Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Released: March 17, 2009
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Android iOS PlayStation Portable Nintendo DS

Genres:

Shooter Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer

Themes:

Action Comedy Sandbox Open world

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

77.5
Based on 161 ratings

Critics Rating

89.0
Based on 9 ratings

Total Rating

83.3
Based on 170 ratings

Summary

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.

Storyline

Huang Lee, the spoiled son of a recently murdered Triad boss, arrives by plane in Liberty City with Yu Jian, a sword that Huang's father won in a poker game and has decided to use as an heirloom, to deliver it to the new patriarch of the family, Huang's uncle Wu "Kenny" Lee. Shortly after landing, Huang's escorts are killed by assassins and he is shot and kidnapped. The assailants steal the sword and, thinking Huang is dead, dump his body in the water. Huang manages to survive and informs Kenny that Yu Jian has been taken. Kenny explains that he had intended to offer the sword to Hsin Jaoming, the aging Triad boss in Liberty City, as a means of securing a position as his replacement. Kenny has been dishonored and reduced in power due to the loss of Yu Jian, leaving him and Huang working to keep their businesses afloat.

Involved Companies

Rockstar Leeds

Role:
Developer

Rockstar North

Role:
Developer

Rockstar Games

Role:
Publisher

Keywords

helicopter bloody murder drugs minigames organized crime death run and gun street racing gangs action-adventure achievements online building crime dark humor tank racism economy day/night cycle playstation network tournament villain protagonist explosion digital distribution throwing weapons world map bink video human shopping upgradeable weapons breaking the fourth wall touch controls original soundtrack release non-player character profanity save point checkpoints side quests downloadable content black market melee auto-saving useable vehicles instant kill betrayal nintendo wi-fi connection playstation tv support law in-game radio theft leaderboard banshee surveillance camera weapons swap valuable garbage not-so-bad guys in-game e-mail crime fighting working for the enemy upgradeable vehicles firefighter innocent people die restoration swarming enemies police chase sports cars notoriety system carjacking supply and demand ds microphone use wheelman pax 2009 spike video game awards 2009 male protagonist you play as the villain

Alternative Names

GTA: CW GTA: CTW GTA: Chinatown Wars GTA Chinatown Wars Chinatown Wars

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