GTA IV vs GTA episodes from libery city

[dwarf]

I want to buy one of this two game, mainly bacause i watch some GTA IV videos where I see all the details in the gameplay and driving session that are missing in GTA V. So, apart from the campain, which are the biggest differences between this two games? And which one is better? Thanks

[Kiwi]

Which is better is subjective, everyone has their favorites.
You likely run into more GTA IV fans than the 5th because this forum is dedicated to GTA IV

While on the GTA V forum you'll likely meet people who like V more than IV.

It depends who you ask.

Biggest difference between the two is multiplayer aspects.
V has much much more stuff to do, even missions having its own story
while GTA IV is mainly focused on gamemodes that have no further impact on your character you have made.

It's a more arcade felt in GTA IV where V tries to be competitive.

That's my point of view anyway

[..:: eeZee ::..]

When you own GTAIV and want to play online with others, there's a better chance to meet other players. GTAIV is already pretty barren compared to the golden age of this game, EFLC games have even less players online.

There are different weapons in EFLC and different added content to them like parachutes, gun vans that can be called and such, all depending on what you are going to play; TLAD or TBOGT.

Apart from that, I would suggest getting the complete edition (IV and EFLC) when it's on sale. All three games have their own charm to them and you'll have more hours of single player fun available to you from the get-go.

[Kiwi]

Origineel geplaatst door Hot Potato:

I suggest you to buy both. But if you are going to buy only one of them, buy GTA IV. Episodes From Liberty City are expansion packs for GTA IV. It contains new story, characters, guns, vehicles, activities. Just like Half-Life & Half-Life Opposing Force.

Origineel geplaatst door Kiwi:

He is asking about IV vs EFLC, not V.

Sorry.
Did not pay much attention to the title I guess.
Same goes for EFLC as V but less expansive.

Different weapons, some other game modes to spice things up but that's to expect after GTA IV.