game of all time made by rockstar amazing Driving amazing story
  29. Kacak321
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
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  30. Yarry_Toodessky
    Nov 4, 2021
    3
    Именно 4ая часть GTA вышла просто не в своё время. Игроки конца 2000х годов ждали от игр онлайн, а изначально в GTA 4 его небыло, а то что подгрузили потом, можно назвать  - стыдом и позором Rockstar.
    Так что это конечно полный провал в серии, хотя игра супер. Просто вышла не в своё время.
    В одиночные игры в конце 2000х играли только, извините за выражения - бомжи и нищеброды. Так что,    Именно 4ая часть GTA вышла просто не в своё время. Игроки конца 2000х годов ждали от игр онлайн, а изначально в GTA 4 его небыло, а то что подгрузили потом, можно назвать  - стыдом и позором Rockstar.
    Так что это конечно полный провал в серии, хотя игра супер. Просто вышла не в своё время.
    В одиночные игры в конце 2000х играли только, извините за выражения - бомжи и нищеброды. Так что, если ты играл в гта4 в актуальное время, то ты сам можешь определить кто ты =)
    Единственный провал Rockstar.    … Expand
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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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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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