True Crime: New York City

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

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  • Summary: Players assume the role of former gang member turned cop Marcus Reed as they fight crime on the GPS-accurate streets of Manhattan, complete with subways, hundreds of interiors, internationally recognized landmarks and real neighborhoods from Harlem to Chinatown to Times Square. PlayersPlayers assume the role of former gang member turned cop Marcus Reed as they fight crime on the GPS-accurate streets of Manhattan, complete with subways, hundreds of interiors, internationally recognized landmarks and real neighborhoods from Harlem to Chinatown to Times Square. Players navigate the city the way New Yorkers do, by taking cabs, riding subways, walking and driving cars and motorcycles. Gamers experience all the sights and sounds of New York, complete with the energy and architecture authentic to the city’s diverse neighborhoods, the voices and likenesses of real New Yorkers, and the cacophony of ambient traffic and bustling noises unique to the city. The game also includes character concentrations specific to each neighborhood. For example, the player will find a plethora of tourists amidst the lights and large buildings of Times Square, but predominantly locals near the brownstones of Harlem. [Activision]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 47
  3. Negative: 8 out of 47
  1. Maxim Online
    90
    The gritty story, varied side missions, and jittery subway rides create the type of seedy environment that's perfect for attracting tourists, gamers, and criminals alike.
  2. Thunderbolt
    80
    The side missions are exciting, and the brawls and precision aiming are superior to most of the gameplay mechanics in "GTA." It’s just too bad the whole game feels unpolished and the slowdown is so annoying.
  3. eToychest
    78
    A good game. It does have several flaws that hopefully will be fixed up for any future installments in the series, but none truly distract from the game's deep and memorable story.
  4. 1UP
    60
    If framerate problems doesn't annoy you, then the stupidity of the A.I. may force you to say, "that sh*t is wow, bananas." Enemies are stricken by stupidity, as they'll simply stand there and allow you shoot the living daylights out of them.
  5. Gamers' Temple
    55
    Releasing this game in its current state – now that’s a true crime.
  6. Stuff
    50
    Like this year's Philadelphia Eagles, this game is the quintessential example of a franchise taking a step in the wrong direction. Our advice: Run away.
  7. Game Revolution
    25
    True Crime: New York City replicates the over-the-top violence and goofy sexuality of GTA, but trashes that series' friendly interface, gorgeous environment, and dependable physics. If there's a lesson to be learned here, it's that what made GTA so enjoyable weren't the mature themes, but the execution.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Zacksbr
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    one of the best games of all time, once again the "expert review" is proving to be a farce.
  2. OliverR.
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    Great game.Worth getting.The first one was good but this one can beat it a lot.Im a gran theft auto fan rely but i do enjoy the true crimes.
  4. gigagamer
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    I have only played a few hours of the new Grand Theft Auto series' and i can tell you that "True Crime N.Y.C." is better! Lots of cars, lotsI have only played a few hours of the new Grand Theft Auto series' and i can tell you that "True Crime N.Y.C." is better! Lots of cars, lots of guns, and lots of crimes. You are a cop who must fight crime in nyc. You can be a good cop or a bad cop, but either way you must earn money and respect. This is a "free roam" game but it also plays linearly with goals, sequences, and a storyline. While the crime scene sequences can become repetitive and boring, there are always goals and stories to complete that keep the game engaging and fun. And there is a Big Surprise at the end!… Expand
  5. BenN.
    Dec 29, 2005
    8
    Solid game, and really fun. The mental ward mission is quality. but the whole game is full of bugs. worth getting though.
  6. ViTTo_0
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    Tem uma gameplay bem bacana com sistemas únicos com missões incríveis e uma otima história se pondo no local de um policial ex-gangster
  7. jimG
    Oct 27, 2007
    8
    The game is not as bad a s the critics say. The story is a bit cliche'd but functional. The animations can be glitchy and driving is no The game is not as bad a s the critics say. The story is a bit cliche'd but functional. The animations can be glitchy and driving is no treat but the music an dactivities make up for the demerits, plus there's this awesome city they built called 'New York' that, while not true to the actual place does it enough justice to make yo want to visit at least once.… Expand
  8. RandyM.
    Aug 24, 2006
    3
    I loved the gameplay. Being a cop (dirty or good) was a load of fun, fun that is utterly destroyed by the freezes, glitches, and bugs. It I loved the gameplay. Being a cop (dirty or good) was a load of fun, fun that is utterly destroyed by the freezes, glitches, and bugs. It seems the developer didn't even finish the game. You better avoid this one.… Expand

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#67 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#19 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005