GTA IV turns 17 and remains a defining moment in open-world storytelling

Grand Theft Auto IV, released seventeen years ago, redefined open-world games with its immersive Liberty City and compelling narrative of Niko Bellic. The game's realistic physics, mature storytelling, and morally gray characters set a new standard. Even with GTA V's success, GTA IV's impact on story, environment, and character motivation remains significant, influencing open-world games to this day.

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