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For [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], vehicle damage has improved in leaps and bounds. Imminent destruction is now represented by either a burning engine, a burning gas tank or both, and clunking engine noises are reintroduced for vehicles with damaged engines. Alternately, the engines of severely damaged vehicles may simply cut off (this can be rectified by calling any number on the player's [[Phone|mobile phone]]); in addition, flipped vehicles no longer burn and explode. | For [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], vehicle damage has improved in leaps and bounds. Imminent destruction is now represented by either a burning engine, a burning gas tank or both, and clunking engine noises are reintroduced for vehicles with damaged engines. Alternately, the engines of severely damaged vehicles may simply cut off (this can be rectified by calling any number on the player's [[Phone|mobile phone]]); in addition, flipped vehicles no longer burn and explode. | ||
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 | 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; close contact with explosions may also 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 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. | 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. | ||