Quite simply the most over rated game of all time.
I didn't even try San Andreas as I knew I would not like it.
But when I read these amazing reviews for GTA IV, I had to try it.
What a let down.
The game is fun for the first few hours, then got boring quick for me.
What I love in a game is the gamplay. Like the great gunning and cover of Gears of War, or the tight fighting controls of street fighter, or the fun jumping of Mario.
I get bored running errands throughout the city to get money and upgrades when the process is absolutely tedious and boring. The graphics aren't anything special, the gun mechanics and cover system are weak.
The story is somewhat interesting, but I found myself not caring after awhile.
The game forces you to be violent when there are situations that did not require it.
I also felt very nauseous after playing about 40 minutes.
I think the editors at GS were on crack to give this game a 10.
To get a 10, a game should be universally appealing and timeless (like the Legend of Zelda-Ocarina of Time).
I just don't get the phenomenon that is GTA. To each his own.
I will say, this game sold very well on ebay even 2 months after it came out-which is appreciated. Made buying this game an overall $18 loss.
If you didn't get into the previous editions of GTA, don't bother trying this one.