This game proved to be quite complex and more involved than other entries to the series. While other GTA's promoted reckless violence and humorous mayhem, this one tends to lean a little more on the realistic side of things. It is quite an accomplishment on the scale of its realism. Player motions such as walking and fighting are very detailed, and the look and design of Liberty City show incredible attention to detail. It also has a fully functional internet to be used by the story's protagonist, Niko Bellic. As most GTA games go, your goal is to move up on the ladder of organized crime by however means possible, which starts out as running some odd jobs and doing dirty work for a few crime bosses until Liberty City begins to take notice that you are one bad mamma-jamma and someone not to be messed with. The map of Liberty City is quite large, and on account of the traffic, can make getting around sometimes difficult. But luckily a taxi can take you where you need to be at any time for a small fee. GTA IV is littered with its typical humor that would be expected if you've played the other entries. Listening to the radio and watching TV in your crib can prove to be relaxing and entertaining as they have imported real stand-up material from Katt Williams and Ricky Gervais. And there are plenty of things to do in Liberty city such as going bowling or even visiting a strip club, so when you're not busy trying to take over the city and establish yourself as the alpha male, take a little time to explore and take advantage of all that Liberty City has to offer.
Graphics: 9/10
Gameplay: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Controls: 7.5/10
Overall Roasted Rating: 3/5
The Bottom Line: This game was fun and a challenge to play, although I prefer the sprawling landscapes of GTA: San Andreas and sometimes I felt as though the attention to realism robbed it a little bit of the chaotic fun it's known for, but all in all, it is a great game and even supports multiplayer.
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