GTA IV Thread

[Peanut]

Alright, so a bunch of us got it and here's a place to talk about it. Tell cool stories, whatever. No spoilers unless you use a tag.

Anyways, I'm probably a dozen missions into the game now, and it's really starting to open up in scope. I've also gotten used to driving the cars. I still don't prefer that style of control, but it's pretty satisfying once you get the hang of it.

Has anyone gotten drunk yet? That sh*t is f*cking hilarious! I got drunk and ended up driving my car into the park, then getting out and stumbling all over the damn place before I tripped over a park bench and went flying down a hill. LOVE the drunk physics, and the game physics in general. They're so entertaining.

And what's everyones favourite song thus far? Mine is EASILY Top Down by Swizz Beatz. Love that damn song so much.

[AquaParade]

Anyone have a full track list?

[bmxbandit]

i haven't really got into the story aspect of the game yet. i'm still too busy playing around and exploring the city. 10+ hours and i'm still seeing things that amaze me.

[Bigfoot]

Yes, the drunk physics are hilarious. I had to take a cab after going out with Roman. The graphics are amazing, and the gun fights get pretty tense with the new ability to take cover behind everything. My most bizarre moment so far was while driving a chopper motorcyle along the elevated RR tracks in a rain storm. I was going as fast as I could, and BOOM! I got struck by lightning. Big bolt comes down and the screen flashed, I went flying from the bike down to the street below with only enough life left to stand up to get hit by a car and die. I wish I had recorded it. Besides that, I am impressed with walking into buildings and stuff and not waiting for it to load. I wish there were more places to save, but the cabs make it easy to "skip" around. I have tried to get an airplane, but no luck yet. All I got was 4 stars, and I couldn't get into any of the 3 different ones I tried. Anybody got a jetpack code?

[poiuytre]

I've been playing this game all night at a friend's house. The online mode is technically really impressive and the characters and voice acting are amazing. I didn't get to see any of the character introductions cause he started a few hours before I arrived but you can still pick up pretty easily it seems.

I can't decide whether this is a beautiful or an ugly looking game tho. The lighting is really good and sets the atmosphere well. What's unfortunate is everything close up actually looks pretty good in my opinion but all of the compromises they made to make the game run acceptably really hurt everything beyond 40-50 feet. It looks blurry and smeared out, some objects appear out of nowhere when you're driving and the framerate is all over the place. I guess it's not fair to expect more for a game with such a giant scope and virtually no loading.

The best part of the game seems to be the radio and TV shows. They're really funny and the radio especially makes you want to just cruise around the city listening to it.

The game is kinda overhyped by the press but my expectations were still exceeded. I prepared myself for a juvenile game glorifying crime, violence, racism and toilet humor but it turned out to be much more sophisticated and classy. I'm picking this as soon as I can.


I see several posts refering to being able to get drunk in the game. How and where exactly can you do this?
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PS3 version by the way. Are there any differences with the xbox one?

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by poiuytre

PS3 version by the way. Are there any differences with the xbox one?

Only thing I've heard is Ps3 loads a little faster because of the initial download. Might be a few more touches though.

[Bigfoot]

[QUOTE=poiuytre;606477]
I see several posts refering to being able to get drunk in the game. How and where exactly can you do this?
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My first time was while on a date with Michelle, I took her to Comrads. It was hard to drive.

The second time, Roman called and asked if I wanted to go drinking. I did, but this time, I could barely walk, let alone get in a car and drive. Both of us were staggering, and falling all over the place while slurring our words incoherently.

I wonder if you get drunker each time you go, or if you build up a tolerance for it. I know Michelle will have sex with you if you take here there, or 8-Ball.

Whats the flying rat tally with you guys? I've only got 3.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by poiuytre

I can't decide whether this is a beautiful or an ugly looking game tho. The lighting is really good and sets the atmosphere well. What's unfortunate is everything close up actually looks pretty good in my opinion but all of the compromises they made to make the game run acceptably really hurt everything beyond 40-50 feet. It looks blurry and smeared out, some objects appear out of nowhere when you're driving and the framerate is all over the place. I guess it's not fair to expect more for a game with such a giant scope and virtually no loading.

The best part of the game seems to be the radio and TV shows. They're really funny and the radio especially makes you want to just cruise around the city listening to it.

The game is kinda overhyped by the press but my expectations were still exceeded. I prepared myself for a juvenile game glorifying crime, violence, racism and toilet humor but it turned out to be much more sophisticated and classy. I'm picking this as soon as I can.

Have you ever played a GTA game before? You basically just described every one since 3.

Originally Posted by Bigfoot

Whats the flying rat tally with you guys? I've only got 3.

I only got 1. On top of a roof somewhere. I doubt I'll ever even look for them. I heard one while standing outside at the cabaret, but I didn't bothering trying to find it.

[Cure]

Are the flying rats like collectibles?

[Bigfoot]

There are 200 pigeons, or flying rats spread around the city. They are this games equivelant to the hidden packages. I got the one at the cabaret that you mentioned, as well as on some fire escape, and in the central park area. For a complete list of where they are, log onto the internet cafe computer, and enter: www.whattheydontwantyoutoknow.com.

This game is awesome! Plus I got my NECA's today... YAY!!!

[ThirdMarioBro]

Originally Posted by poiuytre

I can't decide whether this is a beautiful or an ugly looking game tho. The lighting is really good and sets the atmosphere well. What's unfortunate is everything close up actually looks pretty good in my opinion but all of the compromises they made to make the game run acceptably really hurt everything beyond 40-50 feet. It looks blurry and smeared out, some objects appear out of nowhere when you're driving and the framerate is all over the place. I guess it's not fair to expect more for a game with such a giant scope and virtually no loading.

The graphical filters help to smear out anything that is suffering in detail. The character models are kinda' crap as well, but I overlook it because a game doesn't need to "look" realistic in order to feel real to me.

My deal with living cities is that they never go into enough detail. The illusion is always ruined by some invisible wall, or repetitive animations, or predictable pattern, ect. You always know there is a limit on budget, resources, or time that will inhibit the experience and kill the illusion of a real, living city. This is the first time where that just isn't the case at all.

And the faux commercials on the radio had me nearly soiling myself, but the in-game television is probably the greatest thing ever. Liberty City really feels like a self-contained living world.

There's also some gripes that I make, because I don't expect such a real-world level of detail in a video game. You can't hardly carry a gun in public because somebody is always going to call the cops on you. When it happens, I want to whine, but it's so real. GTA IV also has what is probably the most detailed thing I've ever seen in a game to date. Anybody had that annoying interference noise when you're listening to the radio in the car and you start getting a call...just like real life? I about sh*t myself when I realized what they had done.

[poiuytre]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Have you ever played a GTA game before? You basically just described every one since 3.

This was the first GTA game I have played, yeah.

[raphael_is_cool]

Man, I wish you could just walk into bars and get drunk. Not just because of the awesome game mechanic and being able to stumble around yelling 'Hey, yellow car!' at taxis but because of the online possibilities. I'd love to see online DWI Races. That should be a DLC game mode or at least allowed in free roaming mode!

[Cure]

None of the chicks online wanna date me.

[ThirdMarioBro]

I just jacked a car and ditched it in the bay. I feel so dirty. Such a n00b, I know.

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by TheCure

None of the chicks online wanna date me.

I feel your pain.

F*cking Mittenz

[raphael_is_cool]

SOBOHOE (Carmen) would date me. She has expensive tastes though but she's also a nurse so you can phone her up for a health boost.

[Andrew NDB]

A few missions into it so far on PS3.

My first impressions: not technically as cool or as fun or immersive as GTA: San Andreas and with a considerably less interesting main character, but a game engine/graphics about twice as good as it.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

not technically as cool or as fun or immersive as GTA: San Andreas and with a considerably less interesting main character

I couldn't disagree more. My first impressions were the complete opposite, especially concerning the main character.

[odupianist]

GTA San Andreas was boring as hell. GTA Vice City ftw lol.