Grand Theft Auto IV, a PlayStation 3 game that engulfs players into the seedy underbelly of Liberty City. The game is so well written that you may find yourself sticking to the mission mode longer than expected, just to see how Niko develops with his connections to Roman and others around him. What's cool is that you don't have to stay on this path. You can actually leave your cousin hanging in favor of other people around the city, such as potential dates. Being able to take a lady out and show her a good time is sweet, whether you grab a bite to eat or hit the local tavern for a round of darts and pool. Of course, selfish types can endure more guilty pleasures, such as spending hours in the strip club and getting a dual lap dance. Yes, two ladies at once.
With a game like GTA IV, however, most people will probably run amok. Like previous leads in GTA games, Niko can steal cars, brandish weapons, change his clothes and terrorize the public. If you want to get dolled up in a business suit and go wild with a rocket launcher, that's your prerogative. Just be aware that the police element is stronger than ever. If you're in trouble, you'll have to outrun a certain area on the Liberty City map. If you murder a cop or blow up a cop car, the circle grows even bigger, making it that much more difficult to escape the long arm of the law.
Niko does have some tools that come in handy. Along with access to a fully customized map to Liberty City, he also has an on-screen guide that draws out his route. Of course, you can take any route you please, finding shortcuts and goodies as a result. You also have a cell phone, which you can use to call Roman, a potential date or other characters. The phone really changes the GTA dynamic, making things that much more accessible.
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