The Getaway
Ben goes all cockney on us in tackling this criminal mastermind.
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The game flows very smoothly, with you assuming the roles of Mark Hammond, a fugitive ex-gang member, wanted for the suspected murder of his wife and Frank Carter, a member of the Flying Squad, as they both try and take out Charlie Jolson, one of the East Ends most vicious Mob leaders. Where GTA3 had you playing the Mafia, The Getaway does things in a good old English style, with much more violence and swearing. Ahhh, those good old English traditions we hold so dear….
Speaking of swearing and violence, this game has it in bucket loads, not a minute passes without somebody telling you to f*** off, which helps the realism, but upsets the Daily Mail crowd… This game has been slapped with an 18 certificate, and rightly so, it is more bloody and violent then GTA3 and has a gritty element that was missing from the GTA titles. This is not for kiddies (and GTA was? – Ed).
Speaking of notoriety, The Getaway is no stranger. In level five of the game, you assume the role of a BT engineer, in a BT van and in a BT uniform. You then proceed to a police station, where after sneaking around the evidence room, you grab a pistol. From there on in it’s a literal blood bath, reminiscent of a scene from Terminator, as you slaughter Police and SO19 special armed Police, all whilst dressed in a lovely BT uniform…. Funnily enough, BT didn’t like this very much and insisted it be removed, and it has been, leaving you in a plain van and uniform. Makes you wonder what the developers were thinking at the time though, it’s highly unlikely that any company would like to see their brand displayed in such a way! Oh well, it managed to ensure that all the copies of the game with the BT engineer in were snapped up pretty damn fast, Even if Team Soho did risk a lawsuit.
There are some problems with The Getaway though; they are only minor problems, but need mentioning. Firstly, the camera. Sometimes you just cannot see what you are doing. The camera will swing around behind you, leaving you facing a wall when you are trying to keep an eye on the door, also, it tends to shake and judder when you jump out from behind doorways, which can put your aim off somewhat.
The second problem is with the Police. If you perform some stupid traffic manoeuvre, such as going the wrong way down a one-way street, they will come after you, which is fine, but when you ditch your car they shoot at you! That’s not how Police react in London! Fine, if I had run someone over, or committed a big crime, but to shoot me for a traffic violation? No wonder no one leaves any cars parked in the game, the traffic wardens most probably have bazookas. Seriously however, these are all minor gripes and shouldn’t put you off too much.
So, what we have here is effectively GTA3, set in London, with a lot more swearing. It’s a fantastic title and one every Londoner should own, believe me, it’s a great way to relax after being cut up in Blackfriars by a black cab. Even if you have no idea what London looks like, you should own this game. It’s Lock Stock and Snatch, mixed with GTA3 mixed with real life, a medley of grit, profanities and death. Entertaining stuff.
Get ‘im! Get ‘im! Bloody hell, my Nan drives faster than this...
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i think the getaway is the best game i have play and i'ts should be 15 year to play it.
what part is the title screen
I completed Getaway in a month and i dont think its that good. Its too easy.
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! :)
this is the biggest bite of gta3
I think the game was great. The game was perfect.
the hidden cars!
where to find the hidden cars
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.
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?!?!?!
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
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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
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
does anybody know were all the hidden cars are on the getaway
were are all the hidden cars on the getaway at
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 )
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.
do you
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?
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
best game eva
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....
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.....
This is a Very good game.I Play the Free roam all the time. That is cool.
This is a Very good game.I Play the Free roam all the time. That is cool.
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
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
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
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
where do i find the Audi tt in the getaway
How do you get to use Frank Carter in free roam mode.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND A MAP FOR THE GETAWAY GAME?
is there any bmw in the getaway
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.
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i need the map if u got it can i get a copy?
yeh wheres tha map, can ya plez tell me a site where i can get a print off version?
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
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
hi my name is D.C. FRANK CARTER
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.
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