IGN: First web GTA IV review, another perfect 10
by Griffin McElroy 
on Apr 26th 2008 3:30PM
Is it too early to say that we're beginning to see a pattern develop here? We know that
a mere handful of reviews for
Rockstar's latest opus have been published, but should
the current trend continue,
Grand Theft Auto IV could be the subject of more perfect scores than
1976 Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci. Yes, IGN recently dropped
the suspiciously non-embargoed first online review for the title, giving it a 10 out of 10 (on
both platforms) and evoking the wrath of the Nintendo Defense Force, calling
GTA IV "the best game since
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time."
The seven-page, five-thousand word review (and accompanying video review, after the jump) praises the game's art style, the
immersive backdrop of Liberty City, the
"Oscar quality" story and the "refined" gameplay. The enamored reviewer even commends some of the quirky extra features included by Rockstar, such as Niko's multipuropse cellphone, or the in-game use of alcohol: "You don't have to drive drunk," the reviewer exclaims, "but it's fun to give it a try." Great, now we can look forward to public backlash towards
the game's DUI-endorsing write-ups, as well.
