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Ever since its inception in 1997, the <\/span>Grand Theft Auto<\/span><\/i> video game series has captivated a global audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rockstar Games franchise has produced titles like <\/span>GTA San Andreas<\/span><\/i>\u2014often tabbed as the best game ever\u2014and <\/span>GTA V, <\/span><\/i>which is the <\/span>third highest-selling game<\/span><\/a><\/span> in history with 175 million copies sold since 2013.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While each game in the franchise has always been praised for its open worlds and narrative, many fans and critics often neglect <\/span>GTA IV<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Released in the middle of the Great Recession in April of 2008, the sixth installment of the series is an underrated masterpiece due to its profound story and realistic gameplay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On April 29, the game will celebrate its 15th anniversary, reminding us that video games can serve as a medium to convey the complexity of our human experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heartfelt Narrative<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Set in Liberty City, a fictional depiction of New York City, <\/span>Grand Theft Auto IV<\/span><\/i> follows the story of Niko Bellic\u2014a Serbian immigrant who arrives in the United States in search of a new life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After settling with his cousin, Roman, Niko quickly embroils himself in the criminal underworld to save his cousin from debt. Soon, he begins to form relationships with gangsters and mafia bosses as he rises up in the criminal underworld.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While all of this takes place, we see glimpses of Niko\u2019s somber and cynical personality as he recalls his traumatic memories during the 1990s Yugoslav War and his desire to leave crime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the first thing that makes <\/span>Grand Theft Auto IV <\/span><\/i>special. While other series\u2019 glorify crime through satire and over-the-top jokes, this rendition gives us a thoughtful and realistic look at the misery of living a life of violence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from this, the game also shows us the devastating consequences of revenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Near the end of the game, we learn that Niko went to the U.S. to find a former comrade who betrayed him and his unit in an ambush during the war.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After finding him and learning he betrayed his friends for drug money, players are left with the choice to let him live or kill him to fulfill Niko\u2019s thirst for revenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That was the most emotional part of the game for me because either choice will remind you of the futility of revenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Revolutionary Gameplay<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

To complement its storyline, <\/span>GTA IV<\/span><\/i> features a gritty visual gradient that\u2019s mostly devoid of color.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While many criticize the game\u2019s gray aura, the stylistic choice from the game\u2019s developers makes perfect sense considering the dark nature of the game\u2019s story and setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another aspect of the game\u2019s mechanics that is undervalued is its physics engine, which even after 15 years, continues to be one of the best in gaming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As opposed to <\/span>GTA V<\/span><\/i>, the car handling in <\/span>GTA IV<\/span><\/i> feels more akin to real life than to Mario Kart. Each vehicle has a different rate of acceleration and handling depending on its size and weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The physics engine, as well as other minor details like NPC interactions, combat and other rag doll mechanics, make <\/span>GTA IV<\/span><\/i> the most immersive and realistic rendition in the series yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GTA IV\u2019s<\/span><\/i> immersion is further complemented by the setting itself. One thing players will quickly notice about Liberty City is how many side characters with unique missions Niko encounters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The city\u2019s inhabitants also have a life of their own. Like NYC, Liberty City features historic neighborhoods with clusters of Russian, Hispanic and Asian culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While we continue to wait for the release of the long-awaited <\/span>GTA VI <\/span><\/i>that\u2019s set to take place in Miami, every gaming fan should revisit Liberty City to unravel Rockstar Games\u2019 undisputed magnum opus.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ever since its inception in 1997, the Grand Theft Auto video game series has captivated a global audience.\u00a0 The Rockstar Games franchise has produced titles like GTA San Andreas\u2014often tabbed as the best game ever\u2014and GTA V, which is the third highest-selling game in history with 175 million copies sold since 2013.\u00a0 While each game […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13482574,"featured_media":34485,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[3426],"class_list":{"0":"post-34490","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ae","8":"tag-grand-theft-auto"},"yoast_head":"\n15 Years Later, Grand Theft Auto IV Is Still Rockstar\u2019s Masterpiece<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Released on April 29, 2008, Grand Theft Auto IV continues to be the gold standard for video game storytelling and gameplay.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/15-years-later-grand-theft-auto-iv-is-still-rockstars-undisputed-masterpiece\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"15 Years Later, Grand Theft Auto IV Is Still Rockstar\u2019s Masterpiece\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Released on April 29, 2008, Grand Theft Auto IV continues to be the gold standard for video game storytelling and gameplay.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/15-years-later-grand-theft-auto-iv-is-still-rockstars-undisputed-masterpiece\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-04-28T17:34:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-05-19T17:34:57+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/mdcthereporter.com\/staging\/8357\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Juan S. 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