SummaryGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption ... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Developer:Rockstar Leeds
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
DS
Released On:
Mar 17, 2009
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
93
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Mixed or Average
7.4
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
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Whether you get end up drug dealing, causing mayhem, taxiing city passengers around or simply completing the missions, it's likely that your only moment of disappointment will come when you realize how dangerously close you are to finishing the game -- at which point you should note that there are an additional set of missions to be unlocked by tracking down two (very well) hidden Golden Lions after the main storyline ends.
100
It’s a great comfort to know that Rockstar Games not only makes great games, but understands what makes them great. Chinatown Wars is the culmination of years of work as well as the spirit of ingenuity to bring one of the biggest series to the smallest screen. Nothing in the game feels half done or forced. If anything, the game feels like a development team having fun with a concept.
User score
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7.4
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73 Ratings
Jul 8, 2026
10
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Mar 30, 2026
10
**Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars – 9.7/10**
A bold return to the series’ top-down roots with a modern twist. Set in Liberty City, it combines fast-paced missions with stylized visuals and addictive side activities like drug trading. The touchscreen mechanics feel innovative, and the story is sharp and engaging. Despite its smaller scale, it delivers a deep, polished GTA experience packed with personality.
95
Rockstar has done a downright amazing job of bringing one of gaming’s most ambitious, innovative and expansive franchises to a handheld console that seems like it simply shouldn’t be able to handle it. It looks great, plays great, and feels every bit like a fitting entry in the series.
93
Chinatown Wars is not a poor man's GTA by any means; on the contrary, it's a lesson about how to use the DS hardware in the best way possible, and sometimes it even shows how the series can evolve with the future home consoles episodes.
91
Chinatown Wars is what I expected -- it takes an understandable few steps back from GTA4, but also takes a couple forward (a touch screen can do that). It's a well-honed "core" GTA on the handheld, not merely a one-to-one clone of its console parents.
90
This time there’s no place for Pokemons, babysitting or Japanese lessons: this is an adult-only party, a mature gangster story that dwells deep in the Nintendo DS unique features. Politically incorrect, violent, embarrassing, ingenious. It’s an accomplished GTA, a new Rockstar masterpiece, an absolute must have.
80
Unless you despise GTA, Chinatown Wars is an essential purchase. Rockstar did an excellent job transferring the mayhem to the DS, and we suggest you run out and buy a copy ASAP.
Dec 5, 2025
7
B+ (7.5/10) GTA: Chinatown Wars perfects the classic 2D GTA formula while bringing in features inspired by the HD-era games, making it easy to pick up and fun to play. However, Its biggest weakness is the lack of mission variety, as many missions feel repetitive. Thankfully, its short runtime and decent story keep this from becoming a major issue. The drug-dealing side activity is also a standout and adds something genuinely fresh to the GTA formula. Overall, it's a fun and unique GTA spin-off that deserves better.
Dec 16, 2023
7
Ce gta est pas mal et les mouvements sont biens réaliste tout de même quelques bugs sont à réglé
Jan 7, 2020
7
I'll give this game a 7.5. The story increases twists gradually as you progress. The gameplay is better than any sandbox game in such a portable console like ds. The missions are unique. It also has some flaws. The complexity of the game increases.
Nov 22, 2021
0
GTA Chinatown Wars e esattamente come dice il nome sembra fatto made in China il gioco prodotto scadente con la visuale dal alto brutta e comandi orrendi.
