Grand Theft Auto IV - PS3 XB360/General Info

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Grand Theft Auto IV • Walkthrough • Cheats • Quick Strategies • Side Missions • Characters • Secrets • Maps • Multiplayer • Achievements • Storyline Choices • General Info • Soundtrack

Contents 1 Plot 2 Liberty City 3 Gameplay 4 Weapons 4.1 Projectiles 4.2 Fist 4.3 Knife 4.4 Baseball Bat 4.5 Pistol 4.6 Combat Pistol 4.7 Micro SMG 4.8 SMG 4.9 Assault Rifle 4.10 Carbine Rifle 4.11 Pump Shotgun 4.12 Combat Shotgun 4.13 Sniper Rifle 4.14 Combat Sniper Rifle 4.15 RPG 4.16 Grenade 4.17 Molotov 5 In-Game Television Shows 6 In-Game Websites 7 In-Game Radio Stations 8 Recreation 9 Telephone

Plot

Niko Bellic has heard from his cousin Roman that Liberty City is a paradise of luxury condos and beautiful women. So he decides to leave Serbia and his tough-guy past behind him. When he gets off the boat, he finds that Roman has been a little creative with his descriptions of the city and his living arrangements. Niko finds himself in a cockroach infested apartment in a city besieged by crime. Niko has the street smarts and skills to make a less than honest living in his new home, but he's also come to this new land looking for revenge.

Liberty City

Liberty City is an expansive area modeled after the real-life New York City. Liberty City is divided into islands connected by bridges and tunnels, and each area has its own distinct look and feel. Richer areas have more expensive cars on the street and better dressed pedestrians. Poorer areas have more street crime and are in general disrepair.

The city has a day and night cycle, and traffic and pedestrians adhere to realistic patterns. Traffic is heavier during rush hour, and lighter at night. Hot dog vendors are out during the day, and hookers come out only at night.

At the beginning of the game, only the Broker/Dukes section of the city is accessible. The bridges to the other areas are blockaded by police, and running these blockades will get you a six star wanted level. Traveling to other areas by boat has the same effect. These areas are unlocked by completing the game's missions.

Area	Unlocked by mission
Broker	Start of game
Dukes	Start of game
Bohan	Roman's Sorrow
Algonquin	Blow Your Cover
Alderney	Three Leaf Clover

Gameplay

GTA 4 is a sandbox style game. It's designed to give the player as much freedom as possible. There are missions that move the plot forward, but players have a wide degree of freedom in deciding how to accomplish those missions. There are also plenty of things to do in Liberty City that aren't related to missions. Player can go out on dates, go to restaurants and strip clubs, participate in races, or just drive around the city. Mini games include pool, darts, and bowling.

Weapons

Weapons can be picked up from downed enemies or purchased from gun shops or Little Jacob. Most weapons have to be unlocked by completing missions.

Projectiles

You can pick up a variety of projectiles such as bricks, bottles, hotdogs and burgers from the ground, tables and stands of Liberty City.

Fist

Sometimes a mission calls for you to hurt someone without killing them. For these situations, only your bare fists will do the job.

Knife

The knife is useful for missions when you must kill quietly. You first get it during the "Bleed Out" mission. You cannot buy a knife at the gun shop, but you can from Little Jacob.

Baseball Bat

• Cost: $5

The baseball bat can be purchased from the gun shop. It takes the same weapon slot as the knife, so you can only carry one of them.

Pistol

• Cost: $600
• Magazine capacity: 17
• Max ammo: 1500
• Ammo cost: $35 for 17

This is the first gun you get in the game, acquired in the Jamaican Heat mission. If you want to pick up a hidden pistol at the start of the game, head south from your safehouse to the old carnival. You'll see a go-kart track, and a large mural on the building next to it. The gun is on the ground next to the track, just below the "s" where the mural reads "Go-Karts." There is another pistol on the walkway in the center of the Broker Bridge.

Combat Pistol

• Cost: $1500
• Magazine capacity: 9
• Max ammo: 1500
• Ammo cost: $100 for 9

This pistol does more damage than the standard pistol, but it holds less ammo. It is unlocked in the gun store after the Museum Piece mission.

Micro SMG

• Cost: $1200
• Magazine capacity: 50
• Max ammo: 1200
• Ammo cost: $100 for 50

SMG

• Cost: $2500
• Magazine capacity: 30
• Max ammo: 1200
• Ammo cost: $130 for 30

A more powerful and accurate gun than the Micro SMG. It becomes available in the gun shop after the Blow Your Cover mission.

Assault Rifle

• Cost: $3500
• Magazine capacity: 30
• Max ammo: 600
• Ammo cost: $80 for 30

This is an AK-47 style rifle. It is unlocked for purchase after the Deconstruction for Beginners mission.

Carbine Rifle

• Cost: $5000
• Magazine capacity: 30
• Max ammo: 600
• Ammo cost: $100 for 30

This is an M-16 carbine style rifle. It is unlocked for purchase after the Three Leaf Clover mission.

Pump Shotgun

• Cost: $1200
• Magazine capacity: 8
• Max ammo: 80
• Ammo cost: $100 for 8

Combat Shotgun

• Cost: $2500
• Magazine capacity: 10
• Max ammo: 80
• Ammo cost: $200 for 10

This is a semi-automatic shotgun. It is unlocked after the Snow Storm mission.

Sniper Rifle

• Cost: $6000
• Magazine capacity: 5
• Max ammo: 50
• Ammo cost: $800 for 5

This weapon is unlocked for purchase after the mission Luck of the Irish.

Combat Sniper Rifle

• Cost: $8500
• Magazine capacity: 10
• Max ammo: 50
• Ammo cost: $500 for 10

RPG

• Cost: $15,000
• Magazine capacity: 1
• Max ammo: 9
• Ammo cost: $5000 each

This is a rocket launcher, and it is perfect for taking out cars, helicopters, or groups of enemies. It is unlocked after the Baby Sitting mission.

Grenade

• Cost: $1000 each

To throw a grenade, you must target something (not necessarily locked on, just aiming with LT). If you have nothing targeted, Niko will drop the grenade at his feet. This is useful if someone is chasing you.

Niko rolls grenades along the ground when crouched. This means that any obstacle in the way will cause the grenade to bounce back to you. He throws them in an arc when standing.

Molotov

• Cost: $500 each

Molotovs don't do as much damage as grenades, but Niko can throw them farther.

In-Game Television Shows

You can watch these shows on the television in Niko's safehouse.

• Republican Space Rangers
• The Men's Room with Bas and Jeremy (based on Bas Rutten "Lethal Self Defence" videos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3K-mrlYG7Y)
• Venturas Poker Challenge
• The Serrated Edge
• I'm Rich
• A History of Liberty
• Live from Split Sides

In-Game Websites

The following Websites can be accessed in-game through any computer, usually one of the internet cafés.

• www.pointclickshipabitch.com
• www.goldberglignerandshyster.com
• www.yourmexicandoctor.com
• www.vipluxuryringtones.com - pay $100 dollars for whacky ringtones and themes for your phone.
• www.piswasser.com
• www.fruitcomputers.com
• www.littlelacysurprisepageant.com - going to this site will give you a six star wanted level
• www.our-own-reality.com This link takes you to a section of the Rockstar official GTA IV site.
• www.love-meet.net This link takes you to a section of the Rockstar official GTA IV site.

In-Game Radio Stations

• International Funk
• Tuff Gong Radio
• The Vibe 98.8
• Liberty Rock Radio 97.8
• Jazz Nation Radio 108.5
• Massive B Soundsystem 96.9
• K109 The Studio
• We Know the Truth
• Liberty City Hardcore
• The Journey
• Fusion FM
• The Beat 102.7
• Radio Broker
• Valdivostok FM
• Public Liberty Radio
• San Juan Sounds
• Electro Choc
• The Classics 104.1

Recreation

Recreation locations are unlocked by socializing with your friends. Once unlocked, you can go there with your friends or alone.

• Pool
• Bowling - to get more power on your throw, flick rather than push the right analog stick
• Darts
• Drinking - After drinking, Niko will be drunk. You can take a cab or you can drive back. Driving while drunk is harder than normal, and you'll get a one star wanted level if a cop sees you.
• Eating
• Cabaret Show - Acts include music, juggling, dance, and magic.
• Strip Club - You can stay for as long or as short a time as you like to complete a social mission. If you buy three lap dances from the same stripper, you'll see her dance with another stripper.
• Comedy Show - Real life stars make appearances, including Katt Williams and Ricky Gervais.
• Boating
• Helicopter Tours- you'll fly a helicopter around. There is a 6 second delay to abort the mission, so don't rely on that to get you out of an imminent crash. If you do abort the mission, you'll get no relationship reward.

Telephone

There are several phone numbers that connect to recordings, or have an in-game function. The phone is also used for cheat codes.

• Bean Machine Coffee - 555-0110
• Emergency Services - 911: can be used to summon the police, firetruck, or ambulance. You can then steal their vehicle.
• Express Car Service Roman Bellic "Enterprises" - 555-2222
• Express Car Service Roman Bellic "Enterprises" - 555-3333
• Fire Proof Doors - 555-5700
• LCPD Recruitment - 555- RECRUIT
• Liberty Construction - 555-1274-73
• No Problemo Bail Bonds - 555-945-733-92
• The Serrated Edge (CNT Show) - 1-800-555-5555
• Storage - 555-221-3877
• Superb Deli - 555-4674
• Used Auto Part 555- 7300
• Vinewood laundromat - 555-5123
• ZiT* - 948-555-0100: tells you what song is currently playing on the radio