True Crime: New York City

 PlayStation 2
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 85
  3. Negative: 9 out of 85
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  1. MAINEiac4434
    May 31, 2011
    7
    I actually enjoyed True Crime: New York City. Sure, the physics were laughably fake, and the storyline was terrible, and for some reason Ford Crown Victorias spawned more often than every other car combined, but the game was fun and addicting. A wide variety of vehicles, weapons and fighting styles were available, and all of them were fun to use. It has it's glitches, and gets frustratingI actually enjoyed True Crime: New York City. Sure, the physics were laughably fake, and the storyline was terrible, and for some reason Ford Crown Victorias spawned more often than every other car combined, but the game was fun and addicting. A wide variety of vehicles, weapons and fighting styles were available, and all of them were fun to use. It has it's glitches, and gets frustrating and boring, but TCNYC can be fun once you get past the initial frustrations.… Expand
  2. Duke_Nukem
    Mar 22, 2017
    8
    I haven't finished this game yet because the first time I played it the game didn't save my progress, the second time I just had too much fun shooting at people and demanding them to give me their cars, driving around like a crazy dude and really just being the bad cop!

    At first I thought I was playing a Grand Theft Auto San Andreas clone, which isn't a bad thing at all. The biggest    I haven't finished this game yet because the first time I played it the game didn't save my progress, the second time I just had too much fun shooting at people and demanding them to give me their cars, driving around like a crazy dude and really just being the bad cop!

    At first I thought I was playing a Grand Theft Auto San Andreas clone, which isn't a bad thing at all. The biggest difference is that in True Crime: New York City you get to be the (good or dirty) cop instead of the crook. The funny thing is that the developers of GTA wanted to make a cop game at first, before they decided that it would be more fun if players can play as the criminal.    … Expand
  3. Justinavery7074
    Apr 9, 2013
    8
    I really don't see why the critics aren't on board with this game. It's fun. I could do the side missions for hours and I wouldn't be bored for one minute. The story ain't all that great, but the gameplay makes up for it
  4. DavidG.
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    A really fun game! It only freezed up once on my XBOX and I have had lots of fun! The mental ward mission was really spooky! I reccomend this game!
  5. OliverR.
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    Great game.Worth getting.The first one was good but this one can beat it a lot.Im a gran theft auto fan rely but i do enjoy the true crimes.
  6. Rahsmoove
    Aug 4, 2014
    6
    I enjoyed the game. The Combat was great, and the street crimes were good The map really captured Manhattan. Even though they didn't put the other boroughs, activition got it down right. However the game had so many errors, and game breaking glitches I stop playing it. The storyline was mediocre. I know the game had a lot stuff to do, and buy. But the glitches really **** it up. TheI enjoyed the game. The Combat was great, and the street crimes were good The map really captured Manhattan. Even though they didn't put the other boroughs, activition got it down right. However the game had so many errors, and game breaking glitches I stop playing it. The storyline was mediocre. I know the game had a lot stuff to do, and buy. But the glitches really **** it up. The physics are very bad too. Even though it has more interactions, it's not better than TCSLA.… Expand
  7. DanielJ.
    Dec 1, 2005
    10
    it was great from the handling to the shoot out with gangs, tourist, cops, the fighting leauge and races.
  8. jimG
    Oct 27, 2007
    8
    The game is not as bad a s the critics say. The story is a bit cliche'd but functional. The animations can be glitchy and driving is no treat but the music an dactivities make up for the demerits, plus there's this awesome city they built called 'New York' that, while not true to the actual place does it enough justice to make yo want to visit at least once.
  9. Zeke
    Dec 20, 2005
    9
    this is a great game and offers free roaming gameplay. You can buy weapons, cars, fighting moves, music, clothes, food, you can even sell collected evidence in pawn shops. the game does tend to freeze or muck up. I advise people to buy this game!
  10. Tony
    Feb 18, 2006
    9
    I think most of the magazine/internet reviews have been too harsh. The game does have its glitches, but overall it's very fun!
  11. HarryB.
    Aug 16, 2006
    9
    It makes the real new york look bad!The best game i have ever played.I think its better than GTA San Andreas,because,well you can not go into every shop on GTA, but on True Crime NYC you can!
  12. AndyM.
    Sep 27, 2006
    8
    Very fun but a little short. Shouldn't take too long to beat.
  13. BryanR.
    Dec 20, 2005
    8
    love the gameplay but hate it when it freezes up....i thought it was just my ps2 but seeing that the reviews all over the internet says that i know that this game couldve used some work....
  14. BenN.
    Dec 29, 2005
    8
    Solid game, and really fun. The mental ward mission is quality. but the whole game is full of bugs. worth getting though.
  15. RandyM.
    Aug 24, 2006
    3
    I loved the gameplay. Being a cop (dirty or good) was a load of fun, fun that is utterly destroyed by the freezes, glitches, and bugs. It seems the developer didn't even finish the game. You better avoid this one.
  16. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    True Crime: New York City is a gritty sequel to "Streets of LA". Like "San Andreas", the game features an African-American protagonist and a darker tone. While it includes more content than "Streets", it also has numerous bugs. Visually, the color palette is drab and the graphics are mediocre. This is the probably the ugliest depiction of NYC I've ever seen in any game. It's filled withTrue Crime: New York City is a gritty sequel to "Streets of LA". Like "San Andreas", the game features an African-American protagonist and a darker tone. While it includes more content than "Streets", it also has numerous bugs. Visually, the color palette is drab and the graphics are mediocre. This is the probably the ugliest depiction of NYC I've ever seen in any game. It's filled with the usual missions you'd find in GTA-like games. While entertaining, the original "True Crime" is superior. Still, I would rate this with a 7.4 out of 10.… Expand
  17. gigagamer
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    I have only played a few hours of the new Grand Theft Auto series' and i can tell you that "True Crime N.Y.C." is better! Lots of cars, lots of guns, and lots of crimes. You are a cop who must fight crime in nyc. You can be a good cop or a bad cop, but either way you must earn money and respect. This is a "free roam" game but it also plays linearly with goals, sequences, and a storyline.I have only played a few hours of the new Grand Theft Auto series' and i can tell you that "True Crime N.Y.C." is better! Lots of cars, lots of guns, and lots of crimes. You are a cop who must fight crime in nyc. You can be a good cop or a bad cop, but either way you must earn money and respect. This is a "free roam" game but it also plays linearly with goals, sequences, and a storyline. While the crime scene sequences can become repetitive and boring, there are always goals and stories to complete that keep the game engaging and fun. And there is a Big Surprise at the end!… Expand
  18. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    I love the ambiance/sound and vibe this game gave me, it really does feel like NY as much as it looks like an unfinished game it's still good
  19. Zacksbr
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    one of the best games of all time, once again the "expert review" is proving to be a farce.
  20. ViTTo_0
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    Tem uma gameplay bem bacana com sistemas únicos com missões incríveis e uma otima história se pondo no local de um policial ex-gangster
  21. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    Played the whole thing out of pure boredom, and it didnt help. I guess it was better than nothing. Radically, violently, absolutely average in every way.

Awards & Rankings

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#62 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#19 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 47
  3. Negative: 8 out of 47
  1. 1UP
    60
    If framerate problems doesn't annoy you, then the stupidity of the A.I. may force you to say, "that sh*t is wow, bananas." Enemies are stricken by stupidity, as they'll simply stand there and allow you shoot the living daylights out of them.
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  2. Maxim Online
    90
    The gritty story, varied side missions, and jittery subway rides create the type of seedy environment that's perfect for attracting tourists, gamers, and criminals alike.
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  3. IGN
    78
    Does a whole lot of things right, but it doesn't take very many risks. What this means is that it's a solid title through and through, but you won't find a whole lot of water cooler moments in there.
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