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| − | '''''Grand Theft Auto IV''''' (commonly known as '''''Grand Theft Auto 4''''' or '''''GTA IV''''' or '''''GTA 4''''') is an action-adventure video game that marks the beginning of the fourth Era in the GTA series. It is developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, and is available in 3 different platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the Windows operating system. The GTA series has been known to generate many controversial issues since its very first installment due to its violent and sexual content in the game. | + | '''''Grand Theft Auto IV''''' (commonly known as '''''Grand Theft Auto 4''''' or '''''GTA IV''''' or '''''GTA 4''''') is an action-adventure video game that marks the beginning of the fourth Era in the GTA series. It is developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, and is available in 3 different platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the Windows operating system. The GTA series has been known to generate many controversial issues since its very first installment due to its violent and sexual content in the game. GTA 4 continues to produce |
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
| − | Like its predecessors, Grand Theft Auto IV features a gameplay where the protagonist, in this episode calls Niko Bellic, can freely explore and walk around a big open space. The character is capable of jumping, running, driving and even swimming. He also has the ability to conduct illegal activities such as killing, stealing and cars hijacking. Automobiles are not the only transportation that are available in GTA 4, helicopters, motorcycles and boats are also options for the protagonist to make use of. | + | Like its predecessors, Grand Theft Auto IV features a gameplay where the protagonist, in this episode calls Niko Bellic, can freely explore and walk around a big open space. The character is capable of jumping, running, driving and even swimming. He also has the ability to conduct illegal activities such as killing, stealing and cars hijacking. One of the new features in GTA 4 is that the protagonist can drink and drive. The game attempts to simulate a more realistic driving experience, as the more alcohol the protagonist ingest, the harder it is to control the vehicle. Automobiles are not the only transportation that are available in GTA 4, helicopters, motorcycles and boats are also options for the protagonist to make use of. |
=== Story === | === Story === | ||
| − | + | Coming "fresh off the boat" from Eastern Europe, protagonist Niko Bellic hopes to persuade the American dream that his cousin Roman has been describing to him in the emails. The ideal picture of his life in America, however, turns out to be a complete disappointment as Roman has in fact been deceiving Niko the entire time in the emails. As Niko realizes the unfortunate situation that Roman is in, together they slowly slip into the criminal underworld, where unlawful activities begin to take place. | |
=== Setting === | === Setting === | ||
| − | GTA 4 takes place in a fictional city names Liberty City, which is primarily based off New York City (NYC). Liberty City is divided into 5 different areas, 4 of which represent the 4 boroughs in NYC (Brooklyn is Broker, Manhattan is Algonquin, Queens is Dukes, The Bronx is Bohan) while the fifth one (Alderney) represents | + | GTA 4 takes place in a fictional city names Liberty City, which is primarily based off New York City (NYC). Liberty City is divided into 5 different areas, 4 of which represent the 4 boroughs in NYC (Brooklyn is Broker, Manhattan is Algonquin, Queens is Dukes, The Bronx is Bohan) while the fifth one (Alderney) represents NYC's adjacent state New Jersey. |
== Ethical Issues in Grand Theft Auto IV == | == Ethical Issues in Grand Theft Auto IV == | ||
Revision as of 05:49, 6 October 2011
Grand Theft Auto IV (commonly known as Grand Theft Auto 4 or GTA IV or GTA 4) is an action-adventure video game that marks the beginning of the fourth Era in the GTA series. It is developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, and is available in 3 different platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the Windows operating system. The GTA series has been known to generate many controversial issues since its very first installment due to its violent and sexual content in the game. GTA 4 continues to produce
Gameplay
Like its predecessors, Grand Theft Auto IV features a gameplay where the protagonist, in this episode calls Niko Bellic, can freely explore and walk around a big open space. The character is capable of jumping, running, driving and even swimming. He also has the ability to conduct illegal activities such as killing, stealing and cars hijacking. One of the new features in GTA 4 is that the protagonist can drink and drive. The game attempts to simulate a more realistic driving experience, as the more alcohol the protagonist ingest, the harder it is to control the vehicle. Automobiles are not the only transportation that are available in GTA 4, helicopters, motorcycles and boats are also options for the protagonist to make use of.
Story
Coming "fresh off the boat" from Eastern Europe, protagonist Niko Bellic hopes to persuade the American dream that his cousin Roman has been describing to him in the emails. The ideal picture of his life in America, however, turns out to be a complete disappointment as Roman has in fact been deceiving Niko the entire time in the emails. As Niko realizes the unfortunate situation that Roman is in, together they slowly slip into the criminal underworld, where unlawful activities begin to take place.
Setting
GTA 4 takes place in a fictional city names Liberty City, which is primarily based off New York City (NYC). Liberty City is divided into 5 different areas, 4 of which represent the 4 boroughs in NYC (Brooklyn is Broker, Manhattan is Algonquin, Queens is Dukes, The Bronx is Bohan) while the fifth one (Alderney) represents NYC's adjacent state New Jersey.
