Grand Theft Auto IV
Game » consists of 25 releases. Released Apr 29, 2008
Take on the role of Niko Bellic, a Serbian immigrant who comes to the US at his cousin Roman's request, to find a better life, search for "that special someone" and participate in lawless activities in an upgraded generation of Liberty City.
The Grand Theft Auto IV Hype Backlash
It's a good game, but the moment it started winning every award was when people started getting a little annoyed. It's good, but I think most people don't think it's game of the year good. That's when the backlash began.
I played the first Saints Row to completion and was pissed off when *SPOILER* your character gets blown up at the end. No warning, no nothing. Just BOOM EXPLOSION YOU'RE FUCKING DEAD HERE NOW LOOK AT THESE CREDITS YOU CHUMP. Still slightly pissed off so probably won't get Saints Row 2.
Bought GTA4 when it was released. Was awesome.
Played it recently. Still awesome.
Don't really understand the backlash.
I still think it's a phenomenal game. It's my pick for 2008 GOTY and also one of the best games of this gen, without question. It is rather ridiculous that all of the hype has had such a severe backlash. I think people were just too disappointed that it wasn't quite like the old GTA games. With GTAIV, GTA has grown up, and I think that's for the best.
"I still think it's a phenomenal game. It's my pick for 2008 GOTY and also one of the best games of this gen, without question. It is rather ridiculous that all of the hype has had such a severe backlash. I think people were just too disappointed that it wasn't quite like the old GTA games. With GTAIV, GTA has grown up, and I think that's for the best."That is the best way to put it. +1 for neutral viewpoints I guess.
"I still think it's a phenomenal game. It's my pick for 2008 GOTY and also one of the best games of this gen, without question. It is rather ridiculous that all of the hype has had such a severe backlash. I think people were just too disappointed that it wasn't quite like the old GTA games. With GTAIV, GTA has grown up, and I think that's for the best."So many people don't realize that it's a more mature Grand Theft Auto? I haven't played it yet. I know a lot of gamers say that the storyline takes it self too seriously. Than again a lot of gamers take the MGS franchise stories seriously which is sad.
I have been poo poooing on GTA 4 since day one i never liked GTA to begin with but GTA san andreas was just fun cause it was truely a sandbox game i could go any where and do any thing GTA 4 gave up the sandbox for story and cinematics and good graphics.
My problem with GTAIV is that it's not particularly revolutionary or innovative in any way, shape, or form, that and the fact that it sure as hell is not flawless like some publications pass it off to be. It didn't "wow" me.
I got 2/3 of the way done, then while doing some mission for the Italians, I think, I got so bored with that mission because it was the same thing they've asked me to do again, and again. There really is only 3-4 types of missions, except for the bank one, that one was phenomenal. I only started playing it again recently, and then Saints Row arrived, and I haven't gone back since.
"i happen to light Saints row 2 moreHaven't played either of the games, however, I have a friend who has played both SR2 and GTA IV. He thought that GTA IV was the worst in the series, saying that the mission variety was bad, the story and characters were boring, the combat was boring, and the game world was bland and not life-like. Says it's by far the most overrated game this year. He liked SR2 much more, saying it is very well written and very funny, and that it doesn't take itself seriosly and has better mission design and variety. From what I've seen, SR2 looks a hell of a lot more fun that GTA IV.saints row 2 is like GTA: san andreas but more ridiculous"
"At first it seemed like fringe malcontents groaning about this or that GTA IV had (or didn't have). I've noticed it becoming widespread, though, almost to the point where it's a common thing. It's quite noticeable here: http://digg.com/gaming_news/Zero_Punctuation_Saint_s_Row_2 not to mention in the SR2 Yahtzee review.Wait a second
When GTA IV came out, it was untouchable. Now poo-pooing the game is acceptable if not encouraged, like the phenomenon of it being cool to dislike whoever's on top. What do you think of this backlash in the gaming culture against GTA IV? Do you think any of the complaints have validity? Do you think Saints Row 2 is a superior game than GTA IV?"
Are you calling Zero Punch "Fringe malcontents"? uhhh no
The problems w/ GTA4 have nothing to do w/ "whoever is on top" The problems are very real. Name one mini game/activity from GTA4 that is fun and has good gameplay? Bowling? Darts? Going out to eat?
Was cousin balky calling you every 30 minutes not the most annoying thing going? (But you can turn it off!) yes you can disable core gameplay design features because they are so damn annoying.. yipee?
GTA:SA is clearly a much better game. GTA4 is not bad by any stretch but this isnt just "haters" I friggin LOVE the GTA series, but GTA4 has too many "I can't wait til this part ends so I can get to the fun stuff" moments.
"jagt707 said:I haven't played the game yet so I'm not one to judge."At first it seemed like fringe malcontents groaning about this or that GTA IV had (or didn't have). I've noticed it becoming widespread, though, almost to the point where it's a common thing. It's quite noticeable here: http://digg.com/gaming_news/Zero_Punctuation_Saint_s_Row_2 not to mention in the SR2 Yahtzee review.Wait a second
When GTA IV came out, it was untouchable. Now poo-pooing the game is acceptable if not encouraged, like the phenomenon of it being cool to dislike whoever's on top. What do you think of this backlash in the gaming culture against GTA IV? Do you think any of the complaints have validity? Do you think Saints Row 2 is a superior game than GTA IV?"
Are you calling Zero Punch "Fringe malcontents"? uhhh no
The problems w/ GTA4 have nothing to do w/ "whoever is on top" The problems are very real. Name one mini game/activity from GTA4 that is fun and has good gameplay? Bowling? Darts? Going out to eat?
Was cousin balky calling you every 30 minutes not the most annoying thing going? (But you can turn it off!) yes you can disable core gameplay design features because they are so damn annoying.. yipee?
GTA:SA is clearly a much better game. GTA4 is not bad by any stretch but this isnt just "haters" I friggin LOVE the GTA series, but GTA4 has too many "I can't wait til this part ends so I can get to the fun stuff" moments."
"i have been saying it sucks pretty much since release..everyone has being playing gta for awhile now
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it started out ahead ("untouchable")
now other games have caught up, so people talk shit about it now.
I thought it was a good game, but it kinda unwinded in the last 20% of the story and became uninteresting. I probably am not the first person to notice these things but
************* SPOILERS *****************
They left a lot of loose ends, with Bulgarin getting away and with the oldest McReary brother still in jail. I mean they made it clear that they cut out a jail heist mission from the end of game.
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