Gangstar (video game series)

Gangstar
Cover art from Gangstar rio
Genres Action-adventure
Open world
Role-playing
Developer(s)
Publisher(s) Gameloft
Platforms
Platform of origin Mobile (Java ME)
First release Gangstar: Crime City
2006
Latest release Gangstar New Orleans
30 March 2017

Gangstar is a series of open world action-adventure games released by video game developer Gameloft.

Games in the Gangstar series [1] are set in fictional locales modeled after American cities, and is primarily inspired by open world crime-based games such as Grand Theft Auto and later Saints Row.[2] Gameplay focuses on an open world where the player can choose missions at his or her own leisure to progress an overall story, as well as engaging in side activities, all consisting of action-adventure, driving, third-person shooting, occasional role-playing, stealth and racing elements. The series focuses around many different protagonists who attempt to rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld, although their motives for doing so vary in each game.

Games

Timeline of release years
2006Gangstar: Crime City
2007
2008Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A.
2009Gangstar: West Coast Hustle
2010Gangstar: Miami Vindication
2011Gangstar Rio: City of Saints
2012Urban Crime
2013Gangstar City
Gangstar Vegas
2014
2015
2016
2017Gangstar: New Orleans

Gangstar: Crime City (2006)

Gangstar: Crime City is a 2006 open world action-adventure mobile game developed and published by Gameloft. The game is about a gangster who explores the fictional town of Crime City looking for money, power, and occupation of other gangs.

Gangstar 2: Kings of LA (2008)

Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A. or Gangstar 2 Kings of LA (for BlackBerry OS)[3] is a mobile game, developed and published by Gameloft.[4] The Java ME version was released in November 2008, the BlackBerry OS version was released in August 5, 2009[5] and the Nintendo DSi version was released in April 12, 2010.[6][7] The game is about a gangster, Pedro (nicknamed Chico) and his friend Juan, who have escaped from Mexico. They arrive in Los Angeles looking for money and power. A version of the game was released for the iPhone and Android platforms in 2009, retitled as Gangstar: West Coast Hustle.

Gangstar: West Coast Hustle (2009)

Gangstar: West Coast Hustle is a game for iPhone/iPod Touch and webOS and Gangstar: West Coast Hustle HD is one for Android and iPad developed and published by Gameloft.[8] Gangstar: West Coast Hustle - FREE is the free version for iPhone/iPod Touch. It is a remake of Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A.. A sequel to the game entitled Gangstar: Miami Vindication was released in September 2010.[9] in 2017, the game was removed from the app store. It was released on August 20, 2009 for iOS, November 25, 2010 for Android,[10] and June 10, 2010 for iPad.[11]

Gangstar: Miami Vindication (2010)

Gangstar: Miami Vindication is an open world action/adventure game for iOS, Java ME, Mac OS X, and Android. It follows Gangstar: West Coast Hustle and is the third main game in the Gangstar series. The game follows Johnny Gainesville, a middle-aged man in search for his brother, who was last seen in Miami, so he goes off to find him, but is driven into a life of crime. Gangstar: Miami Vindication features helicopters, boats, and motorcycles. Police vehicles can be customized as well. Also, the game now features voice acting instead of a textual dialogue, albeit lacking any facial animations. The game features more profanity than the previous game. Other than people, alligators can be killed, but they do not give any benefit. According to the preview of the game by Gameloft, the map was 1.5 times larger than the previous game. Although it is the successor to Gangstar: West Coast Hustle, the only two connections the games are L.C.'s appearance and a reference to Eddie Fallon. In 2012, a spin-off called Urban Crime was released and follows the aftermath of the departure of Johnny Gainesville from Miami. As of early 2018 the game has suddenly disappeared from The Apple App Store. Gameloft or Apple have let to release a statement on the matter.

Gangstar Rio: City of Saints (2011)

Gangstar Rio: City of Saints is set in modern-day Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[12] The story revolves around Assassinos gang member Raul. After attempting to leave the gang with his girlfriend Ana, a car bomb seriously injures Raul and kills Ana. The story focuses mainly on Raul's attempts to find the Ana's killer. Like games in the Grand Theft Auto series, Gangstar Rio has elements from driving games and third-person shooters, and features "open-world" gameplay that gives the player more control over their playing experience. It was released on November 10, 2011.[13] It was followed by a sequel, Gangstar Vegas, in 2013.

Gangstar: Vegas (2013)

Gangstar Vegas is set in modern-day Las Vegas, Nevada. The story revolves around Jason Malone, a skilled MMA fighter who is targeted by Frank Veliano after winning in a match. Like games in the Grand Theft Auto series, Gangstar Vegas has elements from driving games and third-person shooters, and features "open-world" gameplay that gives the player more control over their playing experience.

Gangstar: New Orleans (2017)

Gangstar New Orleans[14] is the sixth game of the Gangstar series and the fifth one to be released for iOS and Android. The gameplay is similar to its predecessor, its an open-world game set in New Orleans except it requires a persistent internet connection to run the game. Vehicles are also the same compared to the previous installment of the game in the Gangstar series but there are few new cars. There were online events that anyone can participate to win awards but these were removed in recent updates.

Gangstar City (2013)

In 2013, a spin-off called Gangstar City was released. The plotline of the story follows Garcia who has recently escaped from Mexico, his brother, Pedro, also the main character in Gangstar West Coast Hustle, has been kidnapped and now has to kill all thugs that stand between him and his brother. The game takes place in Los Angeles and includes four districts that the player must take control of which include, Santa Monica, Hollywood, South Central as well the Crib. The game is available as a free download on Google Play.


References

  1. ↑ "Gameloft's official site". Retrieved 2018-06-23.
  2. ↑ Buchanan, Levi (15 September 2006). "Gangstar Exclusive Preview". IGN. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
  3. ↑ "Buy Gangstar 2 Kings of LA - Download Gangstar 2 Kings of LA - Buy Games from BlackBerry App World". Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  4. ↑ "Gameloft's official site". Retrieved 2009-11-03.
  5. ↑ "Gangstar 2 Kings of LA Release Information in BlackBerry". Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  6. ↑ "Gangstar 2 Kings of L.A. at Nintendo :: Games". Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  7. ↑ "Gangstar 2 Kings of L.A. Release Information for DS". Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  8. ↑ app shopper gangster
  9. ↑ http://au.wireless.ign.com/articles/112/1122990p1.html
  10. ↑ "Gangstar: West Coast Hustle Release Information for Android". Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  11. ↑ "Gangstar: West Coast Hustle Release Information for iPhone/iPod". Archived from the original on 2011-11-17. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  12. ↑ "Gangstar Rio: City of Saints - Android Apps on Google Play". Google Play Store. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  13. ↑ "Gangstar Rio: City of Saints Review". Slide To Play. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  14. ↑ "Gameloft's official site". Retrieved 2018-06-23.
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