Experiencing the beautiful labor of love that is Rockstar's rendition of The Warriors starts when you start it up. A pitch-perfect remake of the film's introduction is recreated in-game. Seeing every little detail remade is fascinating for anyone who's seen the film, and a great setup for anyone who hasn't.

Thankfully, the layers of gloss and sheen compliment, instead of hide the gameplay. Underneath it all, The Warriors plays cleanly and efficiently. Fighting is fairly simplistic, with basic "heavy attack," "light attack," and "special attack" functions, and some grappling. Slowly, you'll learn how to use attacks for better results. Soon, pulling off things like running dives, three-hundred-and-sixty degree snap attacks, and more advanced grappling moves will come natural. The Warriors' learning curve is mildly steep, giving anyone the ability to fight, but only those who work at it make their fighter almost unstoppable.

Also nice in The Warriors is the warchief system. This field command system is vital in keeping your AI partners in line, no matter where you are. If you're looting stores, hit "mayhem." Cops after you? Hit "scatter," and your partners will run to stealth spots. It's simple, it's effective, and helps deepen the play experience. Much like everything else mentioned, it's not necessary to learn and utilize, but it makes life much easier.

If that weren't enough, The Warriors has several multiplayer modes. The most obvious is the co-op story mode, but rumble mode holds the bulk. Rumble mode is a menagerie of modes that range from one-on-one brawls to all out gang warfare. In more non-traditional play modes, you'll be racing wheelchairs and playing king of the hill in a junkyard.