While Gameloft later released fully 3D sequels for Android and iOS, the versions hold a unique charm. The tight d-pad and keypad controls (using keys 2, 4, 6, 8 for movement and 5 to shoot) provided an incredibly responsive arcade feel that touchscreens often fail to replicate.

The narrative followed the story of Chico, a protagonist who escapes from a Mexican prison alongside his partner, Luis. Chico arrives in Los Angeles looking to start a new life but is quickly dragged back into the criminal underworld by his cousin, Kel.