The mob has some dirty work that needs to get done. You're just the guy to do it in Payback.

In a style similar to that of Grand Theft Auto, Payback sends you to carry out missions on city streets. As a mob flunky, you answer pay phones and carry out tasks for "the family."

The 3-D environments are well done, pushing the limits of the Game Boy Advance. The action is seen from overhead and you maneuver the character through the city streets, carjacking and shooting all along the way. Don't get too trigger happy or Johnny Law will track you down and serve up a plate of cold justice.

Payback takes place in three cities: Freedom City, Los Francos City and Corona City. You'll carry out two major missions in each city. If you can score enough points in those missions within a certain amount of time, you'll win either a gold or silver cup. You must complete one mission to unlock the next. If you don't feel like being somebody's lackey, play the rampage mode and go crazy.

In each city you'll come across a number of creates. Use your fist to break the crates and grab the weapon found inside. One way to earn cheap points is by using your weapons to take out passers-by and carjack the nearest ride.

Open-ended play

Multiplayer mode

Play missions or rampage