Grand Theft Auto IV is still one of my favorite games to play when I want to let loose and get rid of all excess baggage. What could be more fun than taking a rocket launcher to time square? In all seriousness, this is one of the only gun games I have truly enjoyed playing. It is intense, action packed, and full of moral honor codes throughout. It makes me happy to be sitting at home and comfortable that I am not really living in that environment when I turn off the PS3.
Gameplay:
In a word: Awesome. The gameplay in GTA4 is stunning, beautiful in a stark, "NYC" way. It was neat, intriguing, and intense how close to the real city this was. I found many different things I'd never seen before, only to search them and realize they were actually there. From an exploration standpoint, this definitely does not disappoint. While the plot line is primarily linear, there are chances to foray into the external world, dating, hanging out with friend, etc. Playing pool or getting drunk at a club were always fun hangouts.
Girly Attributes:
The most fun about this game is the idea of leaving myself to be in the game. I could be whomever I wanted, acting as though no law could hold me down. The perverse romantic trysts in this game were definitely an additional amusement to be had any time I felt that the game was becoming too stressful or if I was frustrated at a certain part. Even holding up different stores was fun at times, although it was just as interesting to begin buying things as you progressed through the game and realized that you could finally afford them.
All in all, this is a great game for a once-through.
No comments:
Post a Comment