Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

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90

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 55 Ratings

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  • Summary: The most critically-acclaimed handheld title of this generation is now available for the iPhoneTM and iPod®touch:

    **Custom iTunes Playlists** Choose from five radio stations with 100+ minutes of in-game music, or simply listen to your own music library in-game by using iTunes to    The most critically-acclaimed handheld title of this generation is now available for the iPhoneTM and iPod®touch:

    **Custom iTunes Playlists**

    Choose from five radio stations with 100+ minutes of in-game music, or simply listen to your own music library in-game by using iTunes to create a playlist called "GTA" and syncing your iPhoneTM / iPod® touch. To listen to your custom playlist, simply launch Chinatown Wars and select the Independence FM radio station.

    **Dual Control Schemes Optimized for iPhoneTM and iPod®touch**

    Intuitive touch screen interface with two custom control settings to suit your preference, allowing you to drive with a virtual analog stick, or a more streamlined two-button option for fast in-game maneuvering.

    **Bigger, Bolder Visuals**

    Enhanced graphics, lighting and explosion effects maximize the 480 X 320 high-resolution touch screen

    Left For Dead in the Worst Place in America
    Following his father's murder, Huang Lee has a simple mission: deliver an ancient sword to his Uncle Kenny to ensure his family retains control of the Triad gangs of Liberty City. Huang is a spoiled rich kid who expects everything to run smoothly, but his trip does not go exactly as planned. After being robbed and left to die, he will search for honor, riches and revenge in the most dangerous and morally bankrupt city in the world.

    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars has been specifically redesigned by Rockstar Leeds, the world's premiere handheld studio, to deliver even more critically acclaimed, innovative GTA gaming for the iPhoneTM and iPod® touch.

    *Compatible with iPhoneTM and iPod® touch Firmware 3.12 and above*    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 1UP
    Feb 4, 2026
    100
    No matter which version is "best," Chinatown Wars is still a fun game on whatever you're playing it on; a game that scratches the itch for GTA's particular blend of action, done up in a nifty hybrid of the old 2D editions and the well-familiar 3D sequels.
  2. TouchArcade
    Feb 12, 2011
    100
    The sheer amount of content, the amazing graphics, and gameplay that will keep you coming back for more whether you choose to follow the story or rampage through Liberty City on your own is absolutely amazing.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 12, 2011
    90
    The lack of a useful targeting system and assorted minor flaws keep Chinatown Wars from perfection, yet not from wowing with its awesome gameplay.
  4. Games Master UK
    Feb 12, 2011
    90
    The controls are unavoidably compromised but this is a whole GTA for 5.99 quid and essential if you haven't been to Chinatown yet. [Apr 2010, p.85]
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  5. AppGamer
    Mar 20, 2011
    90
    As a £5.99 iPhone title though, GTA Chinatown Wars is one hell of an accomplishment, and Rockstar should be showered with drugs and hookers for bringing it to the App Store so successfully.
  6. GameZone
    Feb 4, 2026
    85
    One of the best and most time-consuming iPad games out there.
  7. NZGamer
    Feb 4, 2026
    70
    The iPad has the sweetest graphics with a massive screen.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. gstiker5
    Apr 16, 2013
    9
    Great Game Best on IOS the game might be top down but there is just so much to do buy it and it's not a bad price I've put in at least aGreat Game Best on IOS the game might be top down but there is just so much to do buy it and it's not a bad price I've put in at least a hundred hours and you can even buy and deal drugs, assasinate and even plant bugs on cars with a huge city and a lot of things hidden in the city one of the best mobile games ever… Expand
  2. Javis
    May 10, 2014
    9
    The game is excellent, combining 3D graphics and the 2D graphics gives a new style, the story is a little weak but the missions areThe game is excellent, combining 3D graphics and the 2D graphics gives a new style, the story is a little weak but the missions are impressive. Very enterteining.… Expand
  4. Aymen700
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
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  5. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    Works better on android than the ported pc titles. Nice mobile GTA version.
  6. ChrisLight
    Dec 3, 2013
    6
    I am big GTA fan,I liked GTA CW very much but this game is kinda make me sad because they removed Alderney city from the game.Also,there areI am big GTA fan,I liked GTA CW very much but this game is kinda make me sad because they removed Alderney city from the game.Also,there are some mission from PSP is not exist on iOS version.The storyline of this GTA is good,gameplay is good too.

    It is still a very good game to play.    … Expand
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 7, 2022
    5
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    Bad game shouldn't even be called GTA, it would be much better if the camera was the same as GTA 1/2
  8. BVGNOfficial
    Nov 1, 2012
    0
    like what Heavy would say in Team Fortress 2, "Oh, this is bad!" Do not but this game or you will regret it for the rest of your entire life.like what Heavy would say in Team Fortress 2, "Oh, this is bad!" Do not but this game or you will regret it for the rest of your entire life. Outdated 2D graphics FTW!… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best iOS Game of 2010
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#10 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2010
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#18 Most Shared iOS Game of 2010