We’ve been anxiously awaiting to take a look at Rockstar’s widescreen re-imaging of DS title Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Well, wait no longer, today is the day.

Judging from the latest batch of screenshots, the PSP take mimics the DS original in the department, retaining the top-down, isometric view. Looks quite nice, considering the jump in platform. Those who were holding out a full-on 3D experience in the vein of Liberty City Stories might be in for disappointment but if your expectations weren’t set that high, this will do just fine.

Graphics aside, a question still looming is how the stylus-driven gameplay experience will transfer over to PSP. See the rest of the shots past the break.

GTA: Chinatown Wars Screenshots

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