GTA Chinatown Wars

[Jamojojoe]

http://gonintendo.com/?p=56432#comments

- Cel-shaded graphics/polygons - black borders
- traditional GTA game: open world, story, sandbox genre
- rated Mature
- Isometric camera angle
- touch-screen controls for minigames, menu navigation
- user interface is a PDA
- finger-sized icons
- missions focus on shorter objectives, arcade style
- shooting: aim with control pad, press R for auto target
- slight autosteering
- if a mission is failed, you can return to the action sequence
- some weapons mentioned: chain gun, flamethrower
- a good portion of the city is modeled after Liberty City, but features different routes than the console games
- no worries about load times
- there will be pedestrians, other cars on screen
- Wanted system - objective is to disable police cars any way possible
- real-time weather effects, 24-hour day/night cycle
- radio stations feature more instrumental music than vocal
- upload stats Rockstar Social Club website through Wi-Fi, no other online play/multiplayer aspects discussed

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was hoping it would be birds eye view like 1 & 2, but cant complain

[Pegasus]

An isometric viewing angle does seem like an odd choice. We'll see how that'll work out soon enough, I guess. Frankly, I liked the top-down view from the first two games. GTA 2 was my favorite of the series.

After it turned to 3D I started losing interest, especially since the first two games were of a lot simpler make. No convoluted plots or anything like that. Just make enough money any way possible to move on to the next city/area.

With any luck this iteration might be more like the game I'm interested in.

[Kanti 3000]

I'm not a huge fan of isometric views, they ruined Sonic 3d Blast and they'll probably ruin this game too.
I have a bad feeling this will turn about the same as the GBA grand theft auto.

Then again, maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised. Heres to hoping for the later.

[Pegasus]

http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=3857
A few screenshots of the game have appeared. It certainly looks a lot like the GTA I knew and loved. Here's to hoping.

[SegaFan]

It doesn't look bad but with isometric there's the chance of action being hidden behind buildings and other objects, I'd like to see how they get around that. I didn't expect it to be isometric but it makes sense because full 3D would be too difficult and 2D wouldn't go down well.

[Pegasus]

The more I read/see/hear about the game the more excited I get about it. Already pre-ordered. This GTA is definitely what I've been hoping for, and, damn, it looks very good, too.

Watch the latest gameplay trailer.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by Pegasus

The more I read/see/hear about the game the more excited I get about it. Already pre-ordered. This GTA is definitely what I've been hoping for, and, damn, it looks very good, too.

Watch the latest gameplay trailer.

You're right, it looks really good. It looks like they make good use of the two screens (mini-map on one, uncluttered main screen). I don't know if I like the looks of those hot-wiring minigames—they seems like they'd become pretty repetitive. The isometric perspective and cel-shaded graphics look great though.

[Refa]

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

You're right, it looks really good. It looks like they make good use of the two screens (mini-map on one, uncluttered main screen). I don't know if I like the looks of those hot-wiring minigames—they seems like they'd become pretty repetitive. The isometric perspective and cel-shaded graphics look great though.

This does look amzing, don't get me wrong, I'm just not a big fan of GTA; think it's a bit overrated myself. But it's cool how a lot of people with DS's will have fun playing this (hopefully) amazing game (but not me; I'm checking into the Chrono Bus - go to www.screwattack.com and look up their Top 20 SNES games, and then you'll understand... All of their videos are on www.gametrailers.com).

[Stratos]

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

You're right, it looks really good. It looks like they make good use of the two screens (mini-map on one, uncluttered main screen). I don't know if I like the looks of those hot-wiring minigames—they seems like they'd become pretty repetitive. The isometric perspective and cel-shaded graphics look great though.

The mini games aren't for ever car you jack apparently, just certain ones. I think only parked cars need to be jacked. If you kick someone out of a car then you don't have to do the mini game.

Also, apparently GameStop is hosting launch parties this month with free swag giveaways and demo units of the game you can play before the game releases.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/ctw/

[Refa]

Originally Posted by Stratos

The mini games aren't for ever car you jack apparently, just certain ones. I think only parked cars need to be jacked. If you kick someone out of a car then you don't have to do the mini game.

Also, apparently GameStop is hosting launch parties this month with free swag giveaways and demo units of the game you can play before the game releases.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/ctw/

I hope they give away some of the demo units.

[Pegasus]

More GTA: CW goodness. Yes, yes, and yes! This is the GTA I've been waiting for. Screw gritty realism (which is a total bore).

[Refa]

Originally Posted by Pegasus

More GTA: CW goodness. Yes, yes, and yes! This is the GTA I've been waiting for. Screw gritty realism (which is a total bore).

What are you talking about? This is as realistic as it's going to get.

[Pegasus]

The game has received very positive reviews. In fact, right now it is in top spot on metacritic's DS list (which may change over time). I'm looking forward to picking up my copy after work tomorrow.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

I imagine I will pick up a copy of this, along with Suikoden and Valkyrie Profile, later this week, maybe Thurs.-Fri.

[PoisonRamune]

I hope my local Gamestop doesn't sell out today... I'm hoping to get it after work or during my lunch hour.

[SAB]

Just picked this up a couple of hours ago. So far it's lookin amazing

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by SAB

Just picked this up a couple of hours ago. So far it's lookin amazing

Keep us posted.

[Pegasus]

Loving it! Actually, I got sidetracked after my first hour with extinguishing fires and carting cab fares (my first fare got run over by another car as he was whistling at me. Poor sod. ) The gameplay is extremely fluid and the camera works superbly. Love them hi-octane cop chases; having to pick off police cars to drop your wanted meter is a lot of fun, certainly much more than having to evade.

I can already say this is a must-have game for the DS, and I've barely scratched the surface. As mentioned before, I've never been a big fan of GTA III and above. To me this is a perfect return to form for the series.

[SAB]

It's so great how they've recreated the original GTA experience in a completely new and refreshing way!

[PoisonRamune]

Anyone else experiencing the occasional freeze up/stall?

I just had my second one, the game always seems to "come back." But it gets kinda annoying, since it's happened during really epic chases (normally between a rival gang, the cops and me) and kinda throws off the pacing.

From what I read on gamefaqs, this is kinda common... I guess I meant this more as a warning than a rally call.

[Pegasus]

Yup, I've had two of them as well so far. It's a bit annoying, but I can overlook it. It's the only fault I have with the game.

On another matter, I've made over fifty thousand in less than twenty minutes last night selling acid for some ridiculous prices. Maybe it's about time I buy additional safe-houses; I've won my second one with the help of a scratch card.

Playing vigilante can be pretty fun.

[PoisonRamune]

I have a deep love/hate thing going with the dope dealing mini-game. It kinda makes it way too easy to make money in the game.

I think I'm up to 6 or 7 safe houses (3-4 of them given to me from missions and merit, the rest bought).

I'm just about to crest the 40% mark, but have mostly been advancing the story through the main missions. I only do the mini-games and side quests to make quick money for ammo and such (or if I have 2 tip offs working for eachother ie: guy selling coke cheap and guy buying high across town).

[N'castlegamer]

This game is class! I just got this the other day, I didnt feel the want to rush out and buy on release but now I have it and so glad I do - it is so goood! lol

Right now im going to see if I can make 50k in 20mins selling acid as well Pegasus lol.

[Betagam7]

It certainly is. I beat it a while back and had much fun doing it. A pity its reportadly bombed in the sales. Perhaps the PSP remake will help it find its audience.

[N'castlegamer]

I could of bought on PSP my self but didnt as I new it had all the parts you use the stlyus - Im glad I got it in DS those bit are just the iceing on the cake . I enjoy gaming on my PSP as well but if you look on line you see a lot of PSP fan boys saying the game will better on PSP due to better graphics - oh how they make me laugh .

[Ouenben]

This game is excellent already my favourite GTA, mind you I always preferred the original to the 3D ones anyway.

I like that destroying cop cars gets rid of them

Currently not far into the story due to drug dealer hunting right now to get most of them on the map for the larger number of high buyers and low sellers to come up