Don't hate it just because it's a DS game, GTA: Chinatown Wars is what any GTA game should be!
--Graphics--
Liberty City looks amaing! I never knew a game could look this good on DS! The buildings are greatly detailed and the game is on a slanted over-head sort of view which is new to GTA. The characters are depicted in cel-shaded form, which works perfectly for the DS.
9/10
--Gameplay--
This game is easy to pick up and play. Fighting and shooting enemies is easy and fun. However it's a little annoying changing weapons or throwing explosives during a fight because it's controlled on the Touch Screen and it might get you hit a couple times during a fight.
Besides that tiny flaw, everything else is perfect. Controlling your character is great and driving a car is as easy as on a home console. Now for missions, they are all fun! Some might be annoying at times, but once you get the hang of it, you can beat them easily. There are many different characters that give you missions, plus random people on the street. So there is a lot of stuff to do. Not to mention all the side stuff like selling drugs, killing gangs, doing missions as cops, doctors, taxi drivers and even noodle delivery guys. There is just so much to do!
9/10
--Music--
The music is great in this game. While you're driving, there are 5 different radio channels to chose from. So you can chose whichever is appropriate for the mission you're on or just pick the one you like best. When you're out of the car, there isn't much music, but you don't need it when you want to hear your gun shots and people's blood splattering on the floor.
10/10
--Story--
You start off as a man fron Hong Kong named Huang Lee. You have come to Liberty City to avenge your father's death. You also bring a sword with you. This sword has been in your family for generations and it belonged to your father. However, once you get to Liberty City, you are ambushed. The sword is taken away from you while you are left for dead in a river. Once you get out, you begin your mission to find not only these people who stole the sword, but also find your father's killers. You meet many interesting characters on the way like your uncle, triad members and even an undercover detective.
9/10
--Overall--
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is one of the best games on the DS! With so many fun missions to do, many side quests and even online play, there is no reason why any DS owner should not check it out. Don't bash it just because it's a DS game! It's one of the best GTAs ever!
9.25/10