Grand Theft Auto IV Review - IGN

Fishy Fingers - 611 days 12 hours ago

Yep. They don't dish them out lightly.

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legendkilla - 611 days 12 hours ago

very good score! im getting excited about this!

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Amagai Shuusuke - 611 days 12 hours ago

A perfect score!
Wow, has R* created perfection.

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Winter47th - 611 days 12 hours ago

Those shiny 10s for no obvious reasons gave me a boner.

IGN've said it, PS3 has better pop ups, better loading times and better graphics, this masterpiece is f'ing SOLD.

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Time Lord - 611 days 12 hours ago

When his on chopper and looking down at the skyscrapers at night, my jaw literally dropped to ground, never have I seen something so magical in video game.never.

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rucky - 611 days 12 hours ago

the waiting starts. Wish I can hibernate til Tuesday

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Lifendz - 611 days 12 hours ago

can the hype get any larger for this game? I'm picking mine up day one. PSN: Lifendz

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sammy_mantra - 611 days 12 hours ago

" For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud."

there are some TECHNICAL GLITCHES like FR DIPS which are more evident on the X360

"Past GTA titles have had mild-to-serious framerate issues and technical glitches, because the games were trying to do far more than the PlayStation 2 could handle. While GTA IV is pushing the PS3 and 360 to the limit, it also runs amazingly well. Sure, there are framerate hitches here and there and (particularly on 360) there is some texture pop-in, but it actually runs better than I expected. That a game with great AI, an awesome physics engine and a detailed open world runs so well and with such short load times is a technical marvel. For that, I can forgive framerate issues and some noticeable aliasing."

PS3 FTW

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chaosatom333 - 611 days 12 hours ago

ps3 is now getting not only on par with 360 version, but also a bit better.

This is what happens if you DON't use unreal 3 engine on ps3 games.
You get quality game and quality titles.

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chaosatom333 - 611 days 11 hours ago

AND ROCKSTAR did it again.

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Homicide - 611 days 11 hours ago

And oh yeah, IGN said it, the PS3 version is better. PS3 > 360.

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zethos56 - 611 days 11 hours ago

IGN still recommended you to get the version with the most friends. They didn't say "get it for ps3 because the graphics are better" or "get it for 360 because of the DLC."

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iamtehpwn - 611 days 11 hours ago

The last game they gave a 10 was Soul Calibur.
GTA 4 is fine and Dandy, and I look for IGN as the True reviewer for all my games as they are fair and balanced.

But meeh. A 10/10 for this game doesn't represent in anyway How I feel about it.

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RecSpec - 611 days 11 hours ago

"So what if the ps3 version is better?"

Well, that just means that all the people that said that the 360 version was the best version was WRONG. And, as far as this site goes, that's a pretty big deal around here. Whether people will admit it or not.

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Silellak - 611 days 11 hours ago

As expected, the PS3 version is slightly superior in frame rate, aliasing, and pop-in. Sony's system is finally starting to flex the muscle we all knew it had.

This has finally been openly stated by a big-name gaming site.

Can we please, PLEASE now officially put an embargo on all "PS3 VS 360 OMFG!!!!!!!" articles on N4G and all just buy the game for our console of choice and enjoy it with our friends? Come together as gamers and, I don't know, enjoy an incredible game?

Both games got perfect scores, because a few aliasing, framerate, and pop-in issues do not make the game any less revolutionary, no matter what fanboys on either side want to claim.

If the IGN review is anywhere near reality, next week should be a landmark week for gaming and gamers everywhere, and it's time we focus on that fact, rather than which multiplatform version is slightly superior to the other.

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chaosatom333 - 611 days 11 hours ago

This wouldn't be put behind, trust me.

whenever a xbox fan mentions that games on ps3 suck compared to xbox, i will just say "GTAIV" and they will shut-up. :)

cheers and bubbles up.

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Jack Bauer - 611 days 11 hours ago

Everyone that says the PS3 version is better...when push comes to shove, both got a 10 out of 10... unlike when the 360 versions have been better they usually score higher, so that means the differences arent very much.

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Imalwaysright - 611 days 11 hours ago

Of course R* did it. Im not surprised at all. I always knew that R* would revolutionaze gaming once again just like they did with GTAIII 7 years ago. Hopefully now every GTA fanboy will buy a copy of this game and help T2 kick EA's nuts.

GTA and Rockstar FTMW.

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Buubar - 611 days 11 hours ago

Yes, the 360 has DLC, but the PS3 has a better looking game.

I know which one I'd rather have.

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Silellak - 611 days 10 hours ago

"I know which one I'd rather have."

I'd rather have the one with the controller I prefer and that has more friends playing online.

Notice how this statement is entirely dependant on my preferences and situation, rather than a magical answer that tells everyone exactly which version they should get.

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ThePeoplesChamp - 611 days 10 hours ago

prepare for the colapse of n4g servers

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RecSpec - 611 days 10 hours ago

You can't say that here!!!

We NEED magical answers!!

Edit: that was for 1.21, and yes it was sarcasm.

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shortax - 611 days 9 hours ago

GOTY

".........looking down at the skyscrapers at night, my jaw literally dropped to ground, never have I seen something so magical in video game.never." no doubt...I was in awe myself

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Commando47 - 611 days 5 hours ago

Come to think of it IGN rarely dishes 10s out...

But damn man when they do...

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Bathyj - 611 days 4 hours ago

The only reason I care that the PS3 version is slightly better (and from all reports it is, you can start taking that as fact now) is because now we do have to defend our choice and list to Xbox owners constantly telling us we have and inferior version. That might of been true with....Gee I'm actually stuck to thing of a game that had significant differences. Madden would have to be it. Yawn. But lets not ever here that argument about GTA ok. Everyone should be happy with this game.

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Alvadr - 610 days 23 hours ago

Holy Craperoni!! A 10/10 from IGN. Looks like this will be game of the year. I dont think even MGS4 could match that.

And look, they say PS3 is the best version. Hell yes, its about time!!!!

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Bubble Buddy - 610 days 19 hours ago

Wow, IGN gave a game a 10 =O

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watchem - 610 days 13 hours ago

IGN are really tough when they grade games. Look at Oblivion, it's a excellent game and it got 9.2.
Imagine this game with a 10/10. :D

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fanboi hater - 610 days 12 hours ago

damn this just confirmed the purchase 200% (as ign is the only actually reliable sight aka 10 means something), and thats because they don't just hand them out like lollipops at the doctors office.

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chaosatom333 - 611 days 12 hours ago

xbot_kings, pog, and other anti-ps3 people can now finally shut up talking crap about ps3 all the time. :)

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Martini - 611 days 8 hours ago

Fine I admit the PS 3 has finally one upped the 360 but only because MS won't let R* use the HDD in 360, that would have taken care of the pop in, so at the end you have better AA and we have better colors so it's pretty even ☺

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justgamez - 611 days 5 hours ago

Color saturation (something I can adjust on my TV) equals better load times, less pop in, more stable frame rates and better anti-aliasing?

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NO_PUDding - 610 days 20 hours ago

And accoridng to IGN the saturation is covering up the aliasing.

I don't want saturated, did you see the videos in HD of people playing, the lights look ridiculously saturated.

But I am just glad I can put this to rest in MY mind now. Becuase Iw as worried both versiosn would look so saturated.

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jwatt - 610 days 16 hours ago

Sony should release in-game xmb on Gta's launch day.

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shelbygt33 - 610 days 21 hours ago

Considering the differences aren't huge at all (as has been stated everywhere, too) - I doubt you're going to hear those people that play the games on Xbox's complain about it. In fact I would bet if you play the two side by side you'd be hard pressed to really tell the difference.

That's the feeling I get reading all these reviews.

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jwatt - 610 days 15 hours ago

Really this how it's has been for the last couple of multiplatform games where the differences is not big enough to complain about.

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fox02 - 611 days 12 hours ago

i don't care which version "is superior", i have a 360 so i'm buying the 360 version, even if it has ps2 graphics.

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boJABER - 610 days 18 hours ago

fox02, interesting u r saying that mate while u r having a ps3 exclusive title as ur avatar :P

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fox02 - 602 days 12 hours ago

that's why I'm posting in the Gamer Zone...

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sammy_mantra - 611 days 12 hours ago

"Past GTA titles have had mild-to-serious framerate issues and technical glitches, because the games were trying to do far more than the PlayStation 2 could handle. While GTA IV is pushing the PS3 and 360 to the limit, it also runs amazingly well. Sure, there are framerate hitches here and there and (particularly on 360) there is some texture pop-in, but it actually runs better than I expected. That a game with great AI, an awesome physics engine and a detailed open world runs so well and with such short load times is a technical marvel. For that, I can forgive framerate issues and some noticeable aliasing. "

Poor xbuts

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power of Green - 611 days 11 hours ago

I was wrong about the anti-aliasing and PS3 having about equal pop-ins but was right about:

Framerate
Vibrance

Sue me biatch!!!!!. I'm assuming installing on the 360 HDD(optional)was a lie?.

Lots of PS3 games are cleaner with less detail of course.

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socomnick - 611 days 11 hours ago

Lol at the fanboys above are you guys like 12 ? grow up already act your age just because you are anonymous on the internet does not mean you have to act like raging moron.

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sammy_mantra - 611 days 11 hours ago

all of the PS3 games look phenomenal with FULL RGB turned on /SUPER WHITE turned on

all PS3 games look better than x360 versions

as for details the DVD is not enough to hold large and complex textures as seen in UNCHARTED

TRASH BOX 3 FIX ME 35 year old stupid MART aka POG ..........x360 will never have anything to rival UNCHARTED

also

X360 version not only has BAD graphics but suffers from SEVERE FR DIPS which are VERY APPARENT

""Past GTA titles have had mild-to-serious framerate issues and technical glitches, because the games were trying to do far more than the PlayStation 2 could handle. While GTA IV is pushing the PS3 and 360 to the limit, it also runs amazingly well. Sure, there are framerate hitches here and there and (particularly on 360) there is some texture pop-in, but it actually runs better than I expected. That a game with great AI, an awesome physics engine and a detailed open world runs so well and with such short load times is a technical marvel. For that, I can forgive framerate issues and some noticeable aliasing. "

"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud".

MART aka POG aka JASON 360

head back to your cave TARD

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Varsarus - 611 days 11 hours ago

Speaking of Uncharted sammy...it only used 30% of the SPU's!!!!

"SPUS: lots of stuff. Scene traversal, water, decompression, particles, etc. Using only 30% of SPUs"

http://xemu.blogharbor.com/...

1UP actually stated there were frame rate and pop-in issues so that probably was the 360 version after all lol.

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Pain - 611 days 10 hours ago

to funny.

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Hatchetforce - 611 days 7 hours ago

I like this story because clowns like hey hey hey and Jason-you-have-egg-on-your-fac e-360 were just saying yesterday that the story about PS3 superiority was made own. Well? Anything to say now? Unless you are going to be an adult and own up to your error then there isn't anything you can say that isn't a gutless remark.

I said days ago to mark down the comments of some people on this board because the time was coming when they were going to be eating their words. Well belly up to the table boys and chow down. You have a full plate.

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The XBOT - 611 days 3 hours ago

This sounds like a PS3 Gangbang to me. Both reviews took 10/10 so just STFU and wait for the game. We were supposed to see greater differences with those SPUs, but as far as how things have shown up, hype was 1/2 the power of the PS3.

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joe382 - 611 days 3 hours ago

hahaha this is so funny haha haha I cant stop laughing haha now my throat hurts haahaahuguggghghgg cough cough cough Hurts really bad cough cougghhh. Fine now.

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Sir Ken Kutaragi 1 - 610 days 20 hours ago

'For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster'

Enjoy the SUPERIOR PS3 Version!!!;-P PS3 Fans;)

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Herbert tholdpervert - 611 days 11 hours ago

holy fuking sh!t the game got 10 from IGN this is unreal

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PSMonster21 - 611 days 11 hours ago

Thats all you got poo, I expected more from you. Makes sense, you got the sh1t version. ROFL!!!!!!!!!

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The XBOT - 611 days 3 hours ago

http://au.xbox360.ign.com/a...

This game also scored 10/10. Time for the bedtime story?

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sammy_mantra - 610 days 17 hours ago

PS3 version of GTA4 is confirmed to be superior

i repeat CONFIRMED

http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

"For those wanting to know which version looks better, the edge goes to the PS3. The textures and framerate are comparable, but the PS3 has far less pop-in. The 360 has richer colors, but the PS3 has better anti-aliasing making it look a little cleaner. Because GTA IV can preload onto the PS3 hard drive, the in-game loads are faster. Don't worry Xbox owners, the load times are rarely more than 30 seconds and don't occur very often. The slight visual edge goes to PS3, but the 360 is no slouch. Either version will do you proud".

X360 version has FR dips too . more frequent than the PS3 version
"Past GTA titles have had mild-to-serious framerate issues and technical glitches, because the games were trying to do far more than the PlayStation 2 could handle. While GTA IV is pushing the PS3 and 360 to the limit, it also runs amazingly well. Sure, there are framerate hitches here and there and (particularly on 360) there is some texture pop-in, but it actually runs better than I expected. That a game with great AI, an awesome physics engine and a detailed open world runs so well and with such short load times is a technical marvel. For that, I can forgive framerate issues and some noticeable aliasing. "

EGM--- http://www.n4g.com/NewsPend...

"PS3 version looks slightly more vibrant and sharp "

Crying time for MS. it is over for X360 and MS

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Hitman_Legend - 610 days 17 hours ago

Dude, take it easy, you've stooped to a new low. Now 360 owners are asking for install times, wow talk about hypocritical. And what are you talking about acting like IGN's a fanboy site, only fanboys get so defensive when they hear something negative about their piece of plastic, if you actually listened to the podcast you'd know how it is. Also multiplatform game usually are higher by a point on the 360 version so why all of sudden are you acting like a whiner. People who worship pieces of plastic and metal make me sick, because people like you are whats wrong with gaming.

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Gam71 - 610 days 16 hours ago

Hi doodle

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InYourMom - 611 days 12 hours ago

The game is NOT 1080p native so I don't see your point.

Man, you are really really trying hard to convince people who don't give a sh*t that the PS3 version is better. I hope R* are paying you well or you are one sorry ass loser.

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Shadow Man - 611 days 12 hours ago

Yes! we know the ps3 version is better. Damn you wasted 3 bubbles saying the same sh!t. You sound like a broken record.

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Grown Folks Talk - 611 days 12 hours ago

& if you need more proof I'm sure he can take a picture from a year ago with those exact same words from the article.

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The XBOT - 611 days 3 hours ago

The only thing that is raped is your brain for those 3 year old comments.

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Kleptic - 611 days 6 hours ago

InYourMom...I understand the need for damage control right now...but seriously...you have to admit the 360 kids did this non-stop every chance they got...

Only thing that is funny is that we had to hear it from the likes of Turok and Juiced 2...yeah...they were better on the 360...but GTAIV, arguably the new current contender for the greatest game ever made...is superior on the PS3...

just sit back and let it happen...you think POG or Jason would hold back if things were reversed?...

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InYourMom - 611 days 12 hours ago

Your right.

Pre-order cancelled.

EDIT AT BELOW: Oh wow, thank you grammer police. Read my comment's and see how many grammer mistakes I make. YOU'RE a joke of a user on this site so I think you need to stick it up YOUR azz!

..and the jerkstore called and they are out of you!

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Hatchetforce - 611 days 7 hours ago

The sad part is inhismomsrectum is using quotes from George Costanza. Talk about being a loser...

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The XBOT - 611 days 3 hours ago

I can see now why this game scored less with IGN. Those 7 SPUs have really belittled the 360. /sarcasm

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Hatchetforce - 610 days 20 hours ago

No they have belittled some developers that did not know how to use them. This generation isn't even a 3rd over. GTA4 already looks better on the PS3. So do a host of other titles. This is just the start. Also look at the total package nimwit. Rockstar has told your precious MS that they are going to have to do something about DVD9 or they won't get the next GTA. And there is another one coming this gen.

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chaosatom333 - 611 days 11 hours ago

perhaps we can start mentioning GTA to every moron xbot that ever speaks.

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power of Green - 610 days 17 hours ago

Sounds more and more like IGN had a agenda based review the 360 version looks better and the PS3 version runs slightly better because of a install. lol

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JVIDICAN - 611 days 11 hours ago

call 1800-6634-46333-8447-669
theyll help you out ;)

yeah it is too long. so what,wana fight about it? =P

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Ali_The_Brit - 611 days 11 hours ago

nice family guy

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heyheyhey - 611 days 12 hours ago

and the ignorant 360 fans keep saying "BUT TEH PS3 ONLY HAZ 256MB RAM LOLOLOLOL"

without realizing the PS3 has 256mb GDDR3 and 256mb XDR, which has twice the data bandwidth than the whole of the 360's RAM

they'll realise it soon

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