edaf Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Just got my copy but am stuck at work and the other threads are about the censorship and importing. So has anyone played it yet and what are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr06t Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 x-phile has written his review in one of the other threads, have a read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhogg Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I picked it up last night but have only really played it for an hour or so. A couple of initial impressions: - Car accidents are extremely realistic! The popping glass sound and metal on metal is awesome. Much better than previous versions. - The water looks amazing. I went for a swim and the ripple effect looks stunning, not like a "glass sheet" like GTA SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Stewart Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 its really fantastic. Played it for the last 3 hours. Personally Im finding car steering is taking a while to get use to. Its the best GTA by far. Im loving the missions so far. Havent tried multiplayer yet, and if anyone is keen for some multiplayer action add me. ps3 username stewbags I had one incident where I knocked into a car. The next thing I know hes chasing me down beeping his horn ramming me into the wall. Its really fun just watching pedestrians interact. Amazing game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhogg Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 its really fantastic. Played it for the last 3 hours. Personally Im finding car steering is taking a while to get use to. Its the best GTA by far. Im loving the missions so far. Havent tried multiplayer yet, and if anyone is keen for some multiplayer action add me. ps3 username stewbags I had one incident where I knocked into a car. The next thing I know hes chasing me down beeping his horn ramming me into the wall. Its really fun just watching pedestrians interact. Amazing game! Lol! Yeah, car handling is a lot different (realistic), but I'm sure we'll get used to it with time. I jacked a car this morning and the driver hung on to the door as I drove away, dragging along the street next to the car! I eventually managed to get rid of him with a few violent fishtails. Awesome stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 So you can actually swim huh? I thought that was out? I'm at home now, it's been fully installed since 10.30, but I have so much work (paid work) to do from home I doubt I'll get to play before 5 And I have to look after my bro tonight, get food and everything. Dammit, I should have taken a week off to play heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhogg Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 So you can actually swim huh? I thought that was out? Yep - you can swim, but I wasn't able to actually dive under water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edaf Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) . Edited April 29, 2008 by edaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edaf Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=gaming Edited April 29, 2008 by edaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DansDans Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'm confused about something - all this talk that the game is only 720p and the back of the PS3 box proudly claims 720p/1080i/1080p? Misprint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Upscaled to output to the selected resolution, being either 720p, 1080i or 1080p. GTA IV is apparently running at 630p source Edited April 29, 2008 by davep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1503559545 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 GTA IV is apparently running at 630p source Oh yeah... it's all about the "Next Gen" "HD"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Stewart Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I feel sick. Anyone else feel that way after the motion blur of driving drunk. Also I think its cool, once your car is trashed a bit and you get out and reenter it, it no longer starts smoothly and you have to rev the engine a bit. These little details are brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I feel sick. Anyone else feel that way after the motion blur of driving drunk. I've not played 4 yet, but in all the versions of 3 I had to turn off the motion trails because it did that to me. I'm hoping there's a similar option somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADstv Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I did aswell at the start when you walk out from the bar, but been drunk 3 times in the game and the 2nd and 3rd time it didn't affect me as much as the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmag Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 What an Awesome game! I played it last night after launch for about an hour, the cinematics, storylines and characters just drag you into the game. In terms of playability it surpases all other GTA's by far, from tiny details such us the cracked windshields with blood (after hitting pedestrians) to the car dynamics to being drunk!...lol Yes it made me dizzy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-phile Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Just got my copy but am stuck at work and the other threads are about the censorship and importing. So has anyone played it yet and what are your thoughts? Not telling you how to do your 'job' or nothin', but you might want to reconsider the topic description before your editorial amendment time expires. Case in point: a topic calling for mission tips by a [tipster] who presumably hasn't begun playing yet... Folks generally start sharing tips when they've found something to share. Anyways, without wanting to put a negative spin on your intentions, here's a little something to kick off the topic: While we'll all take different paths throughout the game, we'll all generally follow the leader when introduced to its principal players. Therefore we'll all be meeting - and dating - Michelle in short order. Apparently she likes to go bowling, so when you're getting your head around the controls for the first time (admittedly it' ain't rocket science but there's a knack all the same), it helps to know that your shot should be taken with quick flicks of the right thumbstick (eg, immediately Down -> Up to get optimum bowling trajectory). I've been playing the game for four days straight - and dating Michelle for an equal amount of time. However, I've only just discovered the 'knack' after getting my arse repeatedly whupped by a girl (ie, where her strikes would be more frequent than mine). Of course, it pays to remember that repeatedly whupping her arse - at least in the bowling alley, lol - won't always yield dividends on the journey home. Example: you lose, she's happy. You win, she sulks. Anyways, you'll know what I mean after a few turns at bowling. Keep those tips coming, playaz! Edited April 29, 2008 by X-phile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline7 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 The storyline and the gameplay are great but what happened to all the things in gta sa such as ammunation, flying planes, being able to get fat and lose it at the gym and drive trains. Thats just a few things I can think of that they got rid of in gta 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varvs Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 The storyline and the gameplay are great but what happened to all the things in gta sa such as ammunation, flying planes, being able to get fat and lose it at the gym and drive trains.Thats just a few things I can think of that they got rid of in gta 4. Probably because there was nothing fun about having to grind you way through driving cars better, riding bikes better, shooting guns better, working out, and all that other crap that made the game pretty much nothing more than WOW:gangsta edition. ammunation is gone and if you listen to the radio you will understand why. its built into the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.ZOIDBERG Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 http://myps3.com.au/ReviewDetail.aspx?id=189 My little review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC DUI Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 What else is there to do in the game? I played it for about 3 hours last night and just ended up doing story missions, dating a girl and hanging with my cousin. I drove around a bit looking for some side missions but couldn't really find anything? Do they still have all the ambulance/fire truck type missions in the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr06t Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 you can definatly get taxi missions, there are a few achievements for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennobee Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 For those looking for some detailed Ps3 vs Xbox reviews here it is : http://www.videogamer.com/features/article...4-2008-389.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett174 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Very interesting. They said the 360 was a clear winner in the graphics department. You've got to wonder though how biased some of thse sites are (I'm still deciding on whether to buy a 360 or PS3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC DUI Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Very interesting. They said the 360 was a clear winner in the graphics department.You've got to wonder though how biased some of thse sites are (I'm still deciding on whether to buy a 360 or PS3) Buy the system that has the games you want to play, not on which one has the slightly better graphics on GTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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