Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony(2009)

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Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony is the second of the two episodic expansion packs available for Grand Theft Auto IV. The Ballad of Gay Tony follows the exploits of protagonist Luis Fernando Lopez, an ex-member of the Dominican drug dealers and the personal bodyguard (referred to by himself as "business associate") of Anthony "Gay Tony" Prince. Prince is the owner of the two largest nightclubs in Liberty City and is a high-status socialite. Rockstar Games said in their press release that this episode "injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and crime" and that "players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price."

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Rockstar Games

Take-Two Interactive

Rockstar Toronto

Rockstar North


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PS3

PC

X360

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Single player

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Released at
10/29/2009
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aleks-predator
12 months ago
7
Glitter, Parties, and Gunfire: Adventures in Liberty City "The Ballad of Gay Tony" is an exciting expansion for "GTA IV" that brings a splash of color, nightlife, and over-the-top fun to the otherwise gritty world of Liberty City. The storyline is as tangled as a subway tunnel map but still manages to be gripping. You play as Luis Lopez — a bodyguard and part-time confidant to the city’s legendary nightclub king, Tony Prince. The plot has it all: betrayals, endless gang confrontations, and a whole lot of chaos. At times, it feels like Luis has a more stressful life than all the characters in the main game combined. The graphics remain mostly unchanged from the original "GTA IV". Nothing groundbreaking, but Liberty City is still a blast to cruise through, both day and night. The visuals are atmospheric — the city feels alive with lights, color, and energy. The controls are just as responsive and familiar as before, especially if you’ve recently played the main game. Gunfights are intense, but never frustrating enough to make you want to smash your keyboard. The new vehicles are a standout — cool rides for every taste. Cars, motorcycles, and even a helicopter (which I don’t remember from the base game) make an appearance. Plus, there are extra activities like nightclub dancing and underground fighting. Love it or not, Liberty City feels refreshed. The missions can be total chaos, but they’re fun to watch — and even more fun to dive into. In the end, "The Ballad of Gay Tony" is a fantastic add-on. It’s flashy, wild, and just the right kind of ridiculous. If you’re itching to revisit Liberty City with a fresh dose of action and glam, it’s absolutely worth checking out. 7 out of 10

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