Grand Theft Auto - Chinatown Wars

Developer: Rockstar Leeds

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars compresses Rockstar’s open-world chaos into a gritty, top-down handheld experience that still surprises. On the Nintendo DS the game blends fast-paced driving, tense shootouts, and bite-sized missions with touchscreen minigames and an inky, neon-soaked aesthetic. Players juggle police heat, turf fights, and side hustles while navigating a dense, reactive Liberty City full of secrets. Its compact, mission-driven pace and clever use of dual screens deliver a satisfying mix of nostalgia and challenge, making it a standout handheld sandbox for players who love focused, action-heavy replayability.