Grand Theft Auto IV - Platinum Edition (PS3)

 

 

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GTA is the best game i have played on ps3, cool visuals varied characters and a storyline full of twists and turns. I found the game to be very immersive you play as Niko new to america who is thrust into a world of crime. Extra moves can now be performed such as ducking behind car doors to sheild from enemies using environments as cover. Injuries that you can inflict are also alot more varied and realistic than in previous gta games. The in game
music is cool and chat show radio stations such as WKTT are funny and also have the trademark dark humour style of the gta games. The sat nav system in cars makes getting your way around the huge in game map easier and more fun. You can also go on nights out with in game characters bowling, snooker, bars gameplay is fun and immersive combat and targeting vastly improved and i reccomend this game to ps3 owners.

When I first started playing this game, I admit I couldn't really get into it. It's an entirely new direction I'm used to with the GTA series. I felt this one took itself way too seriously and although good, I didn't feel it was great. However, after playing a good couple of hours and getting off the first island, everything really started picking up. Now it's completed, I'm left with thinking it's up there with the best in the series if not higher.

Plot: You play an immigrant getting off a boat to start life in America. You then work your way up from the lowest of the low to working with the big boys in the crime world. Pretty much the same as every other GTA game in the series then but with the twists and turns provided throughout the game, it never gets old.

Graphics: Just wow. From the rain hammering down while the leaves are blowing around in the wind to the bullet holes and blood stains on your car, it was like watching a movie sometimes (even more so when you switched to cinematic view while driving around the streets).

Sound: Everyone has a different voice. I know most people take it for granted nowadays and it's definitely becoming more common place but you still get the odd game that just has the same guy doing all the voicing for each character. Ruins the experience in my opinion and does nothing for the plot.

All the sounds are very realistic too. Sometimes in games you hear something and you know what it's supposed to be but yet it doesn't really sound like it at all. That's not the case with this game. It's the little touches like people chatting on the streets as you drive by in your car immerses you that entire bit more. There's a world living and breathing that will carry on if you're there to see it or not.

Controls: They are quite a bit different to the usual GTA controls and to begin with I couldn't get to grips with them. However, once you stick with it, hopefully you'll end up like me and prefer these controls to the old layout. Everything feels more streamlined and it make's the entire experience a lot easier to play. For example, the shooting focuses mainly on the right and left bumpers which leaves your other fingers free to utilize the buttons facing you.

Another thing that's worth mentioning is the cars have some weight to them this time round. Before it was very much in an arcade style but this time they really moved like a car with each make of car feeling completely different to drive to another one. Speed, braking, turning, you need to find the car that matches the kind of driver you are. Didn't really bother me in the previous games but now they've added it, I would hate to play the game any other way.

Lifespan: GTA IV game took me just under 40 hours doing the main mission alone. You could probably knock off up to 15 hours from that time as I took my time immersing myself within my surroundings but if you add the extra side missions to it, I reckon you could get a game of 60 hours if not more.

Not much replayability to be found though. You can play online with it and join other players but I haven't done so to comment on the experience. Other then that there are the achievements you could aim for but as far as playing through the game again, it's going to be pretty much the same each time.

Overall: GTA IV has a couple of problems for example the complete restart of a mission if you mess up no matter how close you are to the end but it does have some great qualities too. The addition of the cover shooting was a great idea and made the game feel more realistic then the others. So all in all it's a great addition to the GTA family and I shall look forward to playing the Episodes from Liberty City.

I've been a gamer for while. I've also played GTA since it's first appearance.
There is only one thing to say about this game: It is one of the best games I've ever played. The graphic and game engine are fabulous, the liberty that your character have is wonderful. It's a little world inside a Blu-Ray DVD.
I cannot imagine what would be a GTA V!

I can honestly recommend you this game, since it's a digital masterpiece.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best GTA
I love this game, is so funny. I reccomend it for every person that love this saga. *-*

If you are looking for fun, take it NOW.

Published 22 days ago by Rossocorsa95

4.0 out of 5 stars Bought this a 2nd time as missed it!!
Sold my original copy and then realised I missed playing it so bought it again and still enjoy it. Lots to do and different outcomes all the time.

Published 2 months ago by marko11

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I remember
I hadn't played a GTA game since the first incarnation appeared on the PSone. I expected there would be some notable advances playing GTA IV, but it was always about the game play... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Ben Brand-Cotti

4.0 out of 5 stars The Best GTA
I have played all of the GTA games and IV is the best. The story is good and a bit more plausible and dare I say it interesting. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Duncan McDonald

5.0 out of 5 stars gta iv
gta iv is a very good, good game i got it for my son who is 15 he trys not to do anything too violent but overall he says its a very good game

Published 5 months ago by M. J. Balli

5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy
First of all I'm very happy with the delivery of the product, secondly I'm happy with the quality of packaging. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Itfc-woody

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER GAME!!!! MUST BUY!!!!!GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY!!!!
The awesome game i have ever played. Game is so realistic like real life.Super graphics. New features for example now u can use your mobile phone to communicate with people in the... Read more

Published 8 months ago by Artur

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game but a little bit buggy
I loved the game, completed the story, but the cons against the game are the bugs and glitches
Recommend the game though.

Published 10 months ago by Joćo Aleixo

5.0 out of 5 stars Best game I have played.
What can I say? This is simply the best game ever compared to previous game titles. Great graphics, fun, dynamic environment, open space, good game play and more. Read more

Published 13 months ago by vortex

4.0 out of 5 stars Grand Theft Auto IV
first off this is a great game and having played this on numerous friends consoles i decided to take the plunge and buy this for myself and boy what a bargain i got ! Read more

Published 14 months ago by Amrit Johal

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