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Absolutely Gripping

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is, very simply, the best game I have ever seen. I am constantly discovering new things, and I don't have to play with a given structure. Rockstar North has truly outdone themselves with this product, I am completely pleased.

Not done yet, but great so far

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Alright, I am only about 8 hours into the game, and this seems to be a very long one. However, so far it has been amazingly fun. I really liked that they took away the need to groom and feed the main char as in San Andreas and instead you can focus on doing missions and killing people. There are a lot of nice new features, such as using your cellphone for missions, hacking into the police cpu, browsing the internet at internet cafes, getting drunk and watching the screen spin around, the list is endless. The story is a little cliche so far and most of the characters are very stereotypical, but I am sure that was done for humor. The missions are fun, and that is probably the most important thing. I do wish that they had tried to make certain aspects a bit more realistic, such as being able to rob hot dog vendors or shoplift, but all in all, it is very fun and I would definitely recommend it.

The special edition has some neat stuff that come with it and is worth the $30 extra.

Rockstar Listen Up!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Since everyone copies GTA, I think RS could look around and take some of the better ideas other games have, not just sandboxes. I think Scarface and Saints Row are the standout clones of the past. Here's a couple I can think of:

1. After you finish the story allow a separate "mission select" game save where you can pick and choose any mission in the game, not unlike Rainbow Six Vegas' "scene selection" premise. Just minus out the before and after cut scenes to basically make it like the assassin missions.

2. Allow direct saving via the cell phone at any time. It's lame to have to go to the apartment and watch the little sleeping scene to just save. I know that it auto saves but I've had it lose some of my save before to have to redo 2 or more missions after it supposedly auto saved. I don't think this would make the missions too easy as most of the time you cant really use the phone during missions anyways, someone will show up and shoot you before you get to it.

3. Come out with a simple easy to use custom mission creator pack for modders that is cross platform after the PC version comes out. With XBoxLive and whatever PS3 uses for online, people could buy/sell/give away created missions/scenarios. It would be a great value and XBL/PS3/Rockstar could charge a small commission for the transaction to get their piece. I wish they would have done expansion packs for San Andreas in the long years between games or had an easy to use modders pack. Obviously this would have to have some sort of disclaimer as to the "hot coffee" stuff, but come on this is GTA. Most people would agree that murder is a LOT worse than sex anyways, but the authorities in the country have it grossly backwards.

4. Have some more sophisticated missions that don't just involve go here/kill everyone/run from police scenario we all know is basically the GTA MO. Look at Assassin's Creed or Thief and get some idea. I wish there was more sniping missions/side missions. Don't get me wrong, the combat in this game is much more satisfying than previous games with the cover system. Not sure exactly because I don't have specific examples but I think you can just look around at other games and get ideas.

5. Make a simple all or nothing decision about the customization. None of this half way stuff like in 4, more like the all the way like in SA. I suppose the big thing is by about half way you have way more money than you can use to buy anything, why can't I scrimp to buy an Infernus any time I want? Or advanced weapons? I'd like to trick out my Comet/Porsche with better rims/acceleration/brakes and a custom uploaded paint job. I want a phone that has more options like a keyboard so I can see the internet anywhere or watch the TV anywhere. What about a 500000 store only non-spawning race car that handles like an F1 car?

Must have game though, a good setup for more development and fresh ideas like GTA3 was.

Buy it, it's worth it

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game just brings back my memories to the first GTA game I played back in PS one. Obviously, fair to say that the series has come a long way since.

Like most of the reviews before me said, the graphics are amazing. Although I must say you'll be missing out if you're only playing in Standard Def. If you don't have a plasma or an LCD display panel to go with the game, then I suggest you go get yourself one.

Playing the game in Hi Def will get you immersed in the living and breathing environment of Liberty City. You can really make out the facial expressions of the characters in the game as they interact with each other, or watch the windshield of your car shatter as you ram your car into an unsuspecting hot-dog seller standing on the sidewalk or just by doing the 'ol plummeting-your-car-from-the-roof-of-a-building trick (which requires you to do a vehicle spawn cheat to get the vehicle up onto the roof to begin with).

I won't bother writing about the characters' background since most probably you've read it various times already. However, I would like to say that the personality that was built into the characters are amazing.

On the flipside, I do miss being able to travel to the countrysides and hot-wire myself a tractor like I did in San Andreas. GTA IV's game environment is notably not as vast compared to what was put in to San Andreas, but what they lack in size, they more than make up for it with details.

The controls (driving and walking/running) are somewhat more complicated compared to previous series of the game. Some might argue it being more 'realistic'. I find it quite annoying sometimes for having to stop exactly in front of a ladder after sprinting to climb up. Otherwise, I'd have to spend an extra 4-5 secs trying to position myself in front of the ladder while the guy I'm chasing is about to take off on a chopper.

Altogether, good game. Play duration and difficulty is acceptable. You'll clock in a good 30/40 hours of gameplay no problem before you finish the game. Definitely not a game for minors though considering the graphic nature of the actions you'll get in the game.

The extra stuff that came together with the special edition?
- Safe deposit box: Nice and sturdy
- Duffel Bag: Looked bigger in the picture
- Soundtrack: Added to my music library
- Artbook: Full of colorful pictures
- Key/Keyring: Haven't used, haven't had the need to lock the box
- License Plate: Something to show off to my mates

It's in the Detail

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It is as if Rockstar finally had the hardware to realise their true vision. The depth of detail is hard to imagine and difficult to describe as it seems everything has been thought of, creating one of the most immersive games I have ever played. It also has great scripting, voice acting and storyline to boot. Technically very little to complain about, some minor frame rate drop in intense action scenes and a couple of camera issues on occasion. One thing of note my Samsung LCD 101cm 1080i TV has some trouble with the blacks loosing some detail but this is more a fault of the older generation LCD TV than the game. Sometimes the voice acting is a little hard to hear over the background sounds. None of this detracts from how good this game really is. A must buy for any fan. I really liked the additional items (lockbox, key ring, art book etc) as it cost me very little extra over and above buying just the straight copy here in Australia. Bargain. Love it.

Good Gem

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This product is excellent there is no "edited" clips unlike the AUS.NZ version. It delivers and does well at it. Cant get a new girlfriend because i stay in my room playing as much as i can. Once you go GTA there is no way to get out. As a gamer ever since the very first Grand Theft Auto was unleashed I have grown and so has this legacy series. 10/10 not that this rating is anywhere close to describing its enjoyment.
Semi.

Grand Theft Life

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Hard to put down; glad I just graduated college and have the free time to actually make progress. If you're a fan of the series, this is the next logical step. Gorgeous to look at, the level of detail is mind boggling, the physics are all better, the story more compelling, the protagonist a more fully rounded character. Everything is hightened and it's the most immersive, open world video game I've ever experienced. I got the special edition, and the lockbox is very cool, but I'm not sure it was really worth the extra thirty bucks, but I have no regrets (you also get an art book, soundtrack CD, duffel bag, and from Amazon a "GTA4" licence plate). Definitely not for kids under 13 I'd say, or even older depending on how stupid your kids are. Stay safe, and enjoy your visit to Liberty City.

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