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zexen_lowe on 17 March 2009

I know I just posted the Suikoden review, but this was too big for not posting it, so bear with me

 

http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/grandtheftautochinatownwars/review.html

 

This isn't just a DS version of GTA; this is a fantastic game that advances the series by introducing a number of great new features.

The Good

  • 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  
  • Intuitive controls make great use of touch screen  
  • Lengthy story, loads of optional activities, and fun multiplayer modes.

The Bad

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

Perhaps what's most amazing about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is that it doesn't feel like a scaled-down handheld version of a GTA game. Rather, it feels like a logical and somewhat experimental progression for the series, introducing a handful of great new features that seem destined to become standard in future iterations. And don't let the art style or the presence of simple minigames fool you; Chinatown Wars is every bit as deserving of its mature rating as previous games. It's also one of the best GTA games yet.


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Wow, it's extremely rare to see a 9.5 from Gamespot, let alone a game with 9.5 from both Gamespot AND IGN.



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--OkeyDokey-- on 17 March 2009

To be honest, I didn't think R* would have put in the effort.

Definitely interested now.



indodude on 17 March 2009

Damn, too bad I don't have a DS >_



megaman79 on 17 March 2009

This is gonna sell like cocaine fueled ecstacy binging supermodels

Im picking this is gonna totally destroy SF4 and RE5 with maybe 180-220k ww



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ZenfoldorVGI on 18 March 2009

Holy Shit! One of the best GTA games yet? This game is getting critically celebrated, and it sounds like it would be AAA even on a console.

Damn.

DS done came up.



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superbeast1370 on 18 March 2009

guess I'm gonna buy it.



MANUELF on 18 March 2009

This sound like a great buy, maybe I should buy it not my brother.



Bullet100000 on 18 March 2009

GOOd Job Nintendo Although I had hoped that they got this game on the Wii but still a very good exclusive!!!!



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animefobber on 18 March 2009

good score.... i wonder where all the gamespot haters are.....



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izaaz101 on 18 March 2009
--OkeyDokey-- said:
To be honest, I didn't think R* would have put in the effort.

Definitely interested now.

Neither did I. I thought that they woulda rushed it out, hoping the name would do something. Good to see they put in a lot of effort. I hope they get rewarded for it.