Liberty City in GTA IV Era: Difference between revisions

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[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] has a few differences to the Liberty City in the main console versions. This is mainly due to its top-down view, which is as a result of its design for the [[Nintendo DS]] portable platform.
[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]] has a few differences to the Liberty City in the main console versions. This is mainly due to its top-down view, which is as a result of its design for the [[Nintendo DS]] portable platform.


*The game features only the 'real' Liberty City, meaning that Alderney was removed.
*The game features only the 'real' Liberty City, meaning that Alderney was removed, as well as the [[Booth Tunnel]] and the [[Hickey Bridge]].
*There are no major height differences. Though changes in elevation are present, these are generally minor, and are ultimately barely more than [[Unique Stunt Jumps]]. This has led to the removal of many [[Freeways in GTA IV|freeway overpasses]], which are replaced with double-lane roads
*There are no major height differences. Though changes in elevation are present, these are generally minor, and are ultimately barely more than [[Unique Stunt Jumps]]. This has led to the removal of many [[Freeways in GTA IV|freeway overpasses]], which are replaced with double-lane roads.
*The street pattern, though roughly following that of Grand Theft Auto IV, is more grid-based, with smooth turns not being accommodated for
*The street pattern, though roughly following that of Grand Theft Auto IV, is more grid-based, with smooth turns not being accommodated for.
*Most skyscrapers only have their base rendered, as the top could not be viewed with the top-down perspective provided by GTA Chinatown Wars
*Street names have been omitted, most likely due to the aforementioned removal of the overpasses, Booth Tunnel, and Hickey Bridge.
*The [[Subway in GTA IV|train system]] is not usable, as stations cannot be entered. However stations, tracks, and trains are still present<br clear="all" />
*Most skyscrapers only have their base rendered, as the top could not be viewed with the top-down perspective provided by GTA Chinatown Wars.
*The [[Subway in GTA IV|train system]] is not usable, as stations cannot be entered. However, stations, tracks, and trains are still present.<br clear="all" />


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