GTA 4

Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3, 2008) is a groundbreaking open-world experience that brought gritty realism to Liberty City, with physics-driven chaos, a gripping immigrant story (hello, Niko Bellic), and unmatched atmosphere. The PS3 version’s denser traffic and Euphoria engine made every car crash and shootout feel visceral, though its 30fps cap and occasional blurriness show its age. Still, the dark humor, Ballad of Gay Tony DLC (in Complete Edition), and living, breathing city cement it as a classic.