Topic: Rockstar has a new game called IV

[Maverick]

Yeah, don't know if I'll get it first day though, probably wait a week or two.  I has no moneys. 

[Nick DiMola]

I really would like to pick this up, do any of the versions have support for mouse/keyboard? Having played all of the others on the PC, the thought of playing this game with a controller really doesn't sit well with me. Ultimately, if it doesn't support KB/M it will keep me from purchasing it.

[GoldenPhoenix]

I really would like to pick this up, do any of the versions have support for mouse/keyboard? Having played all of the others on the PC, the thought of playing this game with a controller really doesn't sit well with me. Ultimately, if it doesn't support KB/M it will keep me from purchasing it.

Odd, I am the exact opposite, I cannot stand playing the game with a keyboard beyond aiming with the mouse.

[Maverick]

Well, IGN just gave this game a perfect 10.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p1.html

[Flames_of_chaos]

Well, IGN just gave this game a perfect 10.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p1.html

IGN gave Jade Empire IIRC a 9.9 and we all knew how that one ended up to be. I don't know if it's me but I never had long lasting appeal for GTA.

[ShyGuy]

The Video review makes me want to play the game.

[Mario]

It must suck if they are already done with the game. 7 page review? You have to be joking. Nobody is impressed.

10    Lasting Appeal
The story will take anywhere from 25-45 hours to complete, depending on your skill level and attention span.

Or maybe people who don't plow through the game in one day ticking boxes and making notes have a sense of wonder and like exploring. Awful, AWFUL review.

Should be a great game though. Might pick up a cheap 360 in 5 years or so and check it out.

[Flames_of_chaos]

It must suck if they are already done with the game. 7 page review? You have to be joking. Nobody is impressed.

10    Lasting Appeal
The story will take anywhere from 25-45 hours to complete, depending on your skill level and attention span.

Or maybe people who don't plow through the game in one day ticking boxes and making notes have a sense of wonder and like exploring. Awful, AWFUL review.

Should be a great game though. Might pick up a cheap 360 in 5 years or so and check it out.

Wouldn't it be feasible to pick up a PS3 five years down the line since Sony likes to support their systems with long life spans and MS just tossed out the original Xbox like a prom date reject in four years and moving on to the 360 without looking back at all. And when Nintendo and Sony had their first console systems (NES and PS1) in support for roughly 7 - 10 years.

[Nick DiMola]

I've decided to hold off on getting this game till I get a PS3. The multiplayer seems like it could be fun and I really don't want to pay for Xbox Live to enjoy it.

[GoldenPhoenix]

OMG, a 10? I skimmed the review and even with graphical technical issues they still gave it a 10. This seems to be the epitome of a fanboi review.

[Kairon]

Fanboi reviews are the ones that give Smash Brawl a 10.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Fanboi reviews are the ones that give Smash Brawl a 10.

Uh huh, show me that 10 that IGN gave Smash Brawl. Or that gamestop review that gave it a 10, or heck any widely recognized publication that gave it a 10.

[Kairon]

Fanboi reviews are the ones that give Smash Brawl a 10.

Uh huh, show me that 10 that IGN gave Smash Brawl. Or that gamestop review that gave it a 10, or heck any widely recognized publication that gave it a 10.

Huh, really? Man, us fanbois are a dying breed.

But what about Zelda: TP? Surely some fanbois reviewed that right?

[GoldenPhoenix]

I hope the framerate is fairly smooth, some of the reviews make it sound like it could be a problem.

[Dirk Temporo]

I've decided to hold off on getting this game till I get a PS3. The multiplayer seems like it could be fun and I really don't want to pay for Xbox Live to enjoy it.

Enjoy your gimped verson of the game.

EDIT:

Grand Theft Auto IV is the best game since Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

IGN credibility: 0

[BranDonk Kong]

Release dates were meant to be broken. I haven't noticed a framerate problem so far (360 version), oh, and the game is fucking incredible. I haven't played too much, just messed around without having my HDD plugged in so RockStar doesn't harass me for not being on their list.

[blackfootsteps]

The Video review makes me want to play the game.

It also makes me want to pay $300 for the game... eh what?

[GoldenPhoenix]

I want to see the physics engine in action.

[Nick DiMola]

I've decided to hold off on getting this game till I get a PS3. The multiplayer seems like it could be fun and I really don't want to pay for Xbox Live to enjoy it.

Enjoy your gimped verson of the game.

EDIT:

Grand Theft Auto IV is the best game since Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

IGN credibility: 0

I've read that both versions are the same.

As to the Zelda comment, did IGN really say that? If so, I agree. I'm guessing this game isn't significantly different than the other GTA games, which would make these reviews so over stated it's disgusting, but I guess we'll see.

[ShyGuy]

So, is this game any good?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Good enough to crash on PS3 (MOAR HD POWAAA) and cause a few RRODs.

[Flames_of_chaos]

Gamespot is hilarious their original review they gave GTA a 9.5 but then they change the score to a 10.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Gamespot is hilarious their original review they gave GTA a 9.5 but then they change the score to a 10.

Lol, seriously?

[Caliban]

So, is this game any good?

A friend of mine that likes this series, GTA3 is his favourite, was telling me this morning that the game is like like Jesus had come back and made this game however, after I watched a bunch of MasterbitHD vids from IGN it just seems like the same old game that GTA3 was which I never completed because I got bored with the missions. I just ain't getting any vibe from it. I do like the concept of Cops n Crooks in multiplayer from what I heard from podcasts, but from what my friend tells me is that it's not worth it because most anonymous people that will play with you are a bunch of retards and forget what they're supposed to do, so basically your best bet is to play multiplayer with your on line friends.
I'm probably going to pick up the game this afternoon if I can, and then I will add my own impressions to this thread.

[ThePerm]

I'm a studio art major minoring in art history and have an associates in computer graphics, I'm going to say its Art.