Grand Theft Auto IV
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| Developers | Rockstar North Rockstar Toronto (PC) |
| Publishers | Rockstar Games Capcom (Japan) Cyberfront (Japan PC) |
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| Release dates | PS3  29 April 2008  29 April 2008
Xbox 360 PC .png){kind=small} 20 March 2009 |
| Engine | RAGE |
| Protagonist | Niko Bellic |
| Location | Liberty City Alderney State |
| Year | 2008 |
Grand Theft Auto IV (also referred to as GTA IV or GTA4) is the eleventh Grand Theft Auto game in the series. The game was developed by Rockstar North, and was published and released by Rockstar Games. It was relased to widespread hype and mysticality on April 29th 2008, scoring a unanimous set of perfect reviews. No PC version of the game has been announced, although one is expected a few months after the first release.
Although the size of the map is no bigger than San Andreas, the detail of the city has been enriched to a unique depth. There is no "wasted" open space, and every inch of the city tells a story.
GTA IV is powered by RAGE (Rockstar Advanced Game Engine), with a Euphoria, Endorphin physics engine. This new physics engine gives characters a "central nervous system" allowing more natural, unscripted movements. It also adds weight to each characters footsteps and causes them to transition when walking up or down hill.
When it comes to game-mechanics, GTA IV has little in common with San Andreas. Many of the silly, unrealistic weapons have been sacrificed for the sake of realism. Players will not be able to mow down cars with the Minigun or the Radar-guided Missile Launcher anymore.
Airplanes have been sacrificed as well, which makes sense as there is only one airport. Helicopters can still be found though. The driving model has been strongly tweaked, giving a very strong sense of realism. Cars will no longer feels as if they are gliding on rails. Every shake of the steering wheel or bump in the road now has very realistic feedback. Also, players will not find the odd, plaid parachute anymore.
The new cover system, which gives Niko the ability to duck behind walls, cars and barrels, is almost completely taken from the cover system featured in Gears of War, but then they say "if you copy, copy from the best". It makes firefights much more realistic and dramatic than the "duck and run" tactics poor CJ had to rely on.
Storyline
Perhaps here, things will be different."
Grand Theft Auto IV is set in 2008 in a redesigned Liberty City based on New York. Niko Bellic is an Eastern European that has come to America to find a better life, following the the advice of his cousin Roman; however, when he arrives, he finds that Roman has been lying - he isn't rich, he isn't popular, and he's actually in a load of trouble. Niko has been duped to solve Roman's problems, and soon ends up in trouble himself. However, we soon find out that Niko isn't here in Liberty City just because of the supposed fortune and hot babes; he has interior motives...
Game Information
- Liberty City in GTA IV
- Missions in GTA IV
- Characters in GTA IV
- Vehicles in GTA IV
- Weapons in GTA IV
- Internet in GTA IV
- Radio Stations in GTA IV
- TV Shows in GTA IV
- Cheats in GTA IV
- Girlfriends in GTA IV
- Friendships in GTA IV
- GTA IV Tips
- GTA4 Wishlist
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External Links
- Official Website
- GTA-IV.net (Part of The GTA Place)
- GTA4.net (Part of GTANet)
- PlanetGTA