Others, however, lamented this change and were dismayed by the stripped-down gameplay and straight-faced narrative, especially when juxtaposed with the chaos and frantic gunplay. Some (like the author of this article) loved the more serious and dramatic style of the game and its story, embracing the gritty realism as an affirmation that this is the most immersive, and possibly the best game in the whole series. Again, much like Bellic himself, GTA IV splits the series' fans straight down the middle. ![]() Niko is the perfect protagonist for the most divisive game in the series. ![]() Whether free roaming or following the trajectory of the story, Niko frequently engages in bouts of mayhem and mass life taking, causing unimaginable grief for those he directly effects with his actions and the inhabitants of Liberty City at large. At the same time, though, many fans were unable to separate this relatively sane, reasonable character from the actions he committed in the game. ![]() Easily the most level-headed, thoughtful, and empathetic protagonist in the series, many fans were bowled over by the more serious, drawn out, and downright human character in Grand Theft Auto IV.
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