Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

 PlayStation 2
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
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  1. SrPepe
    Jun 30, 2018
    7
    GTA Liberty City aporta contenido al gran universo pero no innova mucho y se queda muy atrás del San Andreas.
  2. SunshineRex1885
    Dec 27, 2020
    7
    Mais um game da franquia GTA completado em 100%, posso dizer que de todos teve a história mais fraca e menos carismática, os objetivos secundários são chatos e cansativos, mas de toda forme me rendeu algumas horas de diversão, pode não ser o melhor dos GTA, mas certamente vale a pena jogar.
  3. PatrykG
    Jul 12, 2013
    7
    Tony Cipirani returns as a badass in Liberty City Stories. LCS is the second last installment in the GTA III universe and it takes place 3 years before GTA III and its not as good GTA III. LCS has the same graphics as San Andreas but its not better in my opinion, The gameplay looks the same the story was really cool it really felt like you were a part of the Mafia. The Best thing about theTony Cipirani returns as a badass in Liberty City Stories. LCS is the second last installment in the GTA III universe and it takes place 3 years before GTA III and its not as good GTA III. LCS has the same graphics as San Andreas but its not better in my opinion, The gameplay looks the same the story was really cool it really felt like you were a part of the Mafia. The Best thing about the game was Tony Cipirani because we all know him from GTA III but now its all about him so really cool, the worst thing about the game was that it was not released on the PC or XBOX. But overall the game was pretty good. 7/10… Expand
  4. Elucidate
    Oct 9, 2013
    6
    Although probably more fitting as a PSP title, GTA: LCS on the PS2 is still a fun and worthy experience, just not anything too special or memorable...
  5. caiobruno007
    Apr 10, 2016
    5
    Sem dúvidas é o GTA que mais me decepcionou, cidade que mais detesto na franquia, musicas melancólicas, gráficos escuros, e falta de veículos aéreos.
  6. Petepems7905
    Jul 3, 2019
    6
    I like GTA LCS but... this version has got the WORST case of slowdown this is not acceptable compared to the PSP version and obviously the iPhone version.
  7. Raymond86
    Jul 9, 2022
    7
    An entertaining prelude to GTA3. The addition of motorcycles is a welcome one.
  8. neojotic
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    GTA on auto pilot. Feels like this would be GTA 3 DLC in the modern era.

    Not a bad game but after playing 3, Vice City and San Andreas this one feels like the same old.
  9. GabbaGabba
    Aug 22, 2022
    5
    Great Gta game. Highly Recommended. Only 20 bucks (maybe even less). Good story, characters and gameplay.
  10. DanThePerson
    Aug 27, 2022
    5
    a bad GTA game?? surprisingly yes.. this game just seemed like a weird watered down version of GTA iii.. with a boring story, controls seemingly more clunky than GTA III, and barely anything of value.. well besides decent music on the radio..
  11. AlecB.
    Jun 12, 2006
    5
    i think that this game is a rip off of gta3.the graphics are the same as every other gta and you do the same old stuff like in every other gta.it was a good price for the game though ( $14.99) . i hope the next gta that comes out will be a lot different because if it isnt im not buying anymore of the gta games because its a waste of money.
  12. AdamD.
    Jun 17, 2006
    6
    for people that don't have a psp and are harcore GTA fans may find some joy in this, but if you got a psp, buy this game on that. it's actually plays better. the controls feel clunky, it's not polished. the game is small in comparison to other GTA games. the game isn't all that bad though, just not a sony or rockstar quality ps2 game. good for low budget gamers.
  13. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Dec 27, 2021
    7
    As far as I can remember, this was the first PSP game that was converted over to the PS2. But back then, mobile games weren't remastered or remade for consoles. This is basically the PSP game untouched and blown up on a full TV screen. It looks terrible and the bite-sized missions won't satisfy fans of the PS2 trilogy. If you can get past that, then you'll enjoy it. If not, don't attemptAs far as I can remember, this was the first PSP game that was converted over to the PS2. But back then, mobile games weren't remastered or remade for consoles. This is basically the PSP game untouched and blown up on a full TV screen. It looks terrible and the bite-sized missions won't satisfy fans of the PS2 trilogy. If you can get past that, then you'll enjoy it. If not, don't attempt to even play it. Although it was great PSP game, this is a non-essential console game. I would rate it with a 7.7 out of 10… Expand

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

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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
  1. IGN
    80
    With nothing added and multiplayer stripped completely, there’s no reason to buy this game if you’ve already played the original. Still, it nevertheless provides a unique, satisfying experience.
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    A lack of flourish and invention, along with a tired set of on-foot mechanics, rob it of a higher mark - but too much stands in its favour not to recommend it.
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  3. 1UP
    90
    It is a full-fledged GTA experience, and it is only $20 (even cheaper if you shop around), which means it's an incredibly good value for money at a time when the PS2 is absolutely starved for great new games. Don't buy it if you've played the PSP version, but if you haven't -- it's great.
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