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Testseek.com have collected 40 expert reviews of the Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
Award: Highest Rated October 2009
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.
  • 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
  • Classic GTA formula
  • Drug trading minigame is surprisingly addictive
  • Long story with an intricate plot. Plenty of optional activities.

The editors didn't like

  • Controls are wonky
  • Lack of camera control screws up gameplay
  • Doesn't take advantage of the PSP's strengths.
  • 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.
  • No voice acting
  • Only two players in multiplayer
  • Not enough new content
  • Touchbased minigames are slightly awkward with the analog nub
  • Some mini-games feel awkward. Overhead view is sometimes obscured.

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  Published: 2009-12-24, review by: thinkdigit.com

  • Abstract:  Huang Lee’s in for some serious trouble and you’re in for some serious fun. Get ready for some... BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA! Early in 2009, Grand Theft Auto fans and Nintendo haters alike cried themselves to sleep as Rockstar released an all-new GT...

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  Published: 2009-12-10, review by: pcmag.com

  • Long story with an intricate plot. Plenty of optional activities.
  • Some mini-games feel awkward. Overhead view is sometimes obscured.
  • Feel like stealing a few cars and shooting some people up on your long commute? Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for PSP has got you covered....

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  Published: 2009-11-21, review by: gamechronicles.com

  • Abstract:  This was not at all what I was expecting.I really should have read the previews better, because I honestly thought that by downloading Chinatown Wars from PSN, that I was signing up for the newest chapter in Rockstar’s award-winning 3D open world 3D G...

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  Published: 2009-11-11, review by: Gamingnexus.com

  • Abstract:  Half a year ago I played through Rockstar Games' very first Nintendo DS title, the ultraviolent Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. At the time I was floored by how well Nintendo's handheld could reproduce the sandbox experience. I ended up giving it a...

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  Published: 2009-11-06, review by: diehardgamefan.com

  • For those who have enjoyed past GTA efforts, you will enjoy this. For those of you who have a bunch of PSP friends, or would like to make some via the Rockstar Social Club, you’ll like this even more.This is a solid offering in the same feeling of old ...

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  Published: 2009-11-02, review by: gaming-age.com

  • Abstract:  Rockstar isn't afraid to try something a little different every now and again with their venerable Grand Theft Auto series. When Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS was first revealed as a throwback of sorts to the first 2 games, not e...

 
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  Published: 2009-10-28, review by: gamezone.com

  • Abstract:  One of the best Grand Theft Auto games to grace the PSP so far, Chinatown Wars makes our return to Liberty City an utterly brilliant and addictive gem. With amazing missions, a great story and plenty to do in the city, this game is just non-stop fun fr...

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  Published: 2009-10-28, review by: atomicgamer.com

  • Abstract:  When Rockstar Games announced they were going to be bringing a new Grand Theft Auto to the Nintendo DS, many were expecting something similar to what we got with the GBA port from years back. That is, they expected 2D top-down graphics and a pretty ne...

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91%
 
  Published: 2009-10-26, review by: Play.tm

  • Abstract:  Being old enough to fondly remember the original top down PC versions of GTA I'll admit to feeling a warm nostalgic glow when Rockstar announced they were returning to a similar approach for the franchise's DS debut. So impressive was the resulting Chi...

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  Published: 2009-10-22, review by: totalvideogames.com

  • Although the PSP port suffers from the fact that Chinatown Wars was undoubtedly designed around the DS, the major qualities still remain and make for a GTA that is considerably different but nonetheless entertaining. ...

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