This game is one of the most fun/addicting ones I have ever played! I had never played a GTA game before this, but it was so fun. The mix of driving and gunplay is just right to keep the game upbeat and new. The missions range from funny to dark, but they all are exciting- from robbing a bank to setting up an online job appointment with a lawyer firm (in order to get to a target!). The game is absolutely incredible.
The story line isn't spectacular, but it has enough of a drive to keep you feeling like you are working towards something, though It's easy to get distracted jacking boats, cars, and helicopters.
Anyone who has ever played a GTA game should definitely buy this one, and for those of you who haven't, you should give it a try!

still the best game ive played in a longtime, some people dislikes it but its your option i wont blame you, but love this game...

I bought the Xbox version instead. Why? Because it doesn't include virus-like DRM copy-protection or frak up my computer.

My copy cost ~$10 Used at my local gaming store, so Rockstar's decision to include Virus-like DRM software on the PC version cost them a $50 brand-new sale. Serves them right. Any company that seeks to damage my computer is not going to see a single penny from me.

As for the game itself -

Did you like GTA3 Liberty City, Vice City, or San Andreas? If so, you'll like this too. It's the same great game, albeit the PC version is marred by Rockstar's poor decision to include DRM, which is why I recommend the Playstation or Xbox version instead.

I didn't really know what to expect with this release. I have played every previous grand theft auto release before this. I thought the first one on PlayStation 2 was awesome along with San Andreas. The others were same old same old. Now this. There is NOTHING new in this release. It's the same old same old. Boring and repetitive. I think I might be done with the grand theft auto series after playing this. The "friend" thing they entered in this game is lame and annoying.

I don't what else to say. The game is dull, the main story is actually ok, it's very repetitive, and did I say DULL? I'm mad that I wasted $60 bucks on this game.

This game to me is way ahead of its time(in a good way).The graphics are stunning and everything looks very realistic.Not exactly for the younger audience(the ratings prove it,rated M)but is very fun.There are very many modes of transprotation.There is even a tram system!Belive me,it is the best way to spend your money on videogames.You wont be dissapointed