GTA IV: Driving in video games

As far as I can tell, GTA IV really did a great job with the driving controls. In fact, it's the best I've seen for a next gen title. The crucial aspect is the right analong stick camera control. Using it to look around corners as you approach them is such a great feature.

I've played other next gen racing games, but none seem to have the great control or camera work. I played the GRID demo, and I liked everything except the lack of camera control.

It's funny to think that Rockstar did this so well, considering that the game isn't really focused around driving/racing. Are there any games out there that have better driving controls than GTA IV?

Funny I have the exact opposite opinion, I thought the driving camera in GTAIV was so bad it was impossible to drive without using the right analog stick. Which I would have prefered not to use unless I really wanted to look round while in the car.ikwal

I agree with that, but I know a lot of people that love the driving in GTA IV

[QUOTE="ikwal"]Funny I have the exact opposite opinion, I thought the driving camera in GTAIV was so bad it was impossible to drive without using the right analog stick. Which I would have prefered not to use unless I really wanted to look round while in the car.ShamrockRovers

I agree with that, but I know a lot of people that love the driving in GTA IV

I agree with your agreeance.

I think the cameras good aslong as you keep it as clos to your car as possible, thats the best view imo.

I liked the driving in GTAIV but not because of the camera, that was a help to see around corners but then you couldn't see in front of you while doing that.

I just thought it was the right mixture of realism and arcade, unlike GRID which was totally unrealistic and difficult.

[QUOTE="ikwal"]Funny I have the exact opposite opinion, I thought the driving camera in GTAIV was so bad it was impossible to drive without using the right analog stick. Which I would have prefered not to use unless I really wanted to look round while in the car.ShamrockRovers

I agree with that, but I know a lot of people that love the driving in GTA IV

i think some people dont like it cause th cars weight actually suhifts (realism?) so it;s a bit harder to manuever.

saints row has the best driving controls of any sandbox game imo. so much better than gta, but that is because it was more focused on driving than gta. gta4 just has terrible turning bases on the cars, that was my only problem with the driving.luigismansion101

I liked the driving controls in GTAIV after i got used to them. Well except for the bikes cause well its pretty near impossible to drive a bike in LC(at medium to high speeds). Not to mention there only like 5 types of bikes NGR, PCJ, Angel, Scooter, and the crappy chopper. I really would've liked to see some variety but i guess its kinda hard to have a variety because each will look very similar.

Funny I have the exact opposite opinion, I thought the driving camera in GTAIV was so bad it was impossible to drive without using the right analog stick. Which I would have prefered not to use unless I really wanted to look round while in the car.ikwal

Yeah I always use the right analog stick to see what's in front.

i liked the driving with no physics better in GTASA but i still loved the driving in this gameNuKkU