: Interactive sequences such as hot-wiring cars, assembling sniper rifles, and searching dumpsters for hidden weapons are integrated into the core gameplay. Technical Features and Platform Specifics

The story follows , a young Triad member who arrives in Liberty City to deliver an ancient family sword to his uncle, Kenny Wu, after his father's murder.

Unlike the 3D-perspective of most modern GTA titles, Chinatown Wars uses an with a rotatable aerial camera and cel-shaded graphics.

: Includes a "custom radio" feature on iOS that allows players to create playlists from their own music library.

: Players reduce their wanted level by actively ramming and disabling police cars rather than simply outrunning them.

: The game takes place in a scaled-down version of the modern-day Liberty City seen in GTA IV , though it excludes the state of Alderney.