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Instead of using readily modeled parts, GTA IV uses a more flexible, but not necessarily realistic, damage engine that allows any part of a vehicle's body to flex and distort based on the force and direction of an impact; the body of boats and helicopters may now be damaged in this manner, while motorcycles still do not. Essentially limitless on the extent on damage that can be done, players can literally flatten or crush any vehicle using extreme force; explosions are also known to damage a vehicle's bodywork severely. In addition, should a road vehicle sustain severe frontal or rear damage, its axle may also bend to a point when it can no longer function, locking and dragging its wheel along the ground as the vehicle moves, greatly affecting performance. | Instead of using readily modeled parts, GTA IV uses a more flexible, but not necessarily realistic, damage engine that allows any part of a vehicle's body to flex and distort based on the force and direction of an impact; the body of boats and helicopters may now be damaged in this manner, while motorcycles still do not. Essentially limitless on the extent on damage that can be done, players can literally flatten or crush any vehicle using extreme force; explosions are also known to damage a vehicle's bodywork severely. In addition, should a road vehicle sustain severe frontal or rear damage, its axle may also bend to a point when it can no longer function, locking and dragging its wheel along the ground as the vehicle moves, greatly affecting performance. | ||
Small arms damage is handled more realistically. In prior games, a vehicle sustains the same amount of damage regardless of where shots actually land on the vehicle. In GTA IV, | Small arms damage is also handled more realistically. In prior games, a vehicle sustains the same amount of damage regardless of where shots actually land on the vehicle. In GTA IV, the player must shoot the engine compartment or fuel tank in order to effectively compromise a vehicle's integrity; side panels can sustain a significant amount of small arms damage, making certain vehicles useful as [[Cover system|cover]]. | ||
Other minor damages were added in the game. Individual lights (including those of motorbikes) and windows can be broken. Opened doors can be broken off by forcing them against another solid object (as doors are now registered as solid objects). Scrapes, scratches and bullet holes are added for minute damages. Flat tires can break apart at a certain speed, resulting in the wheel running on a bare rim; tires may also be destroyed by fire or by [[wp:Burnout (vehicle)|burning out]] excessively. | Other minor damages were added in the game. Individual lights (including those of motorbikes) and windows can be broken. Opened doors can be broken off by forcing them against another solid object (as doors are now registered as solid objects). Scrapes, scratches and bullet holes are added for minute damages. Flat tires can break apart at a certain speed, resulting in the wheel running on a bare rim; tires may also be destroyed by fire or by [[wp:Burnout (vehicle)|burning out]] excessively. | ||