: Niko has been lured to America by his cousin Roman's exaggerated emails. Roman boasted of a massive mansion, sports cars, and beautiful women—claims Niko soon discovers are completely fabricated.
Much of the game's critical analysis centers on this immigrant narrative, framing Niko as a quintessential figure drawn to America by promises of wealth, only to be by the lack of any other viable options. gta 4 prologue
Once Niko steps off the ship, the first playable mission begins. It serves as a tutorial for basic mechanics while delivering a narrative "gut punch": : Niko has been lured to America by