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| From: Rockstar Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $70.01
You Save: $19.98 (22%)
New (14) Used (5) from $66.86
Avg. Customer Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 2944
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Special
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 37241
Model: 15782621
UPC: 710425374050
EAN: 0710425372414
ASIN: B000RFUVE8
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Rockstar Listen Up!! May 23, 2008
Since everyone copies GTA, I think RS could look around and take some of the better ideas other games have, not just sandboxes. I think Scarface and Saints Row are the standout clones of the past. Here's a couple I can think of:
1. After you finish the story allow a separate "mission select" game save where you can pick and choose any mission in the game, not unlike Rainbow Six Vegas' "scene selection" premise. Just minus out the before and after cut scenes to basically make it like the assassin missions.
2. Allow direct saving via the cell phone at any time. It's lame to have to go to the apartment and watch the little sleeping scene to just save. I know that it auto saves but I've had it lose some of my save before to have to redo 2 or more missions after it supposedly auto saved. I don't think this would make the missions too easy as most of the time you cant really use the phone during missions anyways, someone will show up and shoot you before you get to it.
3. Come out with a simple easy to use custom mission creator pack for modders that is cross platform after the PC version comes out. With XBoxLive and whatever PS3 uses for online, people could buy/sell/give away created missions/scenarios. It would be a great value and XBL/PS3/Rockstar could charge a small commission for the transaction to get their piece. I wish they would have done expansion packs for San Andreas in the long years between games or had an easy to use modders pack. Obviously this would have to have some sort of disclaimer as to the "hot coffee" stuff, but come on this is GTA. Most people would agree that murder is a LOT worse than sex anyways, but the authorities in the country have it grossly backwards.
4. Have some more sophisticated missions that don't just involve go here/kill everyone/run from police scenario we all know is basically the GTA MO. Look at Assassin's Creed or Thief and get some idea. I wish there was more sniping missions/side missions. Don't get me wrong, the combat in this game is much more satisfying than previous games with the cover system. Not sure exactly because I don't have specific examples but I think you can just look around at other games and get ideas.
5. Make a simple all or nothing decision about the customization. None of this half way stuff like in 4, more like the all the way like in SA. I suppose the big thing is by about half way you have way more money than you can use to buy anything, why can't I scrimp to buy an Infernus any time I want? Or advanced weapons? I'd like to trick out my Comet/Porsche with better rims/acceleration/brakes and a custom uploaded paint job. I want a phone that has more options like a keyboard so I can see the internet anywhere or watch the TV anywhere. What about a 500000 store only non-spawning race car that handles like an F1 car?
Must have game though, a good setup for more development and fresh ideas like GTA3 was.
 Not done yet, but great so far May 22, 2008
Alright, I am only about 8 hours into the game, and this seems to be a very long one. However, so far it has been amazingly fun. I really liked that they took away the need to groom and feed the main char as in San Andreas and instead you can focus on doing missions and killing people. There are a lot of nice new features, such as using your cellphone for missions, hacking into the police cpu, browsing the internet at internet cafes, getting drunk and watching the screen spin around, the list is endless. The story is a little cliche so far and most of the characters are very stereotypical, but I am sure that was done for humor. The missions are fun, and that is probably the most important thing. I do wish that they had tried to make certain aspects a bit more realistic, such as being able to rob hot dog vendors or shoplift, but all in all, it is very fun and I would definitely recommend it.
The special edition has some neat stuff that come with it and is worth the $30 extra.
Grand Theft Life May 19, 2008
Hard to put down; glad I just graduated college and have the free time to actually make progress. If you're a fan of the series, this is the next logical step. Gorgeous to look at, the level of detail is mind boggling, the physics are all better, the story more compelling, the protagonist a more fully rounded character. Everything is hightened and it's the most immersive, open world video game I've ever experienced. I got the special edition, and the lockbox is very cool, but I'm not sure it was really worth the extra thirty bucks, but I have no regrets (you also get an art book, soundtrack CD, duffel bag, and from Amazon a "GTA4" licence plate). Definitely not for kids under 13 I'd say, or even older depending on how stupid your kids are. Stay safe, and enjoy your visit to Liberty City.
the game is white and black May 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The game is superb but there is no color except white and black. What can I do with this problem and there was no key in the safe box.
 disappointing May 14, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Rockstar eliminated so many elements from previous GTA installments that I feel they took a step backward.
-driving is really goofy
-side missions like Pizza Boy, Taxi, Ambulance, and Firefighter are gone
-there is no bonus for getting all the secret packages
-you accumulate a lot of money but there is nothing to spend it on
-the vehicle list is significantly smaller
-there is no customization whatsoever... you get to pick from about three outfits
-no more tricking out your car... honestly, Saint's Row had a better vehicle storage system
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