Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

1. Gameplanet

   9.0/10
   30 October 2009

   All in all, if you’re a PSP owner, or a DS + PSP owner then Chinatown Wars on the more powerful console with the superior visuals is well worth your money. The game slots in nicely with the handheld philosophy in that you can either sit down and have a marathon session or just as easily have a ten minute blat while waiting for the pizza to arrive. Read more

2. GameSpot

   9.5/10
   20 October 2009

   Incidentally, weapons are in plentiful supply and can be ordered from Ammu-Nation's Web site using your occasionally sluggish 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. Most weapons fall into either the ranged, melee, or thrown classes as far as controls go, and all perform their jobs admirably. 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, Some of the DS minigames don't work well on the PSP.

3. PALGN

   8.5/10
   21 October 2009

   About six months ago, the Grand Theft Auto franchise made its debut on the Nintendo DS. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars was built from the ground up for the DS and while influenced by the old top-down GTA games on the PC, it inherited a lot of the modern flair from Grand Theft Auto IV . However, it was the over-the-top nature of the story and the crafting with the DS in mind that helped the game stand out. Read more

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