Grand Theft Auto IV: A New Breed of Action

IGN seems to be getting the juice - they have an article on Grand Theft Auto IV’s combat system, entitled “Grand Theft Auto IV - A New Breed of Action”. It is based on the 90-minute demo that was shown to reporters last week that comes with 10 brand new screenshots.

However, this article gives us even more details. We’re learn that we can now not only use Sub-Machine Cars to drive-by when in a vehicle, but also Pistols and Grenades without the help of a lock-on system that will be present int he on-foot combat system.

Plus, IGN elaborated that the intuitive trigger-based lock-on system gives the ability to move from target to target or make subtle changes to aim for different body parts which can, of course, be disabled by the user for a greater challenge. Niko Bellic also has agile movement and quick reflexes.

“Niko was able to turn in a split second to take out a cop that stepped out of a car right behind him”

Also, Niko Bellic has the ability to slide into cover behind large objects, quickly move to and from cover locations, lean from cover to attack an enemy, and throw grenades from cover with relative accuracy. It is also important to note that the system is very similar to Gears of War where you can take cover behind almost anything.

New Grand Theft Auto IV previews will be coming for the Playstation 3 version, and information on the multiplayer mode is yet to be revealed to us. Click here to read “Grand Theft Auto IV: A New Breed of Action”. Grand Theft Auto IV will be released on April 29th 2008, so stay tuned as we uncover more!

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