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Video Games : Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360)
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Rating: 
- Below my expectations
I was thrilled when I read the critics about this game, so I bought it the day it was released. As I started to play I found out that it's just more of the same with slightly better graphics. After a few days playing I got back to Gears of War which I bought some days before, and I must say playing gears is much more rewarding. I can't say GTA IV is a bad game, but for me it isn't either one of the best in the Xbox 360 catalogue.
Rating:
- Awful!!!
This game was ridiculous, it's basically GTA 3 with better graphics and less freedom. When i got this i was quite excited but after one day i got so bored cos its the same as all other GTA's but without the freedom of more melee weapons or even just clothes. Whatever you do don't buy this game its totally over rated and really bad, if you want a good game stick to San Andreas or Vice City. Rockstar have really let them selves down.
Rating:
- Been there, done that... but there was no T-shirt to buy
Ah, Grand Theft Auto... If you enjoyed riding your bike through GTA:San Andreas, swinging your katana or your chainsaw, going on a rampage with your tank, wasting oodles of money on clothes and stuff, flying a plane, investing or bodybuilding... then stick to GTA:San Andreas. Because all of this has been removed from GTA IV. While graphically it is quite a feast (initially at least, it does rather wear off after some time), and the physics engine has been improved (car damage is now much more diverse; but prepare to spend a lot of time watching your car spin out of control, even when driving at a walking pace), interactivity has taken a huge step backwards. After approximately 40% of the game, I realized I had more money than I could ever spend, even though I had maxed out all my ammunitions reserves (there aren't that many weapons, anyway, and only a bat or knife as melee choices). There are only four clothes shops, two of which are identical. And that's a problem. Sure, there are additional side-missions, like taxi-driving or similar. But since all they get you is more money, but no additional places to spend it, they are rather pointless. Watching TV, strip or comedy shows is no replacement, since they repeat themselves quickly. The included minigames (Darts, Pool, Bowling, and a Tetris-clone) are not good enough (Darts is laughably easy, there's no real way to control the strength of your strike in Pool).
In addition to that, a big flaw of earlier games was not adressed: the targeting system. It still happens that, when surrounded by gun wielding enemies trying to cut me down, I found the auto-targeting system locking onto an innocent bystander running away (even though I wasn't even looking at him). It's also annoying that the auto-target stays and locks on enemies even after they've died, so instead of quickly taking out a room of enemies I frequently found myself battling with the lock-on system more than with my opponents themselves.
But there's online multiplayer! That makes up for everything else, doesn't it?
Not really, since it's quite buggy and laggy. During one match of cops'n'crooks, both teams started as cops (making it unplayable), during a deathmatch with bazookas (should be a blast, right?) I found that the projectiles didn't explode on contact with the ground, but rather progressed into the street and exploded about a second later. And it often happens that enemy players and car skip frames, jumping from one place to another like a bad stop-go-animation, a fatal flaw in a game requiring precision shots and driving. And there are (apparently) no safeguards to prevent unbalanced teams, so if you play turf war, you might suddenly find yourself in a minority, which prevents any real sense of fun.
It's a pity things turned out this way. The characters in this installment are a lot better than the previous games, three-dimensional and more likeable, but the story is too episodic and disjointed. And without any means to personalize the experience (through favourite clothes and weapons), and no way to interact with this huge city (apart from driving over and shooting bystanders. Oh yes, and occasionally buying a hot dog!), the long term motivation is a lot less than the initial size of the game would suggest.
Rating: - A great game
What a great game. After playing Call of Duty (COD)to death, i went out and bought GTA IV, and I have to say, I'm not disappointed. This game is similar to previous versions, but the graphics, as you would expect are so much better.
The game allows you to pick what you want to do in the city - whether that's picking up women, going to a show, or randomly beating people up. The introduction of an in-game mobile phone allows you to pick who you want to run missions for, or even decline a mission to do your own thing.
My only critisism is that the online modes don't match up to Call of Duty, but then perhaps that's because the 1 player game is so much bigger on GTA that COD. The races are great fun online against other players, but 'shoot em up' type games seem a little slow. It's also a little annoying that you can't mute the annoying people that want to hear the sound of their own voice through their headsets!!
In summary a very, very good one player game, but in my opinion, a little lacking in the online multi player.
Rating:
- Simply Brilliant
I think my header says it all. This game is a must have, with so many recent games falling short of the mark this game excels in all area's. I didn't buy the last GTA game so went into this new one with an open mind and can honestly say I don't have a bad word to say about it. The graphics are truly brilliant, the voice acting is excellent and the plot is meaty and intelligent.
The City itself has everything you would expect from a GTA game, it is vast, beautiful, ugly, and full of things to do...you can literally walk around the city for hours without getting bored, on previous titles I always roamed by car, but not with this one, I actually prefer to walk so I can take everything in.
The cars are amazing and look out if you are speeding down the motorway, you might want to avoid hitting anything head on, as your character will literally fly out the front windscreen onto the road - awesome!
I really like the mobile phone development where by you can ring your cousin or local gangsters for jobs and I love the auto save which means you don't have to drive halfway across the city to save your game...
All in all wonderful - game of the year so far!
- Below my expectationsI was thrilled when I read the critics about this game, so I bought it the day it was released. As I started to play I found out that it's just more of the same with slightly better graphics. After a few days playing I got back to Gears of War which I bought some days before, and I must say playing gears is much more rewarding. I can't say GTA IV is a bad game, but for me it isn't either one of the best in the Xbox 360 catalogue.
Rating:
- Awful!!!This game was ridiculous, it's basically GTA 3 with better graphics and less freedom. When i got this i was quite excited but after one day i got so bored cos its the same as all other GTA's but without the freedom of more melee weapons or even just clothes. Whatever you do don't buy this game its totally over rated and really bad, if you want a good game stick to San Andreas or Vice City. Rockstar have really let them selves down.
Rating:
- Been there, done that... but there was no T-shirt to buyAh, Grand Theft Auto... If you enjoyed riding your bike through GTA:San Andreas, swinging your katana or your chainsaw, going on a rampage with your tank, wasting oodles of money on clothes and stuff, flying a plane, investing or bodybuilding... then stick to GTA:San Andreas. Because all of this has been removed from GTA IV. While graphically it is quite a feast (initially at least, it does rather wear off after some time), and the physics engine has been improved (car damage is now much more diverse; but prepare to spend a lot of time watching your car spin out of control, even when driving at a walking pace), interactivity has taken a huge step backwards. After approximately 40% of the game, I realized I had more money than I could ever spend, even though I had maxed out all my ammunitions reserves (there aren't that many weapons, anyway, and only a bat or knife as melee choices). There are only four clothes shops, two of which are identical. And that's a problem. Sure, there are additional side-missions, like taxi-driving or similar. But since all they get you is more money, but no additional places to spend it, they are rather pointless. Watching TV, strip or comedy shows is no replacement, since they repeat themselves quickly. The included minigames (Darts, Pool, Bowling, and a Tetris-clone) are not good enough (Darts is laughably easy, there's no real way to control the strength of your strike in Pool).
In addition to that, a big flaw of earlier games was not adressed: the targeting system. It still happens that, when surrounded by gun wielding enemies trying to cut me down, I found the auto-targeting system locking onto an innocent bystander running away (even though I wasn't even looking at him). It's also annoying that the auto-target stays and locks on enemies even after they've died, so instead of quickly taking out a room of enemies I frequently found myself battling with the lock-on system more than with my opponents themselves.
But there's online multiplayer! That makes up for everything else, doesn't it?
Not really, since it's quite buggy and laggy. During one match of cops'n'crooks, both teams started as cops (making it unplayable), during a deathmatch with bazookas (should be a blast, right?) I found that the projectiles didn't explode on contact with the ground, but rather progressed into the street and exploded about a second later. And it often happens that enemy players and car skip frames, jumping from one place to another like a bad stop-go-animation, a fatal flaw in a game requiring precision shots and driving. And there are (apparently) no safeguards to prevent unbalanced teams, so if you play turf war, you might suddenly find yourself in a minority, which prevents any real sense of fun.
It's a pity things turned out this way. The characters in this installment are a lot better than the previous games, three-dimensional and more likeable, but the story is too episodic and disjointed. And without any means to personalize the experience (through favourite clothes and weapons), and no way to interact with this huge city (apart from driving over and shooting bystanders. Oh yes, and occasionally buying a hot dog!), the long term motivation is a lot less than the initial size of the game would suggest.
Rating:
- A great gameWhat a great game. After playing Call of Duty (COD)to death, i went out and bought GTA IV, and I have to say, I'm not disappointed. This game is similar to previous versions, but the graphics, as you would expect are so much better.
The game allows you to pick what you want to do in the city - whether that's picking up women, going to a show, or randomly beating people up. The introduction of an in-game mobile phone allows you to pick who you want to run missions for, or even decline a mission to do your own thing.
My only critisism is that the online modes don't match up to Call of Duty, but then perhaps that's because the 1 player game is so much bigger on GTA that COD. The races are great fun online against other players, but 'shoot em up' type games seem a little slow. It's also a little annoying that you can't mute the annoying people that want to hear the sound of their own voice through their headsets!!
In summary a very, very good one player game, but in my opinion, a little lacking in the online multi player.
Rating:
- Simply BrilliantI think my header says it all. This game is a must have, with so many recent games falling short of the mark this game excels in all area's. I didn't buy the last GTA game so went into this new one with an open mind and can honestly say I don't have a bad word to say about it. The graphics are truly brilliant, the voice acting is excellent and the plot is meaty and intelligent.
The City itself has everything you would expect from a GTA game, it is vast, beautiful, ugly, and full of things to do...you can literally walk around the city for hours without getting bored, on previous titles I always roamed by car, but not with this one, I actually prefer to walk so I can take everything in.
The cars are amazing and look out if you are speeding down the motorway, you might want to avoid hitting anything head on, as your character will literally fly out the front windscreen onto the road - awesome!
I really like the mobile phone development where by you can ring your cousin or local gangsters for jobs and I love the auto save which means you don't have to drive halfway across the city to save your game...
All in all wonderful - game of the year so far!