GTA IV
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Re: Grand Theft Auto IV
The lighting and city look pretty cool (I like the reflections in the cars). However the character models look very last gen, aside from some of the faces. So yea, I agree with you.
Also it looks like someone turned off the anti-aliasing on some shots.
I'm still interested, but not so much for the graphics.
The lighting and city look pretty cool (I like the reflections in the cars). However the character models look very last gen, aside from some of the faces. So yea, I agree with you.
Also it looks like someone turned off the anti-aliasing on some shots.
I'm still interested, but not so much for the graphics.
Re: Grand Theft Auto IV
I just hope Rockstar doesn't start taking itself too seriously. The "story" cutscenes in GTAIII and Vice City were the worst aspect of those games, in my opinion. And this just looks like it'll have even more of a plot (excuse to kill people and wreck cars ad infinitum).
I just hope Rockstar doesn't start taking itself too seriously. The "story" cutscenes in GTAIII and Vice City were the worst aspect of those games, in my opinion. And this just looks like it'll have even more of a plot (excuse to kill people and wreck cars ad infinitum).
Griffith
With the streak of a tear, Like morning dew
Re: Grand Theft Auto IV
It's too late for that, and you didn't even get into San Andreas, homey! GTAIII didn't even have cut scenes by comparison. And yeah, these scenes actually looked less impressive than the last game in many respects (more of the same material, but with graphics that look relatively worse by today's standards, not that I care). I ask, who's going to make up for the absence of James Woods? =)
I'm honestly not thinking this will top San Andreas for me, I don't really care about playing in some mythical New York again after getting to live out my California dreamin' crime sprees. It basically fulfilled my perfect childhood game fantasy, a simulator of my hometown where I could do anything I wanted, from breaking windows right down to stealing full-sized jet liners from the airport. Everything I imagined came true and more!
Walter said:
It's too late for that, and you didn't even get into San Andreas, homey! GTAIII didn't even have cut scenes by comparison. And yeah, these scenes actually looked less impressive than the last game in many respects (more of the same material, but with graphics that look relatively worse by today's standards, not that I care). I ask, who's going to make up for the absence of James Woods? =)
I'm honestly not thinking this will top San Andreas for me, I don't really care about playing in some mythical New York again after getting to live out my California dreamin' crime sprees. It basically fulfilled my perfect childhood game fantasy, a simulator of my hometown where I could do anything I wanted, from breaking windows right down to stealing full-sized jet liners from the airport. Everything I imagined came true and more!
Griffith
With the streak of a tear, Like morning dew
Re: Grand Theft Auto IV
And what's really cool about it is San Andreas has a sneaking mode that basically transforms the gameplay into a poor man's MGS. You even crouch walk like Snake, sneak from shadow to shadow hiding, and sneak up on people to slit their throats with your knife. It might be the only thing more satisfying than a good old-fashioned Snake neck break. =)
And what's really cool about it is San Andreas has a sneaking mode that basically transforms the gameplay into a poor man's MGS. You even crouch walk like Snake, sneak from shadow to shadow hiding, and sneak up on people to slit their throats with your knife. It might be the only thing more satisfying than a good old-fashioned Snake neck break. =)
IGN has given it a 10, which previously was a rating given only to Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I don't think I'll be playing this for many years to come, since I don't own nor plan to buy a next-gen console. But I'd like to hear what others think of the game.
IGN's review: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p1.html
IGN's review: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p1.html
It's a very good game, no doubt about that. The gameplay in particular has been raised far above what other 3D GTA games have done so far. Driving is way more realistic, but most of all the gun fights are now enjoyable as opposed to the chore they were previously (at least to me). Yet, I wouldn't give the game a 10. Definitely a 9, though. In some respects (scenario, dialogue, humor, mission and location variety) San Andreas is superior IMHO. The "gritty realism" aspect of GTA IV sometimes makes it feel like there's no second degree at all, and that's not so good considering the game's theme.
Vampire_Hunter_Bob
Cats are great
Walter said:
Pretty much teh same thing. I want to get this game, but I'll just wait to get a used copy or when they lower the price in 2 years.
Aazealh said:
I flat out stopped playing the game series because the gun fighting was so atrocious. It looks like it's improved a lot. How is it?
Vampire_Hunter_Bob said:
Yeah it's beyond words. It was a huge pain for me as well, and now it's more like actual actions games like Gears of War (of course it's not as good as that, but you get the idea). It's a fantastic improvement and just for that the game's great. The driving's also a lot more realistic.
You got yourself a 360/Ps3, Aaz? 
Anyways I played about 30-40 mins of it before I had to get back to other work, but so far it hasn't gotten it's hooks into me. The driving mechanics feel sluggish for me at the moment and I haven't quite gotten used to the controls. Niko's "accent" is a little grating and the premise is fairly uncompelling. Gonna give it more time since this is supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread.
I look at ign's 10.0 fairly suspiciously, as the idea of a "exclusive" review is pretty retarded which all but guarantees that the enthusiast press should never be taken seriously.
Anyways I played about 30-40 mins of it before I had to get back to other work, but so far it hasn't gotten it's hooks into me. The driving mechanics feel sluggish for me at the moment and I haven't quite gotten used to the controls. Niko's "accent" is a little grating and the premise is fairly uncompelling. Gonna give it more time since this is supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread.
I look at ign's 10.0 fairly suspiciously, as the idea of a "exclusive" review is pretty retarded which all but guarantees that the enthusiast press should never be taken seriously.
Vampire_Hunter_Bob
Cats are great
CnC said:
X-play did give it a 5/5. Granted this game is being given a lot of praise, did you give the online play a chance or no?
CnC said:You got yourself a 360/Ps3, Aaz?
Hehe nah, but I had the occasion to try the game, and it's on everybody's mind here at the moment, like in the rest of the world.
CnC said:
Unfortunately as far as I know that's one thing that won't change as you play more of the game.
Here's a pretty hilarious, speculatory article that's saying Iron Man ticket sales will be hurt by the nerds who would normally go see a comic book adaptation, but will probably just stay at home and play GTA IV:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/30/grand.theft.auto/index.html
However, I will give CNN some credit for exploring the possibility of cross-genre traffic congestion. We're nearly there ... but not yet, media. Not yet.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/30/grand.theft.auto/index.html
However, I will give CNN some credit for exploring the possibility of cross-genre traffic congestion. We're nearly there ... but not yet, media. Not yet.
Vampire_Hunter_Bob
Cats are great
CnC said:
Xplay is ok as far as previews go, they've gone further down hill since they added the game tips and cheats part of the show. That's what GameFAQs is for.
Edit: to be more on topic, how is the game online? I remember asking this before, but it was ignored.
Rhombaad
Video Game Time Traveler
This will probably be the first PS3 game I pick up, as I've only been using the system as a Blu-ray player since I got it a couple months back. I'm glad to hear the gunplay has been massively improved, as that was one of the only things I hated about the previous entries.
SlimeBeherit
[FIGHT][SPELL] [SACRIFICE][ITEM]
Idea of Evil location confirmed (spoiler?! i dunno)
was found in Liberty city inside of the statue of happiness, this can only mean one thing, developer Rockstar is in fact the god hand 
and are spreading their evil via GTA IV . I can also conclude that is located in the statue of liberty (the irony!!!) along with the nes advantage
http://kotaku.com/385698/how-to-visit-the-beating-heart-of-liberty-city
was found in Liberty city inside of the statue of happiness, this can only mean one thing, developer Rockstar is in fact the god hand and are spreading their evil via GTA IV . I can also conclude that is located in the statue of liberty (the irony!!!) along with the nes advantagehttp://kotaku.com/385698/how-to-visit-the-beating-heart-of-liberty-city
I got it the day it was released (yesterday? Yeah, yesterday...damn, feels like a week ago). I'm not big on the story/location so far, which vice city had the perfect combination of if you ask me. This is much more like GTAIII.
Ugh, for real? I'd take this over SA anyday. CJ and his crew were fag-o-s.
Ugh, for real? I'd take this over SA anyday. CJ and his crew were fag-o-s.