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I challenge you to take the 10-15 minutes to read the review. Seriously, see why they rated it that way. I'm sorry Deni, but based on what you said, it's far too transparent that you looked at the score and simply dismissed it completely. I'm not dismissing the possibility or likelihood of exaggeration, but after reading the review, I'm going to give the game its chance without thinking back on any judgments from previous titles.
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Except that I did read the review, Lord Byron. And if you completely wipe the memory of past incarnations of something before you see it, I congratulate you on your Goldfish like memory. I'm sure it comes in very handy for you. Man, the last time I stuck my hand in an oven it sure hurt, but this is a different oven, a
newer oven. This one has digital knobs instead of dials. Sure is a good thing I can forget the pain of being horridly burned long enough to do it again!
You know what else they said in that review?
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GTA IV gives us characters and a world with a level of depth previously unseen in gaming and elevates its story from a mere shoot-em-up to an Oscar-caliber drama.
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Please. Could you be more full of shit. Rockstar's never shown the slightest inclination towards writing (see? This is that previous exposure thing we covered earlier) and now they should be up for best writing noms? Wow, that sure sounds like something you would say in order to get an exclusive online review of a major game! It sure is good that isn't what this is. O wait. It is? Awkward.
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The phone is also used as an organizer to remind you of critical events (dates with slutty online girls) and can be customized with new ringtones and wallpapers.
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INNOVATIVE! It's like game notes, only it's your cell phone! Crazy!
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That's a credit to the writing, to make what would normally just be some thug you're doing missions for earn your contempt. That's a mark that you care for Niko; that the story has gotten to you. There aren't many games that can pull that off.
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Wow, that's actually impressive, except... o wait...
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this doesn't impact gameplay
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Oh, so really what the reviewer is saying is that he thought the guys were jerks, and then went out to slaughter people. Yeah. Brilliant.
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There are people that you don't have to kill in a mission and you can decide whether or not to waste a bullet. These events don't change the plot or open new missions later on. Occasionally it affects dialogue, but more often it is simply the game asking what kind of person you are.
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MORE innovations! Non-story impacting branches! WOW! I could hop over a fucking goomba without fireballing the little fucker, and it does the same thing.
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A great deal of that pleasure is due to the refined combat system. Though Grand Theft Auto has always been about action, it has never provided a great targeting system. That has finally, truly changed with GTA IV. Hold down the trigger and you can lock on to an enemy (or civilian). You'll see an indicator of their health. You can adjust your aim slightly with the thumbstick so that nudging up a little can help you earn some headshots. Partially depress the trigger and you have free aim, which is great for targeting tires or specific body parts. With skill, you can take down enemies faster in free mode. But auto aim is a great help in larger battles or for those who aren't as adept with a controller.
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Didn't goldeneye do this same thing? I know some of the old EIDOS games did.
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Better is the cover system. Tap the right shoulder button and you'll take cover behind the nearest object. If you see it in the environment, you can probably take cover behind it. That includes walls, dumpsters and cars.
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There was a whole shitty game based around this already.
So, really. They gave it a 10 because it was innovative and pushed boundaries? Did -YOU- read that review? Because to me it sounded a lot like someone got paid some coin to write a review describing elements that have been around for a long time, slap a 10 out of 10 on it, call it innovative, and get an exclusive review for their trouble.
I'm sorry, Diversion, but I have to say. It doesn't sound like you took the time to really read it.
This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.
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