Developer: Rockstar North
Developer: Rockstar North
Developer: Rockstar North
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: April 29, 2008 (US)
Release Date: April 29, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: April 29, 2008 (AU)
M for Mature: Intense Violence, Blood, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Partial Nudity, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
PEGI: 18+
OFLC: MA15+
Grand Theft Auto IV

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Developer: Rockstar North
Developer: Rockstar North
Developer: Rockstar North
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: April 29, 2008 (US)
Release Date: April 29, 2008 (UK)
Release Date: April 29, 2008 (AU)
M for Mature: Intense Violence, Blood, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Partial Nudity, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
PEGI: 18+
OFLC: MA15+

Grand Theft Auto IV Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

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Published: Jan 29, 2008

Grand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer

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So here's the deal: everything you do is measured in money. Complete an objective? You earn money. Kill someone? Money. You get the idea. But in order to earn money, you're going to have to master some basic skills.

Burst Fire is Key
Because your aim becomes less accurate (due to the recoil) the longer you fire your weapon, try firing in quick bursts instead. So hold it down for a second or two, release, then hold it again—repeat until your opponent is dead.

Crouch
Firing while crouching not only makes you harder to hit, but also increases your accuracy immensely! Try it out and watch your kill count rise.

Become Invisible
Crouch or take cover to make the gamer tag that appears over your head invisible to other players—handy for trying to ditch a chasing opponent or catching an opponent by surprise.

Driving is for Suckas
Yeah, yeah, we know, the game's called "Grand Theft Auto." That aside, driving a car should only be used from getting to Point A to Point B, and should not be relied upon as a weapon. Truth is, being inside a vehicle makes you a giant target. Even worse, vehicles aren't very maneuverable, nor can you shoot from them with any amount of accuracy. If you do happen to encounter an on-foot enemy while in a vehicle, either drive away, or attempt to run them over in one pass; if you miss, give up and continue on.

However, if you're on foot going up against a car, it's best to play chicken with it. That is, try and shoot the driver while he's driving toward you, then quickly dive out of the way just before he connects. Ideally, try to lure him into a wall so you can lay into him while he tries to turn around or get out—in either case, he's extremely vulnerable.

Aim for the Head
Right, so aiming for the head probably isn't news to you, but it's an important tactic to keep in mind. If you're using lock-on, get in the habit of aiming slightly upward as soon as you get a lock, ensuring an instant headshot. Also, when battling a vehicle, aim for where the driver's head should be, they can be surprisingly easy to hit.

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