The Warriors - Sony PSP

by Rockstar Games

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000JZ4EVW
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches ; 3.7 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 20, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,021 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Sony PSP

The Warriors brings you the drama of the cult film. When gang leader Cyrus called a summit for every gang in New York, he asked them to unite into one massive army -- under his command, they'd be strong enough to take over the city. The gang kids seemed ready to sign up, until Cyrus was shot by a rival. It's pinned on "The Warriors" -- a small-time gang from the edge of the city. Blamed for a murder they didn't commit, The Warriors have to get from the Bronx to their home turf in Coney Island, with every gang in New York chasing them. Help them fight their way through all the gangs they meet -- and get them home in one piece without getting grabbed by the cops.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Warriors...Come Out To Play! April 10, 2007

By J.J. Kilroy

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This is a blast! Reminds me of Manhunt. The dark late 70's sci fi thriller music makes it really dark. The graphics and action are slick quick and brutal! I can't believe the quality of the animation, action, audio, and graphics.

This game really sucks you in, just like the Grand Theft Auto series. Based on a cult movie from the late 70's, its a fun odyssey. Its pretty much "Gang Theft Brawler: NYC Stories". Its really violent and fun, with all kinds of savage street weapons, run ins with the cops, burglary, muggings, beatdowns, and 70's blaxploitation lingo.

Managing your gang in realtime, with nicely primitive gang function commands (mayhem, wreck'em, let's go, watch my back, hold up, etc.) gives it some strategy flare, and makes it more like an RPG, or less redundant, anyway.

I like the fact that this has a 2 player option; perfect! Especially since the movie inspired the Double Dragon video game.

This game really immerses you in a real city: New York, NY and surrounding urban areas. I've never been to NYC, but I know a lot of the geography is used in this game.

The plot is decent, since it fills in blanks around the movie script.

This game may get redundent, but we'll see. The movie was about how the Warriors (your gang) traverse the city, full of other equally weird looking and brutal gangs that are hunting your gang, for good reason.

The soundtrack includes "I Love Livin In The City" by none other than Fear. It just spells every reason I'll never live in the suburbs.

Can you dig it?

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Renditions of a Hollywood to Handeld Conversion November 29, 2007

By DJ

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

The video game is impressive in its simplicity. You don't need maps and guides to get through the levels, but it will keep you entertained with plenty of action and details.

The story plot carries well and the controls compliment the graphics. I would definitely not recommend this for kids. The language is way too crude and while true it's only a video game, it is still glorifying street crime, graffiti, and violence. I'm not jumping on a moral high horse, but I would not give this game to a child.

I saw this movie in 1979 (I was not yet 16 but still got in to see it). It was the height of "toughness" in that era, especially if like me, you lived in an urban neighborhood where everyone thought they were bad a**es. The game so far takes you through the same perils that faced the characters of the movie. It's impressive that Rock Star games was able to re-capture the momentum of The Warriors and pack it all into a hand held.

Turn the volume down or use headphones where you're on a plane or other public place (due to the foul language). I play the PSP on my long commutes to work or flying on business trips and you have to be aware of your surroundings when the audio is on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! August 1, 2008

By allbehindbars

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I love this game. It is exactly like the original on Xbox. Must have for the price.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very complex and solid beat'em up for PSP April 7, 2007

By Wayne

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

If you like beat'em up type of games this is the right product for you. I played it mostly commuting and since I live in NY and the game's scenario is based in here as well, it made it even more enjoyable for me. The game play is pretty solid and complex. Sometimes it is really challenging, although in general you can finish the game pretty fast. The graphic is good (maybe sometimes a little too dark) - sound is terrific - it is like watching the movie. I would highly recommend this one especially for the people who loved the old Double Dragon as well as for the GTA fans.

5.0 out of 5 stars Come Out And Play!!! January 23, 2008

By Mr. Robert Merz

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I am new to the PSP craze (just got it for Xmas 07), so I haven't played many games. But this was the only one I have that derailed my Grand Thief Auto addiction. Once I started playing it, I couldn't put it down. There are so many controls that at first I was worried, but after about 20 minutes and the great tutorial, I was a pro.

Took me about 15-20 to pass it, but there are probably some things I could go back and do. Much like GTA, there are several missions besides the plotline that you can play. After I was done, I popped GTA back in and I have to tell you, The Warriors is so much smoother, faster and gameplay is a bit more interesting.

I will say, it does get slightly repetitive near the end (which is also kind of anti-climactic), but if Warriors 2 ever comes out, I'll be first in line.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Warriors live on June 13, 2008

By Phergus

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

If you liked the 1979 movie, you'll love the game. It borrows from the main theme of the movie and even expands upon it. Though I have not made it through all levels of the game, I can say that I have enjoyed the game thus far. There are different scenarios and bonus levels that make it interesting and vary the gameplay. One bonus level even simulates an arcade style version not unlike Double Dragon.

The language in the game is definitely R rated at times. But remember, this is supposed to be thug life on the streets of New York City. Help The Warriors make it back to Coney Island!

I highly recommend this game.

5.0 out of 5 stars This game did justice to the movie and more! November 19, 2010

By Gary Serje

Platform for Display:Sony PSP|Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My wife got me this game for my birthday, because she knew I love the movie. Being a fan of the film, I can really say that the programmers really did an amazing job. The game has some amazing graphics especially recreating parts of the film. The game bring you back before the great Van Courtlandt gang meeting, joining the gang and bopping gangs from Harlem, and on Coney Island. If you really like the movie you will love this game. Sure they did change some parts of the movie to make it game like but I still would recommend it to any one!!!! AND IT"S ONLY [...]!!!!