The Getaway: Black Monday

The Getaway: Black Monday is an action-adventure game released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004 as a sequel to The Getaway. Developed by Team Soho and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, the game is set in a gritty, realistic recreation of London and follows the intertwining stories of three playable characters: a police officer named Sergeant Ben Mitchell, an ex-boxer turned criminal named Eddie O’Connor, and a teenage hacker named Sam. Like its predecessor, Black Monday blends cinematic storytelling with open-world gameplay, featuring intense shootouts, high-speed car chases, and a narrative-driven experience inspired by British crime films. The game introduces improved mechanics, multiple story paths, and refined gunplay, although it received mixed reviews due to its controls and mission structure. Despite its flaws, The Getaway: Black Monday remains a notable entry in the crime-action genre, praised for its atmospheric setting and ambitious storytelling.