Extraordinary realism, extraordinary story, extraordinary game

User Rating: 10 | Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition PC

Pros:

  • Massive map

  • Great animations

  • Acting

  • Realism

  • Driving

  • Kill/wound effects

  • Liberty City

  • Mission design

  • Crash mechanics

  • Rag doll

Cons:

  • Not enough role playing elements

    • Game would benefit from more clothing options, haircuts, car customization, etc.

  • Traffic bugs can get pretty annoying

  • When you fail a mission, it’s frustrating to have to drive clear across the map again.

    • Would’ve benefited greatly from checkpoints

Rating:

  • Story ******** 8/10

  • Gameplay ********** 10/10

  • Atmosphere ********** 10/10

  • Overall ********** 10/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)