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Handy tips

1) Take taxis

GTA IV’s driving is just so good we wouldn’t blame you for revving everywhere, but when you’ve just failed the same mission for the sixth time and you’re spitting bile, taxis cuts out screwing around - putting you back into the heart of the action post haste...

2) Buy hotdogs
In addition to wolfing them down on the spot, Niko can also store hot dogs upon his person and choose when he wants to top up his health. They don’t exactly have the same effect as medikits, but they’re still handy...

3) Call a paramedic
Aside from the nourishing food vendors on certain street corners, did you know you can simply call 911 on your mobile and order an ambulance for a quick health boost on the move? You don’t even have to pay insurance! Just wish we’d learnt about it sooner while playing the game...

4) Buy armor
GTA IV isn’t in Ninja Gaiden’s league when it comes to difficulty, but if you aren’t tooled up for certain missions Niko won’t last a minute. Ergo, always make a detour to the gun shop if you’re running low.

5) Take cover

Another seemingly obvious one, but if you’re a GTA vet you might simply revert to your usual tactics and blast away with gay abandon. That’d be a mistake, you’ll get massacred. Instead, snap to cover and tap left analogue to zoom in on baddies from safety.

May 29, 2008