The Lost and Damned adds a gritty film grain layer over the graphics that give it a harsh look, while The Ballad of Gay Tony is full of bright colors, upbeat music and over-the-top personalities. There's no question that all of the action takes place in Liberty City, but you would never know it from playing these two titles. Together these two characters help add a new dimension to the city, all while filling in the story in surprising and satisfying ways.Įven more impressive is how both of these games manage to be feel like they are set in completely different worlds. Johnny Klebitz is part of a biker gang looking for more from life, while Luis Lopez is content simply being the bodyguard to one of Liberty City's most successful club owners. We're introduced to two new protagonists that have their own stories to bring to the city. What's even more amazing is that they somehow manage to feel completely different, even though you're essentially doing the same sorts of missions in the same city. Episodes from Liberty City offers two games that coincide with the events of Grand Theft Auto IV. If you've somehow missed either of the two episodes online, then you're in for a real treat. This release is strictly for those gamers who don't have internet access or decided not to buy Microsoft Points. Outside of a brand new radio station (the 1980's themed Vice City FM) there's absolutely nothing new for you to see here. Go read one of my other reviews or get outside and play in the yard. If you already own these two downloadable expansion packs, then do yourself a favor and stop reading right now. For the most part the disc features all of the same additions, modes and extras found in this year's downloadable expansion packs only this time around you can pay a little extra to own the physical copy. Now comes Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the inevitable retail products that combines both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony into one $40 Xbox 360 disc. These two bonus packs have quickly become my favorite downloadable content of the year, making an already amazing game even better. Each of these downloadable games featured dozens of levels, tons of new characters and enough new content to make me feel like I wasn't getting ripped off.
Thankfully all of my fears vanished the moment I started playing through these two lengthy expansions. Perhaps I'm just cynical, but I didn't know if I should expect a huge adventure, a couple new missions or, worst of all, shiny horse armor. I didn't know what to expect when Rockstar Games announced their intent to support Grand Theft Auto IV with two robust expansion packs.
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