Without a doubt, Grand Theft Auto V is the most robust and successful game in the series. Nonetheless, GTA IV is one of the best in the series and is still worth playing in 2021. This is despite its phenomenal review scores. Despite this, GTA IV is often forgotten about, and in some cases, it feels like the black sheep of the series. At the time, this was absolutely groundbreaking, as it was the most impressive online mode in the series. Beyond the base game is the robust online mode that allows players to explore the city freely and partake in competitive battles such as races, deathmatches, and other modes.

The main character, Niko Bellic, is arguably one of the most interesting of the entire series, with a deep backstory that made him feel more fleshed out. Speaking of which, the friend system was novel, allowing you to partake in activities with the characters from the story. This game had it all: Improved combat, which included a cover-based system similar to Gears of War incredible visuals (for the time) a city that absolutely felt lived-in and modern touches such as the implementation of a cell phone that could be used to set up sessions with in-game friends. Launching for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2008, this game had an immense amount of hype surrounding its release, and it mostly lived up to the expectations.

Grand Theft Auto IV is one of the more interesting entries in the long-running series.

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