- Publisher: Rockstar Games
- Release Date: Apr 29, 2008
- Also On: PC, Xbox 360
User Score
7.5
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1694 Ratings
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Positive: 1,280 out of 1694
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Mixed: 125 out of 1694
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Negative: 289 out of 1694
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IssaJ.May 1, 200810The best. That's all I can say.
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SimonB.May 1, 200810A truly amazing experience,very addictive
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AndrDT.May 1, 200810This game is awesome. This is truly a must have game if you own a PS3. Its totally different from their predecessors, and its a good thing too.
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LukeR.May 1, 200810Absolutely a masterpiece, this pulled me from WoW! and that's an accomplishment.
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B.T.R.May 2, 20089
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MikeGMay 20, 200810Quit your whining! This game is awesome.
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JamesTMay 2, 200810Fantastic game! Just go and buy it! You won't regret it!
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C.M.May 2, 200810The brutalest game ever.
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MattS.May 23, 20089Great game, only a few things that bug me, one being the ragdoll effect when you fly out of a car, but everything else is awesome, online is fun, though it can be laggy.
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LimanimaLimaMay 26, 20089I give 8.8 to this game. The environment is awsome it makes me think: "wow, how did they manage to build an entire city with so much details?". But the game loses in gameplay. It's way too repetitive. "Go from point A to point B, get your mission, go from point B to point C, kill dude". I'ev played 40% of the game and I'm already tired of it.
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RobertV.May 2, 20089
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JackT.May 2, 200810Truly worthy of the 10. This game defines the generation and what it is possible to achieve with current technology. Enormous draw distances, euphoria physics / AI, lighting, HDR.. etc. The works. At lets not forget that the gameplay is second to none Amazing!
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MatB.May 3, 200810Not perfect, but better than any other game I've ever played.
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BillyM.May 30, 200810I think that GTA4 will definitely be long remembered and is an instant classic. It is incredible and no 2 times playing it are the same.It's way better than GTA San Andreas, graphics, engine, sound, characters, story, excellent game must-have. Also, multiplayer is incredible, no 2 times are the same and more than a few multiplayer modes which all suit any type of player.
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SebastianK.May 3, 200810Hold on ocarina of time, here comes gta4!! the best game ever.
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SebasS.May 4, 200810This is the best game ever.
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LoganM.May 4, 200810The best GTA ever great graphics,best storyline,very fun multiplayer.
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MarkH.May 5, 20089Very good, slight graphical glitches at times, nothing serious, but still considerably better than the 360 version (which I owned before taking it abck and swapping it).
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SixS.May 5, 200810Brilliant! One of the best games of all time. I can't wait for the PC version.
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AlanA.May 6, 200810One of the best games ever made....EVER.
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JeffP.May 6, 200810Everything is just incredible, a true sense of realism is brought out within the game.
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SC.May 6, 20089GTA IV is a good game, sure, but who gives it 100% or 10 out of 10, really? Any game, for that matter. I'll give it a 9, yeah, but it's far from perfect. There are numerous stability issues and the aiming and shooting sequences (in particular) control like a dog.
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jsMay 9, 200810Gameplay graphics everything speaks perfection
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DavidT.Jun 27, 200810
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ArashR.Jul 25, 200810This game had a great story and gameplay, but after it is done there really isn't much to do. You could do the side missions but lets face it they are there just to make getting 100% harder. This game got a 10 because of the online play. It has some issues on the ps3 version but when it works it is one of the best online games ever made.
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AnthonyAug 1, 200810An incredible game, I don't see how you can bash the graphics, they are not great, but have the series graphics always been great, other than that incredible, a must buy.
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PranilTAug 22, 200810The best GTA game ever withe great graphics & more than expectedly good gameplay.
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AndyE.Aug 30, 200810
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Kjell-andersM.Aug 9, 200810This game is the most realistic game i have ever played or seen before :D
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ENOUGH!!Jan 16, 200910It's GTA with shiny new graphics, hilarious ragdoll physics (Crash your car at sixty miles per hour on the free way towards oncoming traffic; priceless), and a gripping new storyline filled with the usual GTA nutjobs and ingenious voice acting. That, and the radio stations are as sarcastic and satirical as ever. Go buy it; it has tons of mileage for your money.
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TaylorP.Feb 4, 20099This game is awesome. The storyline was amazing. Over 50 hours of side missions and has pretty much anything in it. They should have added a few more things though like paying rent or actually using a bank. But who cares about that, games are ment to be fun. So everyone stop complaining if its not realistic enough. All games are ment to be fun!!!
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NikeshPatelJul 18, 20099The main story is fun but the side missions are too hard to start. But overall this game will give you about 40+ hours of gameplay (if you messed around the world). Niko actually has depth which the protagonist of san andreas didn't have. Overall a game that is better than the other gtas.
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GaryG.Jul 2, 200910
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HeathB.Aug 14, 20099
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AnonymousMCAug 25, 200910
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WilliamSJan 2, 201010I love this game and can't find a fault, a great storyline, good missions although people may find it repetitive i think every mission is unique in its own way. Trophy system works well to keep people playing.
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JoHunterOct 21, 20089
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JamesK.Apr 27, 200810Best Game Ever
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TomppaW.Apr 28, 20089One of the best GTA games to date, if not the best. Also definitely the best videogame of this generation!
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FrankS.Apr 29, 20089Great game with only a few minor flaws.
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TonyG.Apr 29, 200810Greatest game I've ever played its better than Halo 3. PERIOD.
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MattBApr 30, 20089
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ThomasH.Apr 30, 20089Nice game with a lot of opportunities. but, but, but.... it got framrate drops, and the graphics are not amazing. Then 10/10 can´t e reached, but 9/10 is also a high rating.
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AlexB.May 11, 200810
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AlexM.May 1, 20089Good game, but not perfect. This game is the GTA3 for the next gen console, and i cant wait for the next one to improve on this already great formula. San Andreas was a fantastic game, and i believe that in some aspects, is better than GTA4. In some ways, this game feels like a step backwards when compared to previous titles in the same series. Overall, a still great game.
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HerbuinMay 12, 200810Superb graphics, twisted stories, fun environments, control easy to use. A must have, the best GTA of the series. Very addictive.
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DanG-hamMay 12, 200810best game I have ever played graphics are awesome story line is great. I have this game and I strongly recommend it.
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JasonH.May 15, 200810
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JitoM.May 2, 200810Your going to need "Hot Coffee" because this game will keep you sleep deprived for weeks. 10 outta 10 breda !!!!
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DanielH.May 21, 200810It has been the best game I have played on and it looks really good on blue ray disc. Then a normal crappy Xbox disc.
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ArthurP.May 21, 20089Not a revolution, but rather a delivered promise of a refined formula that reveals detail like no other game has. GTA 4 is not without its flaws, but none of them are able to take the spotlight away from the experience as a whole. Special attention goes to the context of the narrative and gameplay that have sobered up since the series' latest title.
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TylerG.May 2, 200810Astounding in every respect, this is the complete and total GTA experience with online muiliplayer. There isn't a game out there and that can match the sheer quality (or quantity) that GTA IV offers. For anyone who likes games or hates Jack Thompson, buy this game immediately.
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ChrisW.May 24, 200810Too good to be true. though it may be missing a few things that were crammed into San Andreas, it gives you the feeling that you are so much apart of its environment. Bloody awesome.
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JakeM.May 26, 200810A great all around game, but I was a little disappointed with the lack of ability to enter most buildings.
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JCMay 26, 200810Amazing game. Missing a few little things such as bycicles and stuff, but its still worth the 10.
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NateD.May 3, 20089Fun, good graphics, great soundtrack, I love how much is going on around you, Like the city is alive.
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KitF.May 4, 20089
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NeinW.May 4, 200810Been a gamer since the Atari days.. this is by far the best, most complete video game I've ever played.
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FranciscoM.May 8, 200810It's a wonderful game with a very good story.
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ThomasD.May 8, 200810The First Great Game To Come Out For The PS3... Its About TIme.
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BenT.Jun 16, 200810
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ChrisO.Jun 21, 20089It doesn't seem like that big of a leap over the other GTAs, but why reinvent the wheel?
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AlanK.Jun 26, 20089
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JoeS.Jul 19, 20089This game is so realistic and life-like. Great work
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SimonV.Jul 23, 200810
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JonathanL.Jul 7, 20089
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schlittmehrSep 14, 20089Solid game, definately the deepest and most entertaining of all the gta series, the increase in graphics to the ps3 level understandably helps, but the gameplay is very good overall, and several of the new features are awesome.
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thebossmanSep 19, 200810Probably the best free-roaming game ever made.
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ThorLDec 22, 20099
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DavidAOct 22, 20099A fantastic game that delivers on every level. The amount of replay value is amazing. This game should belong in any PS3 ownerls library. A true must own.
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DanteM.Feb 22, 200910I think this is probably the best Playstation game ever. It has amazing graphics, a verry good gameplay, nice controlls. You can just keep playing this game forever, and you will never get tired off it. The blur for far away building is a bit disturbing, but that really is the only thing that isn't perfect in this game.
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DesmondLJun 18, 200910One most best game I ever played. This game is already defeat Zelda N64 after the released and most highest rank ever (expect game rankings). But sadly, this game is full of controversy and i bit disappointing.
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TheManJun 26, 200910The best game game of all time, missions are a blast, the story is extremely confounding and the characters bring a strong sense of nostalgia towards the gaming Industry. It really is hard to believe that gta is over 10 years old and this game sets the gold standard for any competitor willing to follow.
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EoinF.Jan 19, 201010
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LiamH.Nov 21, 20089
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MichaelGuccioneOct 16, 20089
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RhienS.Dec 5, 200810
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AndyP.Oct 31, 20089The engine and physics are great. Banter between the characters is fun, even changing the next time you play the mission. The story is strong and if you fail to laugh at some part of this game then I
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MattA.Apr 29, 20089Overall, the game is just about the closest thing I've yet experienced to a 'perfectly' virtual reality. I have some minor gripes with some of the controls, but they seem to be a staple of the way Rockstar produces the GTA games. In all, this is totally a win for the video game fan; the game ups the ante of what can and should be expected for adults on their next-gen consoles.
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MichaelF.May 12, 200899.89 Score from me. One of the best games I've ever played. However, some issues with npc AI especially when in vehicles could be more precise (ie cars too often rear ending each other at stop lights and intersections.) Overall amazing story graphics and gameplay.
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JonahN.May 13, 200810Excellent game. LC is a spot on representation of NYC. The streets are alive and bustling with people. It is very immersing. The gameplay works much better than in past GTAs, as targeting now isn't a hassle. Love the storyline. Great game, worth every penny.
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DeonM.Jun 23, 20089This is a great game and will keep everybody busy for quite a while, but with the ps3`s power and potential they could've done a lot more. A lot of the mini games and customization that we had in San Andreas was also taken away which was a letdown. Brilliant nonetheless
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ChristianVDec 23, 200910This game is incredible. Possibly the best video game I have ever played. Can't wait for GTA 5
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RyanLDec 28, 200910
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Oct 28, 201010I thoroughly enjoyed this game right from the day i got it and to this day i still enjoy playing it. The story is very well written and does its best to give players the freedom of choice from time to time. The multi player is good it has a lot of variety to it which makes it very enjoyable for players
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Sep 2, 201010Quite simply, the most engrossing Sandbox game available for consoles. It may have lost the hilarity of San Andreas and the style of Vice City, but as a story, it shoves both of the previous two games down a hill. Moving, emotional, funny, sad and with a bitter/sweet ending, this game is definately worth the 25+ hours you can sink into it.
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Sep 27, 201010Ahh, GTA IV....my personal favorite on my small library of games. I think the storyline is surprisingly interesting, with the plot twists and everything. I love the vast expanses of the newly rendered Liberty City. It looks much like NYC, so they have that down pat.
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Oct 15, 201010This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 4, 20109i have loved all of the GTA game sand this is no let down, provides hours of fun whether you follow the story line or go off and cause mayhem in the city..... the multi-player also adds another layer of fun whether your in the mood for a free for all or playing missions......
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Dec 7, 201010Ive been playing GTA IV for over 20 years now its amazing ive been able to jump off the empire state building only to slide down the pyramids and land in amsterdam there i smoked weed
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Dec 16, 201010THAT'S IT!THE BEST GTA EVER!Man this game is so good that is the best GTA game and best Xbox 360/PS3 game!This game is really good!No joke!The action BLAZES a lot!The perfect GTA game!
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Dec 31, 201010Truly the best game I have ever played by a mile.
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Feb 22, 201110These games just get better and better. Captivating story, great graphics, fun gameplay and some humour. Quite simply the best game around. New York or should i say liberty city is brilliantly realised.
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Apr 3, 20129San Adreas was a much better game. That being said, this has far better graphics and AI, and it separates itself from the other games by moving in a direction that's different. The map is a bit too small, and there's not many easter eggs... but it's still fun to drive around shooting at stuff and then launching your character out of windshields for hours on end.
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Grand Theft Auto IV is not a perfect game, but it is fantastic through and through, from start to finish and beyond. It is so massive, vast and impressive that it is almost mind-boggling to imagine how much work must have gone into the game to come up with so much detail.
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100But GTA IV will never get old, or start repeating itself. It will always offer anyone who turns it on an experience to savour.
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GTA4 is a traditional crime story through and through, with a script that rarely strays from its purpose, a pitch-perfect supporting cast, and an expert combination of in-game storytelling and crafted cut-scenes. [June 2008, p.80]