I played through the game 3 times so far. I can say that Roman surviving is better, exceedingly so. When I chose the option and Roman died? after the game ended I just went around doing police missions, finishing up cars for Brucie, and there was no Roman. Just was not the same. That character is really a warm, sensitive guy, and in the end where he died? I missed him. The world of GTA felt so empty afterwards. I mean, really empty. Always, when a game of GTA ends, and there are no more missions, I feel a sense of sadness. I really get into that world. Kate surviving just did not thrill me for an ending. she just basically dumps Niko. I did not like that at all. I was kind of angry with Kate's character. She knew what he was, led him on, and punished him for making that decision. I mean, if you want to date a church guy, go to a church. She knew what he was, so should have accepted his choices.