Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 PSP
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
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  1. GameSpy
    70
    So, while Chinatown Wars is a solid, entertaining title for the PSP, it simply lacks the oomph and "oh wow!" factor that it had on DS.
  2. Absolute Games
    68
    Chinatown Wars is not an evolution, but a step back. The same city, the same gameplay, the almost forgotten top-down camera angle, cardboard clichés starring as main characters. This is the first GTA game that I didn’t want to explore.
  3. Armchair Empire
    60
    With a visual downgrade and a quieter audio track, there is definitely something lost in the translation, and with Liberty City and Vice City Stories performing much more adequately, this PSP port may not have enough weight to keep it from drowning in obscurity.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PSP Game of 2009
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#2 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009
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#1 Most Shared PSP Game of 2009

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 268 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 172 out of 268
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 268
  3. Negative: 38 out of 268
  1. StephenS.
    Oct 22, 2009
    10
    At first I was a little skeptical about whether or not i shuld get this game. I couldn't imagine gta with a top down view and there was At first I was a little skeptical about whether or not i shuld get this game. I couldn't imagine gta with a top down view and there was so much that could go wrong. I am happy to say that all of my fears were unfounded and am thoroughly enjoying this game. I like this game so much that i think that this is the way to go with the portable series of gta from now on. This game really gave the series the fresh breath it needed. Great game and I recommend this to anyone looking for another great psp game to add to their library.… Full Review »
  2. BoltzmannBaby
    Mar 9, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This is the kind of game that you really have to play to get into it's atmosphere. Apart from the perspective, it has as much content as any other modern GTA, and even more than the other two PSP titles. I guess people that complain about the viewing perspective of the game and the toned down, cartoonish graphics have no idea where GTA is coming from.… Full Review »
  3. Wormoid
    Sep 9, 2011
    7
    Take-Two have obviously payed for reviews. The game is well structured, and is fun quite a lot, but it's not amazing. I would recommend youTake-Two have obviously payed for reviews. The game is well structured, and is fun quite a lot, but it's not amazing. I would recommend you buy it, but don't expect something amazing.… Full Review »
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