Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

 PlayStation 2
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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. 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 are crazy and characters are as good as ever
  2. MikeC.
    Jun 7, 2006
    8
    just pick up and its a fun game .graphics could of been better but for 20 bucks its a must for your gta collection.would gave a nine but graphics.
  3. flamingRooster7
    Jan 26, 2011
    8
    OK, so many people say this is worse than San Andreas. Its not. If anything, its better. The only thing that makes SA better is the cheats. Kinda bad story line but WHO CARES?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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'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    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'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.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. Justinavery7074
    Dec 4, 2012
    9
    I grew up with this genre and this one was good. The story was actually pretty impressive seeing that it was a prequel. It's cool. Not amazing like it's brethern. I'm not gonna go down on Rockstar
  9. 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
  10. sergio18
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    JUEGAZO! ni una pega le puedo encontrar, usaron la buena base de gta 3 para crear otro juegazo en la misma ciudad, excelentes gráficos, gran música, gran historia, misiones buenisimas, uno de los mejores gta
  11. JohnH.
    Jun 11, 2006
    0
    i think this a horrible re hash dont buy it play gta san antonio insted.
  12. 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...
  13. Zooker
    Jul 4, 2013
    10
    THE BEST INTRODUCTION OF SAGA GTA THERE UNTIL NOW!! I think, the GTA LCS much better than GTA III, of course. Mechanisms, graphics, and everything was better. This game is sensationally ADDICTIVE!
  14. Fedelca
    Sep 29, 2013
    8
    "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories" es un spin-off de lo que empezó como "Grand Theft Auto III" eso significa que es parecido, pero no tanto, volver al mismo mapa es muy nostálgico, pero los personajes que Rockstar diseñó para las otras entregas (carismáticos, simpáticos, con ganas de romperles la cabeza, estúpidos, etcétera) no se ha podido cumplir en este juego, pero bueno, solo le"Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories" es un spin-off de lo que empezó como "Grand Theft Auto III" eso significa que es parecido, pero no tanto, volver al mismo mapa es muy nostálgico, pero los personajes que Rockstar diseñó para las otras entregas (carismáticos, simpáticos, con ganas de romperles la cabeza, estúpidos, etcétera) no se ha podido cumplir en este juego, pero bueno, solo le resto dos puntos de lo perfecto porque una de las cosas que más me gustan de la saga "Grand Theft Auto" son los personajes, lo demás es simplemente perfecto como los demás juegos de la saga.… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. GreenSkullRider
    Feb 26, 2017
    9
    Aca manejamos a Tony un sicario de la mafia italiana que conocemos en GTA3, volvemos a Liberty City señores, en esta version. se mejora todos los aspectos de su contraparte de PSP, se agregan un par de misiones secundarias adicionales. un juego largo, musicalmente excelente y muy pero muy entretenido. muy bueno
  17. Xboxgamer101
    Dec 31, 2018
    1
    I bought this on my PS2 thinking it would be Gta set in Liberty City with San Andreas features, but instead it's basically GTA 3. There aren't even helicopters in this game, and it won't let you crouch even though enemies can crouch.

    Don't buy this game, it sucks. Buy Gta San Andreas or Gta Vice City instead.

    In this game you play as some fake tough guy who never got laid
  18. 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.
  19. 8Gerrard
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game.I've finished it 9 times.Most underrated grand theft auto game.
  20. Raymond86
    Jul 9, 2022
    7
    An entertaining prelude to GTA3. The addition of motorcycles is a welcome one.
  21. 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.
  22. Hikayeci
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Küçüklüğümün oyunu. Her oynadığımda duygulanırım. Çok kaliteli bir oyun denemez fakat ben çok seviyorum. İçinde Godfather Style mafya atmosferi olan tek GTA oyunu.
  23. Nixi_Pixi
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Being a GTA game that wasn't in the main trilogy (GTA 3, San Andreas, Liberty City) i wasn't expecting much but the story, characters everything i can think of is great. No complains. Great game.
  24. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  25. Sklyarleone
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Great game. One of my favorite parts of gta. It needs a remake or remastered. But that's never going to happen.
  26. GabbaGabba
    Aug 22, 2022
    5
    Great Gta game. Highly Recommended. Only 20 bucks (maybe even less). Good story, characters and gameplay.
  27. 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..
  28. The_D4RknesS
    Aug 12, 2022
    8
    out of all the GTA games released on PS2, this one and San Andreas are my favorites. LIBERTY is much more fun than GTA 3.

    In this game I really miss the code to remove police and be able to make chaos
  29. v.jitho
    Jun 10, 2006
    0
    crap game.Its cost me onlly $3when i got it from a friends shop.But i still find it crap its a last minute piece of shit and a ancient replica of vice city and Gta3 but to gether.Its amutant in the series don't buy even if u get it for $1
  30. JonV.
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    This game in my opinion is a very good game. They were careful about the whole 'coffee mod' cheat that was in GTA:SA, in LCT there's barely any sexual reference. Plus, there's a good 2 and a half days of gameplay. The graphics are nice, and the game runs smoothly.
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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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