TBoGT vs GTAIV vs TLaD cutscenes and timeline 

GTA IV and EFLC's intertwined storyline is rare in the videogame industry.

The best part about the 3 protagonist thing in GTA 4 is that none of them knew each other too well and they were kinda working against each other rather than pulling off heists with each other

I love that Luis and Niko are antagonists in each other's stories without ever really having a real confrontation. Feel like in a different situation they would get along pretty well.

I love how Luis was introduced he was just some random hostage in the bank heist who showed up a couple of more times throughout the story.

Niko killed Ray Boccino, Ray was going to kill Johnny. Johnny killed Evan, Luis didn't like him always with Tony. Luis killed Ray Bulgarin, Ray Bulgarin was going to kill Niko. The 3 protagonists helped each other reconditely.

I love that Rockstar tried to match up GTA 4 with the DLCs as close as possible. Something like that I've only seen with Half-Life 1 and its expansions.

"I wouldn't want this Niko Bellic coming after me, the guy is deranged"😂😂. Imagine if Niko found out that Johnny kidnapped Roman then i bet Trevor wouldn't have been the one to kill him

GTA 4 had the absolute best storylines, I loved this way more than GTA 5 In GTA 4: Niko, Johnny, and Luis were never friends, they just so happen to run into each other during some of their jobs, they all had their own problems, their own stories, and their own bosses. GTA 4 will never be topped in this franchise.

The continuity and connections between GTA IV, TBOGT and TLAD is exceptional and incomparable, simply brilliant

This is the real GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition.

I've always had this idea where the trio's story all plays out simultaneously. Though i can imagine such a thing being difficult due to imperfect timing, inaccurate time of day and weather (Like sunny in TLaD but it's raining in GTA IV), and jumpy cutscenes. I don't exactly know the total run time of all 3 games together but i'm sure such a video would be hours long.

I remember back in the day I would mess around with those Niko and Packie bots in TBoGT quite frequently. They seem to have an insane amount of HP for whatever reason.

despite some small differences they actually timed things very good..i was amazed how good they did the dlc's based on the base game back then, and i'm still impressed now, +that the stories are so different..i always had a blast playing them, even nowadays such great games

I love how perfectly fitting it is with the Grand theft auto 4 Trilogy. But the models and cutscenes are very different compared to the other Perspective Main Characters

Very good video. I think the inconsistency of the characters' models is from a narrative perspective, from how the characters see each other. Niko sees Johnny as just another member of the Lost, and Luis as another gangster. He doesn't think much of Tony when they meet. I guess Johnny would also be somewhat familiar with Luis, because he knows Tony, but that is only in theory. When the expansions got released, I guess Rockstar purposefully partailly rteconned the characters' models to make them look more unique, and retained that appearance well into TBoGT, like Johnny and Billy's appearance remaining unchanged from TLaD. Ray Boccino and Ray Bulgarin are perfect examples of characters that don't look that different into the expansions. They just wear slightly different outfits. Or Roman, who doesn't look different at all, just wears a fancy suit for hanging out at the club. The reason why those characters changed is probably because Rockstar didn't have their full character written, hence why their appearance wasn't very detailed, or they enhanced their appearance for uniqueness' sake. There are several very good mods that can change that.

Interesting how some characters act slightly out of character in cutscenes from earlier games because these were shot before R* properly fleshed out their personality and background. Like, the way Johnny acts at 1:54 is absolutely not like he normally behaves in TLAD at all. Or Gay Tony at 10:00. Other than that, the intertwined story was an amazing idea and it was executed perfectly.

Even though it was the least sold game, and didn't have the highest budget GTA IV and it's dlcs are the most fun and detailed games out of all GTA games. Love your work man, keep it up

love the dedication you put man, the map showing each character's location and route was really cool

22:08 Nikos' body is still there in tlad, but is in hospital in gta 4 😂

These game crossovers were awesome, grand theft auto 4 was way ahead of it’s time.

09:16 You didn't show that Niko and guys escaping in a car in TBoGT's opening cutscene and they see Luis and Luis also see them.

I wish there was a random encounter cutscene after this mission between both characters.

Fun Fact - On 2:43 while crossing Police Checkpoint on the bridge - you can actually drive on far right side, between poll and bridge structure - in that way you don't obtain 1 star. 100% works in TLaD

it's kinda funny after the museum mission, bot Niko and Jhonny's like "yeah, the other guy's dead"

TBOGT loooks a lot like Gta 5 I guess they were working on both the games together A lot of the systems and mechanics were taken into Gta v

the amount of work is incredible! keep up the good work dude!

18:56 bruh since in the original they gave him super dark sunglasses i legit always thought Tony was blind XD, like legit the way he moves and such i swear i thought he was blind haha! so when i played Ballad of Gay Tony i didnt ever realiced he was the same guy!

Luis looks so cursed in GTA 4

It’s really interesting seeing where they reused cutscenes after they rewrote characters like how tony was originally gonna be a walking stereotype

You did an amazing job, man!!! Playing these games was one of the best things ever happened to me. Thnx to my birthday, my sister bought me these three.

I’ve been watching your channel since 14k and I love every video, I appreciate the extensive effort you take for each and every one. Thank you.

This deserves wayy more views with the time and, detail it took to make this ..

That makes sense to me...

12:26 i have no idea why they rerecorded luis's actor saying this line. in IV he sounds angry and badass, but in TBOGT he sounds too calm

this is the video I always wanted

Omg rally good video man...

i got surprised when i got the same cutscene as the other game and was blown away

The video I didn't know I wanted until now very cool. I always thought the fact that these storylines were taking place at the same time was such a cool thing

The Libertonian mission sync is kinda ruined by the fact that you used Pay N Spray because a lot of time passes if you use that in GTA 4 so from the moment you used it, this mission wasn't even close to be properly synced. Appart from that, you did a pretty great job.

Great vid, thanks

There seems to be a slight difference in lighting on tlad when compared to the other games 2:29 4 and tlad 9:56 tbogt and tlad 11:26 all three (4 and tbogt seem to have similar lighting compared to tlad) But then there are times where the cutscenes look identical like: 1:06 5:00

DarkViperAU sent me here. I'm pleased to meet your channel. Great work

19:08 lol we don’t see the building behind the bridge in gta 4

THE KING IS BACK

I really hope this reaches at least 1M

Personally I have so much more fun with GTA IV campaign over GTA V; everything about IV is more appealing, missions, characters, story, driving, city's feeling. I'm interested to see how GTA6 will be (if they change from GTA V style, at least; because it gives them a lot of money, maybe they'll copy/paste many concepts)

one of my favorite quote: "Now you said blody Ireland." LOL

this video is pure gold!!!!

12:26 Luis moment

Well, some changes are interesting, like Elizabeta changing her clothes between cuts in TLAD. PS. Have you ever thought about making video, which would show differences between PC and console versions of GTA IV? From what I know, there are actually a lot more than I thought to be.

A cool idea for a remaster would be if you could switch between all 3 of these characters like GTA V.

When the MCs meet up at the museum, I actually try to help out Niko and Johnny, then take my leave.

Surprised you didn't show the other part of the TBoGT intro where Johnny and Niko were shown. I imagine Johnny was just taking a ride, so no comparison needed. Niko on the other hand, just got out of the subway and in the Huntley Sport (now Presidente)

The first time I realized that 4 and eflc was related I got pretty hyped, dope connections to the stories of these 3

Great idea of the video!

The earliest timeline comparison would have been Niko killing Jason Michaels and Billy talking about it that happened before Niko and Johnny met.

A matched-up timeline to see what happened in the other sides! Great work! 👏👏👏👏 Edit: It's like Rockstar already developed the DLCs prior to 2008 and in 2009 they were ready.

14:22 that will always be the best part of GTA IV

in the "not so fast" mission which is basically museum piece, luis sounds more calm after he shoots in tbogt

I love how Rockstar He set to work to make the GTA IV and EFLC campaign so accurate and unique, in my opinion. Good video!

Damn man, you really have a passion for GTA 4. I can't blame you though. It's a masterpiece.

RIP those still not played this game they miss a masterpiece

10:00 The "No smoking" title are get bugged lol

14:08 Looks like old school couch Multiplayer with the split screen action gameplay

I always preferred Johnny’s outfit from GTA 4 more than TLAD.

Thank you for this video, whatever57010

Back then I didnt get the DLC cuz I was too broke but looking at it now, the story flows together so well. Rockstar really peaked here

ive always wondered why johnny and luis and some other characters models looked different in gta iv then tlad and tbogt

There's literally a whole building missing in the background at 20:13 next to the bridge

I like how the storys blend in with each other man,i love all 3 stories

This is a very good video! wow!

beautiful

This is impressive and satisfying. Good shit on Rockstar.. and you too for putting this together. 👍

A change of color filter can completely change your mood, I feel that seeing these comparisons. In GTA IV I feel more depressed. In TLAD I feel...weird, something like that. In TBOGT I feel more excited and energetic to explore every corner of the map.

kinda cool how they're all enemies not friends unlike in GTA V with them 3 protags. and yes Niko and Johnny were not friends. they weren't even 'allies' as such just on ok terms. Johnny betrays Niko in the libertonium deal, and also kidnapped roman for dimitri. therefore him and Niko are now enemies, even if niko didn't know johnny kidnapped roman, they're still enemies after johnny betrayed niko.

#keepGTAIValive

There's a phone call with roman were you call after the libertonian mission , explains stuff about Niko's feeling about luis

Also the main difference is color grading 😂 gta 4 color is darker TLAD color is yellowish and TBoGT color is actually colorful these three gives different vibes according their looks

You should do a video showcasing how first person animations look in third person in GTA V

I wished you timed Johnny killing Evan to Tony reading Evan's tweet lmao.

I assume Niko has less detail in TLAD. i noticed it at 12:02, paused.

10:20 Luis in cutscene from TBOGT is fat and Luis in cutscene from TLAD is skinny

Imagine if every time they intertwine you can choose to switch characters or not, GTA IV could become either a short or a long game.

That's how Kuroko's Knife series works too... All side novels is connected deeper to each other. Like Gta 4 and EFLC connected... Gta 4 is my inspiration source

that timing in buyers mafrket/blow your cover blows me the fuck away

This shit is trippy while hitting a cart asf

Wow you posted this a few days after I finished the story of the three in order! I found a guide online that shows what mission order the three games are played to go through chronology. I always find it annoying though when I'm doing the crossover missions and there's those slight differences. The way I think of it when I do play the crossover missions, I just end up thinking of it as when Niko and Johnny meet, the tattoo is more bold in GTA IV because in Niko's POV, it's something he hasn't seen before on someone and it's a highlight to Johnny's appearance to him. For Johnny's clothes, it's something Niko probably doesn't think much of and easily forgets about it. (Just like me if I see someone from a day ago I somewhat completely forget what exact clothes they wore) Johnny's face looks more "flatter" than in TLAD and since Niko is just seeing him for a few missions, he doesn't fully remember his facial features. (As well as for Johnny seeing Evan, Tony and Luis for the diamond ambush and the other crossover missions) When I do Luis' missions and the crossovers happens I believe since he is the youngest of the three, his mind remembers more easily and sees Johnny and Niko in their "true forms".

I Luv LC and Three Leaf Clover also have Niko wearing different tuxedos. In Three Leaf Clover, you can actually choose what you'll wear to the heist. But in I Luv LC, you can see Niko in a gray tuxedo with a black tie.

That diamond exchange mission is the best ngl all 3 in one frame

Soo cool. 😎

I forgot to say, that cutscenes just like from The Lion King & The Lion King 1 1/2 I watched.

Amazing job as always But why bother censoring the cussing words tho?its gta afterall

Next POV: The getaway driver in prologue. (Still waiting)

Cutscene continuity achieved. Liz Torres’ accent continuity? Failed.

Kinda wished Johnny has other changeable punk or biker clothes like that one with vest or other leather jackets

I want all the characters to meet together and have a conversation.

Are there more of these type of videos specifically ? I never played dlc for gta 4 but know all of the characters, so i wanted to see how stuff from other games in series may connect similarly,or at all

You Doing This Good Respect Edit: GTA 4: Lost And Damned İs The Best Game For Me❤😊❤

It would be nice if Rockstar made a complete online for this one where 3 online players will be playing each main protagonist of the game

It would have been cool if they added a multiplayer coop section part of the dlcs to play at the same in-game time. You could still have this same singleplayer play plus picking either story for coop to play together at the same time. More fleshing out of both DLCs too😮‍💨this game could of really made a mark