Grand Theft Auto Iv

GTA IV abandoned the jetpacks, fighter jets, and aerial combat of San Andreas for a more realistic, tactile experience.

In retrospect, this is the finest driving model Rockstar has ever produced. Every vehicle felt unique. A beat-up Willard sedan would rattle and struggle up hills, while a high-end Turismo stuck to the pavement like a magnet. When you crashed, you flew through the windshield (losing health unless you wore a seatbelt—a tiny, genius detail). The driving made you treat the city with respect. grand theft auto iv

Unlike the neon-soaked vibes of Vice City or the sprawling playground of San Andreas , GTA IV is unapologetically bleak. Released in 2008, it introduced us to , an Eastern European veteran arriving in Liberty City to escape a dark past and chase the "American Dream." GTA IV abandoned the jetpacks, fighter jets, and