9.7 out of 10 based on 455 reviews

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 

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  • User Score (329)
    9.0 9.0 from 329 reviewers
  • Expert Score (122)
    9.0 9.0 from 122 reviewers
  • Value for money (15)
    9.7 9.7 from 15 reviewers
  • Ease of use (9)
    7.8 7.8 from 9 reviewers
  • Sound quality (9)
    7.5 7.5 from 9 reviewers
  • Gameplay (45)
    9.7 9.7 from 45 reviewers
  • Graphics (49)
    9.7 9.7 from 49 reviewers
  • Sound (40)
    8.9 8.9 from 40 reviewers
  • Storyline (6)
    9.2 9.2 from 6 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (10)
    8.9 8.9 from 10 reviewers
  • Control (8)
    9.3 9.3 from 8 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (5)
    9.1 9.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Playability (3)
    9.7 9.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (4)
    9.9 9.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Funfactor (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Lastability (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. CLEARNET

    CLEARNET
    9.6/10
    9 June 2009

    Synopsis: Chinatown Wars is exactly the kind of game the Nintendo DS has been gagging for, evidence that handheld gaming is worth the effort. The game’s appeal crosses the hardcore-casual divide and does more justice to the series than seemed possible. Read more

  2. clearnet.co.nz

    clearnet.co.nz
    16 March 2009

    Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto series is easily the epitome of the open world "sandbox" game design. Other studios have tried to capture that same vibe in their own titles with various levels of success, but for better or worse none have been able to dethrone GTA as the game that's synonymous with the open world genre. Read more

  3. GamingTrend

    9.6/10
    29 May 2009

    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...

  4. 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

  5. BigPond GameArena

    10/10
    28 March 2009

    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an achievement. It's not the typical kind of game you'd expect on the DS - the learning curve is steeper than normal thanks to the small help text (expected on a portable) and the legions of police and it's a very adult game. Still, I'll gladly take the time to learn if it comes with the entirety of Liberty City, a working drug economy plus people, cars, boats, and the occasional helicopter and next to no loading times. Read more

    • All of Liberty City, all on the DS., I made $90 000 yesterday selling drugs on the bus!, GTA:CW earns that MA15+ Rating.
    • What was it the NWA said about the police?, The economy stuff deserves a place in every GTA game., GTA:CW earns that MA15+ Rating.

  • User Reviews

  1. "A surprising and addictive gem"

    Mighty Ape
    10/10
    Reviewer: Mighty Ape
    9 May 2009

    Grand Theft Auto - the name of the famous series conjures up mental images of crime sprees, massive chases and yes (we cannot forget) even driving down the road in a tank. Given how far its come what sort of game can one expect on the medium of the Nintendo DS? Amazingly an extremely well polished game thats both addictive and fun. As with all of the other GTA games the story is well polished and very broad ranging. Read more

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