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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS)
Developer: Rockstar Leeds
Developer: Rockstar Leeds
Developer: Rockstar Leeds
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Genre: Action
Release Date: Mar 17, 2009 (US)
Release Date: Mar 20, 2009 (UK)
Release Date: Mar 20, 2009 (AU)
ESRB: Mature
PEGI: RP
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS)

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Developer: Rockstar Leeds
Developer: Rockstar Leeds
Developer: Rockstar Leeds
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Genre: Action
Release Date: Mar 17, 2009 (US)
Release Date: Mar 20, 2009 (UK)
Release Date: Mar 20, 2009 (AU)
ESRB: Mature
PEGI: RP

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Cheats & Codes

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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Strategy Guide and Walkthrough

Last Updated: Apr 09, 2009

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Guide (Nintedo DS), GTA: Chinatown Wars Walkthrough

Welcome (back?) to Liberty City. Though things may seem smaller now, we assure you that the city's just as packed before with stuff to do, people to see, Pokemon to trade, and secrets to find. Trouble is, you're new 'round here and you don't have much cash or the military-level arsenal necessary to defend yourself.

Let us be your guide to the city. We've got mission walkthroughs with maps detailing the locations of weapon pickups, armor and health. And when you're bored of doing the dirty work of others, check out our secrets for a map and description of all 100 security camera locations.

In this Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars strategy guide, you'll find:

  • BASICS // Navigation money making strategies so you'll fit right into Liberty.
  • MISSIONS WALKTHROUGH // Our GTA: Chinatown Wars walkthrough with tips for each mission.
  • SECRETS // Security camera locations, plus maps with health, armor and weapon spots.

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Cheat: Cheat List

Enter the cheats below during gameplay for the desired result:

  • Max Health - LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, A, A, B, B, RIGHT
  • Max Armor - LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, B, A, A, RIGHT
  • Increase Wanted Level - LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, Y, Y, X, X, RIGHT
  • Decrease Wanted Level - RIGHT, X, X, Y, Y, RIGHT, LEFT, LEFT
  • Explosive Desert Eagle Bullets - LEFT, RIGHT, X, Y, A, B, UP, DOWN
  • Cloudy - UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, X, Y, LEFT, RIGHT
  • Hurricane - UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, B, Y, RIGHT, LEFT
  • Heavy Rain - UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, A, X, RIGHT, LEFT
  • Rain - UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, Y, A, LEFT, RIGHT
  • Sunny - UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, A, B, LEFT, RIGHT
  • Weapons Pack 1 (Grenade, Nightstick, Pistol, Minigun, Assault Rifle, Micro SMG, Stubby Shotgun) - RIGHT, UP, B, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, B, RIGHT
  • Weapons Pack 2 (Molotov Cocktail, Teaser, Dual Pistols, Flamethrower, Carbine, SMG, Dual-Barrel Shotgun) - RIGHT, UP, A, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, A, RIGHT
  • Weapons Pack 3 (Mine, Chainsaw, Revolver, Flamethrower, Carbine, SMG, Dual-Barrel Shotgun) - RIGHT, UP, Y, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, Y, RIGHT
  • Weapons 4 (Flashbang, Bat, Pistol, RPG, Carbine, Micro SMG, Stubby Shotgun) - RIGHT, UP, X, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, X, RIGHT

- Submitted by: metalslugman

Cheat: Bypass Hotwiring

If you enter a car that needs to be hotwired, just exit it and re-enter again to avoid hotwiring it entirely.

- Submitted by: forgetitjake

Cheat: Rolling Invincibility

Press Y to duck and roll and you'll be invincible for the duration of the tumble. Nothing can harm you, not even gunshots, punches, swords, or even explosions. It's quite helpful when surrounded.

- Submitted by: Skarredspartan

Cheat: Save Your Drugs and Guns

When you get arrested, all of your hard earned uhhh... drugs and guns are taken away. To prevent this, as you are getting arrested / yanked out of your ride, press pause. Got to Multiplayer, then Wi-Fi Connection. It will then ask you if you want to save. Save and you and your equipment will save safely at a nearby safehouse. Safety first!

- Submitted by: zak_neal

Unlockable: Trophies

You can unlock Trophies for the Trophy Shelf in your apartment by performing the actions detailed below:

  • Silver Safe - Make a $2,000 profit
  • Wooden Spoon - Eat a loss of $500
  • Jeweled Bong - Deal 30+ in Weed
  • Diamond Pillbox - Deal 30+ Downers
  • Golden Binoculars - Find 40 Drug Dealers
  • Platinum Syringe - Purchase 5+ Heroin
  • Silver Safe - Make a $2, 000 profit on Drugs
  • Wooden Spoon - Make a loss of $500 on Drugs
  • Titanium Briefcase - Find all 80 dealers
  • Jeweled Key to the City - Own all 21 Safe Houses
  • Gold Medal - Attain a score of 10,000 or more for a weapon

Additions by JenkinsUK7

- Submitted by: forgetitjake

Unlockable: Bonus Mission Rewards

Perform the actions below to unlock the desired Bonus Mission Rewards:

  • Bullet Proof Taxis - Complete 15 Taxi Fares in a row (in the same taxi)
  • Increased Body Armor - Complete 5 waves of Vigilante Missions with a 100% kill rate
  • Infinite Sprint - Complete 5 Paramedic Missions
  • Immune to Fire - Complete 5 waves of Fire Brigade missions
  • Ammunition Discount - Score gold medals on all weapons at the Gun-Club
  • Upgraded Delivery Bag - Beat both Mail Courier Missions (with a Gold ranking)
  • Regenerating Health - Beat both Noodle Delivery Missions (with a Gold ranking)

Additions by kenji_key

- Submitted by: JenkinsUK7

Unlockable: Vehicles for the Boabo Auto Shop

Complete the following tasks to unlock cars at the Boabo Auto Shop.

  • Banshee - Beat "Weapons of Mass Destruction"
  • Bulldozer - Beat "Counterfeit Gangster"
  • Cognoscetti - Beat "Grave Situation"
  • Comet - Beat "Jackin' Chan"
  • Coquette - Beat "Raw Deal"
  • Hearse - Beat "Wheelman"
  • Patriot - Beat "Wheelman"
  • NRG 900 - Beat "Wheelman"
  • Hellenbach - Beat "Bomb Disposal"
  • Infernus - Beat "Cash & Burn"
  • Resolution X - Beat "Pimp His Ride"
  • Sabre GT - Beat "Operation Northwood"
  • 500 XLR8 - Win a Bronze Medal in all Algonquin races
  • Cityscape - Win a Bronze Medal in all time trials
  • Formula R - Win a Bronze Medal in all street races
  • Go-Kart - Win a Bronze Medal in all Go-Kart time trials
  • MK GT9 - Win a Bronze Medal in all Broker and Dukes races
  • Style SR - Win a Bronze Medal in all Bohan races
  • Limo - Complete all of Guy's missions
  • Rhino - Complete all Story missions
  • Bulletproof Patriot - GameStop pre-order bonus

- Submitted by: forgetitjake

Hint: Flaming Burnout Speed Boost

Hold both Y and B till your car starts doing a burn out, then release Y and your car will do a speed burst forward leaving a trail of flames!

- Submitted by: Ryan Rushing

Hint: Avoid Tolls

At full speed you can exit your vehicle at a toll and the vehicle will roll through it. You can then walk through it for free. Congrats, you just saved... 5 dollars.

- Submitted by: iRetiv

Easter Egg: Dragons

In the far corner of each map, check the ocean floor for a stern admonition.

- Submitted by: forgetitjake
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