It felt like Rockstar wasn't making a larger commentary about American society, but wanted to instead focus more on the systems that make moving up in this country so cutthroat. GTA 4 stands out from other Grand Theft Auto titles. And as the child of immigrants who too were abused by employers or had guns pulled on them while working in convenience stores, I feel there was a definite relatability in Niko's struggle.

It's definitely exaggerated, but it seems that Rockstar took a lot of care on not denigrating the struggles of poor immigrants trying to make it in America. Where GTA 5 is a satirical take on the vapid Instagram-fueled performance art of the Los Angeles elite, GTA 4 doesn't feel like satire at all. And for that, I can understand why GTA 4 isn't the most beloved in the series. I was unaware of all the cheat codes and eclectic characters fans had grown accustomed to in the previous entries. What follows is a much more real portrayal of the immigrant struggle in America, and how cutthroat Liberty City, modeled after New York, can be.Īctually, GTA IV on PS3 was my first 3D grand theft auto experience. His visions of America are quickly stunted when he realizes his cousin isn't the big shot he made himself out to be. In it, the main protagonist, Niko Bellic, an Eastern European former soldier, lands in America in pursuit of the American dream. Yes, the game isn't as wacky as earlier entries, or the immortal GTA 5, but GTA 4 brought with it a more serious and dramatic look at the immigrant experience. The improvements will still 'maintain the classic look and feel of the originals,' according to Rockstar.įor some reason, Rockstar has not given much porting love to 2008's Grand Theft Auto IV, and that's a real shame. The Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will include graphical improvements and 'modern gameplay enhancements,' which is welcome news as the games are clunky to control by todays standards.

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This is all good news for GTA fans, but it's left me thinking where the heck is the Grand Theft Auto 4 remake or remaster? After all we know GTA 5 is getting a next-gen remaster, so I'd like to see its Liberty City predecessor get the same treatment. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is slated for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, with Android and iOS ports set to land land in the first half of 2022.

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