A game that deserves "Game of the Year 2008" , Rockstar has delivered on all fronts.
How many games can you say that, GTAIV delivers on all levels, great story lines, amazing voice acting, a value for your money feel, and complete replayability. GTAIV is a game that is fun & challenging and allows you to become a part of the game, feeling that you are living the life of a character.
Niko Bellic is amazing, a great character, that is neither a good guy nor a bad guy, with a great ensemble cast that leaves you wanting more and more as you progress throughout the game.
Liberty City is a living, breathing city with so many cool features, and you will find yourself just wandering, driving, walking, and flying around the city trying to take everything in.
Only 2 negative points. The graphics, although amazing, did infiriate me with the darkness levels. Even with the lighting turned all the way up, I had difficulty on my '42 inch plasma to see certain details, that I attempted to avoid doing serious missions at night time. Also, occasional "lines" were seen in buildings, that I sometimes mistook for secret entrances or something that I should be paying attention too.
The other negative aspect in my opinion is the music selected for the game. This is by far the worst GTAIV selection of songs and radio stations of any of the games. The talk radio stations are really funny, and the other media like the television and the internet are a fun, but passing interest.
The multiplayer is VERY cool, with cooperative missions, as well as typical kill em as you run around missions.
GTAIV is amazing, for it's beauty, you know that the Rockstar developers poured their hearts and souls in the game, and all developers and publishers should come to the understanding that feeling, drive and pride can be shown through a game.