10 Reasons You Were Wrong About GTA IV

6. That Bank Robbery Mission

Many modern games become memorable for particular moments that really stick with players. While some can become victims of this and fall into the shadow of one defining event, Rockstar's GTA games have been so chock-full of such moments that they can coexist and be mutually appreciated. For GTA IV, that moment comes early in the second half when Niko teams with Packie's crew to tackle a bank robbery. The mission, while relatively short in comparison to some of GTA V's larger tasks, is as chaotic and intense as players would come to expect from the series. After a typically entertaining cut scene, the whole thing turns into a gigantic firefight with the LCPD as Niko & co try to make their escape with substantial sums of money in tow. This mission represents the best mix of small-scale, relevant humour and the grand spectacle of a huge third person shooter. The fact that it makes a repeat appearance and recycles cut-scenes later in the second DLC story speaks to how well-integrated and memorable this event was in the overall experience.