Video Gaming News - May 2002
Santa Monica, CA (May 15, 2002) - Activision today announced True
Crime: Streets of L.A. for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. Inspired by
Hong Kong action films, the game lets players assume the role of tough-as-nails
detective Nick Kang, bent on settling a personal vendetta with the L.A.
underworld. As Kang, players will be able to dispense their own personal
brand of justice through automotive combat, a variety of rib cracking martial
arts moves and the business end of dual 45s. True Crime: Streets Of L.A. has not
yet been rated by the ESRB.
"Mission-based driving and action adventure collide in this bold new
direction for interactive entertainment," states Larry Goldberg, executive vice
president, Activision Worldwide Studios. "Infused with the unique flair of Hong
Kong action films, True Crime: Streets of L.A. allows players to experience
first-hand the car stunts, close calls, quick wit and high-action that are
synonymous with this distinct style of cinema."
From Activision
Developed by Luxoflux, the creators of the successful Vigilante 8 series, the
game blends multiple genres into a single cinematic action game. Car chases,
shootouts, foot pursuits and hand-to-hand combat are all in a day's work when it
comes to taking down the mob. More than 20 branching missions and 100
sub-missions lead gamers down dozens of possible paths and outcomes. Busting a
robbery could tip players off to a future crime, or a foul-up could just as
easily get an informant killed. As players cruise the mean streets, random
missions can also pop-up on the car radio adding even more gameplay to the
immense adventure.
Featuring a powerful 3D engine, True Crime: Streets Of L.A. allows players to
move freely through a 400 square mile living, breathing re-creation of the City
of Angels. Players will be able to visit popular L.A. landmarks, or buy services
from local gun merchants, mechanics or doughnut shops to and improve Kang's
abilities by visiting auto simulators, dojo's and gun ranges around town. True
Crime: Streets Of L.A. is slated to ship in 2003.
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