GTA IV: The Next Generation in Open-World Gaming

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Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV) is considered by many as one of, if not the greatest games ever made within its genre. However, for those who grew up playing Grand Theft San Andreas on their old PC’s or perhaps still do today; there's no denying that GTA IV holds a special place in our hearts.

Released back in 2008, Rockstar North took everything they learned from previous installments and turned it up to eleven with GTAV. But before we dive into why this game remains so iconic let me give you some context first:

GTAV was released for multiple platforms including PlayStation3, Xbox360 & PC (via Steam), while later versions also became available on PS4,Xbox One&PC again via EA Access.

Now onto what made GTA IV truly revolutionary at its time...

Innovative Storytelling

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GTAV introduced a new narrative structure called 'Story Mission-Driven'. This allowed players to progress through the game's main storyline without feeling forced into completing every side mission first. Instead, missions were now more linear and focused on advancing the overall story arc.

Another innovation brought forth by Rockstar was their use of branching paths within each individual mission. Depending on player choices made throughout certain sequences could influence how events transpired later down line - adding an unprecedented layer depth not seen before outside perhaps classic adventure titles like Monkey Island series or Resident Evil 2.

Revolutionary Gameplay Mechanics

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GTAV also introduced several new gameplay mechanics that set it apart from its predecessors. One such example is the introduction of 'towing' vehicles which allowed players to steal any car they wanted and then drive away with ease - no more respawning at designated points anymore!

Additionally, Rockstar implemented a fully-fledged 'wanted' system where police would chase after you based upon how badly behaved your character had been during missions. This added an extra layer of realism previously missing from open-world games.

Graphics Redefined

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GTAV pushed the graphical boundaries of what was possible on current-gen hardware at its launch window in 2008. With detailed textures, lighting effects and physics engine optimizations throughout every environment & character model - players were treated to a visual feast unlike anything else available at that time period.

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In conclusion, Grand Theft San Andreas is still considered one of the best games ever made within its genre thanks largely due credit going towards Rockstar's masterful blend of innovative storytelling mechanics combined with jaw-dropping graphics redefined gaming standards back then. If you haven't already experienced this classic title for yourself yet - do so now and see why GTAV remains an iconic masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences today!

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