True Crime: Streets of LA
True Crime: Streets of LA is a video game that consists of 3 releases
Activision's open world adventure game puts you in the role of an undercover Los Angeles Cop.
Synopsis
True Crime: Streets of LA features hard-boiled cop Nick Kang-Wilson, son of Henry Kang-Wilson. The story involves Nick’s hunt for the top members of several gangs who have taken hold in Los Angeles. These gangs include the Triads and the Russian Mob. Throughout the game Nick is able to track down several men who may have information regarding his father’s mysterious disappearance.
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Game Mechanics
True Crime: Streets of LA is an open world sandbox style gameplay that puts the player in the role of an undercover police officer. While completing the story missions the player can also choose to assist other officers with various calls ranging from bar fights to high speed chases or bank robberies. During this process the player may also commandeer vehicles to assist in his or her duties.Upgradable Skills
The game features upgradable skills that Nick can work on to improve his performance. The player can choose to complete challenges in the following categories: Driving, Shooting and hand to hand combat.
After completing a task in either category the player will be rewarded with an upgrade. This might be a better weapon, advanced driving techniques or a skilled grappling move.
Morales and Branching Story Line
True Crime features different story lines and endings depending on the way to play the game. Do you kill suspects or arrest them? Do you drive well or hit pedestrians on every curve? All of these things affect your good cop/bad cop rating. Even in situations when you are required to shoot at a suspect, you are judged on whether you inflict a fatal injury (head shot) or an immobilizing injury (arms, legs etc...). The player must also be careful not to accidentally kill civilians in the crossfire or damage city properly. The game features a good, bad and neutral ending, thus adding more replay value to the title.
Characters
Nick Kang
The main protagonist in the game. Suspended from the LAPD for his misconduct, has since been recruited into the E.O.D (Elite Operations Division) to help clean up the streets of Los Angeles.
Rosie Velasco
Rosie is Nick's partner, an ex-gang member recruited to the Elite Operations Division, however an injury lands her behind a desk for the majority of the story.
Chief Wanda Parks
Wanda is the Chief Detective of the LAPD and coordinated the operation of the E.O.D.
George
Mentor to Nick and a family friend, George also serves as the game's narrator.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg is a hidden character in the game. He is playable and has his own minigames once the player collects thirty dog bones scattered throughout the city.
Voice Talent
- Russel Wong- Nick Kang-Wilson
- Christopher Walken- George
- Gary Oldman- Rasputin "Rocky" Kuznetskov / Agent Masterson
- Michelle Rodriguez- Rosie
- Michael Madsen- Rafferty
- CCH Pounder- Chief Wanda Parks
- Ron Perlman- Misha
- Mako- Han Yu Kim
- James Hong- Ancient Wu
- Keone Young- Jimmy Fu / Big Chong
- Ryan Yu- Cary Wilson
- Grey Delisle- Jill / Lola
- Vernee Watson-Johnson- Police Dispatcher
- Snoop Dogg - Himself
Soundtrack
1. "Dance Wit Me"- Snoop Dogg
2. "Terrorist Threats"- Westside Connection
3. "Don't Fight the Pimpin'"- Suga Free
4. "What U Wanna Do"- Warren G, RBX
5. "True Crime Remix"- Young Dre, Bishop Lamont
6. "I'll Do Anything"- Damizza, N.U.N.E.
7. "Thug Night"- Jayo Felony
8. "Hollywood"- Bizzy Bone
9. "Drinks in the Air"- Hollywood
10. "Don't Do the Crime"- Kam, Cavie, Above the Law
11. "Legends"- Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
12. "They Don't Know"- Dee Dimes, Bigg Swoop
13. "Flow"- Sly Boogy
14. "This Is How We Live"- Lil' 1/2 Dead, Kon-Troversy, Quicktomac
15. "We Don't Stop- Soul Star
16. "Can't Fuck With Us"- Tray Deee, Mr. Short Khop, Threat
17. "Do Time"- Pomona City Rydaz, Lil 1/2 Dead
18. "Roll Wit Me"- Young Billionaires
19. "Cali Folks"- Stylistik
20. "Lets Get It Crackin'"- Lil Eazy E / Co-Written By P"RizzyBoy"Floyd Jr.
| Game Name | True Crime: Streets of LA |
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| Original US Release |
Nov. 3, 2003
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| Aliases | TC |
| ESRB |
ESRB: M
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