1UP: Grand Theft Auto Episodes from Liberty City Review

The fact that the console-exclusivity deal for these episodes has finally run out doesn't diminish the fact that these are two quality games bundled together for forty bucks. This collection is far superior to that of the original release of Grand Theft Auto 4 itself more radio stations, better vehicle controls, and a much better checkpoint system during missions help round out the list of improvements.

And while there is absolutely nothing different content wise from the Xbox 360 version, Episodes from Liberty City is a must have for every Grand Theft Auto fan who never had a chance to play the better half of this nearly two year old game.

[Megaton]

It seems like only yesterday the 360 fanboys were claiming TLaD/TBoGT were as big as Vice City and San Andreas. Memories...

Anyways, I've played them both on 360. They're fun, better than the original game. I dunno if they're "$40" good, but they're worth your time unless you just don't like GTA. I think the shotgun with explosive rounds in TBoGT is the best weapon in the entire series.

[thebudgetgamer]

couple days later my 360 ate the disk.

[Official General]

It only seems like yesterday since when Microsoft and he 360 crowd were screaming "episodic GTA 4 DLC exclusive to the 360!!!!" at the top of their lungs. So much noise was made, they just would'nt stop with statements like, "360 version of GTA 4 is the complete experience", "PS3 owners are jealous and butt-hurt because they are'nt gettin DLC", damn they went on and on. It took nearly 1 and a half years before both episodes came to the 360 anyway. I'll never forget the way 360 fanatics reacted when the episodic content was announced for the PS3 - the sound of their comments it just felt that their jaws just dropped and eyes just popped, it was like a day of national mourning LOL!

It looks like Microsoft's $50 million was a plus for Sony after all - I'm sure Rockstar used a good part of that money to fund development costs for a PS3 version of Episodes of Liberty City and possibly Agent.

How ya like us PS3 owners now boys?!

[soxfan2005]

I also remember PS3 fans screaming "GTA4 sucks", "We don't care about DLC", "Nobody plays GTA4 anymore anyways".

I'll never forget the way PS3 fanatics reacted when the DLC was announced as a 360 exclusive. They were bad-mouthing these games EVERY chance they got. Now, you guys are ecstatic that the games are available on PS3.

[captain-obvious]

im about to get this game right now
since i missed GTAIV

dose this one got Multiplyer in it ??
and whats the length of both of them ??

[Tony-A]

And do you see them praising it now?

Because all I see is them throwing the multiplatform-ness of this DLC in 360 fanboys faces. I have yet to see anything close to a decent amount of PS3 fanboys getting excited for it.

Simply put, it's still just GTA DLC... and GTA IV still sucks (compared to previous iterations coming from a GTA fan).

[cayal]

Better vehicle controls. Thank god, GTAIV vehicle controls were horrible.

[Megaton]

Don't get your hopes too high on that. I've played through both, and I didn't notice any difference at all. This is the first time I've even heard anything about different vehicle controls.

[ClownBelt]

Either IGN or Gamespot took note of the vehicle control.

[SnuggleBandit]

ya gamespot's review talked about the only the motorcycle controls i believe

[Megaton]

That's funny, cause the motorcycles gave me the most trouble. Felt exactly like the first time I used them in the main game. I dunno, maybe I'll go back and compare myself. Really didn't notice any difference at all, but I wasn't exactly looking for it either.

[Stationfan]

Cant wait to buy it used.

[electricshadow]

I bought it today and I love it.

[Rocket Sauce]

Better vehicle controls sounds nice, but GTA 4 sucked HARD. I want to believe this is better, but I don't think I'm gonna fall for that one again. Maybe if I can get it for 10 or 15 dollars I'll give it a try.

[playstation_clan]

this game

[El_Colombiano]

I payed $20...

[jashwin]

lol people are pissed about the exclusivity.Go here:

http://blog.us.playstation....

Check out the comments.People arent gonna buy sloppy seconds.I,like other people think that R* is a sellout,shame on them.Pus the ps3 version is $10 more.

Unless they add more features to the pc and ps3 version,but doubt that will happen. R*,you just lost the ps3 community's respect.

[Rocket Sauce]

"We know PlayStation fans have been anxiously waiting for this release, and we sincerely appreciate all of your patience and support over the past year as we worked to get this game to you as soon as we possibly could."

I'd have taken the money, too, but there's like five lies in that one sentence.

[bjornbear]

because I bought GTAIV recently, finished it, enjoyed it, but now am satisfied with what it is, will get teh trophies and leave it at that, i don't want to spend any more money on it i'll wait for GTV for next Grand Theft purchase =)

if this came out 2-3 months ago things would have been different, oh well

and i could trade GTAIV in for this, but i want to get GTAIV plat, which will take time

[VINNIEPAZ]

*pats Xiphos & Official General on the back*

Thats right guys, let all them tears out. Here, use these tissues....

Now repeat after me, "My PS3 purchase is finally paying off, my PS3 purchase is finally paying off, my PS3 purchase is finally paying off, my PS3 purchase is finally paying off, my PS3 purchase is finally paying off, my PS3 purchase is finally paying off."

*wraps blanket over Xiphos & Official General*

Dont worry guys, nobody is gonna hurt you anymore.

@jashwin

No it dose make sense. PS3 fanboys are so over defensive its not funny. They have to constantly remind themselves they made a good choice and think everyone is out to get them.

[jashwin]

That comment didn't even make any sense. I wonder why you only have one bubble...

[SnuggleBandit]

Vinnie Paz would be ashamed...

[Pennywise]

He said: "It DOSE make sense"!!

HAHA... Comic relief in the morning is great, thanks vinniepaz.

[Official General]

@ soxfan2005 - What are you talking about? Personally, I am still disappointed with the original GTA 4 game, even though it was still a good game. Plus, I'm just a massive GTA fan anyway so if this makes GTA 4 any better then yeah of course I'm gonna look forward to it. Both PS3 AND 360 owners were very critical of GTA 4. The general view of gamers is that GTA 4 did not fully live up to it's expectations, it was considered in some ways, a letdown. And truth was, nobody was too bothered when the first episodic DLC came out on the 360 because a) it came out way too late, like a year later and b) many people were not feeling that biker gang scenario on The Lost and Damned. I remember the comments on here from back then. It was only until the Ballad of Gay Tony release last year October that interest in GTA 4 DLC generated again because it was given really good reviews. I was not flaming there, I was simply stating facts based on what I saw and read on gaming sites. It is what it is, dont shoot the messenger my friend.

@ Vinnie Paz - First of all, I dont know what the f**k you are even talking about or what sense you are trying to make. Whatever it is suppose to be sarcasm, wit etc - IT AINT WORKING. You found the time to think up and write that? You need counselling boy, you got issues. You dont know me from anywhere assume things about me, but fair enough if you wanna waste time focusing your attention on me like that then go ahead lol.

[skyblue14213]

I will get it when it is $20 or less(new).