It was released on November 3, 2003.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.LocationTrue Crime takes place in a simulated Los Angeles, California. Although not entirely accurate, the game features a 240 square mile re-creation of the city which features recognizable street names and land marks.GameplayTrue 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 SkillsThe 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.Shooting UpgradesDual Target AimAim AssistanceFast ReloadFast Aim SpeedLaser SightFlash LightScopeTop AccuracyHollow Point AmmoDriving UpgradesPeel OutRapid StopP.I.T. ManeuverDownshift Boost90 Degree TurnForward SwitchbladeBackward SwitchbladeTwo WheelsNitro BoostFighting UpgradesRunning AttacksBack AttacksGround AttacksTiger Sweep (combo)Tiger Claw (combo)Leaping Tiger (combo)Dragon Kick (combo)Dragon Fist (combo)Flying Dragon (combo)Moral Choices and Branching Story LineTrue Crime features different story-lines and endings depending on the way the player acts. The game features a good cop / bad cop rating system which is based on the player's behavior, particularly in regard to whether they kill characters or let them live. Even in situations where players are required to shoot at a suspect, players are judged on whether they 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 good, bad, and neutral endings.CharactersNick KangThe 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 VelascoRosie 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 ParksWanda is the Chief Detective of the LAPD and coordinated the operation of the E.O.D.GeorgeMentor to Nick and a family friend, George also serves as the game's narrator.Snoop DoggSnoop 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.RikimaruRikimaru from Tenchu is a hidden character in the game. He is playable if the player stealth kills all enemies in mission 6-G2. Ayame is also available.Voice TalentRussel Wong- Nick Kang-WilsonChristopher Walken- GeorgeGary Oldman- Rasputin "Rocky" Kuznetskov / Agent MastersonMichelle Rodriguez- RosieMichael Madsen- RaffertyCCH Pounder- Chief Wanda ParksRon Perlman- MishaMako- Han Yu KimJames Hong- Ancient WuKeone Young- Jimmy Fu / Big ChongRyan Yu- Cary WilsonGrey Delisle- Jill / LolaVernee Watson-Johnson- Police DispatcherSnoop Dogg - HimselfSoundtrack Snoop Dogg - Dance Wit MeWestside Connection - Terrorist Threats Suga Free - Don't Fight the Pimpin'Warren G, RBX - What U Wanna Do Young Dre, Bishop Lamont - True Crime Remix Damizza, N.U.N.E. - I'll Do AnythingJayo Felony - Thug NightBizzy Bone - HollywoodHollywood - Drinks in the Air Kam, Cavie, Above the Law - Don't Do the Crime Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. - LegendsDee Dimes, Bigg Swoop - They Don't KnowSly Boogy - FlowLil' 1/2 Dead, Kon-Troversy, Quicktomac - This Is How We Live Soul Star - We Don't Stop Tray Deee, Mr. Short Khop, Threat - Can't Fuck With UsPomona City Rydaz, Lil 1/2 Dead - Do Time Young Billionaires - Roll Wit MeStylistik - Cali Folks Lil Eazy E / Co-Written By P"RizzyBoy"Floyd Jr. - Lets Get It Crackin'
