Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV Dated April 29th)

**heybtbm** · 05-11-2008, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Sudo

Achievement unlocked 50G - Endangered Species. Man, that was a pain in the ass. I was at 199/200 pigeons because I somehow managed to miss one along the way, and had to go back and recheck just over 100 to find out which one it was.

Worst achievement since Treasure Trove in Lost Odyssey, which also took me forever.

Good job. I'm obsessed over these ridiculous "scavenger hunt" achievements in open-world games. I love getting a map and checking them off one by one. The act itself is pretty much the definition of "tedious", yet I enjoy doing it. Assassin's Creed is the king of the scavenger hunts so far. 200 pigeons should be no problem.

I've seen a few pigeons in my travels around LC, but I don't dare collect any until I have a decent map. It's too bad they don't give you anything worthwhile like San Andreas. The scavenger hunts in that game actually gave you useful things like permanently spawning weapons near save spots.

**Sudo** · 05-11-2008, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by heybtbm

Good job. I'm obsessed over these ridiculous "scavenger hunt" achievements in open-world games. I love getting a map and checking them off one by one. The act itself is pretty much the definition of "tedious", yet I enjoy doing it. Assassin's Creed is the king of the scavenger hunts so far. 200 pigeons should be no problem.

I've seen a few pigeons in my travels around LC, but I don't dare collect any until I have a decent map. It's too bad they don't give you anything worthwhile like San Andreas. The scavenger hunts in that game actually gave you useful things like permanently spawning weapons near save spots.

I agree, the lack of tangible benefits for hunting down all the pigeons is lame, especially when you consider the fact that there are twice as many as there were packages in previous games. When you do get around to killing them yourself, I'd recommend using the map on GamesRadar, as it's accompanied by visual and text-based directions to the pigeons, which helps a lot.

**diskoboy** · 05-11-2008, 12:36 PM

Has anyone gotten the "fly a helicopter under every bridge that runs over water" achievement yet? It says I have 1 bridge left, but I've flown under all the ones I could find.

Even that dinky bridge, that your chopper barely fits under.... I've checked the map and cannot find a bridge I haven't traveled under, yet....

Is there a map with the bridges marked, somewhere?

EDIT - Nevermind.... I finally got the achievement.

**robotriot** · 05-11-2008, 01:17 PM

I've gotten the achievement - the last one was the western most one. It was the only bridge I had trouble with, so it might be the one you're missing as well. I had to fly under it a couple of times (also in a North-South direction) to unlock the final bridge. When you fly under one bridge (that has not been unlocked yet), there are blips on the radar for a short time displaying the remaining bridges.

**gum_drops** · 05-11-2008, 01:58 PM

Interesting little Saturday Night Live skit last night for anyone who missed it:

http://kotaku.com/5008603/niko-and-v...day-night-live

**Sudo** · 05-12-2008, 02:28 AM

Achievement unlocked 100G - Key to the City

100%, can't wait to get my key.

**Neil Koch** · 05-12-2008, 11:22 AM

I thought you had to do 100% within the first week of release to get the key.

**Sudo** · 05-12-2008, 12:21 PM

No, they extended the deadline till the 19th.

**spoon** · 06-12-2008, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by zektor

.... And, my own car (Monte Carlo) is in the game...and it kind of looks like mine too

Hah....

Kinda looks like yours because it is either a Buick Regal T-Type, WE4, Grand National, or GNX. Check the front and ass ends. I know cause I thought the same thing and was excited cause I own an '88 Monte SS. Still sweet that a G-Body is in the game. My favorite car to jack just for the fact that I own something similar.

I'm almost finished with the game. I would have to say the biggest thing that pops out are the cut scenes and story. Probably two of the most improved areas. I am really not looking forward to the end of the game. I don't want the story to end....Although, I haven't even touched online yet.

I really like the driving. Yeah, the cars kinda control like shit, but, I thought that was part of GTA? I just roll out of the gas when I want to turn/in corners. Some cars will just not turn. I also figured out the hand to hand combat and really enjoy the step up there as much as the targeting system. So, scratch that from my complaint list in my first post.

All in all, I see it as a big step up from GTA SA. I kinda thought that was a bit of a disappointment.

Kinda miss the side jobs from previous GTA games and the way they would reward you with perks upon completion.

**Nature Boy** · 06-25-2008, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by spoon

Kinda miss the side jobs from previous GTA games and the way they would reward you with perks upon completion.

Have you not been going out with your friends or doing odd jobs for them? That's the GTA 4 equivalent. And there are perks if your friends like you enough. When you get there with Jacob you can call him up and he'll bring a car out to you where you can purchase weapons!

I started playing the game a little disappointed, because I foolishly let myself read the hype and get swept away by it. I loved the RPG style aspects of San Andreas, and I miss them. Still do. But I love the game now, and like you don't want it to end. When I'm playing I feel like I'm in another world. For me it's never about just going to the next mission. It's about watching TV or maybe hitting the internet. Doing something because of an email i get. Maybe taking a call when I'm on my way to start a mission and having a bite to eat with a friend instead. I love conversations NB has with everybody. I love how they reveal bits about himself and the overall story without relying on a cutscene.

**Captain Wrong** · 06-25-2008, 12:02 PM

I'm not a big fan of "cinematic" gaming (movie or game, pick one) but I actually enjoyed the story elements in GTA4. Like Nature Boy, I really dug all the little conversations you'd have with people. It really draws you into the characters and you end up actually giving a damn about the as you learn their motives and their characteristics, not just you care about them because the game tells you that you have to. Plus Brucie always cracked me up.

I still don't think it's a 10/10 best game evar, but it is a really enjoyable game. One of the rare instances where I paid full price and feel I got my money's worth.

**Nature Boy** · 06-26-2008, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Wrong

Plus Brucie always cracked me up.

I love Brucie. There's 3 other guys in my office playing GTA 4 as well and we *easily* talk about him the most.

I also love taking a cab (this is a note to those complaining about the long drive distances - take a cab and skip the trip!!!) and listening to the cab driver rant.

**EdFick** · 06-26-2008, 10:58 PM

I wasn't a fan of the earlier GTA games but heard good things about GTA IV so I picked it up for ps3. I have to admit, I was presently surprised by the game play and story this time around. The only thing that bugs me are the controls, which can be brutal at times (at least on the ps3 version). I agree, Brucie is the man. He always cracks me up.

**heybtbm** · 02-17-2009, 09:14 AM

Alright, The Lost and Damned is out. Who bought it?

I downloaded it this morning (~4am...yikes) and played the first few missions. It feels nice to be back in Liberty City. I haven't played the game since I finished it in July.

The story so far is pretty interesting. I tend to forget how beautiful this game actually looks. I still think the Xbox version of San Andreas looks great, but then I started up GTA4 this morning and...wow.

**FxMercenary** · 02-17-2009, 11:44 AM

its a 360 only release right? Cause i bought the PS3 CE on release day.

**Nionel** · 02-17-2009, 11:59 AM

Yeah, the DLC is 360 exclusive. I'm planning on getting it myself, I just need to finish up the main story of GTA IV first...

**kainemaxwell** · 02-18-2009, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by heybtbm

Good job. I'm obsessed over these ridiculous "scavenger hunt" achievements in open-world games. I love getting a map and checking them off one by one. The act itself is pretty much the definition of "tedious", yet I enjoy doing it. Assassin's Creed is the king of the scavenger hunts so far. 200 pigeons should be no problem.

I've seen a few pigeons in my travels around LC, but I don't dare collect any until I have a decent map. It's too bad they don't give you anything worthwhile like San Andreas. The scavenger hunts in that game actually gave you useful things like permanently spawning weapons near save spots.

Same here. When I don't feel like doing missions I catch up on doing the scavenger hunt tasks, finding packages, spraypainting gang tags, photo ops, unique jumps, etc.