Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition

great game, niko can also scratch his balls. sometimes

Game itself is obviously good but on PC some missions would glitch out and leave me stuck in loading screen with only way out turning my whole PC off. I tried the "fix" of moving the data to my C folder and this just deleted all my progress.

Good game but runs like shit. And when you get it to run, then it fails to save progress 15 hours in.

Revenge ending literally unbeatable and even if you play around with CPU cores, the controls of the helicopter suck really hard

Otherwise, it is still one of the most iconic GTAs

I love the game - the story, the characters, the map…Wonderful!

game is more detailed than any other gta despite the lack of several typical traditional side missions

The best GTA games hands down. It is story driven, character driven and action driven. I love all the dlc story missions and the new characters too. One of the greatest things in GTA IV is the physics. Everything is based on realism more so than GTA V could hope to be. I love that all the vehicles have a distinct weight to them and it changes with different cars, trucks and vans. Phenomenal gun play and fighting UI. I could spend hours just brawling it out on the streets and not get tired, its so much fun just messing with the NPCs. 12/10 would deffo reccomend.

really fun, brings the original nostalgic feeling too and is still fun to this day.

this game has so many flaws its unreal people think this is the best in the series. outside of driving around and avoiding cops on a high star (like you can do in any GTA title), this game has so much wrong with it that at one point i stopped caring about the story all together because the gameplay was so awful.

npcs dying in missions, terrible movement options, unnecessary animations for every action in the game, extremely repetitive missions. save your money dont get this game.

edit: i died in a transition animation on full health.

Still may favorite GTA for sure. Sadly Rockstar doesn't think so and made this port of this game not the best. If you want the best time with this game, go with mods. It can be a pain in the butt to do them (sometime) but it will be a good time if you do.

Kept playing this game over and over again for the past 15 years.. I swear i love this game so much despite of its shitty ass optimization on PC.

I hit a car with my motorcycle and got launched all the way to jupiter.

definitely an experience i was lacking for a long time. i was put this game off but now that i sat down and play it for awhile i can say with confidence that this is not the best gta game but definitely a great one

Downgrade it to 1.8 and set it up for GFWL and you're in for a fun time, as a Discord server regularly holds events to populate motivated players in various game mode lobbies. Play the story and enjoy the cinema as you do the same stuff for several missions, but takes a new creative approach with TBoGT. Lots to do and lots to play, that is if your modern-day gaming PC is capable of running it! GTA IV is mostly the opposite of GTA V, but in the best ways possible.

good story, although the missions are so repetitive and the checkpoint system is absolute bs and is so frustrating with the driving, i would say those 3 things are the biggest problem of this game, the optimization is so bad on pc too but thats fault of the port so other than that, a peak gaming experience. Getting ready for GTA VI

i freaking love this game i love the last mission at 12fps. Agent Orange is a chemical herbicide.
this game made me start to think straight and get help in my life. The diseases strongly linked to Agent Orange exposure include soft tissue sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin disease, and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

Overall id say GTA4 is a great game. its very good. i wish i was Niko.

9/10

The best GTA game so far (2025), by far.
Best visuals, physics, open world, driving and by FAR the best writing in the series. If this game was slightly longer it would be perfect!

good game, sometimes it has some major glitches and drops my frames to 2 and stays on the screen until i am forced to close the game and reopen it specifically in tbogt and a few in the base game .

This game is so broken that you have to go through gazillions of patches and tweak to make it optimal, I just don't have the time for it. Not worth spending so much time for an old game like this, better to invest your time elsewhere.

The greatest game of all mankind. I aspire to be Niko Bellic.

---{ Graphics }---
☑ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☑ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☑ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☑ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☑ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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Grand Theft Auto IV: A Timeless, Gritty Masterpiece

Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) is not just a game; it's a dark, realistic, and profound story that stands out even among other games in the series. Transporting players to the harsh and cynical Liberty City, GTA IV offers an unforgettable experience exploring themes of immigration, betrayal, and finding one's place in the world.

What I Liked:

• Realistic and Detailed Liberty City: Liberty City in GTA IV isn't just a backdrop; it's a living, breathing city based on New York. It's stunning in its realism and detail.
• Captivating Story: The story of Niko Bellic, an Eastern European immigrant seeking a better life, is full of drama, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
• Believable Characters: The characters in GTA IV are complex and ambiguous individuals, each with their own motivations and goals.
• Physics and Driving: The car physics and driving in GTA IV are head and shoulders above previous entries in the series. Cars feel heavy and powerful, and crashes look realistic.
• Soundtrack: The GTA IV soundtrack is one of the best in video game history. It perfectly captures the atmosphere of Liberty City and includes a multitude of hits from various genres.
• Atmosphere: GTA IV creates a unique atmosphere of bleakness and despair that draws you in from the first minutes of the game.

What You Might Not Like:

• Optimization: GTA IV is infamous for its poor optimization on PC. Even on modern computers, the game can experience performance issues.
• Age: The game was released in 2008, and some graphical elements and gameplay mechanics may seem outdated.
• Difficulty Getting 100%: Completing the game to 100% requires a lot of time and patience.

Conclusion:

Grand Theft Auto IV is a gritty masterpiece that remains relevant to this day. It's a game with a captivating story, believable characters, and a unique atmosphere. Despite some drawbacks related to optimization and age, GTA IV is still recommended for purchase to all fans of crime dramas and open-world games.

Should you buy it? If you haven't played GTA IV yet, you should definitely give it a try. Even if you've played it before, returning to Liberty City can be a great way to relive familiar emotions and discover something new.

Highly recommended!

Rating: 9/10

I used to play this game on my xbox 360 when i was around 10 years old (im currently 22 btw) very appropriate age to play this game i know :) but i adored it so much and loved it, at least until my parents decided one day that i was too young to play the game and gave it away, and then got me minecraft instead.

just for nostalgia reasons, i bought the game again in 2024 for my PC and omg, this might be the best game in the series story wise. Niko is absolutely my favorite GTA protag now because his lore is top tier (in my personal opinion that is), and the gameplay is pretty fun too! ill admit i never downloaded the mod(s) recommended mainly cause I just have not bothered to download any of them.

one con ill say is that its impossible for me to finish because im so stuck on the "out of commission" mission, which is the finaly storyline mission. i've tried it over and over again but I have yet to get past it, and according to other reviews its tied to your FPS, which makes sense considering i have a more modern PC, so it's basically impossible to finish the game right now. thankfully the side-games are also a joy to play imo, but i have yet to finish those to give a proper review on them. one day ill probably download a mod just to finish the game, but it sucks that at this point its unplayable for modern tech :/ because this game is definitely worth the experience, and even so I still recommend it, you just may need mods to finish the game.

Best GTA game ever. Works great on steam deck with fusionFx, various fix and radio restoration mods.

Best gta game ever!
I think the story and gameplay are very good even the artstyle and licensed soundtrack are amaizing.
BEST GAME OF 2008 FOR SURE!!!

Grand Theft Auto IV undoubtedly deserves its place among the top three best and highest-rated games in the world. Developed by Rockstar Games and published by Rockstar North in 2008, this title stands as a landmark in the gaming industry. The game's soundtrack, which has become iconic within online communities and among gamers, is memorable, even gracing the loading screens.

The environment of Liberty City in GTA IV presents a darker, more gritty atmosphere compared to its predecessors, GTA 3 and GTA Liberty City Stories. Without delving into spoilers, I will note that you take on the role of Niko Bellic, one of the most complex and skilled protagonists in the entire GTA series. The shooting and driving mechanics were ahead of their time, offering a level of realism that was remarkable for its era.

The only major drawback of this game lies in its initial PC release, which faced performance issues. However, these were largely addressed with the release of the complete edition, which included downloadable content (DLCs).

Overall, playing Grand Theft Auto IV is an experience you won’t want to miss. It offers a raw and immersive portrayal of America, putting you in the shoes of a war-torn character in a deeply compelling narrative. The sense of immersion and the unique atmosphere make it one of the most memorable experiences in gaming history

game is worth the money, big glizzy no strip grove street style definitely worth playing narm zayin recommended to anyone

Great game, most players will get major fps drops and stuff which can easily be dealt with if you look it up on youtube.

Niko & cia are so overlooked a single tear falls from my face. Grittiest GTA, most underrated GTA.

The best game in the franchise... if not then for sure in top 3. I bought it a couple of months ago on a sale for just 5 bucks. Its not fair that it costed 25 dollars for PS3. The only difference is that this game has a couple of bugs, but its definetly worth a lot more than just 5 dollars. I really like the game. It has a great story, decent graphics. I recommend it to everyone who says GTA 5 is the best in the franchise.

badass game might be expensive but toatly worth it

i'm about 7 hours in and its hard to keep playing. Frequent crashes, totally crashing my pc 3 times, and forcing a restart once (hasn't happened on any other game). There is nauseating stuttering in cut scenes, alongside obnoxious bugs like the camera slowly zooming into a single spot until its just a blob of grey. This game hasn't aged well, and this port certainly isnt doing it any favors. Even the good reviews are saying you need to install mods to enjoy the game. I aint doing all of that. Don't recommend

Amazing game, shitty port. Would only recommend if it is on sale, otherwise hit the seas

In the final mission, both endings, you have to climb into a helicopter. It says to spam the space bar, and upon doing so, all it does is move the camera making the end mission unbeatable. Waste of time.

Hands down, the best GTA game that Rockstar has ever produced. SA was fantastic, but nothing will ever touch the vibe that this game carries. It's a perfect blend between the dark and real world, and the satirical (yet more true as time goes on) comedy. These two things juxtapose to complete a synergy unmatched by any game I've played thus far. Every time you play, you can tell that pure love was poured into making this experience possible. 10/10, I wouldn't trade it for any other GTA from now until the end.

(Rockstar, please don't let GTA VI be the opposite of the masterpiece you've constructed here.)

The game is overall pretty good, but the PC port is absolutely atrocious and you will NEED mods to have a bearable experience. Other than that, it's got a pretty fun gameplay and engaging story that will question your morals.

One of the best games of its generation, even if many of the game mechanics haven't aged very well.

The real problem lies in the botched optimization and regular updates that make the game even more unplayable, even on a modern computer.

I'd like to finish this game again, but the loading times are too long and I can't play a full hour without the game crashing between missions.

Um porte completamente mal feito. Simplesmente comprei o jogo e tudo está invisivel, o niko, as texturas, tudo, comprei o jogo pensando que pelo menos o jogo eu jogaria mas nem isso, e pra resolver esse "pequeno" problema existem duas soluções: ou você desatualiza seu Windows para uma versão anterior a de 2024, ou baixa 70 pastas com arquivos que supostamente era pra resolver. Estou completamente decepcionado não recomendo.

I've tried multiple patching solutions online to fix this game's horrible stuttering. Nothing seems to work, not the Vulkan wrapper, not any other option. Unless you're fine with annoying stutters every couple of seconds the game is unplayable.

This game is the best game i have played, the NPC and Niko physics are fun and the way the cars move is like the real world, i prefer the way of driving in GTA4 than GTA5, there are many exiting thing in this game, if i have time i can play this game all day...

It's a great game, but if you want to play it, I recommend getting FusionFix. The game's physics engine is tied to framerate, so the game can (and will) break at higher frames. FusionFix can solve this problem by giving you a frame limiter, and other nice quality of life fixes.

The gameplay may be dated in some aspects, but the story is what really holds it all together. The sentiments it leaves still holds true now.

Might be my favorite open world game of all time, but I leave a bad review because this PC port is horrendous. I've spent more time fighting with different mods trying to get this game to function properly and have a fresh experience, but it is ridiculously buggy. Crashing, poor fps, changing commandlines, rockstar launcher, choppy cutscenes, screen tearing, it's almost like they don't want you to play it. The vanilla game with no mods is playable, but it will be frustrating.
Rockstar is known for neglecting their old titles, and this may be the worst offense. Now don't get me wrong, when you get the game to work with the mods it's a super good time. But you'll still run into problems eventually. Good luck.

My favorite GTA game. Unfortunately the game is unplayable on PC due to the Rockstar Games Launcher. Im so sick of this DRM bullcrap. I will never buy another Rockstar game on PC because of it.

its a good game, but you shouldnt have to make an account for an entirely different platform just to play something you bought, and only be able to launch it from said platform

It's a remastered edition of GTA 4, if you have the machine power for it, it can look beautiful, especially as old as this game is. I would recommend checking your system capabilities before downloading. It would be cool if RS did the same for the Ballad of Gay Tony and Lost & Damned.

This game never gets old. The best protagonist of this franchise and the story just make him so relatable as a human being. From all the Grand Theft Auto games, this one has the most realistic mechanics.

I'd only recommend you to play this great game's horrendous PC port with mods that (Thankfully) fix the port to what it should've been in the first place.
Installation process is not difficult and you don't need to downgrade, guides/tutorials exist on Youtube n' such.
Other than that this is one of the best GTA games on this franchise and in my view better than GTA5 Story-wise (Since GTA4 Online is mostly unplayable/dead).
However as previously mentioned this is an awful port to pc with a lot of small details missing from the console versions and bugs here and there occasionally, And while the game is mostly playable it shows its most ugliest head in the final mission where you will suffer and have to resort to Lowering your FPS via Task manager (It is that bad).

Best GTA story and protagonist. Highly recommended

I unfortunately never grew up playing GTA 4, I always used to play GTA 5 a shit ton but sadly never got around to playing GTA 4 until late last year on PS3 and now again this year on PC. While I'll always have a soft spot for GTA 5 I can understand why so many fans love this game more despite it's flaws, it's such a charming yet dark game in the series.

Sadly the port for PC is dogshit, as much as Rockstar are incredible game developers they absolutely suck when it comes to porting/fixing their games for some weird reason. Luckily the best way to fix it is by using GranAlan-84's 'Grand Theft Auto IV: CE - The Improved Classic' mod that helps fix the bugs and glitches within the game and restore missing content like the songs that were cut due to expired music licenses. Other than this issue this is a game worth playing even if it's only once just to experience the story, it's worth every minute of your time :D

Edit: Also I think it's worth mentioning a fix I found for the "Taxi bug" and/or the bug where every car that spawns is similar to the one your driving, I've seen people on here asking around on how to fix it so I thought I'd include it in my review. After you install the Improved Classic mod by GranAlan-84 (which includes the fusion fix that you'll need for this bug fix) if you go and open the INI of fusion fix, then find the line:

[BudgetedIV]
VehicleBudget =

And enter a number value in there, I went and used 120000000 which most people seem fine with (although if you can you could also change it to 144000000 but I haven't tested it myself so I just recommend inputting 120000000 just incase) and then boom it should be fixed. I haven't experienced any issues thankfully but I have heard that your game could start to crash when you're on the bridge with a lot of cars (although this could probably be countered by reducing the amount of cars spawning in the in-game settings) or when you try to enter the mission "snow storm" from Elizabetha so I recommend proceeding with caution, if you can't progress the game any further at some point around this time then maybe trying putting the number value back to 0 and see if it fixes. I hope this helps :)