Lasoo Product Reviews - April 2008
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As video games go, the Grand Theft Auto series has been one of the most controversial of all times.
It has been widely criticised for glorifying violence (you move forward in the game by running over people, blowing up police cars and generally associating with the lower echelons of society), however it has just as many ardent fans as it does detractors.
No matter what your feelings are towards Grand Theft Auto's themes and content, the latest instalment (Grand Theft Auto IV) is being hailed as nothing short of a masterpiece.
The visuals, gameplay and characters are developed to an almost cinematic level - the game attempts to transcend mere shoot-em-up violence. You play as Niko Bellic, a Bosnian refugee who arrives in America, only to become immersed in the world of organised crime.
What makes Grand Theft Auto IV different to its predecessors is that Niko seems to develop a level of self-awareness - sure, he'll still go around causing mayhem, but the character has a certain depth that makes you wonder if he really likes doing it.
At any rate, Grand Theft Auto is still not a game for children (obviously) nor for the easily offended - you have been warned.
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April 28, 2008
