Grand Theft Auto IV
Crime may not pay, but it certainly sells video games. Grand Theft Auto IV is a violent, intelligent, profane, endearing, obnoxious, sly, richly textured and thoroughly compelling work of cultural satire disguised as fun.Grand Theft Auto IV scales back the thuggery of previous versions and puts players in the shoes of Nico Belik, a likable immigrant who has escaped the war-torn Balkans to find his penchant for violence is a marketable job skill. From the opening credits to the multiple explosive conclusions, GTA IV looks and feels as much like an interactive movie than a video game. The story, characters and gameplay are memorable, but it's the vibrant cesspool of Liberty City where every car, truck, boat or helicopter can be stolen that provides the canvas for this digital masterpiece.
GTA IV is so good it manages to fend off a barrage of high-powered competition to retain its position as one of the top games of 2008. So don't miss out on one of the top titles that's changing the landscape of the gaming experience.
