Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) is one of the most popular video games of all time. It has been praised for its open world design, its engaging story, and its realistic graphics. But one aspect of the game that has been overlooked is its sexual content.
The game features a variety of sexual moments, from the obvious to the subtle. One of the most obvious is the ability to purchase and use prostitutes. Players can find prostitutes in the game's Liberty City, and can pay them for sexual services. This is a controversial feature, as it has been criticized for promoting prostitution and violence against women.
Another sexual moment in the game is the ability to date and have relationships with other characters. Players can date a variety of characters, from the main character's love interest to a variety of other characters. This feature allows players to explore their own sexuality, as they can choose to pursue relationships with characters of the same gender.
The game also features a variety of strip clubs, which players can visit to watch exotic dancers. This feature has been criticized for its objectification of women, as the dancers are often portrayed as sexual objects.
Overall, Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) features a variety of sexual moments, from the obvious to the subtle. While some of these moments have been criticized for their objectification of women and promotion of prostitution, others have been praised for their exploration of sexuality and relationships.
There is no nudity contained within the game, and sexual content is infrequent. Sexual references can be explicit however.
Roman frequently uses the word ti***es to describe female breasts. Brucie discusses "bull-shark testosterone" steroid injections, to which Niko makes a comment about it effecting "your balls."
An in-game cartoon depicts a space marine masturbating out of frame and a white blob is seen floating in their spaceship.
Amongst a vast selection of other non-player characters, players can have short interactions with prostitutes via dialogue. These prostitutes can also be seeing entering their cars with male characters, and the cars bounce rhythmically after a while. Sexual acts are implied, but not shown.
The player goes inside the strip clubs for three storyline missions. The dancers can be seen in the background and throughout the club scantily clad (no nudity or sexual activity). Aside from these missions, this is optional and not required.
One mission involves going into a sex shop where various video boxes and other images can be seen on the walls. This location remains accessible throughout the game, though there is nothing to do here. No nudity is shown.