Grand Theft Auto IV Player Count and Stats (2024)

Game Description

“Grand Theft Auto IV” (GTA IV) is an action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released in 2008 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and later for PC. The game is the eleventh installment in the “Grand Theft Auto” series and the first to be released on seventh-generation consoles.

Set in the fictional Liberty City, a modern-day version of New York City, GTA IV follows the story of Niko Bellic, an Eastern European immigrant seeking a new life in America. As he becomes involved in the criminal underworld, Niko must navigate a complex web of crime, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.

GTA IV introduced a more realistic and immersive open-world environment, featuring improved graphics, physics, and a dynamic day-night cycle. The game world is highly detailed, with various neighborhoods, landmarks, and activities for players to explore and experience. Liberty City feels alive with its bustling traffic, pedestrians, and radio stations that play a diverse selection of music and entertaining talk shows.

The gameplay retains the core elements of the series, with players able to steal vehicles, engage in gunfights, complete missions for different characters, and partake in various side activities like bowling, darts, and going on dates. Choices made during the game can affect the storyline and relationships with other characters, adding depth to the narrative.

GTA IV received widespread critical acclaim for its engaging story, realistic characters, and open-world design. The game’s mature themes and dark humor contributed to its reputation as a compelling and thought-provoking experience. The voice acting, particularly that of Niko Bellic, received special praise for its authenticity and emotional depth.

The game was a commercial success, breaking records and becoming one of the best-selling video games of its time. It won numerous awards and accolades and solidified the “Grand Theft Auto” series’ position as a cultural phenomenon in the gaming industry.

GTA IV’s impact on the gaming landscape was substantial, influencing open-world game design and narrative-driven experiences for years to come. Its success also set high expectations for future installments in the series, as fans eagerly awaited the next adventures in the sprawling world of “Grand Theft Auto.”

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• Rumor: GTA IV and Red Dead Redemption Remasters Were in Development Before Being Cancelled, 7/5/22