True Crime: New York City for Nintendo GameCube is an open-world action-adventure game that puts players in the shoes of Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD detective. Set in a gritty representation of New York City, the game focuses on fighting crime, solving mysteries, and experiencing the consequences of moral choices. Players navigate through an expansive cityscape, engaging in hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and driving sequences while investigating crimes and taking down criminals to uphold the law. The game blends elements of exploration, narrative, and interactive environments to deliver a cinematic crime drama experience.