| Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360) | 
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| From: Rockstar
Category: Video Games
List Price: £49.99
Buy New: £21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  126 reviews
Sales Rank: 10
Platform: Xbox 360
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
ESRB: Adults Only
Media: Video Game
Age: 18 - 18 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 5026555245920
EAN: 5026555245920
ASIN: B000FNDYWI
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 A little word for the decrying fanboys. July 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was at first a bit sceptical about getting this game. A lot of reviewers claimed that it was less addictive than the previous games, that the driving was terrible and the story slow. I can now quite cheerfully throw those misconceptions out of the window.
I have been playing it for about three days averaging a few hours each day and I am still not even 25% of the way through it. It is just huge there is no other way of putting it. The sheer detail that Rockstar have put into this game is staggering. From being able to look at your cash balance on ATM's to using binoculars on the beachfront you will constantly find reasons to just say 'wow'.
A fair few people claimed that this installment just wasn't as fun as the others and having owned or played nearly all the GTA games I am in a position to judge and the key word that all the critics are failing to take into account is Realism. Yes realism, that little thing that means you can't walk onto an army base and steal a tank or stand in a huge crossfire with your health very slowly decreasing or just take a jet from an airbase and fly off in it.
I love realism. The way I can see the bullet holes in the side of my car and the beautiful, living city you are immersed in. If you want ridiculous scenarios and over the top gameplay then buy San Andreas. If you want one of the most gripping and enthralling games you will ever play then buy this.
The driving is actually quite easy to handle. There is a noticeable difference in handling between vehicles and when you get used to it then it becomes really enjoyable. The gunplay is a bit stiff and the auto-targeting has an annoying habit of locking onto civilians in the middle of a shootout, there is a decent selection of guns to choose from and they all have their strengths an weaknesses.
I've played a few online matches and they were surprisingly fun. The character editor was pretty basic but the sheer joy of driving a sports car down a main street with bullets pinging off the sides and an SMG poking out of the window is unparalled.
The story is admittedly a bit slow starting but that is deceptive. Even as I write this I just took part in a huge shootout in a construction yard so make no mistake. The action does heat up.
Overall, you really should buy this game because nothing else can quite match up to it and it is a decision you will not regret.
Highly addictive July 15, 2008
As soon as I started playing this game, I was hooked and resistant to put it down (until my brothers took me off it). It is absolutely excellent in every way- the graphics are pure art, the characters are imaginative, quirky and very funny! The in-game TV is hilarious, same as the in-game Internet.
The story is stunning and very interesting. The best mission in the game is when you have to rob a bank with a bunch of guys you work with- you must shoot through police and escape them. You really got to play that mission to see how fun it is!
The best thing about this game and all GTA games is the funny quotes which come from pedestrians, the radio and cut scenes! Now, is this the best GTA game? Now I wouldn't go that far. It's just as good as San Andreas in my opinion (which was an amazing game). One thing's for sure, this game is a thousand times better than Vice City and GTA 3. Buy this now!
Better then the others July 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game is so much better then past Gta games although i really enjoyed them the story line, missions, roaming around is so much better a must for any gta fans
dont listen to them.... July 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
dont listen to all the people that say it is exactly the same. it's incredible! the graphics are a work of art, the cars are beautiful, and you can have more fun on it than any other gta! i paid 45 for mine and i dont regret it! if you dont have this i would suggest that you buy it!
 Not so sure July 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
For starters the game looks great. The graphics are incredible and the attention to detail astounding.
However, after you get past the initial "ooh's" and "aah's", its worth taking a step backwards and asking yourself is the game really that good?
Well, no its not (but I know plenty of people who would disagree).
First of all, the combat system is pretty lousy, I was assured it had been improved since the last GTA and was was much more intuitive, but I still found myself surounded by gun toting cops, yet still locking onto unarmed civillians who just happened to be in the way. The combat is still awkward.
Driving proved to be awkward too - which for a driving game is always a major problem. I seemed to spend my whole time watching the back end of my car spin out of control no matter how slowly I was going. High speed pursuits are nigh on impossible!! People say the cars handle like their real life counterparts and the game is more realistic. But if I wanted realism, I wouldn't be playing a video game!!!
There just seems to be a lot less freedom in this latest version, not as much to do. I am completley stuck on several of the missions (some of which are frustratingly difficult) which means I cannot go any further in the game. So I decided I would go exploring for a while, but there is only so much driving and exploring you can do before the tedium sets in.
Above all, I don't think this is a major leap forward in gaming and it is not a major leap forward in the GTA series - just a step sideways. This game is controller-smashingly frustrating, don't believe ALL the hype.
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