Is True Crime New York City a good game?

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.

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Score distribution:

1. Positive: 15 out of 19

2. Mixed: 3 out of 19

3. Negative: 1 out of 19

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.

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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.

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3. 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

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4. 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.

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5. Justinavery7074

   Apr 9, 2013

   8

   I really don't see why the critics aren't on board with this game. It's fun. I could do the side missions for hours and I wouldn't be boredI really don't see why the critics aren't on board with this game. It's fun. I could do the side missions for hours and I wouldn't be bored for one minute. The story ain't all that great, but the gameplay makes up for it… Expand

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6. 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

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7. 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.

   Is True Crime New York City open world?

   True Crime is an open world action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective, in which the player controls Detective Marcus Reed of the PDNY.

   How long is True Crime New York?

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   Is True Crime like GTA?

   However, the major difference from Grand Theft Auto games is that in True Crime, the player controls a law enforcement officer. As such, True Crime has been called "the GTA III clone where you play a cop."

   What happened to True Crime games?

   In 2007, they hired United Front Games to develop an open world game set in Hong Kong. By 2009, this game had become True Crime: Hong Kong. However, in 2011, the game was cancelled. ... True Crime (series).