mike39 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm too old for GTA and I do too much other stuff. I picked up a PS3 just to play this one and I'm thinking about returning it this week, before my return policy expires. I've finished the main story. It was great, I was happy, I guess that's the end of that. I dated Carmen but didn't bother to date anyone else (except for Kate and the undercover chick), I don't think I want to date the law chick. I've driven all the cars. I think I've done all the side missions that I care to do but I'm not sure. I didn't do too many for Brucie or Little Jacob, or many of the Assassin missions but they just seemed repetitive and boring. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm not big into collecting things. I went over a number of the jumps, killed a few pigeons, etc but that stuff seems boring to me too. Maybe there are some interesting jumps? I saw the heart in the Statue, tried to explore most of the islands, played with the Annihilator for awhile, figured out that there aren't any tanks in the game, observed some weird dudes (like the guy doing yoga next to the water, a Rabbi getting head in a laundromat, etc), and in general tried my best to experience as much as possible. Before I get rid of this game and don't play anymore (I know this sucks, but it's just sorta how I am), what are you suggestions for stuff I should try to do? I'd hate to see some sweet Youtube clips in a few weeks and be jealous that I didn't partake in any of the GTAIV festivities that I should have. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xNikolaiBellicx Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Fun stuff? lets see, look in my challenge threads, its kinda entertaining what people say there and it might give you an idea what to do for fun. Challenge thread: look in my sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzknuckles Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Play the FUZZKNUCKLES CHALLENGE. Start at the Firefly Island boardwalk and traverse the city, on foot, all the way to Honkers in Alderney. Unarmed. At two stars wanted. Not as easy as it sounds. Signatures are dumb anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xNikolaiBellicx Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 To above poster, you have given me an idea for my next challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionist Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Play the FUZZKNUCKLES CHALLENGE. Start at the Firefly Island boardwalk and traverse the city, on foot, all the way to Honkers in Alderney. Unarmed. At two stars wanted. Not as easy as it sounds. Wow that sounds hard... I'll try it eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiPersonnel Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) I'm too old for GTA and I do too much other stuff. I picked up a PS3 just to play this one and I'm thinking about returning it this week, before my return policy expires. I've finished the main story. It was great, I was happy, I guess that's the end of that. I dated Carmen but didn't bother to date anyone else (except for Kate and the undercover chick), I don't think I want to date the law chick. I've driven all the cars. I think I've done all the side missions that I care to do but I'm not sure. I didn't do too many for Brucie or Little Jacob, or many of the Assassin missions but they just seemed repetitive and boring. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm not big into collecting things. I went over a number of the jumps, killed a few pigeons, etc but that stuff seems boring to me too. Maybe there are some interesting jumps? I saw the heart in the Statue, tried to explore most of the islands, played with the Annihilator for awhile, figured out that there aren't any tanks in the game, observed some weird dudes (like the guy doing yoga next to the water, a Rabbi getting head in a laundromat, etc), and in general tried my best to experience as much as possible. Before I get rid of this game and don't play anymore (I know this sucks, but it's just sorta how I am), what are you suggestions for stuff I should try to do? I'd hate to see some sweet Youtube clips in a few weeks and be jealous that I didn't partake in any of the GTAIV festivities that I should have. Thanks guys i think the main problem with our jaded generation is convenient access to the internet. i mean it sounds like you read where everything was ahead of time online, so obviously there is no fun in that. i think the biggest reason why i as well as many others feel "too old" for games in general as opposed to the golden era like in the days of SNES, is because back then you didnt have message boards or google search or youtube walkthru's. you had to discover the secrets yourself, or unless the kids in your neighborhood spoiled it for you. but nowadays, it only takes 30 seconds to have every possible thing in the game laid out conveniently for you in one web page which of course is going to take all the fun out of finding and doing them. im not saying you should throw your computer away, but really, try playing the game without going online to "check" to see if youve done this ir that and it would be more fun. i actually regret doing this myself as i told myself before i bought the game that i would play the entire game thru before going online LOL (yeah right). anyway, thats just my 2 cents. Edited May 23, 2008 by AntiPersonnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebritishbulldog Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Play online with other people. I play more online than I do the story mode (which I'm only 6 missions into) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Dan Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 jump off the statue of liberty from the top! and jump from really high roofs to others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike39 Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm too old for GTA and I do too much other stuff. I picked up a PS3 just to play this one and I'm thinking about returning it this week, before my return policy expires. I've finished the main story. It was great, I was happy, I guess that's the end of that. I dated Carmen but didn't bother to date anyone else (except for Kate and the undercover chick), I don't think I want to date the law chick. I've driven all the cars. I think I've done all the side missions that I care to do but I'm not sure. I didn't do too many for Brucie or Little Jacob, or many of the Assassin missions but they just seemed repetitive and boring. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm not big into collecting things. I went over a number of the jumps, killed a few pigeons, etc but that stuff seems boring to me too. Maybe there are some interesting jumps? I saw the heart in the Statue, tried to explore most of the islands, played with the Annihilator for awhile, figured out that there aren't any tanks in the game, observed some weird dudes (like the guy doing yoga next to the water, a Rabbi getting head in a laundromat, etc), and in general tried my best to experience as much as possible. Before I get rid of this game and don't play anymore (I know this sucks, but it's just sorta how I am), what are you suggestions for stuff I should try to do? I'd hate to see some sweet Youtube clips in a few weeks and be jealous that I didn't partake in any of the GTAIV festivities that I should have. Thanks guys i think the main problem with our jaded generation is convenient access to the internet. i mean it sounds like you read where everything was ahead of time online, so obviously there is no fun in that. i think the biggest reason why i as well as many others feel "too old" for games in general as opposed to the golden era like in the days of SNES, is because back then you didnt have message boards or google search or youtube walkthru's. you had to discover the secrets yourself, or unless the kids in your neighborhood spoiled it for you. but nowadays, it only takes 30 seconds to have every possible thing in the game laid out conveniently for you in one web page which of course is going to take all the fun out of finding and doing them. im not saying you should throw your computer away, but really, try playing the game without going online to "check" to see if youve done this ir that and it would be more fun. i actually regret doing this myself as i told myself before i bought the game that i would play the entire game thru before going online LOL (yeah right). anyway, thats just my 2 cents. I agree with you and actually, you're wrong. I played the game how I wanted and only 'checked' for things at the end of it all. I didn't base my choices through what the repercussions are. The only reason I'm asking now is because I don't want to return it and find out there was a lot of cool stuff I missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You'll never be happy though will you? If you have missed something? You'll do it once and be bored with it. I dont understand people like you. Return it now, do us a favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You're not "too old" for GTA. You have an attitude problem. I'm 37 years old and find GTA IV enthralling and capable of entertaining me for a long time to come (also looking forward to DLC and future GTAs), and I'm also a retail manager at a computer store and I think you're abusing your store's return policy. So I can't say I approve of anything I know about you so far. Get help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Online multiplayer. You've never lived until you've gotten into an Annihilator cockfight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teejay Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 you could try the challenge of doing the story mode again, only this time using only the cinematic camera when driving a vehicle. actually that'd probably be so frustrating you'd take the game back anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzknuckles Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 you could try the challenge of doing the story mode again, only this time using only the cinematic camera when driving a vehicle. Story mode in on sitting, only using cinematic, watching all the cutscenes along the way. f*cking glorious idea. Signatures are dumb anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Invisible Lines Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Not meaning to ignore the rest of your post, but you saw a Rabbi getting head in a laundromat!? Man, I'm missing the good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandemic0rgasm Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I picked up a PS3 just to play this one and I'm thinking about returning it this week, before my return policy expires. People like you are scum. Now the rest of us get to pay more because you're a pile of sh*t that uses store return policies as a "trial period". You're so old yet you have no integrity at all. f*ckhat, I hate people like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2k4 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 A Rabbi ... getting head ... in a Laundromat?! What's this? *Makes a mad scramble to the nearest one* (IV obviously lol ). Fun thing to do (well, sort of - depends on what you like, really) : Get yourself a four star wanted level, and try to get away - swimming. I didn't last a freaking second, even though I was jiggling the controller left and right trying to avoid the chopper and boat bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbrown 907 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 i have been addicted to gta since gta2 and im sad to say i usually find myself going to bed at night insterad of playing till my eyes burn. started noticing it last week. i think im stricken with the gta bordom bug as well. dont get me wrong, i love this game....its the sh*t and i woulda waited een longer. but sh*t, since they took some stuff out to focus more on the realism or wahtever they did, it made gameplay after missions not as entertaining, not as worthwhile. i love the game alot, maybe this is a case similar to writers block, ill get over it and enjoy killing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamDW Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 you could try the challenge of doing the story mode again, only this time using only the cinematic camera when driving a vehicle. Story mode in on sitting, only using cinematic, watching all the cutscenes along the way. f*cking glorious idea. headache.com....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthoNY:. Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You want to return your PS3 too? I would keep GTA 4 for multiplayer and would wait till Metal Gear Solid 4, Metal Gear Online, and Battlefield: Bad Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garstick Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I would buy call of duty 4 if i was you. Single player and Multiplayer are both exceptional. GTA IV's online is quite good when you have the right people to play with but 80% of the time you have some retards on your team and it's just irritating. I come back for the odd game of Cops and crooks. I've been playing Call of duty since november though. So if you're a fan of first person shooters and have online i reccomend you get that. I understand a lot of people will call me an idiot and tell me to go away and try to tell me that i can't appreciate good games. The thing is although this game is good imo it is not on par with the previous titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlOoDStReAm101 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Just don't return the game. DLC will be out soon and it may change your opinion about the game. In the meantime, just buy other games your interested in and play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 what is really the point of buying an at minimum $400 system just to play one game and return both of them? There are a lot of good games coming out this year so regardless of how much time you have to devote to them even if you just end up playing an hour or two a week. it just seems like a huge waste of time to begin with to me for you to even buy the system if you're going to turn right around and return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike39 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) ------- Edited December 29, 2009 by mike39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger8 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Lock this pointless thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Nizzle Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Just wondering, where's this Rabbi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiozo Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Personally, I always find GTA fun, even after all the missions are done. I'm slowly going for 100% now, but I can surely see myself playing this after the 100%. I think the game world is amazing, I love euphoria, I love going on random killing frenzy's. you have so much to do, you can go sightseeing - there's so much stuff that I'm sure I didn't notice while playing. you can walk Algonquin, take a chopper, land on a building in the night and witness the beauty. And oi vey zmir, where's this Rabbi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I think the gamers who just play the main story are not inferior to the ones who did 100% and keep going. GTA can be taken as the story, and the core missions. The city, the cars, the soundtrack, are all there just to build the athmosphere and build the "scene" of the game. After the completion of the game, you can waste 1000 hours in the game by driving around, walking around and shooting people and pidgeons. If you want to do that, you can. But you won't get a medal for it I dont even have a PS3, and I have seen and played the game at my neighbours place. I have seen how it looks and plays. Thats enough for me at this point. If I had a PS3, I would play the game to finish. When it comes to PC, I will probably play it(finally, without having to go to the neighbour to play it). To me the game is not the most interesting thing, its also the things around it (in the real world), the hype, the launch, the critics, the fans, the sales, the media coverage etc..... I ask myself, what does GTA bring to society? I love videogames. But when you think about it, its probably a waste of time to play one game for 200 hours. You dont HAVE TO play the game like a freak. Rockstar have already gotten their money when you bought the game. The only case in which 200 hours in GTA would be "normal" is to take GTA like a virtual playground in which you get lost for an hour or 2 a day. Just chilling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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