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I probably have closer to 200ish hours in this game, I just decided to mod it extensively and it doesn't record on steam unfortunately.
This might be my favorite GTA game, I just finished my first complete play through. How did it take 200 hours you may ask? A combination of mindless fun and side activities, but also game-breaking glitches and corrupt saves. This is in part due to the mods, but also the base game barely runs without them so some are necessary. This is an undeniably terrible port, so to truly experience the game I highly recommend at least installing the performance patch. Once you do, the world, tone, and gameplay of this entry in the franchise are unmatched.

You can call up your homie and go bowling 8.5/10

As someone who dips into video games for fun rather than deep engagement or challenge, revisiting Grand Theft Auto IV and its expansions, Episodes from Liberty City, felt like jumping back into an old, exciting movie. These titles are more than just games; they're a throwback to a vividly chaotic digital playground that feels both familiar and thrilling.

Grand Theft Auto IV doesn’t just drop you into a random city; it immerses you in Liberty City, a sprawling, lively world that mirrors New York City with an uncanny precision. As Niko Bellic, an immigrant seeking a better life, you get tangled up in a gritty narrative that grips you like a good TV show. The city’s vibrant streets, unpredictable weather, and bustling crowds make you feel like you’re living in another world, not just playing in it.

What I appreciate as a casual gamer is how easy it is to get lost in the world. You can follow the main story, which has its share of drama and tension, or just hijack a car and cruise around, discovering the city at your own pace. The game's freedom is its biggest allure, allowing you to engage with its elements as much or as little as you like.

The expansions, Episodes from Liberty City, are equally enthralling. "The Lost and Damned" features Johnny, a biker gang member with his own set of troubles. It’s darker and grittier, but the high-speed bike chases add an adrenaline rush that's hard to beat. On the flip side, "The Ballad of Gay Tony" brings glitz and glam with nightclub management and high-flying stunts. It's flashy and over the top, perfectly capturing the other side of the city's nightlife.

From a casual gamer’s perspective, the beauty of GTA IV and its episodes lies in their ability to serve as a digital escape. Whether you're deep into the plot or just wreaking havoc across the city, these games offer a spectacular mix of story, exploration, and action. They might not be the newest games on the block, but they still hold their charm and provide a fantastic way to spend a few hours without needing to commit to anything too intense.

sorry roman, i cant go bowling... maybe another time

Misleading advertising, where's Barbara with big titties and Stephanie who sucks like a vacuum?

Rockstar launcher.

WARCRIMER

one of the best gta games

Want to go bowling?

- Childhood
- First ever HD based GTA world in GTA series
- Physics are realistic
- Best DLC in GTA series, none of that GTA V money grabbing booby honking stuff
- Plenty of guides around the Internet if you are stuck
- Headshots are realistic
- Cool radio stations if you are into it
- You could play this game with your work laptop, doesn't need much high graphics


- Stupidly overdone achievement to grind for 100%, 200 pigeons, 50 stunt jumps for base version, that's enough said
- Graphics are of 2010s, GTA V much better and realistic
- TBOGT > TLAD. TLAD as DLC is just too boring, guns in TBOGT are also quite OP
- When I said 2010s game, this would mean bugs and glitches, cutscenes where you are required to either set your CPU affinity to just 1 and/ or to try to plan this game at 1080P 60Hz
- Very boring side missions
- Very very less customization


- Childhood to relive


- Intel® Core™ i9-9900 Processor
- Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER



- It's 2024, just buy this game if you have the money
- Don't buy if you plan to 100% unless you are fine with the grind