Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned Image
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

  • Summary: [Playstation Network] Johnny is a veteran member of The Lost, a notorious biker gang. Johnny has been creating business opportunities for The Lost in Liberty City, but his first loyalty must be to the patch he wears on his back and to Billy Grey, the club's President. However, when Billy returns from rehab hell-bent on bloodshed and debauchery, Johnny finds himself in the middle of a vicious turf war with rival gangs for control of a city torn apart by violence and corruption. Can the brotherhood survive? Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character, Johnny Klebitz, and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music - all with the incredible production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto. All-new missions and a new storyline that interweaves with the original story arc of Grand Theft Auto IV. Play as Johnny, a member of The Lost Motorcycle Club. Experience Liberty City now with the perspective and lifestyle of a member of a biker gang. Added range of weapons - including the all-new grenade launcher and sawed-off shotgun. New weapons will be available for use in single-player and in all new multiplayer modes. New vehicles - featuring a collection of bikes that include Johnny's own customized heavy-duty chopper. New and improved bike handling and physics. Set of new action-packed multiplayer modes - details coming soon. All-new in-game TV, internet and radio content featuring new radio shows and original music. [Rockstar Games] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The sheer amount of content in The Lost and Damned is truly impressive considering its modest twenty dollar asking price.
  2. Now that the instruction manuals are short and avoidable, and the retail boxes are losing its importance, The Lost and Damned is the answer to the future of downloadable contents. Rockstar brings the fan new features for both campaign and multiplayer sides, and a single player experience with nearly 12 hours of duration that makes this exclusive expansion a highlight for GTA IV supporters.
  3. A dark and sordid revisit to Liberty City full of content and quality.
  4. The very relaxed atmosphere, well-written characters and the “Born to be wild” ambiance are the main strengths of this add-on.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. A fantastic game!. Along with TBOGT, TLAD is a phenomenal add on for the thriving grand theft auto franchise. Hours upon hours of enterntainment. The story is perfectly layed out and the characters are extraordinarily designed. LOVE IT, BUY IT! Expand
  2. PhilB.
    9
    Took long enough to come out, but it's worth dusting off the cobwebs for more fun in liberty city, good for weeks worth of play at a very reasonable price. Expand
  3. How can you expand the universe of Grand Theft Auto IV? The Lost and Damned answers this question by adding a whole new story arc running in parallel with the main story. You follow the misadventures of Johnny Klebitz, a protagonist with a much less ambitious goal that the original main man Niko: to ensure the survival of The Lost, his motorcycle gang. And the bikes are central in the story, as most missions are required to be completed riding them. For that, motorcycle control was greatly improved, making it a lot harder to fall than it was before. A less-realistic approach, but vital for the game not to become frustrating. The connection between this expansion and the original is near-perfect; with new characters interacting and giving new depth to old ones. It is also great to see the attention to details Rockstar has put in this expansion, with the new menu styles and grain filter adding to the darker atmosphere of The Lost and Damned. While it lacks a little bit of the charisma of the original and introduces new extra activities that are pretty much modifications of old ones, The Lost and Damned is a great expansion that no Grand Theft Auto player should miss. Expand