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Run For It
If you're on foot the cops won't actually start shooting unless you've done something pretty bad: although they will stop and threaten you. If they catch up to you then Nico will automatically put his hands in the air - you've then got a split second window to press the sprint button and do a runner, although if you do that they will open fire straight away!
Fleeing The Scene
Niko can lose health when your car takes a pounding but unlike in previous games, they will not explode after being flipped onto its roof. Niko can now also throw grenedes out of the car window.
The Chase is on!
When you get a wanted level - depending on how serious it is - a circle will appear on the radar showing the area the cops are in. To lose them you must get out of the circle. But you've also got to bear in mind, if other cops are patrolling, running into them will recentre the circle onto you.
Hide Here
Press R1 and nico will snap to any cover he's near, just like in Gears of war. He can aim while he's still in cover and then pop out to shoot - or blindfire over the top.
Point the camera at another bit of cover and Nico will either run and slide or forwards roll into another parked car.
Niko can now also jump and cling onto ledges. he can also shimmy along them sideways to access new areas.
Holding L1 locks onto enemies - then you can push up or down on the right analouge stick to go for a head, hand,knee or groin shot.
Behind The Wheel
Parked cars take slightly longer to steal. Nico will have to smash the window with his elbow and then hotwire the motor, not a good idea when cops are chasing you!
If you drive head on into a wall at top speed Nico will go through the windshield and lose health.
Too Much Detail - If Niko gets shot, or shoots someone near the camera, itll splatter with blood.
- Niko can push Pedestrians out the way like in Assassins Creed
- There's a new dashboard view available in cars.
- Characters will communicate with Niko via headset in certain missions.
- You can see the character's breath when it's cold.
- Some pedestrains will pee on the wall....
- you ray tolls on the brodge
- Some Pimped out cars have spinners on them.
Enough Detail? There is alot more but most of it already heard.
Here' more info! Some of the Characters you may already know.
Some new Character info:
Patrick Mcgreary
A crazy irish hoodlum, who lives with is mum and sister but doesn't seem to like them much. He warns Niko away from his 'frigid' sister, but she seems to fancy Niko.
Playboy X
A player with a penthouse apartment, a humvee-style car and a taste for the luxuries in life.
Dwanye
Playboy X's associate - quieter, more serious and fresh out of jail!
Vlad
Likes to think of himself as a much feared criminal, but he's actually reasoably harmless. Spotted shouting at Niko in the trailer.
Manny
A former gangster who's turned his life around, now making his documentary about his struggle.
Roman
Niko's cousin, who's lured our hero to the states with the promise of mansions and girls. He actaully runs a small cab company. He's in deep with the mob.
Brucie
A steriod-fried lunatic who talks fast, shouts loud and throws jabs in mid conversation! Once he's calm he's good for work.
Elizabeta
A veteran drug delar from the bohan street , She's friends with Manny.
Bell
This is ray's sidekick. He and Ray communicate in Sicilian code full of badda-bings and talks about 'things. Ace.
Little Jacob
A Jamican drug Dealer who speaks in super heavy dialect. If you befriend him you can end up with a trunkful of guns when you call him.
One of the most impresive things about GTA IV is the new physics, there is persistant dmage. Walls take damage and keep it during gun fights. blood splatters also stick around after you've sniped people.
IMPORTANT INFO!!!!!!!
How big is the City?
Big. A speedboat journey around half of Algonquin - one of the cities five districts - lasted about five real time minutes!!
Is the Entire city instantly accessible?
No. Its just like the earlier GTA's, there are closed bridges. One of the bridges is closed because of a terrorist threat!
Can I fly a plane around?
No. The game only features an airport and you'll constantly see passenger jets flying over the city.
Do I need to save at the Safe house?
No. After the mission is over it automatically saves the game.
Can i go to the Gym?
No. There is no pumping iron in the game. nico wil lkeep fit from sprinting and punching.
Can i go Swimming?
Yes but only on the surface, the boats are also harder to flip over. You cannot go underwater anymore.
Can i buy new clothes?
Yes. So far we have seen Niko in tracksuits, fancy shirts, suits and even a classy pair of fingerless gloves.