Left wanting

User Rating: 8 | Grand Theft Auto IV PS3
I had high hopes for this game,but after 2 days of playing I'm finding the game repetitive and it wont take much longer before it becomes boring.The gameplay is the same as previous GTA's which is good,the graphics are very nice also.The biggest gripe I have is this game lacks the depth of its predecessor.When they should have been adding features they were removing them,a massive step in the wrong direction.San Andreas had many cool things-business,territories etc and little touches like driving school.It was a foundation from which this game should've built on. The lack of options is apparent when you take a break from doing missions, and find yourself dating your male cousin...again. Things get old fast.
All in all the game is still fun to play.Immersive and typically GTA.The gunfights are simplified with easy controls and just the right amount of brain splatter.Driving is more realistic with weight transfer and nice smoke effects.The internet feature has so much potential but left untapped.10/10 is a bit generous.