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The Getaway

GameFAQs Detailed Reviews

The game was rushed. It needed more time to iron out the flaws.	AkumaX	6/10
eats pie	Andy787	6/10
What's Mark's favourite breakfast? Hammond eggs	AutoRock	4/10
A Challenging Game and Lot's of Fun	Cybiolink8000	9/10
Just where did all that time and money go? Not into this game that's for sure.	Dale	3/10
If you love non-stop action, epic gun fights, high speed car chases and stealth than this is the game for you	Dante demon killer	8/10
It could have been a contender.	darth statto	6/10
Can a game be a movie? Yes. Can a movie be a game? Well...	jarrodj	8/10
You Muppet, Lahndan's callin'!	Millers C	7/10
Max Payne Meets Driver	owenstrong	7/10
"We're gonna play a little game..."	silverarrow73	8/10
Some tea leaf's half-inched me plates of meat	Smirnoff	6/10
It has its flaws, but The Getaway is a good game as long as you don't expect GTA standards	StavrosJ	8/10
Better than a kick in the pants.	TwistedGamer	9/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

Five years to arrive in my PS2, five days to leave it forever.	Ace Conroy 2	5/10
I believe they forgot to test this game before it was released.	Armada	3/10
This had the potential to be a good game, but is lacking.	Boeing737	6/10
London Crime at Its very best	Casanova973	8/10
Is The Getaway really worth it?	EmPlaya34388	5/10
Get away from the Getaway?	geursel	9/10
The Getaway even includes topless women, what else can you ask for?	Jules Rules	9/10
An immaculate aggravation.	King Broccoli	7/10
Redefines the action/ driver genre by adding a strong tone and setting; however it does very little to move the gameplay mechanics forward	kjjksj	9/10
The Getaway - How does it fare in 2008?	lastfirstborn	7/10
'Why do they call him Boris the Bullet Dodger?'...Because he dodges bullets, Avi!	Physalis	9/10
Good game, but it took 4 years to make... It should have been better.	Spurius	8/10
Too many minor things wrong with it, that makes it disappointing.	tranmerefan	5/10
Fun but lacks originality and replay value...	WiseOldShadow	6/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

Sony's king of crime is finally here	aadvark	10/10
Is it good enough to take over GTA?	AVAndy	8/10
60 cars, 55 missions, 18 interiors, 4 gangs, 3 men, 1 city… The Getaway.	car dept	10/10
Getting Away From The Getaway is Like Trying to Climb Mount Everest. It’s Impossible!	FastFurious65	10/10
A truly immersive experience with Mark Hammond and Frank Carter... plus topless pole dancers for the truly perverted.	Gaseous Snake	10/10
A brilliant attempt that is sure to be a great hit	Gledhill	8/10
One of the best games ever	HIMrazorblade	10/10
Hmmm........Vice City or TheGetaway, well after playing this....	lionheart186D	9/10
..Good, but not great	Nyght17	7/10
A real Vice City beater!!	Razo	9/10
The New Game from the UK Strikes Gold	StrangerWithCandy	8/10
The Getaway Does Good	tangy	9/10
A good game with an excellent story brought down by tiny misfortunes	THAguyINgta3	8/10
Only one word describes this game: Incredible!	The Jesster	9/10
Better than VC? You bet it is!	themusic	10/10
Right old geezer!	Z23WOLVERINE	8/10

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