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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: 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...
Abstract: Liberty City - the location familiar to many GTA fans and this is the location of GTA: Chinatown Wars, recently released on PSP. GTA: Chinatown Wars was exclusively released on DS quite a while ago and critically acclaimed. It was an excellent game an...
