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October 2009
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The editors liked
Successfully recreates the GTA experience on the PSP
Engaging story and characters
Large world to explore.
Long story with an intricate plot. Plenty of optional activities.
Classic GTA formula
Drug trading minigame 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 recognizable
Controls mostly improve upon the DS version's
Lengthy story
Loads of optio...
Incredible visuals
Tons to see and do
Social Club features
Excellent storyline
Portable streamlining
The editors didn't like
Controls are wonky
Lack of camera control screws up gameplay
Doesn't take advantage of the PSP's strengths.
Some mini-games feel awkward. Overhead view is sometimes obscured.
Not enough new content
Touchbased minigames 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 minigames don't work well on the PSP.
Abstract: This was not at all what I was expecting.I really should have read the previews better, because I honestly thought that by downloading Chinatown Wars from PSN, that I was signing up for the newest chapter in Rockstar’s award-winning 3D open world 3D G...
Abstract: Half a year ago I played through Rockstar Games' very first Nintendo DS title, the ultraviolent Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. At the time I was floored by how well Nintendo's handheld could reproduce the sandbox experience. I ended up giving it a...
For those who have enjoyed past GTA efforts, you will enjoy this. For those of you who have a bunch of PSP friends, or would like to make some via the Rockstar Social Club, you’ll like this even more.This is a solid offering in the same feeling of old ...
Abstract: Rockstar isn't afraid to try something a little different every now and again with their venerable Grand Theft Auto series. When Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS was first revealed as a throwback of sorts to the first 2 games, not e...
Abstract: One of the best Grand Theft Auto games to grace the PSP so far, Chinatown Wars makes our return to Liberty City an utterly brilliant and addictive gem. With amazing missions, a great story and plenty to do in the city, this game is just non-stop fun fr...
Abstract: When Rockstar Games announced they were going to be bringing a new Grand Theft Auto to the Nintendo DS, many were expecting something similar to what we got with the GBA port from years back. That is, they expected 2D top-down graphics and a pretty ne...
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...
