Can't Decide Which GTA To Get For PS3

[Vaultboy1942]

Hey, I am looking to purchase a new game for my ps3, a GTA game, I already own GTA 4 on pc, but never really played much due to constant frame rate issues, though I did like the story and Niko as well as his Cousin Roman Belic, and I've always wanted to see it through to its conclusion. My friend gifted me GTA 5 last Saturday but my pc can't run the game. I saw that both the complete edition of GTA 4, and GTA 5 where on sale respectively, GTA 4 Complete for 20, GTA 5 for 30, which is honestly the better game in your opinion, character, humor, story line wise, game play etc? I currently have a order place don GTA 5, I've had it so since Tuesday and there yet to process it, so I really need to know before it it's too late. My biggest concern is traffic and pedestrian density, I've seen some game play and it seems GTA 5 is pretty empty in those regards.

[Uncle Vlad]

I guess it´s a matter of taste. IV is more dark and gritty with a strong storyline, V is more cinematic and more light-hearted.

 

I´d say watch some gameplay on Youtube and then decide which one appeals more to you. But to be honest, if traffic and ped density is that important to you, I doubt playing on old hardware like the PS3 will satisfy you.

Edited April 17, 2015 by Doctor Ray

[Vaultboy1942]

I guess it´s a matter of taste. IV is more dark and gritty with a strong storyline, V is more cinematic and more light-hearted.

 

I´d say watch some gameplay on Youtube and then decide which one appeals more to you. But to be honest, if traffic and ped density is that important to you, I doubt playing on old hardware like the PS3 will satisfy you.

 

Do you happen to have either on ps3? I want to know how that traffic density plays out, also it matters to me because xD I want crazy car chases in which i go in and out of traffic ;3, like a rockstar.

[craiigman]

You'd be better of with 5

[Official General]

I'd say get IV Complete Edition it's much better than V. But come on, boyh games cost peanuts on the PS3 at this point, surely you can afford both ?

 

Where I am in the UK, you can get IV+Complete Edition for £10 and V for £15.

[Vaultboy1942]

I am a college student with a very low budget for spending on non necessities, so something like a game is far in between, I got a budget of 40 to work with max.

[Official General]

I am a college student with a very low budget for spending on non necessities, so something like a game is far in between, I got a budget of 40 to work with max.

 

IV Complete Edition then

[Uncle Vlad]

 

I guess it´s a matter of taste. IV is more dark and gritty with a strong storyline, V is more cinematic and more light-hearted.

 

I´d say watch some gameplay on Youtube and then decide which one appeals more to you. But to be honest, if traffic and ped density is that important to you, I doubt playing on old hardware like the PS3 will satisfy you.

 

Do you happen to have either on ps3? I want to know how that traffic density plays out, also it matters to me because xD I want crazy car chases in which i go in and out of traffic ;3, like a rockstar.

 

 

Yes, I played both on PS3 and 360. All I can say that the ped/traffic density of both games is much better on PC or in V´s case also on PS4/Xbox One. But it isn´t horrible on PS3/360...according to circumstances (old hardware) it´s still decent. It´s a matter of opinion, though.

 

As mentioned earlier, it´s a matter of taste which one you get. I´d say IV, but as a committed IV "fanboy" I´m not very objective.

Edited April 17, 2015 by Doctor Ray

[Vaultboy1942]

 

 

I guess it´s a matter of taste. IV is more dark and gritty with a strong storyline, V is more cinematic and more light-hearted.

 

I´d say watch some gameplay on Youtube and then decide which one appeals more to you. But to be honest, if traffic and ped density is that important to you, I doubt playing on old hardware like the PS3 will satisfy you.

 

Do you happen to have either on ps3? I want to know how that traffic density plays out, also it matters to me because xD I want crazy car chases in which i go in and out of traffic ;3, like a rockstar.

 

 

Yes, I had both on PS3 and 360. All I can say that the ped/traffic density of both games is much better on PC or in V´s case also on PS4/Xbox One. But it isn´t horrible on PS3/360...according to circumstances (old hardware) it´s still decent. It´s a matter of opinion, though.

 

As mentioned earlier, it´s a matter of taste which one you get. I´d say IV, but as a committed IV fanboy I´m not very objective.

 

That's my problem GTA 1 clicked with me, GTA 3 Clicked with me, and the bit I played of GTA 4 clicked with me, the sound track in all 3 were perfect, the mood, and the story you felt like a bad ass 80's middleman for a mafia crime boss. Though I appreciated how open GTA San was I never liked the characters, the story I felt was a bit too extravagant, and idk I think even the environment was just too nice, as for the music it was just as good. I previewed the sound track for GTA 5 on you tube, and its just awful...I think theirs only like 5 tracks I am okay with and 1 that I actually like. Which of the two has the better cops, cause one of my fav things is stunting to get away from aggressive cops .

 

[Geralt of Rivia]

Definitely watch some gameplay for both. GTA V looks better if you're into that. It also has a much more 'sunny and lively' feel because, you know, it's not always dark and depressing with a filter.

 

GTA IV shines best with its DLC, which may or may not be an option for you. The physics are also great fun.

 

EDIT: GTA V's cops are much more aggressive and harder to get away from, to answer your question. Frustratingly so, sometimes.

Edited April 17, 2015 by TheMasterfocker

[Vaultboy1942]

Well do you guys think 30 dollars is a good price point for a new copy of GTA 5 on ps3 at the moment, vs GTA 4 Complete with LIberty City Stories, New for 20 dollars on the ps3? Oh and hows the game length? I heard theres like 40 missions less in V of core missions vs GTA 4's campaign and I really don't care too much for Multiplayer thats always more of a secondary thought.

[tranceking26]

Dude, get all 4 games, you won't regret it.

[Shadowfennekin]

Get V. It's more fun, and 100%ing it is easy if you know what to do. IV is a chore to 100%.

 

And the Strangers/Freaks missions are LOADS better than what IV had. Especially Trevor's ones with the old couple.

 

Plus Online is fun unlike IV's, loads of things to do f you're into that. Only drag is the grind to get $$$.

 

IV's good but get the Complete Edition if you're getting it at all.

 

You could easily get both on PS3 though for under 40.... if you look in the right places.

[Geralt of Rivia]

V is shorter, but has much better missions IMO. Much less boring and tedious ones than IV.

 

There's also checkpoints, so if you die after 5 minutes of driving in V, you won't have to do that 5 minutes of driving again, like in IV.

 

V also has things like planes, car and weapon customization, etc.

 

Like I said before, watching gameplay videos are gonna be your best bet.

[Son of Zeus]

IV completed edition beats V. It's got more and interesting stuff to do, you may even like the stories of the DLCs. But if it's just IV and V then go for V, if you like big open spaces and planes. There's no planes in IV, keep that in mind. There's no countryside either. V is much bigger, has more vehicles, more space for chases(which you may or may not like, because cops in V are tough), better graphics of course and much more entertaining missions. However if you like realism and grittiness then go for IV.

 

Then again, a DLC will be coming out for V, who knows, it might be pretty good. If you can wait, wait till the DLC for V comes, then make your choice.

Edited April 17, 2015 by Son of Zeus

[Vaultboy1942]

Well like I said, I am between getting GTA 4 Complete or Gta V, the other thing is my nets not so great, some games run fine online with my ps3 some lag, so for me Multiplayer would be a bonus thing not something that would factor into my choice making, its all about gameplay, variety, and missions .

[Geralt of Rivia]

IV completed edition beats V. It's got more and interesting stuff to do, you may even like the stories of the DLCs. But if it's just IV and V then go for V, if you like big open spaces and planes. There's no planes in IV, keep that in mind. There's no countryside either. V is much bigger, has more vehicles, more space for chases(which you may or may not like, because cops in V are tough), better graphics of course and much more entertaining missions. However if you like realism and grittiness then go for IV.

 

Then again, a DLC will be coming out for V, who knows, it might be pretty good. If you can wait, wait till the DLC for V comes, then make your choice.

This is a great answer right here.

[Vaultboy1942]

Idk man, idk..., How often does GTA 5 go on sell for ps3?

[Otselot]

GTA IV Complete Edition.

[Son of Zeus]

 

IV completed edition beats V. It's got more and interesting stuff to do, you may even like the stories of the DLCs. But if it's just IV and V then go for V, if you like big open spaces and planes. There's no planes in IV, keep that in mind. There's no countryside either. V is much bigger, has more vehicles, more space for chases(which you may or may not like, because cops in V are tough), better graphics of course and much more entertaining missions. However if you like realism and grittiness then go for IV.

 

Then again, a DLC will be coming out for V, who knows, it might be pretty good. If you can wait, wait till the DLC for V comes, then make your choice.

This is a great answer right here.

And yet you couldn't like it, eh?

[DlZZEE]

GTA V is superior in every way, IV is tedious and boring but that's just my opinion.

[Geralt of Rivia]

I was going to, but then I backed out of the topic, and was too lazy to go back just to like.

 

But since I'm back...enjoy it you greedy bastard

[Vaultboy1942]

Gonna get GTA 5 for now, Ill just pick up gta 4 next time. Plus I found out I can play it as soon as today, since they got a copy in my local target for the same asking price and I save the shipping.

Gonna get GTA 5 for now, Ill just pick up gta 4 next time. Plus I found out I can play it as soon as today, since they got a copy in my local target for the same asking price and I save the shipping.

[Geralt of Rivia]

Sweet! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have man.

[SmokesWithCigs]

i have both on ps3 you already have v on pc i guess you'll just have to upgrade your pc. i'd say get 4 and don't pay for 5 a second time.

[TheOneLibertonian]

Get GTA IV The Complete Edition. It comes with IV and EFLC on one disc.

[Lowi]

V with no doubt

[matajuegos01]

whatever you choose, you're gonna have a great time

[Mista J]

For the sake of your retinas, get V. IV looks like dog sh*t.

[killerx2]

anyone who recommends you gta iv is full of hate or nostalgia.

Some people really like GTA IV more than the average person and i'm one of those people, but i still know, that GTA V is the better game.

 

Don't over think it.