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October 2009
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The editors liked
Classic GTA formula
Drug trading mini-game is surprisingly addictive
Doesn't feel like a compromise compared to other GTA games
Improves upon previous games with new features
The massive Liberty City from GTAIV is instantly recognisable
Intuitive controls make great use of the touchscreen
Lengthy story
Loads o...
The editors didn't like
Not enough new content
Touch-based mini-games are slightly awkward with the analog nub
Multiplayer supports only two people
Camera doesn't always afford you a clear view of action
Some of the DS mini-games don't work well on the PSP
Abstract: Being old enough to fondly remember the original top down PC versions of GTA I'll admit to feeling a warm nostalgic glow when Rockstar announced they were returning to a similar approach for the franchise's DS debut. So impressive was the resulting Chi...
Although the PSP port suffers from the fact that Chinatown Wars was undoubtedly designed around the DS, the major qualities still remain and make for a GTA that is considerably different but nonetheless entertaining. ...
Abstract: Last year, Rockstar surprised everyone with their release of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the DS. The first surprise came when people learned that a GTA game would be appearing on the family-friendly DS. The second came when people realized j...
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Published: 2009-10-20, Author: Eric , review by: gamespy.com
Successfully recreates the GTA experience on the PSP; engaging story and characters; large world to explore.
Controls are wonky; lack of camera control screws up gameplay; doesn't take advantage of the PSP's strengths.
Abstract: At first glance, Chinatown Wars could be mistaken for a return to the Grand Theft Auto series' humble 2D beginnings. The action is viewed from a more or less top-down perspective, and of course you still spend much of your time driving stolen cars and...
Doesn't feel like a compromise compared to other GTA games, Improves upon previous games with new features, The massive Liberty City from GTAIV is instantly recognizable, Controls mostly improve upon the DS version's, Lengthy story, loads of optio...
Multiplayer supports only two people, Camera doesn't always afford you a clear view of action, Some of the DS minigames don't work well on the PSP.
The PSP version of this fantastic GTA game is even better than the DS original. ...
Abstract: Earlier this year, before Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (CW) was released exclusively on the DS, there were many who doubted its ability to capture the classic GTA feel on such an underpowered handheld system. Unfortunately, despite a majority of c...
Abstract: You can’t blame Rockstar for churning out its bread and butter series to every viable platform out there. Despite reaching worldwide acclaim (and sales) in its console iterations, Grand Theft Auto has seen its share of portable spinoffs, in...
Abstract: Although Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars got quite a positive reception when it was released for DS earlier this year, it apparently didn't perform as well as expected (or so thought the armchair analysts). So, on the surface, it's no surprise for Roc...
