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Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) -- PS3, Xbox 360
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) -- PS3, Xbox 360

Overview

User Rating:
9.6/10   6,654 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Dan Houser (written by) &
Rupert Humphries (written by) ...
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Release Date:
29 April 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
Welcome to Liberty City, where the only dirty word is hope more
Plot:
Niko Bellic comes to Liberty City, America to live the good life, but ends up having to assist his dangerously indebted cousin Roman with his financial troubles, by any (mostly illegal) means necessary. full summary | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
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'Metal Gear Solid' retains PS3 top spot
 (From digitalspy. 24 June 2008, 4:56 AM, PDT)

'Indiana Jones' knocks 'Gta IV' from the top
 (From digitalspy. 10 June 2008, 3:10 AM, PDT)

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What I wanted it to be, and more more (43 total)

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
GTA 4 (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
GTA IV (International: English title) (short title)
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Certification:
UK:18 | USA:M | Australia:MA (censored version) | Singapore:M18 | Norway:18 (self applied) | New Zealand:R18 (censored version) | New Zealand:R18 (uncensored version) | Germany:18 (uncensored)
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The MP3 ringtones Niko can buy for his mobile phone are real songs from the Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (2005) (VG) soundtrack. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: When traveling down Babbage Drive in Central Alderney, it is a 4-lane road, like a highway, and there is the north and south bound lanes. Like a highway, the north and south bound lanes have two lanes each. When looking at either highway lane, it has the double solid yellow line, which would mean that the northbound and southbound lanes are in fact, a two-way road, and that Babbage drive is in fact, two different roads. more
Quotes:
[First lines]
Dave Bosoy: Daddy's back, you bitches... Daddy's back, you bitches!
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Movie Connections:
References Reservoir Dogs (1992) more
Soundtrack:
Bump n' Grind more

FAQ

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14 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
What I wanted it to be, and more, 5 May 2008
10/10
Author: breetweaker from United States

This game is is near-perfect, that game that many GTA fans have been eagerly anticipating, and I personally couldn't be happier about the result. I haven't beaten it yet, but I can still post this review, because I know that no matter how far I am from the end, I am, with the risk of sounding arrogant, completely confident that it will remain enthralling and entertaining throughout.

Something must be said about the details: I would consider this a waste of a review if I didn't mention them. Sure, the graphics may sometimes be a little rough during cut scenes, but that little quibble makes so little difference that you would be cheating yourself to pay too much attention to it. The lighting is great, the textures are awesome, and I love just looking around sometimes. Whether you see someone struggling with their groceries on a sidewalk, a car that occasionally backfires, or cops that are pursuing criminals that have nothing to do with you, the lovingly added extra touches are very satisfying. I love the driving, even though it does take a little getting used to. And the aiming system! Man, the aiming system is definitely a hundred times better. You can take cover behind virtually anything wide enough to hide your body. And while the half-press-for-free-aim-full-press-for-auto-aim is initially a little annoying, by the time I had completed the fifth or sixth gunfight in the game, I hardly noticed it.

The story is great, of course, and the voice acting is superb. There are many more things I could discuss here (comedy clubs, dating, internet, and much more) I will end my review here with these words: if you own a PS3 or an Xbox 360, and are looking for a game that can keep you occupied for up to at least 40+ hours, then BUY THIS GAME! You won't be disappointed.

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