Unlocking The Secrets Of Grand Theft Auto IV

If there is anything that is more exciting than getting your hands on one of the hottest video games of the year, it would be learning how to get the most out of it. Which is why there are entire websites that are completely devoted to helping players unlock all the hidden wonders of "Grand Theft Auto IV."

If simply blowing things up and shooting people isn't enough to hold your attention for very long, perhaps some handy cheat codes can make the game a little more interesting. The codes can be entered by accessing the cell phone belonging to Niko, the main character.  While you are in game playing mode you simply have to press "up" on your controller to see the display of Niko's phone. Once the phone is visible, pressing "up" again will allow you to be able to type on the keypad of the phone.  The first time that you use a cheats function, you have to correctly enter the code. However, a new menu option will appear after the first use that will allow you to access the cheats without having to know or type certain codes.

The cheats can provide you with everything from full armor and health, to removing the wanted level from Niko.  You can increase the function of your weapons, repair vehicles, and unlock a number of various friendships with other minor characters in the game that will help you out along the way. Of course, knowing the cheats does take something away from the game. Certain achievements such as "Cleaned the Mean Streets" and "One Man Army" can't be reached when specific cheat codes have been used. You can't have everything, it seems, even in Grand Theft Auto.