What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity.As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream. In a city that worships money and status, life is heaven for those who prosper and a living nightmare for those who don't. Developed by the superstar designers at Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV continues the exciting legacy of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
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While the 360 version is the definitive version of GTA IV, the PS3 version is the inferior version. The PS3 caused this game's delay from 2007 into 2008, and is still weeks behind in development compared to the 360 version. It has many graphical glitches and framerate issues that are nonexistant in the 360 version, which is already complete. It has been stated in previews that the 360 version has more vibrant graphics and better lighting, while the PS3 version looks bland and washed out.
Also, the 360 version will be getting an exclusive expansion pack that will add 20 hours of new gameplay. The PS3 version will not be getting this. The 360 version is by far the superior version of GTA IV.
What's great about it: Sixaxis controller support
What's not so great: Inferior graphics, framerate, online play, no DLC