True Crime: Streets of LA

 PlayStation 2
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 117
  3. Negative: 13 out of 117
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  1. TharikLeonardo
    Jun 11, 2013
    6
    Good game, but the frustrating controls, unpolished feeling, average story and bad physics made of this game a far less entertaining experience than it should be.
  2. Vrev
    May 31, 2004
    6
    I definitely wanted this game to be awesome-but it just isn't--after being able to just do whatever i wanted in vice city now i'm confined by outdated linear storytelling-some good aspects to the game-but overall when san andreas comes out we will all be using this game to rest our drinks on.
  3. ERB
    Jul 31, 2013
    7
    Game is like Grand Theft Auto.
  4. MathewP.
    Jan 1, 2004
    6
    I don't get how reviewers are raving over this. There are so many bugs (going through walls, cuffing people 6 feet away from them, the slow response in the fighting sequences). The main character says some woefully cheesy lines, and the plot doesn't seem to build up to much. The progress is very stilited too, drive - fight- shoot, drive - fight - shoot. And maybe a little I don't get how reviewers are raving over this. There are so many bugs (going through walls, cuffing people 6 feet away from them, the slow response in the fighting sequences). The main character says some woefully cheesy lines, and the plot doesn't seem to build up to much. The progress is very stilited too, drive - fight- shoot, drive - fight - shoot. And maybe a little stealth. Would hav been better if you were given the freedom to choose your course of action. People claim that other hate the reality of it. Hell you want REALity, play The Getaway, frustratingly hard. Finally the city. It may be huge, but it is painfully bland. A good game, with too much hype, that could have been better.… Expand
  5. Oleg
    Nov 10, 2003
    5
    A total rip off GTA III and Vice City and it's maaad short. A day is enough to finish the whole thing. The fighting feature is pretty cool though.
  6. WimB.
    Feb 19, 2004
    7
    It's a great game if you can just enjoy it and forget about the bugs like, going through walls and a bad driving experience.
  7. ZeroCool
    Nov 11, 2003
    6
    I find the fighting a little hard at the end when you fight general kim for the second time, Dang he knows the moves.
  8. Hades
    Nov 13, 2003
    5
    The graphics are alright but the construction seems a little weird... Like looking at the game, it almost reminds of what a 3D Cruisin USA would be like... Like those kind of graphics, not neccesarily bad but...awkward... And hitting pretty thick trees causing them to be uprooted with ease?? Please. It has some elements that are definitely a plus (slomo shooting/aiming, combat system) The The graphics are alright but the construction seems a little weird... Like looking at the game, it almost reminds of what a 3D Cruisin USA would be like... Like those kind of graphics, not neccesarily bad but...awkward... And hitting pretty thick trees causing them to be uprooted with ease?? Please. It has some elements that are definitely a plus (slomo shooting/aiming, combat system) The advanced combat and slomo gunplay give it a stepup from GTA but everything else in comparison just seems mediocre.. Yeah the graphics generally "look" better but the way they flow got me ... kind of turned off by them. Just remember the 3D Crusin USA comment, try to keep it in mind as you drive around. On its own the game isn't too terrible but, being shallow and comparing it to GTA (its bound to happen) its simply not as entertaining and doesn't really..."fit" as well, for me, anyways, you might be different maybe give it a rent if you're way interested.… Expand
  9. KyleK.
    Nov 15, 2003
    7
    If your playing this game as if it's GTA it's a let down. Good training facilities, pretty good graphics and some good humour in Nick. Missions need to be harder.
  10. Rahsmoove
    Aug 8, 2017
    7
    The gameplay is good, but it could better. Even though the map isn't full of mostly everything LA has to offer, it's still Massive. 240 square miles. The combat could of been better. Everyone can easily dodge your kicks. The street crimes were also cool. The story was average. But the poor physic, awful controls and lack of making setting look a colorful and more amazing made me give a 7.The gameplay is good, but it could better. Even though the map isn't full of mostly everything LA has to offer, it's still Massive. 240 square miles. The combat could of been better. Everyone can easily dodge your kicks. The street crimes were also cool. The story was average. But the poor physic, awful controls and lack of making setting look a colorful and more amazing made me give a 7. I mean you can drive and knock down a tree. That was weird.… Expand
  11. Barnes1987
    Mar 29, 2017
    5
    It's like a poor man's Grand Theft Auto. The game doesn't feel as polished as it should be and was a let down when it released. Might be worth a one time play through if you can find for cheap.
  12. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 24, 2023
    7
    Streets of LA is an enjoyable GTA clone. It's a Hollywood-style action game with a nice variety of missions. There are gunfights, martial-art dojos, stealth levels, car races, foot chases, etc. This game is highly-polished, but extremely cheesy thanks to the pedestrian humor. While True Crime doesn't surpass Grand Theft Auto in terms of content, it does have better combat. I enjoyed theStreets of LA is an enjoyable GTA clone. It's a Hollywood-style action game with a nice variety of missions. There are gunfights, martial-art dojos, stealth levels, car races, foot chases, etc. This game is highly-polished, but extremely cheesy thanks to the pedestrian humor. While True Crime doesn't surpass Grand Theft Auto in terms of content, it does have better combat. I enjoyed the action, the West Coast hip-hop soundtrack and the branching paths. Playing as Snoop Dogg is also goofy fun. Overall, I would rate this with a 7.7 out of 10.… Expand
  13. alexandrea
    Nov 25, 2021
    7
    I liked the game, my biggest problem with the game is that i feel like i spend more time on loading screens than playing the actual game.
  14. Stariy_Big
    May 16, 2020
    6
    Очень неудобное управление. История очень короткая. Сайд квестов нет. Покатушки по городу не интересные, догони, обезвредь одно и тоже. Для своего времени может и крутая, но я ее проходил гораздо позже и впечатления смазанные.Очень неудобное управление. История очень короткая. Сайд квестов нет. Покатушки по городу не интересные, догони, обезвредь одно и тоже. Для своего времени может и крутая, но я ее проходил гораздо позже и впечатления смазанные.
  15. Za_Uvek
    Jan 2, 2021
    6
    I must say, I didn't think I could be surprised at how much I could enjoy such an old game. Out of all the GTA clones out there, this one sure drops the ball, but still walks away with some redeeming features.

    Story is serviceable enough with a very good cast for the era it was created. Nothing overly special though. Visuals and sound are pretty standard for this generation of open    I must say, I didn't think I could be surprised at how much I could enjoy such an old game. Out of all the GTA clones out there, this one sure drops the ball, but still walks away with some redeeming features.

    Story is serviceable enough with a very good cast for the era it was created. Nothing overly special though. Visuals and sound are pretty standard for this generation of open world games. It is lacking some quality of life features that the GTA franchise was know for. Where True Crimes stands out is the game-play as a cop. Controls are clunky as hell, but the ability to arrest people and trigger some pinpoint aiming does make for a fairly unique experience.

    What really lets this one down more so than the controls is the overall lack of flow in the level design. When having to hit the streets to stop crime, it feels more like busy work than authentically operating as a cop.

    There are some game-play features that are different enough to warrant a play through if you are a fan of the open world genre. But this one falls just short of being a staple in video game history.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Best PS2 Game of 2003
25
#25 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
89
#89 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
  1. Armchair Empire
    69
    Isn’t a bad game, however it isn’t terribly spectacular either. It’s unrefined, but still a reasonably fun title, more worthwhile to rent or track down in the bargain bin one day.
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  2. Cinescape
    83
    It just seems to be not nearly as epic as "Grand Theft Auto". However playing for the different paths extends the lifetime of the game considerably.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    90
    One of the most entertaining games I've played in a long time. It has a ton of injoke humor, action, car chases, explosions, violence, adult situations and language - it's what adult videogames are all about...Should you buy TC? You'd be a damn mother****ing fool not to. You can print that.
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