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| From: Rockstar Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy Used: $29.10
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New (66) Used (52) from $29.10
Avg. Customer Rating:  248 reviews
Sales Rank: 183
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 37011
Model: 15782621
UPC: 710425370113
EAN: 0710425370113
ASIN: B000HKP88C
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: **Excellent Condition** **Original Artwork, Case, Guaranteed to play** 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A blast to sit down and play May 3, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have played the GTA's in the past, but never too in depth. I wasn't sure if I was going to get this one until I saw it had Multiplayer.
First of all the single player storyline is great! Its like you are playing a movie and everything you do effects you in different ways later in the game. The controls aren't perfect and some of the graphics aren't next gen per se, but they definatly do not take away any of the games' coolness that it adds from every other aspect that is thrown at you.
I played Multiplayer for the first time last night, more to test it out for a few minutes than to sit down for 2 hours, but after getting into a game I got so engrosed in what was going on that when I looked up it had been 2 hours!! The multiplayer alone is worth getting this game!! The multiplayer is very dynamic in that you don't just hop on and start shooting people in deathmatch (although you can). There are many other online options and games that allow you to customize how you want to play online, which is different from most games because their online mimics exactly the same game offline.
My Scores:
Gameplay - 5
Audio - 5
Graphics - 4
Controls - 3.5
Multiplayer - 5!
Replay - 5
Welcome to Liberty City May 3, 2008
7 out of 19 found this review helpful
Niko is new to America. Brought by hopes and promises of his cousin Roman about how wealthy he is. Unfortunately for Niko he quickly finds the stories to be lies. Grand Theft Auto IV starts as others in the series with an anti-hero. Getting involved in doing the wrong things is all to easy in this game. From the very get go you are learning that living the American life can be difficult and in order to get your story going you must break the law. For the most part Niko doesn't have a problem with this since he has become raw after being a soldier in war.
GTA IV has probably one of the darkest stories so far in the series. This is not the type of game you will play and comment on how cheerful the story is. For those of you who have played previous GTA games you will notice many similarities. From the gameplay mechanics to the story line. Although people who are new to the GTA series will find how simple the learning curve really is in this game. The game gives you an incredible amount of tutorials and guides you thru your first several missions making things easy to understand. Most features in this game are simple to understand and keep this game from getting over anyones learning curve.
What has made the Grand Theft Auto series so superb is the story telling. Excellent voice acting with intense and exciting missions make GTA IV a true winner. From the first moment on you will notice that you aren't really playing a game as much as taking part in an intense crime drama. Think Sopranos from the former Soviet Union. The game is mission based and gives you the ability to choose what you want to do at any given point. You meet numerous characters who are all about committing crimes and they give you certain jobs. Of course these jobs increase your reputation and help progress you thru the story. Along the way you will find numerous characters. Some you will like and others you will probably want to get rid of yourself.
This game has further evolved ideas from previous GTA games. Niko can not only date one woman at a time but several. It's really up to you. Just remember how in real life this can be time consuming it can also be in a game. You will have woman calling and texting you if you ignore them to long. Then comes taking them out for dates. Each woman has different tastes and interests and it's up to you to know where to take them. Some of the activities can actually be fun like playing darts or pool as these mini games do have learning curves. The girl you are with will respond to your success or failure at these games. Obviously there are numerous other activities in wonderful Liberty City. Also it's important for Niko to accessorize and finding the best clothing to wear is important. Image is everything as as you progress you get access to better clothes. The car mechanics have improved in this game but don't expect to have similar handling to a racing game. What is cool to look at is the amazing detail they have put into the car damage. Every little ding makes an impact on the car you are in. Lastly is the music selection. An incredible 200 songs are available in Liberty City to listen to on the radio. Numerous radio stations including the talk ones belt out hit songs and comedic advertisements. Niko even has the ability to watch t.v. They covered every detail in this game and it shows.
As if a single player mode that will take you 30 to 40 hours to beat is not enough there is also online multiplayer. Yes you and 15 others can play on the beautiful streets of Liberty City. The multiplayer is truly open ended for your enjoyment. Several game modes plus the ability to create your own multiplayer. You can also invite seven friends to take on eight others. It's easy to say this game will be enjoyed for months on end.
It's easy to be impressed by Liberty City. It's as close to New York City as any game has ever got. From the pedestrians that make up the neighborhood to the realistic design of the buildings. The weather changes and the days progress realistically. This is one of those games where you can just take it in and enjoy the scenery. In Grand Theft Auto you have the freedom to do what you want. This game is intended for adults. The language and content can be mature most of the time. Although that is at a parents discretion. I wouldn't suggest this game for everyone. Although I would suggest it for those who have enjoyed previous Grand Theft Auto games. I would also suggest it for those who enjoy mafia or crime movies. This game will have you sitting back and enjoying the incredible story. Just don't forget that it's your story to play.
Controls take getting use to...still a 10 though!! May 2, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I dont have as much experience as some others who posted reviews...I spent around 3-4 hours getting use to it, being as I got the game last night. (no thanks to amazon, still waiting on my copy from them so I bought mine from the local wal-mart...the usps is probably the one at fault so I wont point fingers, anyways)This game is nothing short of amazing!!I havent not even began to scratch the surface!I dont think this will ever get old, everytime its something different.When I first started out I was getting jumped by a couple guys, I managed to call the cops & they show up right away and hall them straight to jail!!I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys the gta series!
Great Freshman Effort on PS3 May 2, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased the game and have played through a good portion of it so far. My first compliment is the details that have been added. It makes you really feel like you are part of the action.
Okay my beefs:
Controls. They went and changed the control configuration; yes they added an option to revert to the classic style but...
You cannot easily look behind you anymore using classic controls. Gun targeting and aiming is horrible. You can take auto target off, but then you spend a few precious seconds trying to find the target. With auto target on, it is very tricky trying to manual aim; it keeps locking on to every other thing...and there is little help to correct this.
Also of irritation is the fact that you fly through the windshield every time you get in a serious collision. Ever heard of seatbelts?
Plus: the motorcycle handling has been seriously lowered. I used to speed about in bikes, but there is no serious cornering, even on the previously excellent PCJ 600.
The missions are rather dull at first and repetitive. The story is watered down as well. In previous versions, everything started with a bang: in this it starts off with a leisurly drive...
I would have preferred GTA Vice City's excellent story and missions with GTA San Andreas' excellent range and side missions. I only hope that the next version might go back towards the perfection that was Vice City.
Despite all these issues the game is incredibly enjoyable. The graphics are stellar, despite being screwed on the PS3...(360 got the 720i). With all of the rumors about Rockstar being purchased by Electronic Arts, possibly this was a little rushed in order to increase their asking price. Hopefully EA can polish the graphics and control for the next edition and tweak the missions and storyline.
First time player May 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ok, this is the opinion from a person who had never played a GTA game before. This game is great, the design is amazing and the best game play experience that I have ever had. I have not been lured by GTA series before because I do not like to be the "bad guy" in a game, however, Niko is not a "bad guy", he is just a guy with bad luck and that has not taken the best choices in his life. This game is more like a really good movie.
Pros:
1. GAMEPLAY
2. Music is fantastic.
3. Story is fabulous.
Cons:
The only one so far is that graphics could be much better, but this game is not about the graphics, despite the fact that is a "next gen".
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