The population of Liberty City takes another dip as Rockstar Games releases its next version of larceny, murder and mayhem in Grand Theft Auto IV. With an interesting single-player story line and room for 16 players online, CNET.co.uk's sister site GameSpot.co.uk gives GTA IV its highest review rating of 10 and calls it the best Grand Theft Auto game ever.
Gamers will play the character of illegal immigrant Niko Bellic as he tries to make ends meet as a car thief and hit man for the various warring crime syndicates.
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One of the best improvements in GTA IV is the game's setting, Liberty City, which is 'convincing as a living, breathing urban environment', according to GameSpot.co.uk.
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GTA IV is already under attack for bringing violence to a mainstream game. GTA IV is certain to be one of the all-time best-selling games, and experts say it could eventually be number one.
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Choose your weapon. GTA IV lets gamers use anything from fists to handheld rocket launchers.
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Niko uses a baseball bat.
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The game's graphics show attention to detail. Notice how the paint chips around the bullet holes.
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You can fight with the bad guys on the streets...
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...or you can fight in a more dramatic setting.
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Gamers learn the ins and outs of organised crime -- like how to dispose of a body.
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Oh, you can steal cars, too.
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Waiting for the right moment for an assassination attempt.
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Escaping police is a critical element to the game. The game has received an classification of 18, which means the content is suitable only for gamers who are 17 years and older.
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