GTA 4 on Xbox Live, worth it?

I was wondering what peoples opinion of this game was (gamespot gave it a 10, so i geuss it's pretty good) because I was thinking of gettinging it, but i didn't like san andres at all, i found it too unstructured and a little repatative, do these same problems exists it gta 4? is it worth my time? thanks for the advice.

I really enjoyed the singleplayer, one of my best gaming experiences. The online isn't too fun though as far as competitive modes go. I've had fun messing around with a buddy fighting other people, but it's not a lasting fun. However, I've really enjoyed myself going online and playing some freemode with just friends and messing around. Playing freemode in public rooms just gets hectic. Also, the extra missions online I found to be very fun.

hmm, I'm getting mixed messages here, but they're both positive, I still wanted to know if it's really all that different from san andres (I found it unstructered and didn't like the characters)

I don't know if you'll like it. GTA4 follows the GTA formula, but just switches up the characters. You still steal cars and do missions for friends, but the main character is Eastern European, as are most of your friends. Instead of taking place in San Andreas (L.A.), you're back in Liberty City (N.Y.)

A lot of the bits of humor are still there, but it's a lot less campy than some of its predecesors; it takes the story a little more seriously.

The Live games are fun, since you can run around huge areas and play around with stuff, like trying to mow down other players with a helicoptor.

If you're that worried about it, just rent it first.

hmm, I'm getting mixed messages here, but they're both positive, I still wanted to know if it's really all that different from san andres (I found it unstructered and didn't like the characters)

FarmerJohn55

It may have sky high critical reviews, but that doesn't mean everyone is going to enjoy it. GTA 4 is a lot more realistic than san andreas, but causing havoc with the new physics engine is still fun as hell. Online is fun as hell too. My favourite game this gen, but might not be everyone's cup of tee. But you really should give it a try, even if you rent the game.

hmm, I'm getting mixed messages here, but they're both positive, I still wanted to know if it's really all that different from san andres (I found it unstructered and didn't like the characters)

FarmerJohn55