The wait is finally over folks, Gameloft has released the iPad counter part to Gangstar: Miami Vindication onto the App Store for $6.99. Gangstar: Miami Vindication HD features:

WELCOME TO MIAMI
– A long lifespan, far beyond the typical iPad game, with more than 75 varied missions: infiltrate gangs, snipe enemies, escort witnesses, chase cars and survive the jungle of Miami.
– An amazing reconstruction of an entire sprawling metropolis with a massive open-ended environment that recreates Miami, including Downtown, Miami Beach, The Harbor, Miami Bay, and The Swamps.
– Beware of the Miami PD! Thanks to the new improved AI, the cops will react intelligently and call for FBI reinforcements if needed.

TONS OF NEW VEHICLES AND WEAPONS
– New amazing vehicles to drive, from regular cars & motorcycles to boats, jet skis and even a helicopter!
– Storyline missions will take you inside each of these vehicles as you race, chase and take on time trials.
– Defeat rival gang members by using a new arsenal of weapons including grenades, flame throwers and Molotov cocktails. See just how it feels to blow out Miami!

A UNIQUE FEELING OF REALISM
– A deep storyline of revenge: the scenario was jointly written with a scriptwriter from the popular TV show, “The Wire” and is delivered by countless breathtaking, voice acted cutscenes.
– A true feeling of freedom: complete missions at your own pace and do absolutely anything you want, by day or by night.
– Radio stations broadcast popular songs from famous hip-hop, rock and electro artists, including artists from the famous Ninja Tunes label.

As of now, the iPhone and iPod Touch version is also $6.99. I’ve spent a lot of time with the iPhone and iPod Touch version, it’s very impressive, fun, and well polished, so if you have enough money to spare, I suggest you to go out and buy it as soon as possible. Gangstar: Miami Vindication HD costs $6.99 and weighs in at 380 MB.

Gangstar: Miami Vindication HD on the App Store.