GTA IV

[Chojin]

Originally Posted by Kotaku reviews reviewers

http://kotaku.com/384511/gta-iv-revi...in-hyperbolism

GamePro
Their Score: 5/5
Notes: Before reading this, I thought Rockstar to be but men. Now I see they are Gods.
Moment of Climax: "GTA IV isn't just a game. It's a testament to the immense talent and take-no-prisoners mentality that has made Rockstar the company that it is today."
My Score: 4/5. A 1.5 page-long love letter to Rockstar is the highlight. The fact all game faults are condensed to half a paragraph on the fifth page also contributes to a great score.

Game Informer
Their Score: 10/10
Notes: Probably the best of the lot. And by "best" I mean MOST EXCITED.
Moment of Climax: "Grand Theft Auto IV doesn't just raise the bar for the storied franchise; it completely changes the landscape of gaming. Once you play it, you won't look at video games the same way again."
My Score: 5/5. No, 6/5. It opens with "I now know how film critics felt after screening The Godfather". A perfect storm of hype, excitement and pants-wetting. Best review of the lot. No, best review ever.

I know I said I'd stay out but I felt you all needed to enjoy those reviews as much as I did.

Also, I am trying very very hard to resist getting GTA - even though I know I'll never play it - in spite of my gamer paranoia that tells me people are having a great time and that I'm not in on it.

So, I would expect for me to have it within the week.