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I just picked up the game and so far it is more or less living up to all of the hype it has been receiving. It has good graphics. Well they probably are not the best graphics I have seen, they are good. All of the little details that are included in the game are what make the visuals outstanding. An example is instead of just popping open the door of a parked car, Niko might bust in the window and have to hotwire the car. Ah, it's the little things in life that we cherish. Anyways, there have been many tweaks to the game since the last installment. The new cover and targeting mechanics work great and make the game a lot easier. There are no more ammunition shops; instead to make the game seem more realistic you buy guns out of car trunks. The cell phone is a nice addition and really adds a lot to the game. You can use it to call up NPCs you have met and access multiplayer. These are just a few of the great new additions to the game. (There are too many to name here.) The thing that I like about the multiplayer is the fact that you have free roam of the entire Liberty City. You can go anywhere; do anything, just like in the real game, except now you can have up to 15 other people in there with you. The chaos is endless. Bottom line is this is a GTA game and the best one yet.

What's great about it: Good graphics, new mechanics, multiplayer, GTA

What's not so great: None...as of this review...

I would recommend this to a friend!

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A must have for Xbox 360!

on February 28, 2009

Posted by: ShoppingCustomer

from New Jersey

This is the first Xbox 360 game I have played. And I can't stop playing! It has got a great story line. And with my HDTV, the graphics are just amazing. However, sometimes the characters move kinda like robots.

As far as the AI goes, I am not so satisfied, because sometimes even if you do something bad (minor ones) before the police, they won't come after you anyways. And yea, you don't have to stop for red lights even if there are cops around, lol.

This game actually makes me want to buy a luxury car in the future, since you can clearly tell the enormous difference among various cars when you are "driving" in the game.

What's great about it: Story line, graphics, nice cars, lengthy, and so on

What's not so great: Characters move a little like robots; AI: sometimes cops don't chase you

I would recommend this to a friend!

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best game ever

on June 6, 2009

Posted by: omahaman

from nebraska

this game is so much fun easily the best game ever and most definetly the best grandtheft auto game in the series. it is to have 3 expansion packs the lost and damed, the ballad of g*y tony, and i dont remember what the other is called.

What's great about it: this game is without a doubt one of the best games to ever be released

I would recommend this to a friend!

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very good game

on June 16, 2009

Posted by: JC18774567467

from VA

this game is amazing if ur a shooter then ull love this game!! i already beaten it several months ago

thank u rockstar for a great game!

What's great about it: everything

What's not so great: nothing, except getting busted by the pigs, but its still a great game

I would recommend this to a friend!

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The best one so far

on July 14, 2009

Posted by: GeoGamer

from Panama City, Florida

I won’t beat around the bush: Grand Theft Auto IV is the greatest game to come out for the Xbox 360 so far. I say that without reservation. It is a true evolution for the critically and commercially successful GTA series, not just a “next-gen” polish job of the same old game. But maybe even more importantly, it’s a new high water mark for video-game storytelling in general. This may sound like hyperbole, but it is deserved: GTA IV signals a moment in video-game history where it can no longer be denied that the medium can be as significant of an entertainment vehicle as the best that movies or television have to offer. GTA IV is sublime.

What's great about it: Deep story and charecter build-up, action-packed, lenghty campaign

What's not so great: dont burn up yer xbox playin it all day! :)

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Unlimited adventure

on October 8, 2009

Posted by: ZJ15

from Chicago, IL

GTA IV is an amazing breakthrough in modern gaming! The environment of Liberty City has come to life! From the skyscrapers, to the vehicles, to the weapons, even the water flowing down the rivers have been graphically designed to perfection. The writers from the GTA franchise come through again! A whole new storyline brings a hard-edge and humorous adventure to the game! However, if you have an appreciation for extreme detail and customization in these games, it kind of takes a step backward from GTA SanAndres as far as customizing your cars and your personal style. Also there's no working out or learning new fight moves. But you can hide from the cops in the game which can be fun! I miss going to airports and flying planes like you could in SanAndreas. I think if they made a Grand Theft Auto: SanAndreas II for the modern consoles, and had all the features in the orginal plus the graphics of GTA 4, it would be the greatest game of all time!

What's great about it: Amazing graphics, great storylines

What's not so great: Missing some of those fun SanAndreas features

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Entertaining driving game

on September 6, 2013

Posted by: Nickel9

from Newport News, VA

Age:35-44

Gender:Female

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I have this game for another system. I like it better for the Xbox 360. My 18 year old plays it for the most part

My Best Buy number: 0408094632

I would recommend this to a friend!

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