True Crime: Streets of LA (True Crime: Streets of LA (PC))

Member Name: CloudRuler

Product:	True Crime: Streets of LA (PC)
Date:	17/09/08 (13 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Alright for passing the time

Disadvantages: Somewhat boring after a while, poor graphics, weak storyline

Your character is Nick Kang, a detective who isn't afraid not to follow the rules in order to catch crooks. Unfortunately you were suspended for this for some time but now you're back to work in LA. You're initially asked to investigate some recent bombings that took place in Chinatown. As the game goes on you'll see how a range of criminals are tied in.

There is a good/bad element to the game and your actions will determine how the story flows. There are three possible endings; a good ending, a bad ending and an average ending.

There are training facilities around the city at which you can complete challenges to earn skills. This is something you'll have to pay attention to as it can become very difficult to complete levels if you don't spend time earning skills.

The game is somewhat similar to GTA but nowhere near as interesting. The storyline starts off well but you lose interest around three quarters of the way through it. There's no real connection with the characters. The sound is quite good but the graphics are a let down both in terms of variety and quality (far too many people and vehicles which are identical).

You should be able to buy this pretty cheap now, £5 max new but I'm not sure I'd pay £5 for it. Although the game is long I just couldn't immerse myself in it.

I have posted this review on Ciao.

Summary: If you're going to buy it don't pay over £5