Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Grand Theft Auto IV's second downloadable episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will[Xbox Live Arcade] Grand Theft Auto IV's second downloadable episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price. [Rockstar Games]… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. Total Video Games
    100
    Multi-vehicle races that involve parachute jumps, speedboats and fast cars are the most enjoyable however, combining GTA's strongest elements into pulse-pounding races that are a genuine highlight.
  2. Gamer Limit
    95
    The Ballad of Gay Tony is more than just a bargain expansion: it's the single best game add-on available on Xbox Live.
  3. IGN UK
    92
    Like The Lost and Damned before it, The Ballad of Gay Tony redefines expectations of downloadable content, but this new episode does so much more beside. It’s the perfect send-off for one of this generation’s definitive titles, it takes the Grand Theft Auto IV experience and injects it with the spirit of the series’ past, resulting in a game that can be mentioned in the same breath as San Andreas or Vice City.
  4. InsideGamer.nl
    90
    The Ballad of Gay Tony is a fantastic add-on. The game delivers a great story, strong characters and cool missions. Furthermore the game is coming with new weapons and a solid playtime. For twenty bucks your busy for a while.
  5. GamesRadar+
    90
    A top-notch expansion that nearly surpasses GTA IV itself for sheer fun and replayability, The Ballad of Gay Tony puts a fittingly explosive, over-the-top coda on the story that Niko Bellic started.
  6. NZGamer
    90
    The Ballad Of Gay Tony is the most enjoyable by simply upping the ante a notch, reminding us that even in a city 'where the money is making the plan', you can still have a little fun.
  7. Giant Bomb
    60
    Time and expectations have taken a certain toll on Grand Theft Auto IV, but all that aside, the bottom line for The Ballad of Gay Tony is that it's just not as good as the GTAIV experiences that preceded it. It feels like Rockstar has run out of tricks, and it has got its work cut out for it with whatever comes next for Grand Theft Auto.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. BrianB
    Nov 1, 2009
    10
    The fact that this DLC is barely holding down a Universal Acclaim rating is somewhat of a mystery to me. The game costs $20. You get SO MUCH The fact that this DLC is barely holding down a Universal Acclaim rating is somewhat of a mystery to me. The game costs $20. You get SO MUCH game out of that investment. The story is awesome, there's a ton of new stuff to do (including basejumping!!), and I haven't been able to put down the controller. That's an unquestionable 10 in my book.… Expand
  2. ChunkDump
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    A DLC getting a **** 10?! TBOGT takes this underrated Grand Theft Auto story to the top! introducing Luis Lopez the "Dominican Devil" whoA DLC getting a **** 10?! TBOGT takes this underrated Grand Theft Auto story to the top! introducing Luis Lopez the "Dominican Devil" who happens to be Gay Tonys personal body guard. the DLC introduces parachuting, more accessible helicopters, nitro racing to the series. a short awesome side story that takes place during the events of the original GTA IV. night clubs, new guns, new rides and allies..this story is a dangerous party.… Expand
  4. DavidJ
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    This game is great. It definitely has added a few more things to the original GTA IV story and spiced it up. Not only the storyline, but the This game is great. It definitely has added a few more things to the original GTA IV story and spiced it up. Not only the storyline, but the game itself. New cars, motorcycles, women and men. 2 thumbs, Ebert and Roper! Haha, I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  5. DonFromholland
    Dec 16, 2009
    9
    This is DLC at it's finest! I personally love the glitz and glamour of this episode. It is in my opinion what GTA is all about. Over the This is DLC at it's finest! I personally love the glitz and glamour of this episode. It is in my opinion what GTA is all about. Over the top characters with loads of tongue in cheek silliness. I'm hoping that Rockstar will create a next gen Vice City story next. The fact that you purchase a Vice City FM radio station might be a hint. Fingers crossed!… Expand
  6. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Music: 9
    Story: 8
    Total: 8.83
  7. ITZZZPERRY
    May 22, 2017
    9
    Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony is a literal explosion of fun. It is so much fun, and downright hilarious. The same great gameplayGrand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony is a literal explosion of fun. It is so much fun, and downright hilarious. The same great gameplay is here, with plenty of great new weapons and vehicles. Easily a must play.… Expand
  8. Kacak321
    Apr 13, 2020
    0
    To co mi się że nie będzie to nie jest w stanie w dniu przyjazdu i nie wiem czy to

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#9 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#21 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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