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AGrand Theft Auto 4player recently completed an astoundingly difficult speedrun of the popular open-world game to a relatively small audience. While the spotlight for much of the past decade has been dominated byGrand Theft Auto 5and the upcomingGTA 6, fans have continued to flock to the first entry of the franchise’s HD era. Fans have often created tributes to the beloved game’s characters, with one even making a full-scale recreation ofLiberty City in Unreal Engine 5. Now, one fan has pulled off an impressive feat within the game.
While more than 15 years have passed since the release ofGrand Theft Auto 4, many fans continue to praise the game even withGTA 6on the horizon. Many of the game’s most passionate fans have lauded protagonist Niko Bellic as one of the franchise’s best main characters. The 2008 game has also been praised for its attention to detail in many aspects of the game, including both its animations and its dynamic NPCs. Now, a recently completed speedrun is pushing the open-world game to its limits.
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Droo’s incredible run ofGrand Theft Auto 4comes as the game reportedly offers plenty of headaches for players attempting to complete damage-less runs. The streamer would cite several instances where players can take minuscule damage, including “ragdoll” mechanics and ineffective use of cover within the game. He would also mentionmultiple mechanics inGrand Theft Auto 4offering players an advantage in no-damage playthroughs, including tricks with in-game missions and the Police Vigilante feature.
WhileGrand Theft Auto 4andGTA 5continue to be popular among fans, many have been waiting anxiously for news about the in-developmentGrand Theft Auto 6. While Rockstar has yet to release any official looks at the game, the upcoming open-world adventure has seen plenty of leaks throughout recent months. One of the most prominent leaks saw over 90 in-development videos ofGTA 6shared by ateenage hacker using an Amazon Fire Stick. Fans will likely be waiting a while forGTA 6, continuing to revisit the beloved entries of Rockstar’s HD era.
Grand Theft Auto 4is available now for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
