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The Getaway

Ben goes all cockney on us in tackling this criminal mastermind.

Boost a bleedin’ motor you muppet!

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I was happily sittin’ at home, when the trouble and strife hollers at me that the old dog and bone is ringin’. Leapt down the apples I did, grabbed the dog and listened carefully. This was one call I had been waitin’ for... It was me Guv, Luke. He wanted me to review this game, The Getaway; it’s a 24-carat diamond title he says. I was on it like a Whippet at the tracks. Sorted I says to him. He says we better be or the boy’s will be round again, visitin’ like. I says no worries, soon it’ll be as clear as this paragraph. With that, he slams the phone down. Lets get motorin’ people….

Firstly, this is a game I have been waiting for. I normally don’t get excited about upcoming releases, but there was something about The Getaway that instantly appealed to me when it was still a pipe dream. Perhaps it was because it was like a British gangster film turned into a game, or maybe the thought of most of London being reproduced in true 3D glory…. what ever it was, this game has been anticipated for a very, very long time. So does it deserve it? Does it live up to expectations? Oh yes, read on, read on….

The first things that’ll hit you about The Getaway are the graphics. They may not appear to be that smooth, but the detail is incredible; all the characters have superbly mapped faces that suit their personas well. There are no rush jobs on these models. Secondly, talking of detail, the majority of London is recreated in this game. This is not a small little section here, you can drive across town if you wish, taking in all the sites… that’s if you aren’t being pursued! The detail is astounding, I work in London and I was amazed at the work that has gone into this game. All the buildings look identical and the roads have the exact same layout, granted there is some artistic licence, but for the most part, it is stunning. I can truly see why this game has been in production for so long! Also, with the absence of any on-screen instructions, directions, health info or ammo count, it almost feels like a movie, not a game.

As for the way the game plays, it’s quite like GTA3, although it has some very big differences. Firstly, it is a lot more mission based, there isn’t quite the same amount of freedom as there is in GTA3, not unless you unlock the free roam mode at the end, but that takes some work. Secondly, it’s important to remember that The Getaway is set in a real city, with real locations and real cars, therefore the sense of realism is much greater, although this does hinder some factors, as you are unlikely to find quiet the amount of fun weaponry and vehicles as GTA3. However, one big trump card in favour of The Getaway is the ability to go inside. There are many more buildings to roam around in than GTA3, and the controls and style of game play reflects this. Mark and Frank can both do some fancy shoota moves, including leaning around corners and taking hostages, all adding to the feel that this is a movie and not a game..

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   dj Thursday, 23 January 2003, 21:08:58

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   dj Thursday, 23 January 2003, 21:15:51

3. What? Get your bleedin' arse out of 'ere! Mortal Kombat? What kind of nancy boy game is that? YOU 'ERE ME BOY? WE DON'T 'AVE NO POXY CODES! Now run along my boy, before I do somethin' I might regret...

   Charlie Jolson Friday, 24 January 2003, 05:19:20

4. the game on PC ?

   ciocan dorin Sunday, 2 February 2003, 15:07:6

5. this games

   3571592813391797 Saturday, 8 February 2003, 17:21:26

6. i think the getaway is the best game i have play and i'ts should be 15 year to play it.

   john-ross Friday, 14 February 2003, 11:49:23

7. what part is the title screen

   ashleigh Friday, 21 February 2003, 13:57:58

8. I completed Getaway in a month and i dont think its that good. Its too easy.

   Name Monday, 24 February 2003, 04:36:5

9. I have yet to venture very far into the game, however one thing that drives me crazy (not the game itself) was PEOPLE that are whining about the swearing. This is a game rated Mature, it has to deal with many terrible issues... murder for example. How can someone be completely appauled at the cussing but not mind the fact that you are supposed to kill people? In my opinion this is a great game and to anyone that has a problem with what I had to say, go rent a Mary Kate and Ashley game and shut your mouth! :)

   MonoxideChild Wednesday, 5 March 2003, 17:03:9

10. I Think the getaway is amazing, and any1 who does'nt are freaking nutz! By the way ive sarched for like 5 hours for the audi tt roadster, and its now where in sight, any1 got some help? ( ive got all the other hidden cars )

    DC_CARTER Tuesday, 3 June 2003, 00:48:58

11. the getaway is amazing fun it,s hard and if you dont have pasient i think you want enjoy it as mutch as i do

    Andor Traeland Wednesday, 3 September 2003, 00:16:53

12. this is the biggest bite of gta3

    ghettokid Saturday, 22 March 2003, 10:55:58

13. I think the game was great. The game was perfect.

    DK(04/04/2003) Thursday, 3 April 2003, 17:45:8

14. the hidden cars!

    jack Sunday, 13 April 2003, 17:02:17

16. where to find the hidden cars

    jack Sunday, 13 April 2003, 17:03:56

17. Anyone else had problems with the game - people disappearing from cut-scenes,followed by looping soundtrack and a complete lock-up of the console?I find this only happens with The Getaway and I've already exchanged it once for a new disc!Please let me know if I'm the only one with this problem.

    GN Thursday, 1 May 2003, 15:51:59

18. How do you sneak around to look for Mark's son when there are guards everywhere you go?!?! i have tried it a million times and then i was looking for a downloadable strategy guide and there is not one!!! Could anyone help?!?!?!

    Ummm... Friday, 2 May 2003, 20:34:38

19. I think it is the best shoting game ever i think u should make a movie/show common it is a great game i beet it will do well in the movies make a the Get away. oh by the way i have had it four about 2weeks and up to the last level what u think about that.from Christopher Daniel Sewell

    hey tell u my secreat i am superman

    christopher sewell Monday, 5 May 2003, 06:25:51

20. I need instructions for the Getaway. Im having a hard time trying to figure out how to get to where i need to be. I dont have a instruction manual..i noticed the tail lights will blink when your driving to where you need to be in a mission ..but i cant figure out what they mean...Can someone please help me before I pull out The Rest Of My Hair!!! lol...thanks K Dog

    K Dog Thursday, 8 May 2003, 18:06:18

21. Well If u Know Were The marble arch is, were thers a big blue container round the back of it go down the road with the grass parks on both sides of the road ,u will eventually get 2 a blue wall go in tem gates ,down the dirt park and u will find the lotus elise,nissan skyline gti,TVR cereber and arealy fast go cart

    James Allen Saturday, 24 May 2003, 17:04:9

22. does anybody know were all the hidden cars are on the getaway

    blade102 Friday, 30 May 2003, 15:06:0

23. were are all the hidden cars on the getaway at

    blade 102 Friday, 30 May 2003, 15:08:16

24. The tail lights mean where to go if they flash to the right you go to the right the left you got to left and if they start to flash quickly you are going wrong direction pretty easy and when its time to getout they both flash easy.

    Andrew Saturday, 14 June 2003, 15:45:55

25. do you

    john Sunday, 22 June 2003, 17:52:11

26. The Audi TT, BMW's and VW's were all taken out because the manufacturers werent happy with being represented in the final game. HAPPY?

    Alex Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 09:18:46

27. XBox only game that is cool is halo and thats old. thats the only reason xbox is still selling . the rest of the good games out for XBox is out for Ps2

    David Monday, 30 June 2003, 10:36:21

28. best game eva

    dj mitch Monday, 30 June 2003, 16:59:18

29. my comment is how come i dont see any other cars on the street on the getaway. like the jeep,focus and othes and 1 more question, how do u get 2 the other parts of london.

    please answer

    thank u....

    demarco jefferson Friday, 18 July 2003, 21:45:58

30. i beat the missons and i thought that u would be able to go to other parts of london and i cant. and on the screenshots u would see jeeps, bmws and etc.

    answer.....

    demarco Sunday, 20 July 2003, 13:30:22

32. This is a Very good game.I Play the Free roam all the time. That is cool.

    Billy Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 21:36:4

33. This is a Very good game.I Play the Free roam all the time. That is cool.

    Billy Wednesday, 6 August 2003, 21:36:29

34. i think the game is twice as good as gta vice city or any other game it looks like london really does and the graphics are very relisitic i would give this game about a 9.5out of 10

    richard Wednesday, 24 September 2003, 20:45:9

35. hi gn i had a problem on the level where mark and the tart tart come out of charlies house and see him taking alex off, it kept looping over jas saying: wot we gonna do now mark:

    cheers Nick

    nick Saturday, 27 September 2003, 16:31:50

36. this game was RUBBISH you could not even really move the cars or turn them left or right without crashing if anyone agrees put creul at the begining of your name and come to the pokemon ruby ferrego and i will be there but remmember to have creul or bba at the front or end of your name so i no it is you in that site i am down as just lollypop

    creulLollypop Saturday, 13 December 2003, 12:16:24

37. where do i find the Audi tt in the getaway

    big john Monday, 5 April 2004, 10:26:12

38. How do you get to use Frank Carter in free roam mode.

    Jack Saturday, 1 May 2004, 10:02:36

39. WHERE CAN YOU FIND A MAP FOR THE GETAWAY GAME?

    HBK Friday, 2 July 2004, 20:47:39

40. is there any bmw in the getaway

    the getaway Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 10:28:23

41. can someone please send me the getaway road map

    my e-mail is tom_mophead@yahoo.com

    thanks alot!

    tom Friday, 1 October 2004, 14:11:29

42. I don't agree. I think The Getaway is a terrible game! its nothing like GTA 3 or Mafia. Some levels are impossible for me to get passed like the Snow Hill Police station level, Also it is to easy to be arrested in this game then it is in GTA3 you can hardly put up any sort of fight with the police,in other words this game is very stressful and not fun to play at all.

    Tom Monday, 1 November 2004, 06:53:36

43. salut ..........je veux le numero de serie de virtualdj 1.02 svp

    dj djallal Wednesday, 8 December 2004, 15:05:17

44. c'est urgent les amis aidè moi svp

    dj djallal Wednesday, 8 December 2004, 15:08:12

45. i need the map if u got it can i get a copy?

    stuntman1222@yahoo.com Tuesday, 22 November 2005, 21:27:54

46. yeh wheres tha map, can ya plez tell me a site where i can get a print off version?

    random Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 12:47:47

48. can someone plz send me a map of the first getaway my email is bikram_bahia@hotamail.com

    Anon Friday, 5 May 2006, 00:35:25

49. i want to play as DC Frank Carter, how do you???????????????????????????????????LORD GOD HELP??????????????????????? i'm gonna need a miricle to help me solve this puzzle

    huh Saturday, 5 August 2006, 10:41:52

50. yh, audi dnt allow thier car to be used in such a foul game. Team Soho explained that although it was in the demo, when a audi employee purchased/recived the demo they were shocked about the language used and decided that they were not going to allow permission for their car to be used

    masair5 Wednesday, 27 December 2006, 16:30:57

51. hi my name is D.C. FRANK CARTER

    D.C. Frank Carter Friday, 30 March 2007, 13:15:9

52. to find a map search google for a map of getaway im sorry you can't be frank carter and you need patience for missions and loads of attempts if you are still stuck go on to a gamefaqs and look at the getaway guide,i hope this helps.

    raul Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 17:00:1

53. i want to play as DC Frank Carter, how do you?

    if u no plz send me the answer

    my email is rudeboi96@hotmail.co.uk

    braderz Thursday, 24 April 2008, 10:24:35