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There are several '''myths in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''', similarly to the last major installment in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series, [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. Most result from misconceptions of game features or glitches, while others are complete fabrications, and are spread by word of mouth on internet forums or (often faked) Youtube videos.
There are a variety of myths revolving around [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. Most are misconceptions, made up, or simply glitches or bugs. These stories revolve around actual locations and events in the game. Due to the popularity of these myths, people have spent countless time searching for or wanting to know about something that does not exist.


==Sprunk Factory Ghost==
* '''[[Lola Del Rio]]'''
: Lola Del Rio is a [[Prostitutes|prostitute]] seen on the concept artworks for [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and is often believed to exist in the game. The LCPD database states that she can be seen in [[Star Junction]], [[Algonquin]], but she does not actually appear in the game. This hasn't stopped players from posting claims of seeing her.
* '''Whale'''
: According to a Liberty Tree article, a whale is believed to be seen in the water in [[Middle Park]], but it does not actually appear in the game. The article makes fun of the wild "myths" that have spawned from GTA San Andreas.
* '''Changing faces of the Statue of Happiness'''
: Players claim to have seen the face of the Statue of Happiness change over time or depending on the actions of the player. These claims are entirely unfounded as the face cannot change at all.
* '''Abandoned Sprunk Factory ghost'''
: People have mistaken the nearby [[Honkers Gentlemen's Club]] bouncer for a ghost in the abandoned [[Sprunk Factory|Sprunk factory]] in [[Tudor]], [[Alderney]]. If the player fires a weapon even as far as the factory, the bouncer will react and tells the player to leave. If captions are turned on, the caption will show clearly the text of the voice even if the player is distant from hearing range of the bouncer.


It is said that there's a ghost in the abandoned [[Sprunk Factory]] in [[Alderney]]. A voice can be heard telling the player to leave. Many other screams and whispers can be heard. Captions have also been reported saying "Pleeeeeease Leeeeeeave!" and "You are unable to interact with a pedestrian on street level with a wanted level." The voice requesting the player to leave is in fact the bouncer at the nearby [[Honkers Gentlemen's Club|Honkers]] Strip Club. Huge explosions have been reported and also sightings of entities.
==UFOs==
==Unidentified Flying Objects==
Many player have mistaken distant blinking lights of aircraft as alien [[UFO]]s. These aircraft are meant to be flying at high altitudes but sometimes if the player themselves are flying at high altitudes, the blinking lights can be seen below the player and can sometimes be seen passing through tall buildings.
Many players have reported spottings of UFOs (unidentified flying objects) during gameplay. In actuality, most of these "UFOs" are the lights of aircraft that are flying at an above-normal altitude. Some people have reported seeing space craft others have reported seeing lights that jump around and flash all over the sky.


==Bloody Bedroom==
==Bloody Bedroom==
This is not exactly a myth. However, in an apartment in Liberty City, there is an open door. The bedroom has a massive amount of blood strewn about, making it more likely a piece of miscellaneous interior detail. Also, on the mattress on the floor in the main room and in one of the side rooms is a picture of a policeman (identity unknown) with a pile and three lines of cocaine running across it. This could mean that there was either a police officer with a cocaine addiction living there, or a cop killer with the same addiction. If it was the prior, the police officer likely either committed or was killed. If it was the latter, he may have kidnapped the police officer (depicted in the picture) and brought him there, only to promptly kill him; The killer likely would have then fled from the obviously undiscovered crime scene.
This is not exactly a myth. However, in an apartment in Liberty City, there is an open door. The bedroom has a massive amount of blood strewn about, making it more likely a piece of miscellaneous interior detail. Also, on the mattress on the floor in the main room and in one of the side rooms is a picture of a policeman (identity unknown) with a pile and three lines of cocaine running across it. This could mean that there was either a police officer with a cocaine addiction living there, or a cop killer with the same addiction. If it was the prior, the police officer likely either committed suicide or was killed. If it was the latter, he may have kidnapped the police officer (depicted in the picture) and brought him there, only to promptly kill him; The killer likely would have then fled from the obviously undiscovered crime scene.


It is located on the apartment in [[North Holland]] where [[Jimmy Kand]] lives.
It is located on the apartment in [[North Holland]] where [[Jimmy Kand]] lives.
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==Ratman==
==Ratman==
The [[Ratman]] is believed to be some kind of creature that can be seen in the subways of Liberty City. There are several variations to the fabled "Ratman". Some say he, or it, has sharp claws and teeth, and frightening red eyes, and an incredible running speed, as well as the ability to kill the player instantly. Others say the Ratman is merely a hobo with a unique set of dialogue. There is no proof regarding either. In [[Multiplayer|online mode]] your player model can be changed to a "'''Zombie"''' that resembles a ratman. As of 2010, the Ratman myth remains unconfirmed; he is said to live underneath the subway in [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]], the same exit you use to come out of in [[Three Leaf Clover]]. During a special [[Weazel News ]]report, [[Mayor Ochoa]] proposes to flood the subways to kill some rats, possibly a refrence to Ratman.
The [[Ratman]] is a creature that is said to be seen in the subways of Liberty City. Fabrications of his description include having sharp claws and teeth, frightening red eyes, and an incredible running speed, as well as the ability to kill the player instantly.
 
==Ship Wrecks With Ghosts        ==
There are plenty of ship wrecks surrounding Liberty City and one is believed to hold ghosts.


==Growling Noises==
==Growling Noises==
These are rare, but they can be heard mostly during nightime when Niko is by himself (i.e. no nearby pedestrians). It's a low growl that persists for a good amount of time, and may scare players if caught off guard. It is not known what causes these noises but it could be a glitch.It almost sounds as if it is the growl of a mountain lion.
These are rare, but they can be heard mostly during nighttime when Niko is by himself (i.e. no nearby pedestrians). It's a low growl that persists for a good amount of time, and may scare players if caught off guard. It is not known what causes these noises but it could be a glitch. It almost sounds as if it is the growl of a mountain lion.
 
:[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=royvuWqhc0c video] Can be heard around 1:18. Disregard this video: The growling noises have been confirmed as sound effects from the PC game Zoo Tycoon.


Deep echoed growls are known to occur in [[Alderney Casino]] and the [[Sprunk Factory]], It is unknown what they are caused by but they might just exist for atmospheric effect.
Deep echoed growls are known to occur in [[Alderney Casino]] and the [[Sprunk Factory]], It is unknown what they are caused by but they might just exist for atmospheric effect.


Other growling can be explained by nearby [[Flying Rats]] or thunder.
Other growling can be explained by nearby [[Flying Rats]] or thunder.
 
== The Blue Hell ==
Also while not exactly a myth and more of a glitch there is a secret room in the enterable hospitals. When you walk in, make a right, and then another right. There's a hospital bed right in front of a window. If you throw a grenade under it, it will be launched away and you can run jump through the window. You can then walk around through the walls. If you walk all the way back you walk into empty blue hell, you will then be transported back to the Hospital.


== Lola ==
== Faustin's House ==
''See article: [[Lola Del Rio]].''
Next to Mikhail and Dimitri Faustin's house is a broken guardrail with several half-submerged cars - it was suggested that this was simply a comedy bit about drunk drivers in the area, but others soon found out that the cars had no doors, suggesting an explosion blew them off of the road, possibly hinting to assassins sent to kill the blood brothers that were quickly thwarted.
Is the [[Prostitutes |prostitute]] seen on the concept art of the cover of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] is often believed to be actually found in the game. She is a prostitute, who is suggested to be seen in [[Star Junction]], [[Algonquin]], but is never seen there. Many videos on YouTube, have reported they have seen her in [[Bohan Industrial]], [[Bohan]], near the docks. Legend has it that if you have sex with her in a car the game will go in to cutscene where you die. She will attack you for just bumping into her. She has as much health as 3 police officers put together and when hit by Lola the player will lose twice as much health than when hit by a knife. She runs about half the speed of a [[Sanchez]]. Many believe that she carries [[weapons]] (i.e. knife or gun), but remember this what occures only if she is found, which is very unlikely and better said rare to identify if a prostitute is Lola or not, only of what is above happens.


== Whale ==
After the mission where you meet Dimitri and Mikhail, their friend ([[Andrei]]) is shot to the head - after this mission is completed, a bloodtrail from the back of Mikhail's porch is found leading to the bushes, hinting to where the body went.


The whale is believed to be a sea mammal that can mostly be seen in the water in [[Middle Park]] (most reports claimed to have been at night). Many deny this myth by simple stating that the whale is nothing more than an [[Annihilator]] helicopter with the blades broken off, crashed into the water. Alternatively, some claim it is an Annihilator just flying overhead, with its reflection giving off the appearance of a whale.[[File:Whale2.jpg|thumb|A possible picture of the whale.]]
Few suggested that the body itself - along with a fair amount of dropped cash and guns - can be discovered at night, near the beach and/or bushes with a 5% spawn chance; this has yet to be proven.


== Changing faces of The Statue of Happiness ==
==The "Devil's" Swing==
There is, in Broker, a little playground where has slides and swings. In one of the swings, there is a bug that, if you hang on it, you're fired in a big distance, and if you park a car under the swing, the car is totally damaged and can also be fired into the skyscrapers.


Some players have reported that at different points during the game, the [[Statue of Happiness]]'s face will change from the normal "happy" face, to a angry, somewhat frightened face. Many players have said the face will change during a darker or more violent time during gameplay. Others have said if [[Niko Bellic]] has a high wanted level, or has killed many people and caused a high amount of property damage, the change might occur. Some theories state that you have to shoot the Statue's face, body or heart to see it. So far, none of these theories have been proven to work.
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Latest revision as of 16:05, 1 February 2014

There are a variety of myths revolving around Grand Theft Auto IV. Most are misconceptions, made up, or simply glitches or bugs. These stories revolve around actual locations and events in the game. Due to the popularity of these myths, people have spent countless time searching for or wanting to know about something that does not exist.

Lola Del Rio is a prostitute seen on the concept artworks for Grand Theft Auto IV and is often believed to exist in the game. The LCPD database states that she can be seen in Star Junction, Algonquin, but she does not actually appear in the game. This hasn't stopped players from posting claims of seeing her.
  • Whale
According to a Liberty Tree article, a whale is believed to be seen in the water in Middle Park, but it does not actually appear in the game. The article makes fun of the wild "myths" that have spawned from GTA San Andreas.
  • Changing faces of the Statue of Happiness
Players claim to have seen the face of the Statue of Happiness change over time or depending on the actions of the player. These claims are entirely unfounded as the face cannot change at all.
  • Abandoned Sprunk Factory ghost
People have mistaken the nearby Honkers Gentlemen's Club bouncer for a ghost in the abandoned Sprunk factory in Tudor, Alderney. If the player fires a weapon even as far as the factory, the bouncer will react and tells the player to leave. If captions are turned on, the caption will show clearly the text of the voice even if the player is distant from hearing range of the bouncer.

UFOs

Many player have mistaken distant blinking lights of aircraft as alien UFOs. These aircraft are meant to be flying at high altitudes but sometimes if the player themselves are flying at high altitudes, the blinking lights can be seen below the player and can sometimes be seen passing through tall buildings.

Bloody Bedroom

This is not exactly a myth. However, in an apartment in Liberty City, there is an open door. The bedroom has a massive amount of blood strewn about, making it more likely a piece of miscellaneous interior detail. Also, on the mattress on the floor in the main room and in one of the side rooms is a picture of a policeman (identity unknown) with a pile and three lines of cocaine running across it. This could mean that there was either a police officer with a cocaine addiction living there, or a cop killer with the same addiction. If it was the prior, the police officer likely either committed suicide or was killed. If it was the latter, he may have kidnapped the police officer (depicted in the picture) and brought him there, only to promptly kill him; The killer likely would have then fled from the obviously undiscovered crime scene.

It is located on the apartment in North Holland where Jimmy Kand lives.

It should be noted that the same bloody bed prop is in the room where Niko was sent to kill Teddy Benavidez, on orders from Ray Boccino.

video (not seen until 5:02)

Ratman

The Ratman is a creature that is said to be seen in the subways of Liberty City. Fabrications of his description include having sharp claws and teeth, frightening red eyes, and an incredible running speed, as well as the ability to kill the player instantly.

Growling Noises

These are rare, but they can be heard mostly during nighttime when Niko is by himself (i.e. no nearby pedestrians). It's a low growl that persists for a good amount of time, and may scare players if caught off guard. It is not known what causes these noises but it could be a glitch. It almost sounds as if it is the growl of a mountain lion.

Deep echoed growls are known to occur in Alderney Casino and the Sprunk Factory, It is unknown what they are caused by but they might just exist for atmospheric effect.

Other growling can be explained by nearby Flying Rats or thunder.

Faustin's House

Next to Mikhail and Dimitri Faustin's house is a broken guardrail with several half-submerged cars - it was suggested that this was simply a comedy bit about drunk drivers in the area, but others soon found out that the cars had no doors, suggesting an explosion blew them off of the road, possibly hinting to assassins sent to kill the blood brothers that were quickly thwarted.

After the mission where you meet Dimitri and Mikhail, their friend (Andrei) is shot to the head - after this mission is completed, a bloodtrail from the back of Mikhail's porch is found leading to the bushes, hinting to where the body went.

Few suggested that the body itself - along with a fair amount of dropped cash and guns - can be discovered at night, near the beach and/or bushes with a 5% spawn chance; this has yet to be proven.

The "Devil's" Swing

There is, in Broker, a little playground where has slides and swings. In one of the swings, there is a bug that, if you hang on it, you're fired in a big distance, and if you park a car under the swing, the car is totally damaged and can also be fired into the skyscrapers.