The Liberty City of 2008 may be smaller than the Los Santos of 2013, but it is infinitely more pleasing in its aesthetic and level of detail, perfectly capturing the grim feeling of being alone in a big metropolis – a stranger in a strange land. It also leaves the player wondering which of the three to play when idling, which is a nice headache to have, but a headache nevertheless. Although the story smartly intersects their respective narrative arcs together, it means less time is spent on developing one single character to its fullest, most twisted extent. There are the got-it-on-a-plate, spoiled types of Michael and Franklin, and then there’s Trevor who’s violence personified and with about as much depth as a pre-school paddling pool. Grand Theft Auto V would innovate by featuring three playable protagonists, but that doesn’t make it better. Rule number one of good character development: establish someone in who the audience can get invested. Being a recent immigrant to Liberty City who is almost involuntarily drawn into the dark and terrible underworld of its crime lords, Niko Bellic is a man with whom it is easy to sympathize. Like every Grand Theft Auto game leading up to it, Grand Theft Auto IV opts for one main protagonist as the central focal point of the action. It’s just that the latter is preferable over the former. Rockstar were obviously going for a totally different feel which they nailed perfectly, just as they nailed the more gritty theme of Grand Theft Auto IV.
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It also dumbs down a series full of hard missions by introducing mission checkpoints. Like the very characters it portrays, it’s a game that feels like it’s sold itself to the devil. Altogether darker and less playful, it’s about the American dream and the subsequent breaking of that dream.īy contrast, its sequel goes full Hollywood with its over-the-top narrative. Minus the chance escapes and implausibly large killing sprees, of course. Whilst Grand Theft Auto V’s story involves the occasional – albeit dreamlike – stage battling psychedelic aliens, Grand Theft Auto IV’s is way more serious and reminiscent of something that could and does happen in the real world. In fact, Grand Theft Auto IV is still so good today that, quite frankly, it doesn’t need a remaster. The 12-member band has skyrocketed in popularity in Hong Kong and has been credited with the revival of Cantopop.Okay, so the unsung hero that is Grand Theft Auto IV isn’t one of the three that’s getting the remaster treatment, but in light of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, now seems as good a time as any to reflect on 10 reasons why its understated brilliance outshines the more widely acclaimed merits of its younger sibling, Grand Theft Auto V. Viu, the company that created and manages Mirror, did not respond to an emailed request for comment.
The petition urged organizers to ensure safety for Mirror and its dancers and refrain from using unnecessary stage mechanisms or raised platforms. The concert was halted after the incident, which occurred during Mirror’s fourth of 12 scheduled concerts at Hong Kong Coliseum.Īt Tuesday’s concert, band member Frankie Lui appeared to lose his footing and fall off the edge of the stage while giving a speech, according to clips on social media.Īn online petition about safety issues of Mirror concerts was launched the same night and has garnered thousands of signatures. Police said three audience members were also taken to the hospital, one who felt unwell and two others in a state of shock, but they required no medical treatment.
Local media reported the hospital said one of the dancers was in serious condition while the other was stable. Police said the two male dancers were conscious when they were sent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Both were said to be conscious when being sent to the hospital. #BREAKING: A horrible accident erupted as a Hong Kong singing and dancing boy band was hosting their first concert, injuring at least two dancers. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.