Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Action
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Rockstar Leeds |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Rockstar Leeds and published by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts. Among the 153 DS action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
It is part of the Grand Theft Auto series. The series also appears on other systems with Grand Theft Auto (PS1) and Grand Theft Auto 2 (PS1).
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars cheats & codes
158 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| BackUp Activator/Game Fix Code | 020FCB3C
22329203 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Flamethrower Ammo | 1235EFB0
00000BB8 |
| Get any Money For Max | 120376AE
00000000
120376D6
00000000 |
| Keep Weapons After Being Busted | A21E0DAC
00000000
120322E2
0000E000
D2000000
00000000 |
| Complete 1 Tatto to get 20 done | 922363D0
1C490000
122363D0
00002114
D2000000
00000000 |
| Explosive Pistol Round | 72340BC5
00000001
22340BC5
00000001
D2000000
00000000 |
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars FAQ
When did Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars come out on the DS?
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars?
It was developed by Rockstar Leeds and published by Rockstar Games.
Is Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars multiplayer?
Yes. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars supports up to 2 players.
How long does Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.