True Crime: New York City

 GameCube
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 8 out of 25
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  1. Gaming Nexus
    74
    The horrid framerate and numerous bugs make this game like tap dancing in a minefield, but the game itself is deep, with a quality narrative, superb voice acting and rich gameplay.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    72
    Wow, I don't think I have ever be thrown through a wall and wound up in empty space in a console game in a LONG time.
  3. GameZone
    69
    The series is still weighed down by its poor driving and shooting parts but compared to Streets of LA the game has its share of really fun moments worthy of a weekend rental.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    68
    It's just disappointing that the rest of the game doesn't live up to the quality of the cutscenes.
  6. Gamer 2.0
    62
    Unfortunately, if you find repetition to be death knell of your gaming experiences, then steer clear of these streets. True Crime: New York City is a mediocre free-roaming action game.
  7. Game Chronicles
    61
    It tries, but usually it fails. The game feels kind of half assed, to be perfectly blunt.
  8. G4 TV
    60
    On paper, it's got the potential to be more than a match for "San Andreas"; in practice, it's nowhere near it.
  9. BonusStage
    52
    So many corners were cut and details rushed that whatever good content is there is overshadowed by the mistakes.
  10. AceGamez
    50
    Maybe it's because I just don't like the main character, maybe it's because the story is dafter than my opening paragraph, maybe it's because it's a third rate GTA wannabe. In any case, this one should be avoided unless you really liked the first one, although this is actually a step back from the original.
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  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    50
    Basically, it's a game with loads of potential, but awful physics and endless technical glitches are the real crime here.
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  12. Stuff
    50
    Like this year's Philadelphia Eagles, this game is the quintessential example of a franchise taking a step in the wrong direction. Our advice: Run away.

Awards & Rankings

66
#66 Best GameCube Game of 2005
39
#39 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
38
#38 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. JackMcloed
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Laurence Fishburn, Christopher Walken.
    Game is awesome for the time. 11 for existing, -1 for bugs.
  2. helena23
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    glitches apart this game was amazing with a massive environment great visuals races fight clubs a lot of interiors shops cars weapons andglitches apart this game was amazing with a massive environment great visuals races fight clubs a lot of interiors shops cars weapons and blood .......... gta on steroids… Full Review »
  3. LoagnH.
    Jun 21, 2007
    8
    There are many glitches in this game, but get over it. This is a good game and so was LA, if there is another game in the series coming out, There are many glitches in this game, but get over it. This is a good game and so was LA, if there is another game in the series coming out, hope for improvement but all in all, it's a good game.… Full Review »
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