True Crime: New York City

True Crime: New York City for the PlayStation 2 puts players in the role of Marcus Reed, a former criminal turned police officer investigating the death of his mentor. Explore a large recreation of Manhattan while responding to street crimes, investigating criminal organizations, and deciding whether to enforce the law by the book or bend the rules for personal gain.

• Open-World Manhattan: Explore neighborhoods including Harlem, Chinatown, Times Square, and Little Italy on foot, by vehicle, or using public transportation.
• Good Cop or Bad Cop: Arrest suspects and follow proper police procedures or abuse your authority through actions such as extortion and planting evidence.
• Weapons and Fighting Styles: Take on criminals using a broad selection of firearms along with five different hand-to-hand fighting styles.
• Police Activities: Respond to crimes, frisk suspects, conduct searches, interrogate criminals, and complete investigations as you patrol the streets.

True Crime: New York City combines open-world exploration with third-person shooting, hand-to-hand combat, driving, and police work. Its large Manhattan setting, morality-based choices, varied crime-fighting activities, and story-driven investigations make it a distinctive PS2 choice for players who enjoy open-world crime and action games.