Release Date: 20/03/2009
Developer: Rockstar Games, Rockstar Leeds
Publisher: Take 2
Formats: DS, PSP
Genre: Action & Adventure
More Info: GTA at GAME
The only handheld GTA release of the year took the series back to its roots with the same top-down free-roaming gameplay that had first defined the series in the early nineties, but all of the great storytelling and mission design of the more recent 3D releases. The result was an old-fashioned feeling GTA with modern production values; easily one of the most playable handheld titles of the year.
Chinatown Wars introduced gamers to spoiled triad member Huang Lee; a man on a mission to avenge his father's death and take control of the triad gangs of a marvellously realised Liberty City. With an overhead isometric viewpoint and 3D visuals, responsive controls, loads of missions and inventive minigames, plus replayable missions and ad-hoc multiplayer, Chinatown Wars was everything a great handheld game should be; fast, rewarding and immediately pick-up-and-play, with enough depth to last hours upon hours glued to your small screen.
Olivia Heath posted on 05 Jan 2010
"Absolutely FANTASTIC! Gripping, stimulating, challenging, fun and an extremely good plot! I have nothing bad to say about thus game! And you will never get bored! Definitely one of the best games I've played on the DS!"
Ian Ormrod posted on 22 Mar 2009
"This game is a must buy for all of you people out there that have had any of the GTA games. 10/10!"
Bill Johnson posted on 01 Sep 2009
"Started playing GTA Chinatown Wars about a month ago - since then i have been addicted to it. just finished the game. The ending has a suprising twist at the end. The best DS game ever made and I hope other GTA games will be released on DS."
David Adams posted on 23 Dec 2009
"This game is really good really enjoyed the fact its in a birds eye view as it reminds me of the old school GTA's years ago. i give this a 5/5"
Elaine Macdonald posted on 25 Mar 2009
"Briliant! so fun the graphics are really cool, i love the new cartoon style. The gameplay also is great i would recommend this game to anybody who owns a DS :)"
