Brave views from KRad and Young_Gun, good too see.
I was just coming in to say that I fired this up for the first time in a few days last night and ... yea, 'meh' didnt get very excited.
Its a weird game - as technically I think its superb and what they've crammed into it is nothing short of amazing. Its a game that your head says 10/10 for the technical achievement, but the heart is thinking... MMmmm 7/10 tops, its a bit dull at times.
I've given up on the online side for now - crashes aside, I just find it a little wanting - and I'll tell you why - COD4. I think COD4s online system has ruined online games!
The way it pushes you to keep playing and playing with its level up system is absolute genius and any game that doesnt do that now doesnt hold my attention for long.
I'm glad GRID has something similar.
Anyway, back on topic - I think I will always dip into GTA4 in the future and will definately keep it as sometimes it does genuinely dazzle and make your jaw drop, but the general grind of missions, long driving sections on failures and other frustrations mean I dont think it will ever dominate my time like I hoped it would.
The first week was awesome though eh!?
