Type of Game: Action-adventure, open-world

PC Release Date: December 2, 2008

Developer: Rockstar North (Published by Rockstar Games)

Grand Theft Auto IV is an open-world action-adventure game set in Liberty City, a fictionalized version of New York City. Players assume the role of Niko Bellic, an Eastern European immigrant who arrives in Liberty City to pursue the “American Dream” but quickly becomes embroiled in a world of crime, corruption, and violence. The game offers an expansive world to explore, with missions that involve gunfights, heists, car chases, and various other criminal activities. It is known for its dark, immersive storytelling, realistic graphics, and detailed city environment.