Got the game today (PS3)

[Chronostear]

My preorder came today from gameseek.co.uk and I thought I'd post a few impressions.

 

For a start heres some "proof" pics:

 

Case:

 

 

Manual:

 

 

Disc image screen before starting the game:

 

 

In game screen:

 

 

 

Bear in mind that I haven't played much of the game (about 3 or 4 missions in) but here's the first few things I have noticed.

 

Graphics: When I first saw vids and screens of the game I thought the character graphics were lame but the city was amazing, after playing I think it's the opposite.

 

The lighting on the world is done pretty well but the detail at times is lacking, it might be because of the blur or maybe the lack of AA on the PS3..I don't know.

 

The character graphics are far from amazing but they look good and fit in with the style of the game, the lip sync is top notch and the fluid animations are awesome.

 

Sound: The sound is amazing, all the distant sounds like the horns of the cars or the random pedestrian chatter. The peds nearer to you are much clearer and you can hear a more muffled speech from the peds that are slightly further away.

 

The voice acting is excellent, I really can't get over how good it is, it rivals some of the top RPGs know for the better VA, the eastern european accents is cool but funny at the same time. The music is also great as the variety is astonishing like most of the other GTAs, I'm an R'n'B buff and it's nice to hear people like Dru Hill, Jodeci, R Kelly and Akon to name a few.

 

Gameplay: Typical GTA tbh, cover system is a nice touch and the movement feels much more fluid ,(in cars and on foot) the mobile phone is cool for getting the random texts and ringing Roman about his text was cool. One thing which I noticed straight away was avoiding the cops, I started a random fight with a ped (who nearly killed me lol) and then the cops came after me ( 1 star). On the radar was a circular flashing area which was where the cops sort of searched so with me jumping over fences and weaving in between tight alleys I managed to avoid them.

 

The better thing with avoiding the cops was, I jumped into the water which set the cops on me (6 stars...I think, as I wasn't meant to be there yet) so I got out of the water and started running whilst everything was shooting at me and I had 3 or 4 helicopters after me aswell so I ran under a bridge and ducked in the shadow and waited, after a short time, they couldn't find me and I lost the stars which was cool as for once I could actually hide from the cops.

 

I liked that I could enter a diner where there were peds sitting down and talking and having a meal whilst the employee was sweeping up. I haven't got a gun yet as I haven't played much of the game but the story seems like it's going to be great and Niko is by far my favorite GTA character so far.

 

So all in all the game feels like it will be the best GTA yet, I just feel a little let down by the worlds graphics although the lighting is awesome and I have still yet to try out the multiplayer but so far I would give the game 9.5/10 with multiplayer probably giving the game a 10.

 

I'm sorry if this impression/review is lame as I don't normally write stuff like this and if it seems like I'm boasting that I have the game...I'm not, I'm just really happy that it has finally came.

 

I hope I haven't bored you.

[Probono Giggalo]

good deal man, i must say im jealous. even if you have a PS3

 

heres a for the time and effort to write this up.

[tmilla89]

how long does the installation take?

[StackBundles]

Can you post a pic of the disc or can someone give a pic of it

[NuggetDog9]

Nice!

Edited April 26, 2008 by NuggetDog9

[.Up&Coming.]

I know this was asked a million times, and it still bugs the crap out of me...

 

The license plates say Liberty City still, don't they..?

 

And I'm jealous BTW...Have fun.

 

Edit: And thanks for not being an asshole.

Edited April 26, 2008 by .Up&Coming.

[Schleich]

Thanks for the review, my hopes just keep rising.

[DQ_4944]

My preorder came today from gameseek.co.uk and I thought I'd post a few impressions.

 

For a start heres some "proof" pics:

 

Case:

 

 

Manual:

 

 

Disc image screen before starting the game:

 

 

In game screen:

 

 

 

Bear in mind that I haven't played much of the game (about 3 or 4 missions in) but here's the first few things I have noticed.

 

Graphics: When I first saw vids and screens of the game I thought the character graphics were lame but the city was amazing, after playing I think it's the opposite.

 

The lighting on the world is done pretty well but the detail at times is lacking, it might be because of the blur or maybe the lack of AA on the PS3..I don't know.

 

The character graphics are far from amazing but they look good and fit in with the style of the game, the lip sync is top notch and the fluid animations are awesome.

 

Sound: The sound is amazing, all the distant sounds like the horns of the cars or the random pedestrian chatter. The peds nearer to you are much clearer and you can hear a more muffled speech from the peds that are slightly further away.

 

The voice acting is excellent, I really can't get over how good it is, it rivals some of the top RPGs know for the better VA, the eastern european accents is cool but funny at the same time. The music is also great as the variety is astonishing like most of the other GTAs, I'm an R'n'B buff and it's nice to hear people like Dru Hill, Jodeci, R Kelly and Akon to name a few.

 

Gameplay: Typical GTA tbh, cover system is a nice touch and the movement feels much more fluid ,(in cars and on foot) the mobile phone is cool for getting the random texts and ringing Roman about his text was cool. One thing which I noticed straight away was avoiding the cops, I started a random fight with a ped (who nearly killed me lol) and then the cops came after me ( 1 star). On the radar was a circular flashing area which was where the cops sort of searched so with me jumping over fences and weaving in between tight alleys I managed to avoid them.

 

The better thing with avoiding the cops was, I jumped into the water which set the cops on me (6 stars...I think, as I wasn't meant to be there yet) so I got out of the water and started running whilst everything was shooting at me and I had 3 or 4 helicopters after me aswell so I ran under a bridge and ducked in the shadow and waited, after a short time, they couldn't find me and I lost the stars which was cool as for once I could actually hide from the cops.

 

I liked that I could enter a diner where there were peds sitting down and talking and having a meal whilst the employee was sweeping up. I haven't got a gun yet as I haven't played much of the game but the story seems like it's going to be great and Niko is by far my favorite GTA character so far.

 

So all in all the game feels like it will be the best GTA yet, I just feel a little let down by the worlds graphics although the lighting is awesome and I have still yet to try out the multiplayer but so far I would give the game 9.5/10 with multiplayer probably giving the game a 10.

 

I'm sorry if this impression/review is lame as I don't normally write stuff like this and if it seems like I'm boasting that I have the game...I'm not, I'm just really happy that it has finally came.

 

I hope I haven't bored you.

f*ck a magazine review

 

I believe this is the most honest review out there even though it aint officially one

 

Good job explaining this.

[VinLieger]

Congrats dude so jealous right now. Also cheers for taking the time to do a quick review i wouldnt have been able to tear my self away.

[kokot]

 

damn i should never have ordered from zavvi. they haven't even charged my card yet, at least i'd be excited about that...

[Stealth Geek]

Does the back of the case list 1080i as a supported HD resolution by any chance?

 

 

 

Congrats on getting the game.

[MerelyGrandTHeft]

GREAT MAN ONE OF THE BEST REVIEWS I SEEN SO FAR....because its short and simple...remember im from el Campo

[heinsmit]

from all that ive seen, it seems that the ps3 version has the 3d writing on the cover, and the 360 does not.

 

is this right?

[NuggetDog9]

from all that ive seen, it seems that the ps3 version has the 3d writing on the cover, and the 360 does not.

 

is this right?

I noticed that.

[nosenuggets45]

Great review. Though, one question. What do you mean by the city not being detailed enough? That is one of this games biggest things, the level of detail in Liberty City.

[Jossy99]

good to see a nice honest review for once

 

looking forward to getting my game

[abdul_qureshi]

nice review

 

[ACcartoons]

Is there any new vehicles. If so, can you tell me their names and what they look like.

[Chronostear]

Thanks for all the kind replies, to answer a few Q's

 

So far regarding the number plates it does only say "Liberty City" on them.

 

On the back of the box it says: HD 720p, 1080i and 1080p also it is SIXAXIS motion sensitive.

 

The install took about 5mins tops, maybe less.

 

I'm no sure about the 360 but the writing is 3d on the PS3 box.

 

Also I just did deathmatch with some other dude and it was really fun, no lag whatsoever although I got completely owned.

 

And at night the world details and graphics look much better than I first thought.

 

 

.:Edit:. By detailed I mean the textures of the walls/floor etc although I think I may have been a bit harsh as I had the sun gleaming at my screen.

Edited April 26, 2008 by Chronostear

[NuggetDog9]

Thanks for all the kind replies, to answer a few Q's

 

So far regarding the number plates it does only say "Liberty City" on them.

 

On the back of the box it says: HD 720p, 1080i and 1080p also it is SIXAXIS motion sensitive.

 

The install took about 5mins tops, maybe less.

 

I'm no sure about the 360 but the writing is 3d on the PS3 box.

 

Also I just did deathmatch with some other dude and it was really fun, no lag whatsoever although I got completely owned.

 

And at night the world details and graphics look much better than I first thought.

Great another cookie!

 

Your gonna get big and fat with all the cookies

[nosenuggets45]

And at night the world details and graphics look much better than I first thought.

I've read that a lot, at first the graphics aren't mind-blowing, but after you get a little farther and see more, they are just amazing.

[FlyBoyP]

Cookie for ya!

Congrats man, I'm getting jealous.

[disposeablehero]

The game is great, one of the best, but how the fook does it geta 10 for graphics? There are better game sout graphically, especially on PC.

[K0ol-G-R4P]

The game is great, one of the best, but how the fook does it geta 10 for graphics? There are better game sout graphically, especially on PC.

name one game with the scale of GTA4 that looks better?

[Maronae]

Great review. Though, one question. What do you mean by the city not being detailed enough? That is one of this games biggest things, the level of detail in Liberty City.

he means graphical, not realistical detail

[disposeablehero]

And at night the world details and graphics look much better than I first thought.

I've read that a lot, at first the graphics aren't mind-blowing, but after you get a little farther and see more, they are just amazing.

They are excellent, some of the best on consoles, but not amazing, Crysis, now that's amazing.

[NuggetDog9]

 

The game is great, one of the best, but how the fook does it geta  10 for graphics? There are better game sout graphically, especially on PC.

This game is going to be mind blowing.

[Stealth Geek]

 

On the back of the box it says: HD 720p, 1080i and 1080p also it is SIXAXIS motion sensitive.

Thanks for the reply, sir.

 

 

[OmniAtlas]

Thanks for all the kind replies, to answer a few Q's

 

So far regarding the number plates it does only say "Liberty City" on them.

 

On the back of the box it says: HD 720p, 1080i and 1080p also it is SIXAXIS motion sensitive.

 

The install took about 5mins tops, maybe less.

 

I'm no sure about the 360 but the writing is 3d on the PS3 box.

 

Also I just did deathmatch with some other dude and it was really fun, no lag whatsoever although I got completely owned.

 

And at night the world details and graphics look much better than I first thought.

 

 

.:Edit:. By detailed I mean the textures of the walls/floor etc although I think I may have been a bit harsh as I had the sun gleaming at my screen.

noticed any pop-ins, floating cars, or glitches yet?

 

 

 

[Chronostear]

These are all the multiplayer modes:

 

Deathmatch, Mafiya Work, Car Jack City, Race, GTA Race, Team Deathmatch, Team Mafiya Work, Team Car Jack City, Cops 'n Crooks, Turf War, Deal Breaker, Hangman's NOOSE, Bomb da Base II and free mode.