Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 49
  3. Negative: 2 out of 49
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  1. Gamer 2.0
    73
    If this is going to be your first GTA game you may want to skip this outing and start at the beginning of the GTA revolution, that being the Grand Theft Auto III.
  2. Gamezilla!
    72
    This is an enjoyable game, to be sure, but if you’re trying to choose a GTA title where you had none, this definitely isn’t the one to start with.
  3. GameSpot
    71
    On the PS2, where you can compare it directly to the three Grand Theft Auto games that have appeared there, the whole package is significantly less interesting, even considering the PS2 port's budget price.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    By no means a terrible game. It's just a very slapped-together title that shows that direct ports of handheld games to PS2 probably aren't a great idea.
  6. Yahoo!
    70
    Liberty City Stories sticks to the roots of the GTA series -- albeit to a fault. Seasoned GTA players won't find much new, but those who don't already own the game on PSP won't kick themselves for throwing down a 20-spot on this.
  7. GamerFeed
    70
    Liberty City Stories is by no means a terrible game, as it still manages to deliver most of the goods we remember from the PSP effort we went through last year in console form. But it could've used a little bit of touching-up to go along with its terrific price, so that the game could've gotten the same kind of respect and recognition that its previous chapters received.
  8. Thunderbolt
    70
    It really boils down to what you want from your Grand Theft Auto games; fans of San Andreas will likely despise this game for its simplistic style, while others will appreciate this game for what it offers. Don’t buy this game expecting it to be something revolutionary or amazing.
  9. PALGN
    70
    A rather pointless port but still an enjoyable game available at a budget price point.
  10. GamingExcellence
    70
    Key elements of the franchise's presentation that made past installments in the series so memorable don’t show up here. Heads should roll at Rockstar for the lame soundtrack.
  11. Game Revolution
    67
    Liberty City Stories is unequivocally the lamest GTA to appear on the PS2, the first real blemish on its hitherto clean record, but that doesn’t make it a bad game.
  12. GameShark
    67
    There is nothing new here in gameplay, but you’ll probably enjoy the new missions.
  13. Gaming Nexus
    65
    Liberty City Stories is a great PSP game that didn't need to be ported to the PlayStation 2. If you're in the market for a Grand Theft Auto game on Sony's current generation console it's better you stick with Vice City or San Andreas.
  14. netjak
    59
    Seems like a quick money grab from Rockstar.
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  15. RewiredMind
    50
    I hate to say it, but even though Rockstar have released Liberty City Stories at an absolute steal of a price, this feels like a desperate cash-in. The PSP’s biggest selling game to date has been ported over quickly, and without a great deal of care. It shows.

Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best PS2 Game of 2006
13
#13 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
24
#24 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 208 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 131 out of 208
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 208
  3. Negative: 17 out of 208
  1. highlifewest
    Apr 5, 2012
    8
    great game with flaws but this is still a technical marvel not the best instalment but definitley has a brilliant story also missions aregreat game with flaws but this is still a technical marvel not the best instalment but definitley has a brilliant story also missions are crazy and characters are as good as ever… Full Review »
  2. Lyralei3
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    GTA Liberty City Stories - предыстория третьей части гта в которой идет больше упор в геймплей, а не в сюжет
    Оцениваю на 8/10    GTA Liberty City Stories - предыстория третьей части гта в которой идет больше упор в геймплей, а не в сюжет
    Оцениваю на 8/10
  3. yamaci17
    Jun 21, 2021
    8
    This game practically tells the backstory of the events that take place in GTA III. If you've played GTA III before but not LCS, I'dThis game practically tells the backstory of the events that take place in GTA III. If you've played GTA III before but not LCS, I'd definetely recommended. I plan to play GTA III right after this game, and I think this will give me a new perspective when playing the III again.

    Despite his affection to his mother, Toni is one hell of a cruel man. He never loses his cool, he never backs down from any job, even if means the death of thousands of innocents. He might be the most coldblooded GTA protagonist.

    This game is definetely a must play if you're a GTA series fan! It brings out so many cool details about all these mafias you hear in other GTA titles.    … Full Review »
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