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Grand Theft Auto IV: Perfect score from IGN, first since 1999

Xenctuary | April 25, 2008 | Reviews | Playstation 2 Playstation 3 
IGN have posted their review of the free roaming king that is Grand Theft Auto IV, along with an exclusive video review.



Grand Theft Auto IV will be available this Tuesday for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 systems in a worldwide release.

Note: This content contains gameplay "spoilers".
Grand Theft Auto III was a revolutionary title, one that inspired a whole new generation of 3D action games. Grand Theft Auto IV is just as big a leap forward, though perhaps in subtler ways, and sets a new benchmark for open-world games. Everything in GTA IV works in harmony. The story would be nothing without the city; the city gains realism from the physics engine; the physics compliment the improved AI; the AI would make no sense without the new cover system. And on and on. There is no one major weak aspect.

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  • 2 thumbs!
    Xenctuary | April 26, 2008
    It doesn't look as though Grand Theft Auto IV is good... it looks as though it's freaking amazing!



    And I forgot how awesome of the multiplayer will be until I saw the video review. Looks like Grand Theft Auto IV will be staying in my Xbox 360 for the rest of the year.
  • 1 thumbs!
    KingX2 | April 26, 2008
    All I can say is this game looks like it kicks a serious amount of ass. If I had a 360 or PS3, I would soooooo get this game.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Chris7689 | April 26, 2008
      yea i know i really wanna get a ps3 so i can get this. its definityl on my list.
  • 1 thumbs!
    StabWound | April 26, 2008
    "For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster."

    Zing
    • 0 thumbs!
      iLLmatic | April 26, 2008
      Normally, I would say your post of that excerpt wasn't even necessary. But, I really just want to see how many thumbs downs you get. Not that any of it matters. I can't wait for the 29th.
      • 3 thumbs!
        iLLmatic | April 26, 2008
        LOL I get 4 thumbs down, but StabWound got 2 thumbs up. Hilarious. Did you tools not get the sarcasm?
    • 6 thumbs!
      Xenctuary | April 26, 2008
      The game is still a 10 on both systems, so who cares?
    • 2 thumbs!
      LordMaChao | April 26, 2008
      oh no the 360 version sounds unplayable
      • 3 thumbs!
        Cdemon | April 26, 2008
        screw exclusive episodic content, man... it's all about less pop-in and slightly better anti-aliasing!
        • -1 thumbs!
          Deadman Rules | April 26, 2008
          Let the PS3 owners have something to hold onto so they don't cry over the DLC.
    • 1 thumbs!
      Deadman Rules | April 26, 2008
      Funny how you forgot to copy and paste the next few sentences saying it's really not that noticable, and how you should just get it for the system you want to play it on with your friends. There are many more people on XBL than PSN btw. That, plus many people on PSN don't even have mics. How fun.
      • 0 thumbs!
        Seeker X | April 26, 2008
        quote
        That, plus many people on PSN don't even have mics. How fun.
        Whoa, what? Did you just take a stab in the dark about a general population in a Network of a console which you DON'T own??? Sounds *bleep*ing ridiculous to me.

        Oh and:

        quote
        There are many more people on XBL than PSN btw
        That would've been a valid point...if there were only like a handful of people using the PSN. Unfortunately for you, seeing as there's hundreds + on different games like Warhawk, UT3, R6V2, Lost Planet, Orange Box, etc...the point (however vain it was) never had a leg to stand on.
        • 0 thumbs!
          Deadman Rules | April 26, 2008
          What's that? You're pissed off about something I said because it was negative towards the PS3?

          LOL ok to be fair. THE 360 BREAKS LOL HAHAHA

          But seriously, how do you know I've never played on PSN? Stab in the dark? Sounds *bleep*ing ridiculous to me. Even other people that have PS3 (and aren't incredibly biased towards it) admit that barely anybody talks on PSN. Either way, we all know XBL > PSN so until you want to get over that please keep your fanboyish defensive attitude away.
        • 1 thumbs!
          Seeker X | April 27, 2008
          Fanboyish? Hold on a sec, who's the dude here guessing about the other console's network? Just admit it, you don't know shit, and all you're spouting IS shit... and you got nothing to show for it? I'm sorry, you have NO credibility and NO ground to stand on.

          My advice to you is, stop talking about things you don't know (like the PS3) and bite the bullet when you get the urge to throw crap at the PS3 because someone insulted your precious 360.

          The problem is that you call me a fanboy when you're the first to attack at ANYONE that attempts to discredit your 360 which tells me that you're full of shit. SO before even posting, try to get your point straight, KNOW what you're talking about, and most importantly don't argue things against someone who knows MUCH more about it than you do.

          P.S.: Try a better defense other than "UR A FANBOY LOLZ", you already look ridiculous enough as it is.
        • -1 thumbs!
          Deadman Rules | April 27, 2008
          Try a better defense than thinking you are right. Because you aren't. When somebody brings up a stupid point and then says ZING they are doing nothing but trying to start trouble. All I did was point out how stupid he was to do that, so I replied with something equally as annoying. There's nothing precious about my 360 other than all the great games I have for it and the inevitable RROD. Just like there is nothing special about the PS3 besides the fact that it plays blu-rays and has better graphics and all while collecting dust. Really either side is rediculous to argue over. I just pointed out the obvious, XBL > PSN. I don't see what is so hard to understand about that.
        • 0 thumbs!
          Seeker X | April 27, 2008
          So in other words, you got pissed over a stupid comment, that's typical. It's also understandable to be incredibly biased...but there's a line between being biased and being completely ignorant. What you did was to completely discredit a network UNKNOWN to you. "XBL > PSN", give that shit a rest, it's been talked over to death and it's getting pretty tired...nobody cares anymore.
        • 0 thumbs!
          Cdemon | April 28, 2008
          quote Seeker X
          you're the first to attack at ANYONE that attempts to discredit your 360 which tells me that you're full of shit. SO before even posting, try to get your point straight, KNOW what you're talking about, and most importantly don't argue things against someone who knows MUCH more about it than you do.
          Haha, that statement is hilarious coming from you.
        • -2 thumbs!
          Seeker X | April 28, 2008
          Funny you mention that Cdemon, you've been making a living of pulling crap out of your ass for quite a while now.

          Unlike you, I don't resort to insulting the console. The last thing I need is some no-name dipshit insulting the product and property that I own with nothing but straight up bullshit...that's right, starting with you.
        • -2 thumbs!
          Final Blade | April 28, 2008
          Whoa watch it Seeker, he going to pull his "I have a PS2" comeback. Which truly fails.
        • 0 thumbs!
          Deadman Rules | April 29, 2008
          Not really finalblade. You guys are obvious Sonybots, when all we did was buy the console we thought was best for us and are lolling over people who defend the other console like they work for the company. We are doing nothing wrong really. It's almost as if you guys are saying we can't have opinions but you can. Get a damn life.

          Seeker, where did I come across as being pissed? I was just being a dick about the DLC seeing as how a PS3 guy was bragging about the SLIGHTLY better graphics. Do you really care? Go play your PS3 and I'll play my 360 and we can both *bleep*.

          Oh and another thing, from what I hear from people who own both consoles (aka, aren't biased) they say XBL is far more fun. A few people are Incidnia and Sereph off the top of my head. I know it's not directly from me, but really, any argument ANYBODY has against another console they usually don't know from first hand experience, kind of like the slightly better graphics argument. It's all irrelevant to me really because I will own both eventually.
        • 2 thumbs!
          Seeker X | April 29, 2008
          Sonybots, fanboys...those words get thrown around a lot. Tell me, you're not used to backlash when you're just "being a dick" aren't you? You guys are just so used to calling others fanboys that it becomes a natural defense doesn't it? Especially when you guys fail to realize that you're doing the same shit those proclaimed "fanboys" seem to be doing, it's almost hilarious.

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          Seeker, where did I come across as being pissed? I was just being a dick about the DLC seeing as how a PS3 guy was bragging about the SLIGHTLY better graphics
          Let's analyze this:

          Was he being an ass? Yes.

          Did he ever discredit the 360 in any way? No

          Why did you start talking about the PSN all of a sudden? You know what, don't answer...I'll do that for you. You felt offended, hey it happens to all of us...how about just discredit the guy rather than a product *which again* you do not own? It saves a lot of trouble...and you make it even worse for yourself when you say you're not even bothered...when clearly you are.
        • 0 thumbs!
          Deadman Rules | April 29, 2008
          He basically quoted lines that said PS3 graphics > 360 graphics, but failed to include the part about an only slight difference. Because the FOLLOWING lines after what he quoted said it wasn't that big of a difference then states how you should just get it on whichever console you want to play with your friends(which should be what everybody does anyways rather than argue over which one is better), and naturally I would assume there were more people on XBL, which I already explained and have heard from a few different sources of PS3 owners.

          Hmm, how many times are you going to say I don't know anything about PSN? I JUST *bleep*ING SAID Sereph and Incidnia are two people I can think of off the top of my head who ACTUALLY OWN BOTH and say xbl is better. WHEN are you going to start reading my comments? I've already stated about two thousand times the reasoning behind my bullshit on GG, it's just dripping with sony bias. If you fail to realize that than you need to go kill yourself.

          Why would I care about which console does better or which one is better when I will eventually buy the PS3 anyways for the blu-ray and two games I want? It's clear all I'm doing is defending the console I own at this present time. I never START anything on here, and I defend with REAL points rather than stupid shit like graphics.
        • 0 thumbs!
          Seeker X | April 29, 2008
          quote
          I JUST *bleep*ING SAID Sereph and Incidnia are two people I can think of off the top of my head who ACTUALLY OWN BOTH and say xbl is better.
          Hey, a couple friends of mine had their 360's RRoD on them and they bought PS3's instead, does that mean the 360 sucks? How reliable is this "fact"?

          quote
          Because the FOLLOWING lines after what he quoted said it wasn't that big of a difference then states how you should just get it on whichever console you want to play with your friends(which should be what everybody does anyways rather than argue over which one is better),
          Cmon, man...while everyone was ripping each others heads off int he other article, I was laughing my ass off, do you think I wanna argue that point?

          quote
          It's clear all I'm doing is defending the console I own at this present time. I never START anything on here, and I defend with REAL points rather than stupid shit like graphics.
          Yeah, cause I love talking about how much every PS3 game looks better than the 360 counterpart. Or maybe I'm just doing the same shit you are?
  • 0 thumbs!
    Red 9 | April 26, 2008
    Ok, I highly doubt that this game could be absolutely perfect in every way. Yeah, that sounds like I'm saying GTAIV isn't good, you'd think that wouldn't you? Of course you're wrong, GTAIV will be plenty good, but I just can't see it being THAT perfect.
    • 4 thumbs!
      Existenz | April 26, 2008
      If you read the article IGN gave the game a 10 not because it is perfect since it isn't, they gave it that rating because it goes above and beyond anything any developer is doing today, it is a revolution it is special and thats why GTA IV got the first 10/10 since 1999.
      • 1 thumbs!
        Red 9 | April 26, 2008
        *reads article*

        I see what they mean now.
        • 1 thumbs!
          Vito Raliffe | April 26, 2008
          Yeah. 10/10 doesn't mean perfect when it comes to a game review.
  • 1 thumbs!
    theundertakergonzo | April 26, 2008
    That looks so freaking awesome, the multiplayer looks *bleep*ign awesome aswell. This game deserves the 10 it got based on that. I'm really looking forward to this.
  • 4 thumbs!
    iLLmatic | April 26, 2008
    Good luck Saint's Row. You're gonna need that and more.
    • 3 thumbs!
      Xenctuary | April 26, 2008
      Haha, poor Saints Row 2! I'm sure it will still be a great game, but it has a very low chance of stealing Grand Theft Auto IV's crown.
  • 4 thumbs!
    DragoniteBallZ | April 26, 2008
    That truly is something to behold. A 10 is a rare score on IGN. This is one of only 3 games to score a 10.
    • 1 thumbs!
      Storm | April 26, 2008
      Is OoT one of them? :S

      Damn, for IGN to give a perfect score...makes me more anxious for the game. Poor Saints Row 2 indeed. It'll likely be overshadowed by this game.

      NYC/Liberty City looks absolutely stunning...like the real thing.
      • 2 thumbs!
        Xenctuary | April 26, 2008
        The only other one I know of is Soul Calibur on the Dreamcast. Damn that game was good!
        • 0 thumbs!
          Storm | April 26, 2008
          Definitely. Can't wait for that to go on XBL.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Final Blade | April 26, 2008
      Yeah especially for PS3 games Right

      Wow i truly thought i was living in some dream world where everything i hoped came true. I haven't seen a game with such praise in my life, on the net. Well Hi-Def Cops kills ftw
  • 2 thumbs!
    DragoniteBallZ | April 26, 2008
    The other two games that got a 10 was Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and Soul Calibur.

    Yeah I remember a lot of people thought Saint's Row was going to be a tough contender to compete against. I agreed too I thought that game was the greatest of the GTA-clones. Same with True Crime before San Andreas came out. GTA always dominates in the end by far. Nobody does this type of game like Rockstar Games.
  • 2 thumbs!
    kspiess | April 26, 2008
    "GTA IV is the best game I've played in ten years." Wow. That's quite the statement to start off a review with.
  • 1 thumbs!
    TwilightPrince | April 26, 2008
    "Without question, Grand Theft Auto IV is the best game since Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time."

    Some very high praise right there. I can't *bleep*ing wait until Tuesday.

    Saints Row is crap compared to GTA. It will never come close.
    • 1 thumbs!
      DragoniteBallZ | April 26, 2008
      I thought Saint's Row was actually good. not as good as GTA but it definitely came closer than other GTA clones.

      But yeah man if it really is as good or even better than Zelda Ocarina of Time, that's a lot to live up to.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Rinkydink | April 26, 2008
    Wow, so it joins the ranks of even Ocarina of Time? A game must truly push every envelope in its field and absolutely nail its genre with the best to offer in order to be considered masterful. Glad to see that GTA IV is living up to its hype, and I can't wait to try the game out!
  • -2 thumbs!
    Armed Rebel | April 26, 2008
    What kind of REAL spoilers (ie "pivitol plot lines") does this have? Will the ending or some twist be ruined for me if I watch it or something?


    Also, I'm very sad to report that I won't be able to afford this game for a little while.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Xenctuary | April 26, 2008
      As far as the text review is concerned, most of the spoilers are related to gameplay elements. There were a few things mentioned I would have preferred to have discovered myself (the two comedians that were named, for example). A couple of plot details are revealed, and the explanation of how it can be changed, but nothing too major. Definitely a lot of new information in there nonetheless.

      The video review doesn't give away as much, though it's full of new gameplay footage.
    • 4 thumbs!
      Armed Rebel | April 26, 2008
      Oh my god, I have to get this game after watching this, haha. It doesn't matter if I have a huge cell phone bill, have to give mother $150 for the month or have to pay off a ticket (and who knows how much that'll be)..plus gas for my car. This game is mine on Tuesday. If I go bankrupt over this it'll be worth it.
  • 1 thumbs!
    Gogetenks | April 26, 2008
    Holy *bleep*. I was expecting a mid to high 9 score, but a perfect 10 is just incredible. I'm speechless. I'm watching the video review right now, and I have to say that I'd kill to play this game... I wonder how long it will take for this to be used to prove video games cause violence =\...
    • 0 thumbs!
      tallteen86 | April 26, 2008
      Cue Jack Thompson rant >_>

      Seriously, someone probably WILL be killed, and GTA IV will somehow be blamed. Either someone lent a copy and it wasn't returned, or something >_>
      • 0 thumbs!
        dragoshi1 | April 26, 2008
        I personally think everyone will be too busy playing the game to be off killing somebody. Jack can blame gamers, but we'll be all;
        "I WAS HOME THE WHOLE DAMN TIME!"
  • 1 thumbs!
    Twisted | April 26, 2008
    Wow, the game must be really awesome. I wish I really had one of the consoles now.

    That's pretty *bleep*ing epic right there.
  • 1 thumbs!
    RikuNova | April 26, 2008
    This game is *bleeping* cool and fantastic!

    Too bad it won't release in my country until later...till then, I'll try getting a PS3 or Xbox...
  • 0 thumbs!
    xsynergyx | April 26, 2008
    Now let's just hope that IGN's not sucking up to the franchise and much-anticipated game.

    I'm hoping to try the game on my friends Playstation 3 and I can't wait!
  • 3 thumbs!
    DragoniteBallZ | April 26, 2008
    I just got done reading the actual article. Man that is just the most amazing review I have ever read.
  • 2 thumbs!
    Silent Storm | April 26, 2008
    Oh. My. God.

    I just came...
  • 0 thumbs!
    redneonfish | April 26, 2008
    Bring on Jack Tompson for seuing IGN for giving it perfect
  • 0 thumbs!
    Blackfalcon | April 26, 2008
    God that looks amazing. I wish I had a PS3. =( =( =( =( =(
  • -1 thumbs!
    SvR2008 | April 26, 2008
    This is probably gona be the best game EVER made! It just keeps getting better.
  • 0 thumbs!
    BANDITO ATTACK | April 26, 2008
    ok. cool stuff.

    what was that last one in '99, again?
    • 0 thumbs!
      Linkin Park Fan | April 26, 2008
      I think it was one of the zelda games.

      Unfreaking believable
    • 0 thumbs!
      Storm | April 26, 2008
      The first ten was OoT. Second ten (in '99) was Soul Calibur.
      • 0 thumbs!
        DougFunny | April 26, 2008
        Second was Link's Awakening DX for the gameboy in early 1999, before soul calibur.
        • 0 thumbs!
          Storm | April 26, 2008
          No no, Ocarina of Time in '98 was IGN's first 10/10. Soul Calibur in 1999 was the second 10/10. Now, 2008, GTA IV is the third.
        • 1 thumbs!
          StabWound | April 26, 2008
          http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/160/160683p1.html

          September 17, 1999 (3 days before soul calibur was reviewed)

          10/10
        • 1 thumbs!
          Storm | April 26, 2008
          Oh I see now DougFunny, thanks for the link, StabWound. So this is their fourth 10/10 then.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Sonic Flash | April 26, 2008
    IGN gives a GTA game that a large part of the video game demographic can't play a perfect score; anybody actually surprised in any way?
    • 2 thumbs!
      iLLmatic | April 26, 2008
      What do you mean? Because of the age rating? Why would that matter how good the game is?
  • 0 thumbs!
    martinborgman | April 26, 2008
    This is probably one of the few games that is always ported to the PC and with success in terms of control/play ability. I still want my PC version, I mean cmon man my rig is much more powerfull then those puny consoles! Alas we have to wait again (like so many GTA's before it)
  • 0 thumbs!
    Kazooieman | April 26, 2008
    Damn it I really want this game on Wii now!
    • 0 thumbs!
      iLLmatic | April 27, 2008
      Are you just being silly?
      • 0 thumbs!
        Silent Storm | April 28, 2008
        You never can tell with Kaziooman, iLL.
  • -1 thumbs!
    Supernouva | April 27, 2008
    Ooh the hype. At this rate, this game really will massively outsell Halo 3 in the first week.
    • -4 thumbs!
      Final Blade | April 27, 2008
      The score doesn't prove that, this game was going to out sell Halo 3 numbers regardless it being on both systems, where as halo 3 is one 1 system. It was already known before these 10s across the boards started.
    • 3 thumbs!
      Cdemon | April 28, 2008
      No shit, it's being released on two consoles.

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