9.6 out of 10

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 

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  • User Score (200)
    9.3 9.3 from 200 reviewers
  • Expert Score (127)
    9.0 9.0 from 127 reviewers
  • Value for money (16)
    9.6 9.6 from 16 reviewers
  • Sound quality (9)
    7.4 7.4 from 9 reviewers
  • Gameplay (47)
    9.5 9.5 from 47 reviewers
  • Graphics (52)
    9.5 9.5 from 52 reviewers
  • Sound (39)
    8.8 8.8 from 39 reviewers
  • Storyline (6)
    9.2 9.2 from 6 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (11)
    8.8 8.8 from 11 reviewers
  • Control (8)
    9.2 9.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (10)
    9.1 9.1 from 10 reviewers
  • Playability (3)
    9.6 9.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Funfactor (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Lastability (3)
    7.8 7.8 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GamingTrend

    9.6/10
    10 December 2011

    I can It is impossible to understate how much detail is packed onto this little DS card. By the nature of the hardware, the game shouldn The sound of gunfire, … Read more

    • Discovering a tank at the airport and unleashing fury., An interface that is so slick and intuitive and fun to use it has to be seen to be believed., A story that stri...
    • Discovering a tank at the airport and unleashing fury., An interface that is so slick and intuitive and fun to use it has to be seen to be believed., A story that stri...

  2. AusGamers

    9.5/10
    18 March 2009

    I love that in an industry obsessed with processing power and HD, a game like Chinatown Wars can come along and remind us big ideas aren't always confined, and where there's ambition and will, there's a way. Read more

    • GTA on a handheld!, Great story with excellent scripting, Liberty City literally in the palm of your hand, Amazing technology, Excellent, relevant use of the touch-scr...
    • Limitations of the system mean no actual music or talking for the radio stations, but it really isn't a huge deal

  3. GameSpot

    9.5/10
    17 March 2009

    Incidentally, weapons are in plentiful supply, and can be ordered from Ammu-Nation's Web site using your in-game PDA. There are more than 20 different weapons to play with in Chinatown Wars, including everything from fists, flashbangs, and flamethrowers to swords, shotguns, and sniper rifles. Read more

    • 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 recognizab...
    • Multiplayer supports only two people, Camera doesn't always afford you a clear view of action.

  4. Australian Gamer

    Australian Gamer
    19 April 2009

    At the end of the day, this is one of the best games on the Nintendo DS, and if you're a fan of the GTA series - both past and present, there's something in this for everyone. Pros Same old fun Grand Theft Audo, some of the best graphics on the DS, wicked sense of humour, unique trading system, huge world to explore, one can never get enough Jae Cons Line of sight issues when driving cars, DS touchscreen controls are needless and finicky, story isn't as interesting as... Read more

    • Same old fun Grand Theft Audo, some of the best graphics on the DS, wicked sense of humour, unique trading system, huge world to explore, one can never get enough Jae
    • Line of sight issues when driving cars, DS touchscreen controls are needless and finicky, story isn't as interesting as other games in the series, multiplayer has limi...

  5. Space-Meat

    Space-Meat
    9.2/10
    18 April 2009

    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars exceeds my expectations on bringing GTA to the DS. Not only does it play fast and smooth, blending elements of the first titles in with the newer 3D games but it also makes several additions that’ll probably find their way into future GTA titles. It’s perfect for dealing some quick coke to Russians on a bus trip, or playing out another epic and amusing adventure in a recognisable and warming portable Liberty City. Read more

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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touchscreen, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the f…

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