Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 632 Ratings

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  1. JuanMS
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
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  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Virtually identical to the PS2 version and just as good, which is a real technical achievement for a hand held console. One of the very best games on the PSP.
  3. MortalShaw
    May 15, 2023
    8
    prota medio zzz, salvatoreGOD, el problema es que es de psp y es medio incomodo jugarlo sin un joystick derecho
  4. Grones
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Игра прекрасна,графика очень хорошая как для псп так и в целом.Сюжет интересный да и миссии очень крутые.Это как гта 3 на псп,но даже лучше
  5. grimreapersims
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
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  6. AltMetal
    Oct 9, 2022
    8
    Yeah, it may not have as much features as San Andreas. But keep in mind, this was originally made to run on a handheld console that's not as powerful as the PS2. So, cut it some slack, will you? Otherwise, it's basically GTA 3, but with more features carried over from its PS2 sequels.
  7. Ahbuenotmcuidas
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Hasta mejor que GTA IV, literal los únicos que odian este juego lo hacen in siquiera jugarlo
  8. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Getting back to Liberty City was a blast. It's not as revolutionary as the original GTA 3 but still an awesome product.
  9. 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.
  10. kolarz3
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    Very good game for psp. I filled like in full PC GTA. Good voicover and cutscenes.
  11. Ardho
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Really good and great game just like other gta series, and i can play this at classroom goodjob rockstar
  12. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    GTA3 type game brought to the PSP to be able to play on the go when traveling? Yes Please. Great game.
  13. YeestMcFouster
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is a masterpiece of a portable game. I've been playing on Android, and thanks to the "Mix Tape" radio function, that is playing your favorite music in a GTA title during an epic police chase, the gameplay stays fresh. Speaking of gameplay, expect the typical 3D GTA formula with slightly shorter missions to make up for it's "portable" market. There isGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is a masterpiece of a portable game. I've been playing on Android, and thanks to the "Mix Tape" radio function, that is playing your favorite music in a GTA title during an epic police chase, the gameplay stays fresh. Speaking of gameplay, expect the typical 3D GTA formula with slightly shorter missions to make up for it's "portable" market. There is a PS2 port of this game, but the Android/IOS and PSP ports are the best ways of playing this fantastic game. For completionists, you have trophies to collect, big jumps to hit, and of course, rampages! Similar to GTA: San Andreas, there are gang members that shoot you on sight, there is even a portion of the campaign where your own mother puts hits on you until you become a "made man". The amount of unlockable content in this game is second to none, you'll always find something to unlock in this game. Final verdict? 10/10… Expand
  14. LatinCritic13
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    GTA LCS is a surprising return to Liberty City in a way that fits in your pocket to keep you guessing what’s happening next as you play as the Mafioso right-hand man, Toni Cipriani and it did not disappoint. Plays well, and fits well in your pocket or console I must say.
  15. Descole
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    Its an og game, its quite fun. The story is the weak point of the game but the Gameplay is for that time really good
  16. Vleidar
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Эта часть, и есть Гта 3. Только с урезанной графикой. Сюжет на высшем уровне. Карманная гта, заслуживает похвалы.
  17. serkanxz
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Awesome graphics and real 3d gta world on psp :O WOW you can play a 3d gta game on psp
  18. Petepems7905
    Jul 3, 2019
    8
    Solid way to play LCS today. but... the iPhone version is still better but... The PSP version is Grrreat!!!
  19. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    Неплохая карманная версия Великого Автомобильного Угонщика 3.
  20. evolution98
    Jan 21, 2018
    9
    My favorite Grand Theft Auto spinoff on the PSP. I think it is better than Vice City Stories.

    The graphics are much better than the PS2 version. It has much better frame rate and pop-up than the PS2 version. The soundtrack is really enjoyable. I love Flashback FM, Liberty Jam and MSX FM. The other radio stations were very underwhelming. The sound is very good. The gameplay is    My favorite Grand Theft Auto spinoff on the PSP. I think it is better than Vice City Stories.

    The graphics are much better than the PS2 version. It has much better frame rate and pop-up than the PS2 version. The soundtrack is really enjoyable. I love Flashback FM, Liberty Jam and MSX FM. The other radio stations were very underwhelming. The sound is very good. The gameplay is essentially the same as Grand Theft Auto 3 but massively improved. The pastimes and side missions are more fun than Vice City Stories.

    The story is the only thing I don't like about this game.

    Get this game.    … Expand
  21. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    A very good handheld GTA game. Not quite as good as some previous entries in the series but still well worth an investment, especially if you're a GTA fan.
  22. Kyle_Katarn92
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    A great early PSP title. It plays exactly the same as its PS2 counterparts, without omitting any of the features. Definitely one of the must have titles on the PSP.
  23. UnicalNetwork
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    Today is FEB 2016, still playing after 10 years. Especially woth the help of multiplayer. Grand Theft Auto - truly one of the best and mos important game series in history.
  24. LuanGamer
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Como primeiro jogo que zerei *_* , então esse jogo por mim é o melhor Grand Theft Auto , mais não vamos comparar gta v com lcs né ? , eu falo e confirmo cê lcs fosse produzido hoje em dia faria mais sucesso que o proprio gta v , ou então mesmo dessem mais valor a ele na época o sucesso seria triplicado não é mesmo ?
  25. TheRebel
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Gameplay:
    Gameplay is largely the same as previous installments, however, that isn't a bad thing! You can complete missions, go on a rampage, race against other cpu's, etc. I wouldn't consider Liberty City Stories a "watered-down" version of GTA. I would consider this game a console quality title, on-the-go. I'm very impressed with the seamlessness of the controls. It's a bit difficult to    Gameplay:
    Gameplay is largely the same as previous installments, however, that isn't a bad thing! You can complete missions, go on a rampage, race against other cpu's, etc. I wouldn't consider Liberty City Stories a "watered-down" version of GTA. I would consider this game a console quality title, on-the-go. I'm very impressed with the seamlessness of the controls. It's a bit difficult to control at first, but it'll eventually feel as if a second analog stick isn't even necessary.

    Story:
    Toni Cipriani, who was introduced earlier in the series, returns from lying low after the events of GTA 3. If you played GTA 3, you'll see many familiar faces and areas. Just like most GTA games, the main character is forced to do missions that include killing enemies, foiling plans, and every other ludicrous thing you can imagine! It's an amazing feeling to see such a great storyline, voice acting, and well-fleshed out characters appear on a handheld. The story does not disappoint and you will be satisfied by the conclusion of the game.

    Graphics:
    I'm impressed with the environments, animations, car physics, etc. A lot of hard-work and dedication was put into the making of this game, and the end result is a city that feels alive. Car models are well-made, environments are detailed, and a weather system is present. This is easily one of the best looking games on the psp!

    Verdict:
    I highly recommend this game! The gameplay, storyline, and graphics are impeccable! This is a must-own title if you own a psp! However, if you aren't a fan of previous titles, I wouldn't advise you to pick it up. It follows many of the mechanics that were in previous installments.    … Expand
  26. ThatRetroGamer
    Jan 22, 2014
    9
    I LOVE the PSP version and still play it to this day. It is fun GTA carnage on the go. It may feel like a watered-down clone of San Andreas (which is my favorite), but its on a handheld. Sadly the same can't be said about the PS2 version. That version sucks. This version doesn't.
  27. Annoymous1
    Dec 29, 2012
    10
    Grand Theft Auto Liberty City has to be the best GTA game for the PSP. The graphics are better than any other and the missions are so fun you will want to do it all over again. If you get a PSP this should be the first game you get
  28. gregthreet
    Oct 31, 2012
    8
    What do you get when you take Grand Theft Auto for the PS2 and squeeze it into a very neat UMD card trying not to loose as much as possible? A bloody fun open world chaotic master class of a game that's only draw back is its story which is far from bad. Most fun game in the PSP in my honest opinion.
  29. Cripsta101
    Jun 26, 2012
    9
    At first I thought it was virtually impossible to put a fully complete 3D Grand Theft Auto masterpeice on a UMB for a PSP. But my hypothesis was proved wrong when Rockstar launched GTA LCS for the PSP. At first I thought it would be a far completely different experience from the GTA console version but I decided to get it (well 2 years after when it was ALOT cheaper!). When I first got itAt first I thought it was virtually impossible to put a fully complete 3D Grand Theft Auto masterpeice on a UMB for a PSP. But my hypothesis was proved wrong when Rockstar launched GTA LCS for the PSP. At first I thought it would be a far completely different experience from the GTA console version but I decided to get it (well 2 years after when it was ALOT cheaper!). When I first got it I wondered why the loading between and after cutscenes were so long but after a couple of months I became used to the 15-20 second wait when skiping cutscenes and going straight to the gameplay. I was amazed when I relized I was again back on the streets of Liberty City, the same exact one from the PS2 version of GTA III. I then became attached to this game (for a 12 yr old its normal). Even though it seems weird there are no times in the game where you can go hijack a plane and look at the beautiful 3D city from the sky. Also what got me irritated was there was no ability to swim whatsoever (not even with cheats!) so henceforth there was no ability to ride boats. But all in all the game is a great experience. The mission cut-scenes seem short but must are extremely funny (in adult and perverted ways), the voice-acting was alright, the rap stations were alright, the amount of weapons were phenominal and the gameplay was just like a GTA game. In my opinion this is an amazing experience. This game gets a 9.2/10
    -3D city really makes you want to explore the place to bits
    -the amount of weapons and missions are crazy for a small UMB disk
    -the game has lasting appeal even after the missions
    -alot of odd jobs and cheats that really keep you glued
    xloading is very annoying at times going from cutscene to gameplay again to cutscene
    xthe ability to swim,climb,and fly are not availble
    xmusic is not so amazing, only the rap music is tuned
    xthe city is not so big, compared to gta vice city stories    … Expand
  30. BoltzmannBaby
    Mar 9, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best GTA games, period! The city itself and the overall game-play doesn't improve on the original too much, but the story is much better and serious than other GTAs, and it easily tops GTA:VCS, which came next.
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#3 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#1 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#1 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    As a value proposition, there's nothing on PSP that comes close. It's a gigantic game; the core gameplay will probably take you 40 or 50 hours to get through, and it has 33 additional "games" that have the potential to occupy you another five or even 10 hours, if you really want to push it.
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    92
    Although flawed, Liberty City Stories is a remarkable achievement; it shames the efforts that many other developers have put into their PSP games.
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  3. IGN
    90
    While rough around the edges, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories offers a deep, console-like GTA experience. There's so much to see and do that finishing the main story portion leaves around 60% of the game to experience.
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