Rockstar Games is always a bit on the funny side when it comes to releasing their pride and joy Grand Theft Auto. Until recently, PlayStation had the GTA distribution market cornered, with the PC catching the year-later fallout. But now that Xbox and Nintendo—with their once-exclusive GTA Chinatown Wars—are in on the fun, the mystique and light-headedness from rarified air has passed.
Even still, that doesn’t mean that gamers aren’t going absolutely berserk trying to find downloadable modifications (mods) for GTA IV, the online version. Chinatown Wars debuted on DS and has headed over toward PSP, but for those of us who like screens bigger than soda can lids, IV online, and its new set of vehicle mods, is just what the doctor ordered.
Although there are many vehicle mods, only the top three are truly noteworthy. So, let’s start with something everyone will love to run down pedestrians with: the Lamborghini Gallordo LP560-4. Unlike previous versions of GTA, the Lamborghini is a perfect fit in Star Junction. It replaces the Infernus, and so far, it’s a top mod download. Ultra-fast, sleek and stylish, and well worth the wait – this is a great mod.
Next up we have the Audi R8 4.2 FSI. Another sports car, the Audi is something that every GTA fan can fall in love with. The mod is initially supposed to replace the Comet, but users have the chance to replace any car they want. You can get rid of those clunkers and add some flare to the game.
GTA IV might not have a quasi-Vegas that allows you to play when you’re bored (although, the darts, pool and ongoing missions are nothing to sneeze at). Heck, you can’t even jump out of planes and forget to open your chute like San Andreas. But with the 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle mod, who needs planes!? The third and final noteworthy mod, the Harley-Davidson can replace other bikes in the game, or, if you like, other cars. It’s the game’s first true motorcycle.
There are plenty of other car mods to keep you busy, but these recently released three are the crème de la crème of IV online.
