Apparently what we know of GTA type worlds is not what we will see with True Crime.

True Crime is a “fresh and original” take on the open-world action genre, reckons United Front Games director, William Ho.

The UFG man claimed that the developer’s ability to approach the True Crime series with a “clean sheet” was a big advantage.

He said: “I think the designers on True Crime – just like ModNation Racers – have benefited from a clean sheet. They were able to build a team with the right talent, they were able to build a game engine with all of the right tools… there’s no legacy on our games and that’s been kind of a luxury.

“I think you’re going to see a pretty fresh and original take on the open-world action game. It’s not going to be confused for any other game,” he said.

The new instalment – in case you’ve missed it thus far – is set in Hong Kong and follows the hijinks of undercover cop, Wei Shen as he aims to infiltrate and bust a dangerous triad. Firefights, car chases and kung-fu kicks follow. Also the ingame Hong Kong is described as “accurate”, with more than 27,000 photographs used for reference.

See the game in action via this recently released True Crime trailer. What do you reckon?