GTA-killer? Think again.

User Rating: 5.5 | True Crime: New York City PS2
True Crime- the series has always been touted as the GTA- killer games that will end that series forever. Think again. Its funny how the games, streets of la, and this one always look good in previews but stink in the end. I got this game as part of gamestops buy two xbox games get 1 free, and I have to say, for nothing, its pretty good. Lets examine it in detail.

Story- I barely got past any missions cause they are really nothing at all except shooting and driving. I found it more fun to do side missions like busting crime and customizing my character. From the beginning and the instruction manual, it seems apparent that for most of the game you are killling four gangs or something, and then finding out why your mentor got blown to pieces. To be frank, why the heck to I have to destroy these gangs first? Whatever. If your looking for a Metal Gear Solid-esque story experience, you're looking in the wrong place.

Gameplay- Actually quite good. There seem to be many things to do, such as outfitting your character, doing side missions, and just cruising around loolking for crimes to bust up. Sadly, this is pretty much it, besides the main missions, which really are not that great. I like how you can be a good or bad cop, but it stinks how you lose 10 points every time you accidentely kill a civilian. I wonder how much Puma paid to be put in this game. Hope it didn't break their budget. Lolz. Good gameplay, but don't look for more than just busting crimes.

Replayability- Absolute nilch. I recommend you return this as soon as your done with it, because other than crime busting, the missions will always, always be the same.

Sound- Could not hear the radio stations, cause of all the ambient noise in the game,. Still, if it has Blue Oyster Cult, than it must be good. THe guns sound fake.

AI- None at all. The enemies in the game always flip each other off, even when you have just killed their buddies. Super easy to kill, I can't believe I didn't beat it. I wonder why. Oh yeah------IT STINKS

Overall- Not even worth a rental. IF you are really interested. borrow it from a friend or get it from gamefly if you can. Either way, it is horrible. Score- 5.5