True Crime: Streets of LA

 GameCube
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. GameSpot
    72
    Lacks polish and, in some cases, feels unfinished. It makes decent attempts with its different styles of gameplay, but none of them are particularly well done, and the game's storyline doesn't tie them together in a satisfying way.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    72
    It's so-so styleless graphics fail to impress, and the whole thing's too short and easy. [Jan 2003, p.107]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. Computer and Video Games
    71
    The gaming equivalent of buying a massive bag of crisps only to find that half the packet is filled with fresh air. There's still plenty to enjoy, but not nearly as much as there should be and you end up feeling a bit cheated.
  5. Edge Magazine
    70
    As a place, Los Angeles simply isn't as much fun as Liberty or Vice. Too much of this silicon LA exists simply because the designers wanted to show that it could be done rather than because it serves any gameplay purpose. [Christmas 2003, p.107]
    All this publication's reviews
  6. GMR Magazine
    70
    The hand-to-hand combat is, despite a handful of unlockable combos, pure button-mashing chaos.
  7. Nintendojo
    70
    Overall, the game play experience of True Crime is just ruined by the frustrating camera system.
  8. WHAM! Gaming
    60
    Maybe the problem is True Crime tries too hard to be all things to all people, and in the process, neglects to do anything especially well.
  9. Play Magazine
    58
    Not even the irreplaceable voice acting of Christopher Walken can rescue the mess of a script driving the action of True Crime, a misguided attempt to share the spotlight with the vastly superior "Grand Theft Auto." [Jan 2004, p.62]
    All this publication's reviews

Awards & Rankings

41
#41 Best GameCube Game of 2003
25
#25 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
56
#56 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 37
  3. Negative: 6 out of 37
  1. Untitled94
    Oct 18, 2017
    6
    I'm sure at one point this was pretty good, but this game hasn't aged as well. I do like what it was trying to do, as in not trying to be aI'm sure at one point this was pretty good, but this game hasn't aged as well. I do like what it was trying to do, as in not trying to be a GTA clone entirely, and the cheesy story and writing is great too, but the controls aren't that good, it can be a bit too fast pace and hard to follow, and it's just overall...no better than just good. It has some good ideas, and was probably better for the time, but it just hasn't aged as well, but still is an ok game.… Full Review »
  2. evolution98
    Jul 23, 2017
    8
    One of the best GTA clones I ever played. This game gets so much hate and it shouldn't.

    It's a pretty impressive recreation of California    One of the best GTA clones I ever played. This game gets so much hate and it shouldn't.

    It's a pretty impressive recreation of California and it's cool to look at it when you are driving or running around. The graphics are really good but there is a lot of clipping. The Xbox and PS2 versions look much better. The soundtrack is amazing but there are a few songs missing. The Xbox and PS2 versions have the complete soundtrack which is even better. The sound is pretty good. The gameplay is so addictive. I love doing random crime scenes and arresting people to put up my good cop meter and doing upgrade missions for fighting, driving and weapons. I also love when you beat a chapter you have the option to go for a bonus upgrade such as unlocking a new throw, new car or a new gun. I do like the fighting controls and the combos to perform when your opponent is dizzy. The car gun shooting is pretty cool and fun to do. The story is actually good too.

    The main flaws the game has is the terrible collision detection, clunky controls and frame rate drop.

    It is still a great game. Definitely try it out. Also try the other versions.    … Full Review »
  3. banda89
    Aug 13, 2015
    8
    GTA clone? possibly but it had it's own vibe and style. Gun fughts were fun, dialogue was fun, it is a fun game. Great soundtrack with few butGTA clone? possibly but it had it's own vibe and style. Gun fughts were fun, dialogue was fun, it is a fun game. Great soundtrack with few but catchy songs and great graphics for it's time.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »