Now that the dust has settled is GTA4 a good game or not ?

[richardhutnik]

This Zero Punctuation review of Saint's Row 2 I believe explains why people don't like GTA4:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/312-Saints-Row-2

 

The summing up of players who play sandbox games is of particular note.  I believe GTA4 went the serious game route, and that upset a bunch of fans.  I believe the mayhem went into the multiplayer mode.