The Getaway
About the Game
Mark Hammond is an ex-gangster who wants to forget his past and live honestly with his wife and little son. Everything goes horribly wrong when London's most vicious criminal, the organized crime boss Charlie Jolson, decides that he needs Mark's services and obtains them in a twisted and cruel way: Mark's wife is murdered, he is framed for this murder, and his child gets kidnapped. Jolson makes it clear: unless Mark does what he orders him to do, the boy dies.
Story & Setting
Frank's scenario is parallel to Mark's, shedding more light on events that remain somewhat unexplained during Mark's scenario. Unlike GTA III , missions follow each other linearly, dictated by the plot. The game is more story-driven and does not have any free-roaming activities. Police or rival gangs will frequently pursue the protagonist.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Once players complete Mark Hammond's story, a new scenario opens, in which players control Frank Carter, a vigilante cop who won't stop until he brings Charlie Jolson to justice. The Getaway is a hybrid of driving and third-person shooter gameplay, similar in concept to Grand Theft Auto III . London has been digitally recreated for this game, and players can explore it freely on foot or driving a vehicle. Many of the driving sequences also have a time limit, restricting free exploration. Each mission usually consists of a driving section, which requires players to drive to a certain destination (sometimes chasing another vehicle or being chased by enemies), and a third-person shooter section, often with an additional driving section afterwards.
Standout Features
- players can hijack any car or bus from the streets, or move on foot.
- The protagonist can perform a variety of moves: sneak, crouch, roll to the sides, etc.
- It is possible to use the butt of the gun as a melee weapon, and also take hostages to prevent the police from shooting at players character.
- Rather than consulting a map, players follow the car's blinking lights to arrive at the right destination.
- Damage taken by the protagonist is indicated by the character bending over, walking slower, and having blood on his clothes.
- The protagonist can carry only two small or one larger weapon at once.
- Third-person shooter sequences are longer and more prominently featured than the corresponding sections of GTA III .
- A few missions are completely stealth-oriented, and are failed if players character is discovered by enemies.
Presentation & Atmosphere
The game's distinguishing visual feature is a total absence of visible interface and text feedback.
Display support includes Widescreen (16 x 9).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Getaway | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom; ELSPA release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | United Kingdom; ELSPA release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom; BBFC release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | United Kingdom; BBFC release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | France; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | France; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Spain; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Spain; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | United Kingdom; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Computer Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team SOHO | Japan | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Digital Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Pressure/Touch Sensitive | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Team Soho | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SCUS-97133 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | SCEA | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Team Soho | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Team Soho | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SCES-51159 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | United Kingdom; ELSPA release | MobyGames |
| 2002 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2002-11-29 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2002-12 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| 2002-12-11 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2002-12-11 | United Kingdom; BBFC release | MobyGames |
| 2002-12-11 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2002-12-11 | France | MobyGames |
| 2002-12-13 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2003 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2003 | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2003 | France; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2003 | Spain; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2003 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2003 | United Kingdom; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2003 | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2003-01-22 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-01-23 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-20 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2002-12-11 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2003-01-19 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 19, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 11, 2002 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 711719432524 | United Kingdom; ELSPA release | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | 711719432524 | United Kingdom; ELSPA release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159 | United Kingdom; ELSPA release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0000AN1C2 | United Kingdom; ELSPA release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719421429 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719421221 | Spain | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159 | Spain | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 7010474796 | Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719421320 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES 51159 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719421320 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES 51159 | United Kingdom; BBFC release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719420828 | United Kingdom; BBFC release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214649211 | United Kingdom; BBFC release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719421122 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719420927 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159 | France | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1701987723 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159/P | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719634119 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159/P | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719633815 | Germany; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159/P | France; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719633716 | France; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1701987723 | France; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159/P | Spain; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719634010 | Spain; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159/P | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719634218 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719634515 | United Kingdom; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51159/ENG/P | United Kingdom; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0000AN1C2 | United Kingdom; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719634614 | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-51426/P# | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1726403496 | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006Z7I3 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719713326 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCUS 97133 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 9081 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCUS-97133 | Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPM-65410 | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4976219954976 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1737229978 | Japan | MobyGames |
| asin | B00006Z7I3 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 9081 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 711719713326 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SCUS-97133 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4976219954976 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00006838B | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1004182528 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| upc | 711719421429 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4976219954976 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| model | #SCES-51159 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719421429 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 0711719420828 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719421320 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00006838B | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 1004182528 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
