Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)

I was pleasantly surprised that the game arrived early (especially at this time of year); the game arrived with the original manual and map which is nice. The disc was immaculate, no scratches or anything. Installed no problem and runs fine!

I'm not going to go into too much depth with this review as I imagine within a few weeks this'll be just one of about 300 reviews on here for the new GTA. What I am going to say is that this game is great. And it is BIG! The city (which is closely based upon New York City) is absolutely massive with so much stuff to do while you are not doing the main missions, such as bowling, darts, pool, arcade games, as well as all the usual driving and exploring. You'll also go on dates, work for a taxi firm and do some dirty work for the local mobsters.When I first started playing this I wasn't too impressed with it, maybe it was just too hyped and I had my expectations set a little high, but now that I've had a good 15 or so hours on it I've "settled in" to Liberty City and and absolutely loving this videogame nasty even more than I did with all of the previous GTA outings. The controls, although not been changed as much as I'd of liked, are great on the PS3 with most of the mini-games that can be used with the SixAxis settings. Driving takes a little while to get used to but once you get the hang of it you'll be racing around the city at top speeds in the best cars knocking pedestrians out of the way and getting away from the pursuits of the police.Great gameplay, awesome graphics, amazing soundtrack and decent controls make this is without a doubt one of the best games on the PS3 so far and is going to take a lot for a game to better it.

Probably the game i've personally played the most on PS3, even excluding any DLC. I prefer the gameplay and control scheme to that of GTAV and if i want to show off GTA to a friend i will still take a taxi ride across the city and show them a stand up show.I freaking LOVE this game. And Pre-Ordered the collectors edition.With the exception of the original GTA on PC (becuse i was 13), and GTAV i bought every GTA to date on or by the first christmas it was out. Having lost/lent my copy of GTA:SA shortly after getting my PS3 I was eager to try GTA on the NEXT Gen, much as in the same way GTAIII(3) excited me with new stuff in a NYC inspired setting.I was not disappointed, but was somewhat baffled by the seemingly more realistic and gritty departure from the comparative cartoon feel of previose games, the glitz and colour of the last two instalments completely gone. The new, more precise control scheme felt complimentary to the more realistic physics and vehicle damage.A lot of the game is a cover based shooter, but the control scheme is tight and responsive on both xbox260 and ps3. a lot of objects are destructible, some are bafflingly not, and on exploration i have found a lot of buildings, like apartments not used in story mode can be entered.Despite the comparative graphic limitations of IV(4) the city (Liberty City) and universe feels a lot more fleshed out and there's just feel like more polish and detail, despite it's largely dingy New York Inspired setting, everything from the, NPC interactions with taxi drivers, the voice on certain cars satnavs, the ability to take guided tours, more dining options, dating, better music (personal opinion), more perks from friends/lovers; all feel like they're building on the social aspects of GTA:SA [San Andreas]yes it felt like they'd taken a lot of stuff OUT from GTA:SA,i.e. nearly all the stuff that was customisable in GTA:SA from the custom vehicles, build and appearance of the characters etc. was completely stripped out, but I again, subjectively, feel that because Niko was more of a complete character than CJ making more than an aesthetic change to the character was not necessary, and some friends never bothered changing Nikos outfit if not required for a mission.TBH most of the customisable stuff reappears in GTAV, but again is more limited in single player and the options in multiplayer remained locked to rank and require grinding to unlock.GTA IV is a more open ended story with branching decisions than any GTA prior or to date.The online was incredibly limited but was released early in the lifecycle of the PS3, so it's forgivable.Long after completing the story mode in all the variances, both before and after the introduction of trophies. We created a timed challenge in single player, and have spent countless hours taking it in turns; trying to find the quickest way to visit, and swap vehicles at every safe house while maintaining at least a 3 star wanted level.I ordered this for a friend who was off sick, and recovering from surgery, i thought i'd ordered him GTA5, but i clearly suck at roman numerals. He also enjoyed it.But when i did get him GTAV: HE found the more realistic physics in 4 to be trickier to handle, and found the controls etc in GTAV a lot more accessible to someone who's never played any GTA before.

I brought this accidentally thinking it was the most recent Grand Theft Auto V (PS4). This version is good fun, but the limited run of the city to begin with is frustrating if you just want to drive around and enjoy the sights. But it still feels very much part of the GTA series, perhaps a little too much mindless violence and annoying cut scenes, but these can be skipped - just follow the on screen prompts.Having now played GTA V, I probably won't go back. That is super realistic.

I have been to New York, and the journey you take into Liberty City is just as breath-taking, awe-inspiring, frenzied and characterful as the real deal. The epic proportions of detail bestowed upon this masterpiece of not only gaming but 3D rendering and of story-telling, are utterly masterful.Even besides the thrilling and challenging missions, just driving around, you will encounter a living city, walking, working, chatting, bickering, police-evading individuals fill every sidewalk, road and park, hooting you as you cut them up or run lights, dropping their cells to dive out the way of your screeching tyres, there is something happening all the time and it is so involving as to pursuade you of an alternate reality in which you must strive for survival and success.Anyone could enjoy this game. My dad just loves skipping red lights adn cutting traffic queues, he could do it all day!If you haven't experienced this game you can buy it now, for £15, it won't depreciate, you can sell it second hand for £15, so what's the problem? Take out the stree of everyday life on fictional beings in a simulated environment, it's the safest way!

Tired of waiting for rockstar to do a remaster for ps4 so bought this instead, fast delivery and excellent quality