Usually I try to avoid posting something about a game like GTA 4 just after release because everyone and their dog does the same and the chance of mine being worth reading or even noticed is slim, like finding a needle in a haystack. But I find that this game is worth the attempt and time spent to post my thoughts.

1. Cops are a pain in the ass

I have played and beaten all of the GTA titles except for San Andreas. I hated the constant micro-managing; ie working out, changing clothes to match gang colors, shit like that. But in all the other games the cops seemed to be kinda pushovers. No matter what wanted level I got, I was always able to find a way to escape, I could bust through the road blocks if I needed to, evade the helicopters yada yada. While I was playing yesterday I got the cops on me for fun and got my wanted level to 5 stars I think. The chase was on, I kept having to switch cars because the cops would shoot out the tires, and once when I got on a bridge the feds setup impenetrable roadblocks on both sides. I was like “Wow, they are really hard ass in this game”



2. Brucie is awesome!!

One of Romans friends names is Brucie, a juiced up meathead. His character is the coolest in the game to me so far, aside from Nikko. His constant roid rage and anger are a constant form of entertainment for me. Its hilarious when he tries to push up on Nikko and look tough and Nikko always knocks him down a peg or two.



3. Mini-games are fun

I know I said that I hate the micro-managing shit from San Andreas, but the difference between SA and IV’s mini-games is that IV’s mini-games are optional and just there for fun. The pool game is a lot of fun, and darts is pretty easy. I can’t wait to see what else the game has is store.


4. Nikko doesn’t wear a seatbelt

There I as hurtling down the street in the nice car I just hotwired off the street corner, trying to outrun the fuzz. I am weaving in and out of traffic, peeling around corners and running over pedestrians. Then out of no where comes this cop heading right for me in an unplanned game of chicken. I try to swerve out of the way but he slides his patrol car right into my front end and I go flying head first out of the windshield and over the patrol car. The first time it happened I actually jumped out of my seat and yelled out “SHIT!!!”




Stay tuned for more GTA 4 info.