Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 632 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 88 out of 632
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  1. Yarnbgarn
    Nov 7, 2005
    9
    Besides a few minor quibbles, this is the best portable game since Tetris rocked my world all those years ago.
  2. DSrulesG.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    How can you drive a car with a touchsceen, thats right you cant you need an analogue controller. How can a cartridge hold 3 cities and over 60 songs and hours of speech, thats right it cant. Look boys and girls the PSP and GTA is a match made in Heaven. Im currently 15 hours in and keep finding new stuff like people doing funny stuff, finding new jumps i could go on and on, but i want to How can you drive a car with a touchsceen, thats right you cant you need an analogue controller. How can a cartridge hold 3 cities and over 60 songs and hours of speech, thats right it cant. Look boys and girls the PSP and GTA is a match made in Heaven. Im currently 15 hours in and keep finding new stuff like people doing funny stuff, finding new jumps i could go on and on, but i want to get back to LCS… Expand
  3. StevenS.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Perfect game. The only game you will ever need. Hours and Hours of Fantastic Gameplay
  4. MikeDoors
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    This portable GTA is the first time i have played a GTA game, because up to now i have only played nintendo products. But im getting sick of innovation being a dicky touchscreen which doesnt work and a microphone which wont recognise simple speech that i have already inputted. Now that i have grown up, GTA and my new PSP is the way of the future. Great control, almost perfect camera and This portable GTA is the first time i have played a GTA game, because up to now i have only played nintendo products. But im getting sick of innovation being a dicky touchscreen which doesnt work and a microphone which wont recognise simple speech that i have already inputted. Now that i have grown up, GTA and my new PSP is the way of the future. Great control, almost perfect camera and great detailed graphics which covers 3 cities. Buy it Live it… Expand
  5. Me
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    when a new games machine is launched you always get that one game that makes you think " I didnt know this machine was capable of making such technically impressive games" and the good thing about this game is that is has oodles of gameplay in it.
  6. Katjya
    Nov 7, 2005
    3
    Proves once and for all that any version of a 3D Grand Theft Auto will get high score no matter how flawed.. I find it hard to believe that none of the problems have been fixed from previous games : ( They should have made a new, smaller city and focused on mayhem, not story and made the characters control better. This is just a rehash to make money and I'm ashamed to have bought it.
  7. Revu
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    After reading all the mag reviews i have to say that they cover most points and that there review scores are spot on, intresting that all the nintendo reviewers give this game anything below a 3 and the people who have actually played the game have given it 8 and above.
  8. Follower
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    great game nothing wrong with the controls and nothing wrong with the game. picked up my copy on Nov 4 and been playing it non stop.
  9. JohnB.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    This game is huge. well just as big as the original version. i was exspecting some of it to be watered down to cope with the amout of information, but NO this game has the same amount of traffic and people in it. and a plus is that it actually has a better redraw distance than the original GTAIII had.
  10. PeterT.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    You would have to be a complete DS owner not to have this game on your PSP. love the graphics and it just goes to show you how powerful the PSP is.
  11. Brian
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Fantastic game and worth every penny. great playability great music and great graphics. I see there have been plenty of posts from our nintendo friends, i wonder why they are posting negative reviews for a game they cant play i wonder if its because they dont like the idea of sony making the handheld market popular like they did with the console market.
  12. PSPHater
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    One of the bst games you can get on your PSP. and a quick note to a previous post( how would a nintendo touch twig improve this game DUH!!.)
  13. DSHater
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Great game with no slow down what so ever, good controls and plenty of playability. I get just over 4 and half hours gameplay out of my PSP before the battery goes flat.
  14. LexNEX
    Nov 7, 2005
    6
    Reading the reviews from the websites is like stepping into the twilight zone. They complain about controls that piss them off, lame story, lame missions and yet, they still get a high score. Why? Because it's on the PSP? Well, if that's a good excuse for a game being bad, then I don't want to be playing portable games anymore. Did they rate it high because of the graphics? Reading the reviews from the websites is like stepping into the twilight zone. They complain about controls that piss them off, lame story, lame missions and yet, they still get a high score. Why? Because it's on the PSP? Well, if that's a good excuse for a game being bad, then I don't want to be playing portable games anymore. Did they rate it high because of the graphics? Perhaps, but it does get overloaded at times. If Metacritic posted their reviews based on the wording of these reviews and not scores, it would be in the 6 range, where it belongs. They didn't take the time to make sure the game plays right on the PSP. What a waste, this could have been great.… Expand
  15. Yana
    Nov 7, 2005
    6
    the thing that continues to make me mad about the gta series is the targeting. they manage to mess it up with every game. This game is awesome as long as you don't get out of your car, because the driving is awesome.
  16. Danza
    Nov 6, 2005
    7
    Seven 10's in a row? Looks like someone is having fun with the vote button...Come on, this game isnt all that. Wait til you play Final Fantasy VII for the PSP, that will be a great game.
  17. FredD.
    Nov 6, 2005
    3
    Since an editor found the need to insert comment into my READER review, I think I should explain more clearly. I do think that handhelds are marketed to a younger group than console. Older gamers have usually shunned them, and that's why Sony tried to woo them with media features. Still, the average PSP owner is younger than a PS2 owner, and that's why I think this game isSince an editor found the need to insert comment into my READER review, I think I should explain more clearly. I do think that handhelds are marketed to a younger group than console. Older gamers have usually shunned them, and that's why Sony tried to woo them with media features. Still, the average PSP owner is younger than a PS2 owner, and that's why I think this game is innapropriate. I dread to think how many underage kids are getting ahold of this game. And if the PSP owner is also a PS2 owner, why would he or she need this game? It's a new story, but it's the same city. And you do most of the same things.… Expand
  18. Bloom
    Nov 6, 2005
    3
    Let's be honest here. THis isn't the same as the other GTA games. Nearly everything is scaled back. Once the awe of playing this game on the PSP wears away, you're left with a game that is seriously lacking in a lot of categories. Gameplay, for example. I thought the controls when you are driving were fine, but shooting and walking around is pathetic. And the person who Let's be honest here. THis isn't the same as the other GTA games. Nearly everything is scaled back. Once the awe of playing this game on the PSP wears away, you're left with a game that is seriously lacking in a lot of categories. Gameplay, for example. I thought the controls when you are driving were fine, but shooting and walking around is pathetic. And the person who made the save points should be banished from making games ever again. I don't want to leave my PSP on all night just to keep my position.… Expand
  19. Madmouse
    Nov 6, 2005
    3
    Kudos for trying. they fit the whole city in the little psp. too bad it wasnt up to the task. framerates drop and the camera blows. and the little nub isnt good for driving.
  20. nintendofan
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Nintendogs is one of the best games to to found on the DS and the graphics are amazing so life like and how the cute little puppys walk up to the screen. its so cute. but then again i would prefere to be playing GTA picking up hookers killing cops and doing the normal hit and run thing.
  21. General
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Great Game you would be a fool not to add it to your collection. WANTED: disillusioned Nintendo owners to write reviews for the PSP. Must be able to score rival handheld games with unrealistic low scores.
  22. Simple
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Everything i wanted it to be. if this isnt your type of game then maybe your better off getting a Nintendo.
  23. TheTruth
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    I was a little concerned after reading some of the poor reviews in here but after picking it up anyway and having all my doubts dissapear all i can say is that some people are complete idiots and i wish they would write review for there Nintendos and stop dissing a game they will never own. oh hang on they do have GTA on the Nintendo, maybe they are jelous that theres is a top down I was a little concerned after reading some of the poor reviews in here but after picking it up anyway and having all my doubts dissapear all i can say is that some people are complete idiots and i wish they would write review for there Nintendos and stop dissing a game they will never own. oh hang on they do have GTA on the Nintendo, maybe they are jelous that theres is a top down version. I laugh at their misguided purchaces.… Expand
  24. Hope
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Fantastic ive only 2 other games Ridge Racer and everybodys golf, and this game just make my collection all that much better. not dissapointed at all.
  25. Bill10
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    If your a gamer and you like the GTA series so far then i bet your gonna like this .forget the issues with the controls because they simply dont exist. the people who complain about the controls must have boxing gloves for hands.
  26. Max
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Controls / 8/10 Graphics / 10/10 Sound / 10/10 Playability / 10/10 the missions are no diffrent from the original GTA III, just that there are a diffrent story,
  27. Grounder
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Game like this just go to show you just how powerful the PSP is. the game hasnt been out of my PSP since i got it.
  28. Martine
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Cant see any real diffrence between this and the original version except its more playable.
  29. Bob
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Great game and its good to see it on the PSP. ive found no issues with the controls and the graphics are better than the original PS2 version. i like the minimal story means i dont get in the way of the main reason to play GTA and thats to just cause carnage.
  30. Cammac
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Spot on, great handheld carnage..
  31. falcom
    Nov 6, 2005
    2
    this one is like a bad ripoff game, Its not even made by the same folks who made the GTA games. If this didn't have the Grand Theft name nobody would buy it. I'm ashamed I did. GOod thing gamestop gave me lots of money for it. I'll put it towards Legend of Heroes, which should be sweeet.
  32. DSesDaddy
    Nov 6, 2005
    3
    Strange they used "Stories" in the title, because this is the weakest GTA story ever. Who cares about toni????I didn't want to advance the story, just mess around. I guess these games are good for that after a while.
  33. Strandedinmadison
    Nov 6, 2005
    1
    I went on a trip with this game and after three hours of playing it the battery died...i had to wait for the end of my 7 hourt bus ride to charge again. james, i did the math and you do not get 20 hours on one charge. have some of you people not even played the game?
  34. TouchDS
    Nov 6, 2005
    0
    It's the same as the other games. on a small screen. would be better with innovative touch technology.
  35. EasyMoney
    Nov 6, 2005
    6
    The last time we saw Liberty City was in the landmark game Grand Theft Auto 3. Since then, the game has been milked to death. Now, going back to the Liberty City, there's a little nostalgia, but I can't get over the fact that this is just more of the same. I can't find one thing different in this game. They took out heliocopters and other innovations, and there's less The last time we saw Liberty City was in the landmark game Grand Theft Auto 3. Since then, the game has been milked to death. Now, going back to the Liberty City, there's a little nostalgia, but I can't get over the fact that this is just more of the same. I can't find one thing different in this game. They took out heliocopters and other innovations, and there's less you can do during the missions. After a while you'll find youself running over someone just to outrun the cops. This was hilarious in the other games, because you could play with some buddies in front of the TV.… Expand
  36. Plato
    Nov 6, 2005
    1
    Woooooow this game looks good. Until it starts moving! The game gets jerky as hell and the blurriness hurts my eyes! there are lots of glitches graphicically too, like things disappearing and clipping issues.
  37. FredD.
    Nov 6, 2005
    3
    From a christian perspective, let me tell you this game is trash. Never have I seen violence glorified on a gaming machine meant for kids. [Ed: Dubious assumption?] Handhelds are supposed to be for the younger set. [Ed: How so?] Morals aside, I found this game to be fun for a few hours...but I prefer a game with real design, not this "do anything you want" stuff. Shooting people and From a christian perspective, let me tell you this game is trash. Never have I seen violence glorified on a gaming machine meant for kids. [Ed: Dubious assumption?] Handhelds are supposed to be for the younger set. [Ed: How so?] Morals aside, I found this game to be fun for a few hours...but I prefer a game with real design, not this "do anything you want" stuff. Shooting people and running people over isn't fun. Sorry… Expand
  38. J.G.
    Nov 6, 2005
    0
    They need dual analogs. The whole series was built around it, so you can't just port it to a system that doesn't let you use two analog sticks.
  39. Packard
    Nov 6, 2005
    5
    Take GTA, remove the cool missions, add some serious problems with the camera and this is what you get. GTA fans might want to pick it up, but the rest of us will be wondering what the big deal is. It's GTA and it's 3D. Does that always mean a game should get 9's? Not to me.
  40. JoeG.
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Controls better than a touchscreen. Looks better than a puppy in an empty room. With hours and hours of music it sounds better than ..."woof".
  41. GarthT.
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    I love gta and have played them all. But LCS is just so playable and i can play it anywhere, just whip it out and 5 seconds later im in a virtual little world. i even just drove around in 1st person simulation style, and was amazed to see the realistic traffic obeying rules, with the occasional hoodlum going nuts then taking chase and smashing them off the road, very satisfying road rage.I love gta and have played them all. But LCS is just so playable and i can play it anywhere, just whip it out and 5 seconds later im in a virtual little world. i even just drove around in 1st person simulation style, and was amazed to see the realistic traffic obeying rules, with the occasional hoodlum going nuts then taking chase and smashing them off the road, very satisfying road rage. This game has equal depth to a console gta but in my pocket. And whos kidding who? Slithy, you are obviously ONE jealous DS owner who keeps posting 3-4 bad reviews in a row every few days. You havent played the game which is evident by your comments and you say the same thing in all of your 20 reviews at least entertain us with some witty negative comments but your attitude is getting old. The controls are not really a problem it plays well. All i can say is, if your a mature gamer with a PSP and you dont have LCS yet then go buy it now.… Expand
  42. Looney
    Nov 5, 2005
    10
    You cant beat the feeling of sitting down on the toilet and playing GTA. Or for the more adventures out there pick it up after you have pleased your woman and enjoy GTA . basicly there is no where on dry land that you cant play GTA. fantastic game and worth every penny.
  43. James
    Nov 5, 2005
    10
    So the battery life sucks does it?!! On full charge I played for an hour and was expecting(because of other reviews) to be on 60% power but no 95% power!!! 5% power for an hour!!! You do the math. The controls do take time to get used to, only because of the size of the stick. On the last 3 GTA holding down the 2 shoulder buttons would give you the camara angle from both sides and the So the battery life sucks does it?!! On full charge I played for an hour and was expecting(because of other reviews) to be on 60% power but no 95% power!!! 5% power for an hour!!! You do the math. The controls do take time to get used to, only because of the size of the stick. On the last 3 GTA holding down the 2 shoulder buttons would give you the camara angle from both sides and the rear, on this one you have to hold L & left, right or down on the stick!!!!!!!! the stick, which is controlling the vehicle!!!!! WHAT A SHOCKER!!!!. Think of it like this, you're driving to a crossroad, you want to look left so you hold L and move the stick to your left, you are then hit by a car from your right AAARG!! The poor control setup has ruined the game for me!!! BUT and it's a big but, a simple push of the start button brings up the menu with the map, brief, stats, CONTROLS, audio, display and the brand new multiplayer sections. Go to "Controls" and change it from Control Setup 1 to Control Setup 2, now it's fixed, now it's the GTA I love. Now when driving to look left, hit L to look right, hit R to look behind you, hold both. Now you can do your drive-bys Tier2 Greek. Simple as you like. Also in this section you can swap the stick with the D-pad (I use the stick because the D-pad is a bit stiff for me) With this setup the handbrake is moved from the R button to pressing X & Square which makes for amazing power slides around corners, and leaving your index finger for grip, for better control. This setup is key because setup one is useless. Right the graphics, they are quite stunning, let down only by the blur due to the frame rate being lower than the PS2. This only occurs when on foot or on a bike and is more noticeable when Tommy is wearing black. The targeting system is fine and much improve on GTA 3 locking onto the nearest threat, NOT ONCE have I shot anyone by mistake in a heated shoot out. While holding down the Target button (R) and hitting down on the D-pad you get free aim which didn't feature in GTA 3. When in free aim mode holding down L slows down free aim giving you more control, ideal when using the stick. It's only the camara that sets the targeting apart from VC or SA. If only there was another stick! Nobody here has mentioned the sound, it's almost perfect!!! Although the radio does sound slightly like it's being streamed from the internet, but that's only because of the compression that's needed to fit on this tiny, tiny disc!! Also two words CUSTOM TRACKS!!! Go to the Audio section and it says Custom Tracks: Unavailable? Go to www.rockstar.com and download the program that converts your CDs into Custom Tracks, and listen to your favourite songs as you do a drive-by!!!! How cool is that!!!! So the only CONS of this game are: The bluring, the hard to control (on-foot) camara and (nothing to do with the game) the stick is hard to use on this game being very small, but you do get used to it. Once you get used to the controls and camara, you'll see What a fantastic game this is!!! To fit all of this on a disc that you could swallow is a miracle! The 7 multiplay levels(new to all GTA games) adds another dimension to the series. Buy it now! Someone said has nobody noticed how sparse the islands are? Yeah, sparse when I've run everyone over!!!… Expand
  44. NitramTriumph
    Nov 5, 2005
    9
    Absolutely incredible! What they've managed to squeeze onto this tiny disc is awesome. When we played the GTA3 on the ps2 for the first time, who would of thought we'd get something like it on a handheld within a few years?!? The controls system is flawed, there are collision & slow-down issues.... but this should not distract from what is a remarkable achievement.
  45. JamesF.
    Nov 5, 2005
    9
    Without a doubt one of the best handheld games I have played, a true return to form for GTA. It feels like a trip back to the old skool rules of GTA3. I see many have complained about the controls, I see no problem with them, it all feels fluid and cars drive like a dream. Ok so sometimes you might shoot a fat granny instead of a theiving pimp, but I cant recall a GTA where that Without a doubt one of the best handheld games I have played, a true return to form for GTA. It feels like a trip back to the old skool rules of GTA3. I see many have complained about the controls, I see no problem with them, it all feels fluid and cars drive like a dream. Ok so sometimes you might shoot a fat granny instead of a theiving pimp, but I cant recall a GTA where that doesn't happen. Great fun, get it and cause havoc till ya eyes bleed.… Expand
  46. Brad
    Nov 5, 2005
    10
    This game is so far beyond what I thought I'd be playing on the PSP. The minor quibbles people are bringing up are so forgivable on the PSP its not even worth debating. I've played the GTA series both on my PC and my PS2 (where those earlier gripes make more sense) and surprisingly, I'm more addicted to playing GTA LCS on my PSP than all of them combined. I guess its This game is so far beyond what I thought I'd be playing on the PSP. The minor quibbles people are bringing up are so forgivable on the PSP its not even worth debating. I've played the GTA series both on my PC and my PS2 (where those earlier gripes make more sense) and surprisingly, I'm more addicted to playing GTA LCS on my PSP than all of them combined. I guess its because I'm getting a full GTA experience on my handheld. I love that the missions are quicker and things are more geared to quicker gameplay. It suits the PSP perfectly. This is the first game that made me happy to own a PSP and if you haven't played this game yet, you owe it to yourself to see how Rockstar Games/Leeds raised the bar on this one..… Expand
  47. Gazcomsat
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    Anyone who has played the PS2 version of this game and may be concerned by some of the reviews on here need not worry. Everything about GTA LCS is amazing. The Graphics are big & bold and the controls are simple once you've played for an hour or two. I do miss the right analogue stick to look around but the left shoulder button does an ok job. This really is GTA on a hand held and Anyone who has played the PS2 version of this game and may be concerned by some of the reviews on here need not worry. Everything about GTA LCS is amazing. The Graphics are big & bold and the controls are simple once you've played for an hour or two. I do miss the right analogue stick to look around but the left shoulder button does an ok job. This really is GTA on a hand held and actually betters the PS2 equivilent. Even the cut scenes look great with the mouths actually moving in sync with the words for once. Incredible.… Expand
  48. Slithy
    Nov 4, 2005
    5
    What I gather from these reviews is that the controls are bad (this I agree with) and it's still the best PSP game (this I disagree with, Coded Arms is the best). I suggest you play a demo or even rent this game first. The media has been overrating this series for a long time. This time, I think, they went too far. Most of the good reviews from fans are probably from one or two What I gather from these reviews is that the controls are bad (this I agree with) and it's still the best PSP game (this I disagree with, Coded Arms is the best). I suggest you play a demo or even rent this game first. The media has been overrating this series for a long time. This time, I think, they went too far. Most of the good reviews from fans are probably from one or two people (they do come in groups), who bought the PSP just for this game. It's easy to convince yourself when you really want to.… Expand
  49. Suzanne
    Nov 4, 2005
    2
    Lame, lame, lame. How could they do this to my Grand Theft Auto? This has got to be the worst story ever in a game, and the main character is pathetic. He was even pathetic when he was a minor character in GTA3. There is almost nothing to do that hasnt already been done in the series and everything is done half-assed (oh wait, it's never been done on a screen so small! Big deal!). At Lame, lame, lame. How could they do this to my Grand Theft Auto? This has got to be the worst story ever in a game, and the main character is pathetic. He was even pathetic when he was a minor character in GTA3. There is almost nothing to do that hasnt already been done in the series and everything is done half-assed (oh wait, it's never been done on a screen so small! Big deal!). At the very least they could have made a new city, but no...this should have been a $15 expansion pack for the PC version, not a reason to buy a $250 handheld.… Expand
  50. Greatwoods
    Nov 4, 2005
    7
    Amazing graphics on the PSP. Maybe a rental at best cuz the gameplay gets old.
  51. Libby
    Nov 4, 2005
    5
    Maybe a bit too much for the PSP. They did scale back a lot of the misisons (this seems to be the number one complaint), but also, the driving is hard with the analog on the PSP. It's not as sensitive as on the PS2.
  52. Joeyboy
    Nov 4, 2005
    9
    I'm sorry but i don't inderstand what people are expecting rating this game below an 8...the game is amazing for a handheld and the multiplayer is some of the best i have played ...and including ur own music for radio stations is great.
  53. ArticMonkey
    Nov 4, 2005
    9
    I Know its been said but this is a handheld game not a full console, it does have console quality graphics the controls are fine after a quick adjustment(they can be customised) and to those who moan about the missions, save points and shallowness remember this has never been achived before, they have already announced a second GTA and things can and will improve, GTA III wasn't I Know its been said but this is a handheld game not a full console, it does have console quality graphics the controls are fine after a quick adjustment(they can be customised) and to those who moan about the missions, save points and shallowness remember this has never been achived before, they have already announced a second GTA and things can and will improve, GTA III wasn't perfect but we loved it. A year ago you wouldn't have believed this at all....… Expand
  54. Monty
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    Ive read all the user reviews and have come to the conclusion that most of them havnt even played the game. i picked up my copy on day of release and this is what i found. many reviews tell you about the control method, well there is nothing wrong with the controls, driving is spot on and walking and running has no issues either. Targeting the bad dudes is piss easy aswell, you hold the RIve read all the user reviews and have come to the conclusion that most of them havnt even played the game. i picked up my copy on day of release and this is what i found. many reviews tell you about the control method, well there is nothing wrong with the controls, driving is spot on and walking and running has no issues either. Targeting the bad dudes is piss easy aswell, you hold the R button to target and you use left or right to select a new target. the radio station are great aswell, the graphics are better than the original GTA III and the issue about saves isnt a problem because even if your on a mission you can just power off your PSP and say in 24 hours time u swtch it on again you wait 5 seconds and your back in the game exactly where you left off( this works for all PSP games as long as you havnt removed the disk) the only issue is that there is a blur when moving about but thats to be expected. do you remember when you first played GTA III and you got that feeling of awe, well stick in GTA LCS and you will get that old feeling back. overall a impressive game. and i prefere the short mission because im just happy running and driving about causing mayhem. 10/10… Expand
  55. KArgo
    Nov 4, 2005
    9
    This game is a lot of fun, but really gets unnerving in how difficult it is. And it's not difficult because the missions are hard, but because the controls make them hard. I love it, but sometimes it makes me want to break my PSP. Yaaaahhhh! I ran over the hooker, now I'm gonna loose cause she's knocked down and can't give me my money!
  56. SteveK.
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    Compared to the other games on PSP, this by far, hands down, the best. It is very addicting and extremely fun to play. I agree with other people that the PSP reviews should be written comparing PSP games and not comparing PSP games versus console counterparts. Compare apples to apples not apples to oranges. A PSP game can not compare to a consule game due to the screen size and sound Compared to the other games on PSP, this by far, hands down, the best. It is very addicting and extremely fun to play. I agree with other people that the PSP reviews should be written comparing PSP games and not comparing PSP games versus console counterparts. Compare apples to apples not apples to oranges. A PSP game can not compare to a consule game due to the screen size and sound capabilities, so don't compare the two, da!!!… Expand
  57. DAVES.
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    Genius accomplishment, superb multi-player
  58. JodyM.
    Nov 4, 2005
    9
    To be honest, this is better than San Andreas (only because GTA SA was pish of the bitterest sort) Come on, its GTA on the way to St. Marys, Limavady, it makes school better, what more can you ask for. And I havent even played multi-player yet!!!
  59. RonJohns
    Nov 3, 2005
    9
    After a short time the controls become an extension of my very own limbs of my personal little wrecking machine. He runs here and there making mayhem as he goes. This lifts Handheld gaming into the stratosphere.
  60. JeffP.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    Good control. Great introduction to the series. A fine conversion from the console original. Not watered down trash but full and complete. They added so much its GTA on Steroids
  61. KellyS.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    Really Awesome
  62. GrantMcDonald
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    This review page is one of the funniest on the net, people who obviously havent played the game but have a DS in their pocket have some crazy desire to ridicule this FUN game. Why? This game is real good in fact i still dont know how they fitted it all in. The profressional reviewers all seem to agree that this game is a 9 even with cruddy controls so how can it be rated under 5, the only This review page is one of the funniest on the net, people who obviously havent played the game but have a DS in their pocket have some crazy desire to ridicule this FUN game. Why? This game is real good in fact i still dont know how they fitted it all in. The profressional reviewers all seem to agree that this game is a 9 even with cruddy controls so how can it be rated under 5, the only reason is to bring down the average. which is quite sad but makes for some funny reading.… Expand
  63. VictorB.
    Nov 3, 2005
    9
    Greatest psp game yet.
  64. Nydas
    Nov 1, 2005
    4
    Reading the reviews, it seems that people, even the professional reviewers, see the same problems as I do. There are only three places you can save and that gets to be a problem when you want to shut the game off. And the PSP's analog nub leaves a lot to be desired. But I'm not going to overlook all this just because it's a handheld game. I bought the PSP for Reading the reviews, it seems that people, even the professional reviewers, see the same problems as I do. There are only three places you can save and that gets to be a problem when you want to shut the game off. And the PSP's analog nub leaves a lot to be desired. But I'm not going to overlook all this just because it's a handheld game. I bought the PSP for console-quality games in the palm of my hand, not watered down trash.… Expand
  65. DonkeyKong
    Nov 1, 2005
    3
    Shallow and repetitive. This was not a very good personal introduction to the series.
  66. Monkeyman
    Nov 1, 2005
    10
    Hmmmmmmm let me see, it
  67. Red
    Nov 1, 2005
    10
    Very impressive game i mean all those mag reviews and theres scores cant be all wrong can they. well can they PUNK.
  68. Spyhunter
    Nov 1, 2005
    2
    The camaera bugs out on me when I shoot.
  69. Sonny
    Nov 1, 2005
    10
    What does GTA offer, If we had to look at the single elements of the game we can compaire them to other games like Crazy Taxi, Burnout,stuntman,Emergency,Chase HQ, as you can guess its also non af those games but GTA. The controls are not as bad as everybody is talking about and at the end of the day if you ever fancy some bloody carnage just get GTA for your pocket.
  70. Kurgan
    Oct 31, 2005
    7
    I'm not going to insult the people who gave this game a bad review (unlike the damage controllers), because I see where they are coming from. Yes, the controls stink when you just start out. And the missions do range from boring to just average. But this is still GTA, and the missions are only a small part of the game. It's flawed, but it still has the same big city to explore. I'm not going to insult the people who gave this game a bad review (unlike the damage controllers), because I see where they are coming from. Yes, the controls stink when you just start out. And the missions do range from boring to just average. But this is still GTA, and the missions are only a small part of the game. It's flawed, but it still has the same big city to explore. If they had spent more time on this game, then it could have been great. As it is, it's merely pretty good.… Expand
  71. Katja
    Oct 31, 2005
    3
    Rockstar leeds continues to mangle rockstar games on the PSP. First they release midnight club with its horrible loading times and now they do a new gta set in the exact same city as gta3. but they forgot the fun! where's the crazy action? everytime it gets exciting the framerate goes down! do your fans a favor, rockstar, leave the 3d gta games on the ps2.
  72. Nissen
    Oct 31, 2005
    4
    After struggling with the controls for this game for a few days, I'm about to give up. And I've been playing Vice City since it came out! Sometimes you mess up just because the damn game shot someone you didn't want to be shot.
  73. TrevorH.
    Oct 31, 2005
    1
    One word: buggy. Sometimes, the game just keeps loading, without starting. The screen will go black at strange times, like when you're trying to aim. And there the polygons go crazy sometimes. No thank you.
  74. HenryJ.
    Oct 31, 2005
    9
    Yes you need to get used to the controls but unless you are totally incompetent, then just buy a simple nintendo toy not an executive gadget. The graphiics are simply fantastic 30fps most of the time and a good draw distance. The music is OK and the disc jockeys are funny. I just played Crazy Taxi for hours and this is just 1 small part of this game. i can see myself pulling this out in Yes you need to get used to the controls but unless you are totally incompetent, then just buy a simple nintendo toy not an executive gadget. The graphiics are simply fantastic 30fps most of the time and a good draw distance. The music is OK and the disc jockeys are funny. I just played Crazy Taxi for hours and this is just 1 small part of this game. i can see myself pulling this out in years to come and still finding something new. A modern masterpiece.… Expand
  75. TinyM.
    Oct 31, 2005
    5
    There are two kinds of handheld games: those that go in different directions from the console games to support "pick up and play" style, and those that just copy the console games. The latter are flawed, because of the limitations of handhelds. Liberty City Stories falls into this category. Sure, the city is big and there are a lot of missions, but the limitations of the hardware make the There are two kinds of handheld games: those that go in different directions from the console games to support "pick up and play" style, and those that just copy the console games. The latter are flawed, because of the limitations of handhelds. Liberty City Stories falls into this category. Sure, the city is big and there are a lot of missions, but the limitations of the hardware make the graphics choppy and the screens gets blurry. Also, they made the missions shorter because the battery dies fast. If this game proves one thing, it's that you need to find a different way to play a game on a handheld, like Metal Gear Acid did.… Expand
  76. Neodoom
    Oct 31, 2005
    7
    Good but not as good as the last three.
  77. MichaelL.
    Oct 31, 2005
    4
    I've been looking forward to this game for a long time, but I'm having a hard time getting much enjoyment from it for several reasons. First of all, they need more save points! This is a MAJOR problem since it's a portable game. Second, the controls are iffy. I hate the new targeting system and the camera is hard to manage. Besides these problems, it's the same old I've been looking forward to this game for a long time, but I'm having a hard time getting much enjoyment from it for several reasons. First of all, they need more save points! This is a MAJOR problem since it's a portable game. Second, the controls are iffy. I hate the new targeting system and the camera is hard to manage. Besides these problems, it's the same old GTA. Nothing is really added to the series to make veterans like myself come back for more.… Expand
  78. JimL.
    Oct 31, 2005
    9
    Having just finished the story mode. We are getting into the multiplayer scene and even though there is just two of us it is incredibly addictive. The longevity of this game now, cannot be questioned. It will be fun to see how well a six player game is but one on one is real good.
  79. KenD.
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    There seems to be 2 groups of people those that LOVE Liberty City and a few misguided souls that keep repeating the same review again and again. To these children i say, just go play the best handheld with the hugest screen and now with the best portable game EVER.
  80. DickS.
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    This GTA is a classic and will sell lots.
  81. Tier2Geek
    Oct 31, 2005
    8
    First of all, if you really are a DS fanboy trying to flame this game, screw you! Otherwise, yeah people have different tastes, everybody isn't going to like the same thing...... Pros: Visually the game is beautiful, it really is. Controls could use a little polishing but I still found them pretty easy to get used to. Doing drive-bys is actually pretty hard now but there are no R2 L2 First of all, if you really are a DS fanboy trying to flame this game, screw you! Otherwise, yeah people have different tastes, everybody isn't going to like the same thing...... Pros: Visually the game is beautiful, it really is. Controls could use a little polishing but I still found them pretty easy to get used to. Doing drive-bys is actually pretty hard now but there are no R2 L2 buttons so oh well. Rockstar did do well with the buttons they had to use. Voice acting is great, I find it to be quite excellent. Neutral: There really isn't much of a story in any GTA game, lets face it. However, the missions in LCS are sorta mixed between bad and boring missions, and good and fun missions. I never really listen to the radio anyway so I'll put that here also. Cons: The PSP has a pretty bad problem with "ghosting" and LCS gets hit with it pretty hard. It's not too big a problem but clearly evident when playing. The disc drive can also get loud at times becuase it's constantly reading off the disc to load up the map. The game also "pauses" for a sec when loading cars if the psp has to take time to load up a radio station. The psp also gets slightly choppy for a sec if there's alot going on in the screen. Also, at times the screen gets abit too dark to see very well even with full backlight. Overall: I find this to be a enjoyable PSP experience and one of the best games for the system so far. The controls are decent. The gameplay is decent. I see nothing wrong with the 4 hours of gameplay I've been getting off my regular battery. I would like it if people would stop comparing LCS to console GTA games. The PSP isn't as powerful as consoles so stop looking for a full on console experience! I think that for a handheld game, LCS is visually very impressive. The story could be better but I still found it to be fun and entertaining. If you really can't get used to the controls, or just plain find the missions to be lame and boring, well then I understand you rating low. However, if your just another DS fanboy trying to flame everything PSP, then go get a life.… Expand
  82. MikeT.
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    This game is great. Everybody is rating this like a full blown ps2 game. Just remember that this time last year we were all playing side scrolling Mario on the gameboy advance. All i am saying is: rate this game as a GTA handheld game and not like a PS2 sequel to San Andreas and you will see that this game really is pushing the PSP's hardware to the max and we should all be thankfull This game is great. Everybody is rating this like a full blown ps2 game. Just remember that this time last year we were all playing side scrolling Mario on the gameboy advance. All i am saying is: rate this game as a GTA handheld game and not like a PS2 sequel to San Andreas and you will see that this game really is pushing the PSP's hardware to the max and we should all be thankfull for a great 3D, free roaming handheld GTA. Sure they could have fixed some bugs here and there but the psp's UMD can only hold 1.8GB and Rockstar Leeds had already coded all of the game in a special way to give us all of this extreme detail without sacrificing the bone structure that made GTA great on home consoles and that is a great feat. This is the best PSP game out and when your rating it, rate it for what it is... a HANDHELD game.… Expand
  83. Toni
    Oct 31, 2005
    5
    It's the same city as Grand Theft Auto 3 and the same problems controls and camera and graphics are still here. About the only thing that's new is the transportation system which is totally useless. If you've been waiting to buy a PSP for this game, maybe you should save your $300 for a new console or something. This isn't worth it.
  84. Er81hui
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    This is the coolest game in PSP, the whole city fit into one pocket...i cant stop playing it...those who critic the game must be lousy gamers...
  85. Theron
    Oct 30, 2005
    6
    An above averge game, but waaaay below the other GTA games. I struggled with the controls for a while before I got the hang of it and even then I didn't think the game was so hot.
  86. TonyM.
    Oct 30, 2005
    10
    Best game ever!!! i cant stop playing it!
  87. Dylan
    Oct 30, 2005
    4
    Wow, the "pros" really overrated this one. Everyone I know who is a GTA fan has already gone back to San Andreas. The controls are terrible! And none of the missions are as cool as any in VC or SA. This happens all the time--the media hypes a game to death, then to save face, they give it a high score. In a month, they're all going to run stories asking why we're not buying this Wow, the "pros" really overrated this one. Everyone I know who is a GTA fan has already gone back to San Andreas. The controls are terrible! And none of the missions are as cool as any in VC or SA. This happens all the time--the media hypes a game to death, then to save face, they give it a high score. In a month, they're all going to run stories asking why we're not buying this game. I think gamers are smart and know a watered-down hack job when they see one.… Expand
  88. BillyBraggBint
    Oct 30, 2005
    1
    An immeasurably clumsy, glitchy mess of a videogame. Persistance is necessary; I found it hard to fight the urge to turn this off for a very long time. And then I did. Don't believe the hype, kids. This sucks.
  89. GDB
    Oct 30, 2005
    10
    It's not a watered down port but full blown GTA. Anyone who calls this overrated, just doesn't get GTA. For fans of the franchise, this is a must have. It's THE reason to buy a PSP.
  90. Kaplan
    Oct 29, 2005
    2
    The controls are real floaty, and using the d-pad to aim is weird. And how are you supposed to move the camera while running? I appreciate the effort, but maybe they could have put more thought into the gameplay.
  91. Nintendofan
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    Hey its about time, Its GTA in your Pocket. need i say more.
  92. TerryP.
    Oct 29, 2005
    1
    I've never played a Grand Theft Auto game before. Not my thing, I guess. But the recent game drought for the PSP left me with no choice. I've heard good things about the series, so I gave it a try. Big mistake. The "story," if you can call it that is stupid and insulting in many ways. The game lets you roam around and do stuff, but you are still very limited, and the various I've never played a Grand Theft Auto game before. Not my thing, I guess. But the recent game drought for the PSP left me with no choice. I've heard good things about the series, so I gave it a try. Big mistake. The "story," if you can call it that is stupid and insulting in many ways. The game lets you roam around and do stuff, but you are still very limited, and the various events are too scripted and simple (jack a car, kill these people, etc). I like the open-ended gameplay, but it's just not implemented well in this game.… Expand
  93. ToddL.
    Oct 29, 2005
    4
    The problems with the targeting system needed to be ironed out. You shoot some old grandma when you're aiming at the bad guys. Any game that doesn't do what you want it to do gets annoying real quick. I think the free roam aspects are good, though. And to Liam, who said it's "unfair to compare this with a console version," it was Rockstar who originally said it was The problems with the targeting system needed to be ironed out. You shoot some old grandma when you're aiming at the bad guys. Any game that doesn't do what you want it to do gets annoying real quick. I think the free roam aspects are good, though. And to Liam, who said it's "unfair to compare this with a console version," it was Rockstar who originally said it was everything the console versions are. They invited the comparisons.… Expand
  94. Sengouku
    Oct 29, 2005
    6
    This game is looking to be overrated. The reviews list nearly every problem I have with the game. But, sorry, I'm not going to give the game a super high score because the city is so big or whatever. The gameplay still has serious problems and they need a bigger battery.
  95. Rockstar
    Oct 29, 2005
    4
    A watered-down version of the popular franchise. Liberty City Stories gets all the small things right, but leaves out the fun. I'm actually forcing myself to play this game, because I spent $300 on a PSP just for this game. It's so repetitive that I don't even want to play it for more than a half hour at a time. Every one of the mission has you doing just one thing. And the A watered-down version of the popular franchise. Liberty City Stories gets all the small things right, but leaves out the fun. I'm actually forcing myself to play this game, because I spent $300 on a PSP just for this game. It's so repetitive that I don't even want to play it for more than a half hour at a time. Every one of the mission has you doing just one thing. And the story is the worst of all the GTA games.… Expand
  96. LukeS.
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    Exactly what R* said they delivered. This is a full on GTA with nothing left out in fact even more stuffed in than i thought possible.
  97. DougK.
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    I never expected to even like this game, since i got it for free. but i havent played anything else since. HELP im totally addicted .
  98. MyC.
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    GTALCS Leaps off the screen and grabs you by the neck and asks whos your DADDY. Outstanding
  99. Tag
    Oct 28, 2005
    5
    Gamespot got it right. The missions are DULL. I was expecting shorter missions, but not this boring. Maybe if they spent some more time making creative, fun missions, this would be worth it, but bad controls make this one a dud. [Ed: A dud yet still a 5? Hmmm...]
  100. EricS.
    Oct 28, 2005
    1
    Rockstar took out all the things that made Vice City and San Andreas, and we were left with a GTA III (by far the worst of the last 3 installments) clone. I didn't expect it to be quite on par with the console versions in terms of content, but they should have compensated for this by putting in something new. Oh, and the taxi system is useless because you lose all your weapons. Rockstar took out all the things that made Vice City and San Andreas, and we were left with a GTA III (by far the worst of the last 3 installments) clone. I didn't expect it to be quite on par with the console versions in terms of content, but they should have compensated for this by putting in something new. Oh, and the taxi system is useless because you lose all your weapons. Don't listen to the reviews. There are certain series that the critics automatically assign high ratings to, regardless of quality and GTA is one of them. Wait for the next console installment.… Expand
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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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