LAWL at Chinatown beating out virtually every other hyped game of 2009

[QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]

Its great that it got a good score.

But still, handheld games dont get reviewed the same. I mean looking at the scores your saying that this DS game beats Gears 2, reistance 2, Killzone 2, and past console GTA games?

I dont think so, this just proves that whilst great, its reviewed differently to non handheld gaming systems...

Guybrush_3

well this comes from the review

Perhaps what's most amazing about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is that it doesn't feel like a scaled-down handheld version of a GTA game. Rather, it feels like a logical and somewhat experimental progression for the series, introducing a handful of great new features that seem destined to become standard in future iterations. And don't let the art style or the presence of simple minigames fool you; Chinatown Wars is every bit as deserving of its mature rating as previous games. It's also one of the best GTA games yet.

In other words. It's as good as the console GTAs

Are you sure they didint mean in the handheld universe. I think someone should ask the reviewer about that line.

[QUOTE="Guybrush_3"]

[QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]

Its great that it got a good score.

But still, handheld games dont get reviewed the same. I mean looking at the scores your saying that this DS game beats Gears 2, reistance 2, Killzone 2, and past console GTA games?

I dont think so, this just proves that whilst great, its reviewed differently to non handheld gaming systems...

finalfantasy94

well this comes from the review

Perhaps what's most amazing about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is that it doesn't feel like a scaled-down handheld version of a GTA game. Rather, it feels like a logical and somewhat experimental progression for the series, introducing a handful of great new features that seem destined to become standard in future iterations. And don't let the art style or the presence of simple minigames fool you; Chinatown Wars is every bit as deserving of its mature rating as previous games. It's also one of the best GTA games yet.

In other words. It's as good as the console GTAs

Are you sure they didint mean in the handheld universe. I think someone should ask the reviewer about that line.

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="Guybrush_3"]

well this comes from the review

Perhaps what's most amazing about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is that it doesn't feel like a scaled-down handheld version of a GTA game. Rather, it feels like a logical and somewhat experimental progression for the series, introducing a handful of great new features that seem destined to become standard in future iterations. And don't let the art style or the presence of simple minigames fool you; Chinatown Wars is every bit as deserving of its mature rating as previous games. It's also one of the best GTA games yet.

In other words. It's as good as the console GTAs

GundamGuy0

Are you sure they didint mean in the handheld universe. I think someone should ask the reviewer about that line.

Of course he's talking about the entire series.He would have said handheld GTA's if that's what he meant.

Rockstar ALWAYS delivers. Chinatown Wars is the best handheld GTA there is.

BioShockOwnz

I really don't see the big wow in this game. Soulja_West

Because it's not in HD.. =S

Its great that it got a good score.

But still, handheld games dont get reviewed the same. I mean looking at the scores your saying that this DS game beats Gears 2, reistance 2, Killzone 2, and past console GTA games?

I dont think so, this just proves that whilst great, its reviewed differently to non handheld gaming systems...

psp cows are mad about it, and i don't blame them

GTA chinatown wars outscored the entire PSP library

that burns a bit

Yeah, that actually is pretty damn funny.

Who honestly spends time playing games on their little handhelds? I have more productive things to do... Like playing Team Swat on Halo 3! :D

[QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]

Its great that it got a good score.

But still, handheld games dont get reviewed the same. I mean looking at the scores your saying that this DS game beats Gears 2, reistance 2, Killzone 2, and past console GTA games?

I dont think so, this just proves that whilst great, its reviewed differently to non handheld gaming systems...

Serraph105

I bet you cant do half the things that you can do in GTA4... The atmosphere isnt the same. Walking into your pad, turning on the TV and seeing a kat Williams comedy skit real-time is jaw dropping. Cant say the same about the papered DS version

[QUOTE="Serraph105"][QUOTE="NinjaMunkey01"]

Its great that it got a good score.

But still, handheld games dont get reviewed the same. I mean looking at the scores your saying that this DS game beats Gears 2, reistance 2, Killzone 2, and past console GTA games?

I dont think so, this just proves that whilst great, its reviewed differently to non handheld gaming systems...

krp008

I bet you cant do half the things that you can do in GTA4... The atmosphere isnt the same. Walking into your pad, turning on the TV and seeing a kat Williams comedy skit real-time is jaw dropping. Cant say the same about the papered DS version

I bet you cant do half the things that you can do in GTA4...

krp008

How much are you betting?

I really don't see the big wow in this game. Soulja_West

And this game wasn't even that hyped.

I'm no fanboy, but Nintendo just massively owned massively.

n00bproof

Nintendo didn't make the game...Nintendo didn't own anyone, Rockstar did.

However, it was a title that everyone knew was going to be good, it was GTA for cryin' out loud.

It wasn't hyped because it was a no brainer, it's GTA for cryin' out loud!

[QUOTE="Soulja_West"]I really don't see the big wow in this game. noswear

I find it a joke that the reviwer said that China Town Wars is just as good as GTA 4.Soulja_West

[QUOTE="noswear"][QUOTE="Soulja_West"]I really don't see the big wow in this game. Soulja_West

Yeah never is Nintendo's fault when something good come out in they consoles, but the shovelware and all the other bad stuff is.

3. How did Nintendo own? Bread_or_Decide

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]3. How did Nintendo own? IronBass

[QUOTE="Soulja_West"] I find it a joke that the reviwer said that China Town Wars is just as good as GTA 4.IronBass

[QUOTE="IronBass"][QUOTE="Soulja_West"] I find it a joke that the reviwer said that China Town Wars is just as good as GTA 4.GundamGuy0

Talk to me when you can play this on a 50 inch HDTV.

Talk to me when you can play this on a 50 inch HDTV.

Gxgear

[QUOTE="GundamGuy0"][QUOTE="IronBass"] How can be so sure if you haven't played the game? Beisdes, he's not the only one saying it >_> (Besides #2: he didn't say it was as good as GTAIV, he said it was one of the best GTA out there).IronBass

GTAIV isn't one of the best GTA games... everyone knows it. GundamGuy0

We are talking about reviews, and the reviewsdisagree with that.

He could think GTAIV is the best and GTA:CW the second best one.

[QUOTE="GundamGuy0"] GTAIV isn't one of the best GTA games... everyone knows it. IronBass

We are talking about reviews, and the reviewsdisagree with that.

He could think GTAIV is the best and GTA:CW the second best one.

[QUOTE="n00bproof"]

And this game wasn't even that hyped.

I'm no fanboy, but Nintendo just massively owned massively.

SolidTy

Nintendo didn't make the game...Nintendo didn't own anyone, Rockstar did.

However, it was a title that everyone knew was going to be good, it was GTA for cryin' out loud.

It wasn't hyped because it was a no brainer, it's GTA for cryin' out loud!

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]3. How did Nintendo own? IronBass

This game single handedly owned: Cow's,lemmings, DS haters, GTA CTW haters. :lol: DS is the best handheld BAR none this genGh0st_Of_0nyx

[QUOTE="n00bproof"]

And this game wasn't even that hyped.

I'm no fanboy, but Nintendo just massively owned massively.

Nintendo didn't make the game...Nintendo didn't own anyone, Rockstar did.

However, it was a title that everyone knew was going to be good, it was GTA for cryin' out loud.

It wasn't hyped because it was a no brainer, it's GTA for cryin' out loud!

Lots of handheld games prove this point. Its not just like chinatown wars JUST proved it. Bread_or_Decide

That's why I said "once more" and not "just" ;)

Remember when the DS and PSP were announced? All the arrogance of Sony about it? All the media claming the absolute victory of the PSP? All the fanboys screaming "gimmik, casual, kiddyetc"?

Everytime such a game rules, it is a moral victory for Nintendo, imho.

And...last I checked games with great graphics and great gameplay also get great scores as well. Bread_or_Decide

I've never stated the contrary.

[QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]This game single handedly owned: Cow's,lemmings, DS haters, GTA CTW haters. :lol: DS is the best handheld BAR none this genBread_or_Decide

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]This game single handedly owned: Cow's,lemmings, DS haters, GTA CTW haters. :lol: DS is the best handheld BAR none this genGh0st_Of_0nyx

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] Lots of handheld games prove this point. Its not just like chinatown wars JUST proved it. IronBass

That's why I said "once more" and not "just" ;)

Remember when the DS and PSP were announced? All the arrogance of Sony about it? All the media claming the absolute victory of the PSP? All the fanboys screaming "gimmik, casual, kiddyetc"?

Everytime such a game rules, it is a moral victory for Nintendo, imho.

And...last I checked games with great graphics and great gameplay also get great scores as well. Bread_or_Decide

I've never stated the contrary.

As for Moral victory. I think theirs a good example of how Nintendo fails gamers for every time theirs a game that proves them right. Its 50/50 if you ask me.

Handheld don't go on the same standards as a console or PC game. So why is it shocking?jg4xchamp

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="SolidTy"]

Nintendo didn't make the game...Nintendo didn't own anyone, Rockstar did.

However, it was a title that everyone knew was going to be good, it was GTA for cryin' out loud.

It wasn't hyped because it was a no brainer, it's GTA for cryin' out loud!

Bread_or_Decide

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"]Handheld don't go on the same standards as a console or PC game. So why is it shocking?IronBass

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] So when shovelware comes out on the DS and wii it's "BOO ninty sucks!"...but when a good third party game comes out on a nintendo system "oh nintendo didn't make it" :|Shinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] Exactly.Bread_or_Decide

I don't think anyone takes that statement seriously. Its obvious hyperbole for several reasons. Bread_or_Decide

Especially when it comes to expectations in terms of graphics and gameplay. Bread_or_Decide

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"] I don't think anyone takes that statement seriously. Its obvious hyperbole for several reasons. IronBass

Especially when it comes to expectations in terms of graphics and gameplay. Bread_or_Decide

China town Wars being awesome doesn't anti-awesome GTAIV though. Thats what I'm saying. Bread_or_Decide