Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 632 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. FredT.
    Nov 9, 2005
    9
    Lot's of hours of gameplay and challenging game. The graphics and sound are excellent for a handheld game. The city is pretty big and it all fits in the palm of my hand. This is a great time killer when im at work and it is slow or on the bus waiting in traffic. Only downside I can think of is that it sucks the power right out of the battery.
  4. Pressfield
    Dec 21, 2005
    5
    it really wants to be like the PS2 versions, but comes up short in so many ways. i could go on about the mindless missions, but most of the reviews, even the good ones (!) already pointed this out. the biggest problem is with the aiming, which totally blows. when a game doesn't do what you want it to do, thats not a challenge, that's bad game design.
  5. Joey
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    GTA Liberty City Stories is one of the best games I've ever played! The packages are a little harder to find but that doesn't make the game any less great. The graphics are fantastic and it's highly highly highly highly highly reccomended!
  6. BobbyB
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    The best game you've ever played on your PSP! GTA: Liberty City Stories has great graphics,game play,character,locations TOP NOTCH! Go and get it now!
  7. ChrisB.
    Oct 25, 2005
    1
    Hmm...it sounds like we should all be going for Virtua Tennis instead...that game seems oodles more fun!
  8. Horatio
    Oct 25, 2005
    4
    Why this game is getting good scores is beyond me. i guess these professional game reviewers forgot about gameplay and are impressed with the graphics.
  9. SteveM.
    Oct 25, 2005
    6
    Overly ambitious...this just doesnt work on the PSP. the screen has "ghosting" problem all the time. and its hard to tell what's going on. Read the reviews, don't look at the scores. lots of the reviews say tons of negative things about the game, yet they give it a grwat score? why? I don't like this game and I'm a big GTA fan.
  10. Mappy
    Oct 26, 2005
    6
    What happened to my GTA? Now it seems too cheesy and the analog nub takes a long time to get used to. And forget about multiplayer. The battery life sucks!
  11. HeavyD.
    Oct 26, 2005
    9
    Great game, Controls were a little difficult to get used to at first, (Used to playing the orginials on PS2) but quickly became used to new controls. Just as fun and entertaining as the first. Great buy, FINALLY a good platformer.
  12. Wongit
    Oct 26, 2005
    9
    Finally there's a good game on the PSP. This is the first great game for the PSP. Its nothing short of the masterpieces you play on the console versions. Its got everything thats in GTA3, and the nice little touches from Vice City. Its got great voice acting, great control, and a interseting story. It has graphics that pretty much surpass any other PSP title. The story missions dont Finally there's a good game on the PSP. This is the first great game for the PSP. Its nothing short of the masterpieces you play on the console versions. Its got everything thats in GTA3, and the nice little touches from Vice City. Its got great voice acting, great control, and a interseting story. It has graphics that pretty much surpass any other PSP title. The story missions dont bother me at all. their your typical fun GTA missions. The side missions are great, and there is alot to do outside of your normal missions, like run around and create havock. This is a definite must own for any PSP owner. Its everything you cherish and love in a GTA game in the palm of your hands, honestly what more could you ask for.… Expand
  13. MarkG.
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    To bring a polished Liberty City to the PSP along with 10 radio stations, motorcycles and more, Rockstar deserves applause. We all know that this game will sell the PSP. Don't give Liberty City Stories a bad review because the control is not great - Rockstar is just working with what they've got. Fact is, once you get used to the PSP, there's nothing cooler than being able To bring a polished Liberty City to the PSP along with 10 radio stations, motorcycles and more, Rockstar deserves applause. We all know that this game will sell the PSP. Don't give Liberty City Stories a bad review because the control is not great - Rockstar is just working with what they've got. Fact is, once you get used to the PSP, there's nothing cooler than being able to play Grand Theft Auto anywhere!!!! It looks good, sounds good, and once again has a well-written story with fantastic voice acting. 10/10!!!… Expand
  14. elchuyD
    Oct 26, 2005
    9
    I think rocksar made a great job puting this game in the psp. for those people rating it very low I say to them. keep in mind that this is the first time a game of this kind is playable in a hand-held system. I don't know how many gaboy game they have seen that are even close to gtalcs. if you try to compare it to gta in ps2 you might be disappointed but agian keep in mind this is a I think rocksar made a great job puting this game in the psp. for those people rating it very low I say to them. keep in mind that this is the first time a game of this kind is playable in a hand-held system. I don't know how many gaboy game they have seen that are even close to gtalcs. if you try to compare it to gta in ps2 you might be disappointed but agian keep in mind this is a psp. Well Great job with this game I'm enjoying it.… Expand
  15. BillS.
    Oct 27, 2005
    9
    Notice something about these reviews - Poor battery life? Bad controls? Little quips about gaming and Sony? These are fanboy reviews. Nintendo fanboys. This game is spectacular, the control is fully configurable. The critiques here are copied from web forums wherein Nintendo fanboys bash and cry over a game they will never see on the DS. They hate GTA, because they can't have it. Notice something about these reviews - Poor battery life? Bad controls? Little quips about gaming and Sony? These are fanboy reviews. Nintendo fanboys. This game is spectacular, the control is fully configurable. The critiques here are copied from web forums wherein Nintendo fanboys bash and cry over a game they will never see on the DS. They hate GTA, because they can't have it. Meanwhile, as the REAL critics are saying, this is a fantastic achievement on a handheld. Incredible depth of environment and freedom of action, hours on hours of jobs and missions. I've been driving around and doing odd things just like I did at first when I initially got into GTA:VC on the PC. It's eerily similar -- but on a handheld, which is amazing. Now, the game does suffer from a few issues immediately apparent - such as some mild LCD smearing, which most PSP games with high framerate seem to exhibit. The analog nub is somewhat touchy, but there have been posts indicating that reversing steering/walking seems to work wonders. Neither of these elements serve to taint the overall experience or the jawdropping feat of a full-scale GTA game on a handheld. Loading times are quick, there's no loading pauses, the city isn't broken down into tiny segments as some feared/predicted. It's an amazing game and will sell GOBS of PSPs. A true must have AAA-level game, as IGN, GameSpy, EGN, 1UP and all the others are saying thus far. Do not believe teh fanboy comment-pirates!.… Expand
  16. StephenJ.
    Oct 27, 2005
    10
    Absolutely Unbelievable. I pulled out GTALC at work today and was totally in awe that here i was playing a GTA game with all its complexity while i should be working. The framerate is smooth, the widescreen view is Pixelisious. I love it. Try playing this on your DS Fanboys. Is it just one loony posting all those negative comments since they are posted in little groups.
  17. Squigly
    Oct 27, 2005
    3
    Let's get one thing out of the way...this aint the GTA you are used to. Liberty Citry Stories means well, but it just doesn't FEEL like the other games. You are limited in playing "cops n robbers" like in the older games, so all you have to do after a while is do the missions, which have bad writing and bad controls.
  18. ShaneB.
    Oct 27, 2005
    7
    Is it just me or is this a disappointment? Like others have said, the controls are hard to get used to, but even when you get used to them the aiming is still wacky. This may be the best PSP game, but its still just going through the motions.
  19. PaulClarke
    Oct 27, 2005
    4
    First things first. It ain't a "free roaming game" - There simply isn't anywhere you want to roam.

    Second the control method is not very good. Wear your wrist strap if on the move when playing this. ONe oway or another you'll drop your PSP when trying to get your head around the dodgy controls Battery life isn't really an issue. For less than 20 quid i got a    First things first. It ain't a "free roaming game" - There simply isn't anywhere you want to roam.

    Second the control method is not very good. Wear your wrist strap if on the move when playing this. ONe oway or another you'll drop your PSP when trying to get your head around the dodgy controls

    Battery life isn't really an issue. For less than 20 quid i got a replacement battery (as well as other stuff) and the game lasts nearly 4 hours with it. Even newer batteries with (supposedly) twice the capacity again are available. Battery life is no more of an issue with this than with most other PSP games

    Finally, missions are not up to the standard of GTA3 never mind its successors. Quick and boring.

    Overall. Dissapointing. MAybe I would think better of it if it wasn't GTA. But my expactations certainly have not been met (and they were realistic - i know the PSP isn't going to complete with my £1800 PC and San Andreas, or even the PS2) - but to fall this far short is not what I was expecting

    Shame    … Expand
  20. Matty
    Oct 27, 2005
    10
    It is the best game for psp the graphics r amazing dont listen to these stupid people who give it a low rating if u have a psp go and buy it. ok the controls take a bit getting used to but the rest is excellent i cant stp playing on it.
  21. Simplered
    Dec 8, 2005
    4
    This decent, open-ended game is utterly ruined by controls that are just below passable. If you struggled with the controls of the console games, watch out, this one's ten times worse. The analog stick (or whatever it is) isn't up to the task of controling running and driving. They tried to fix the aiming, but it's kinda wonky.
  22. qwerty
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    Simply marvellous.
  23. Gtafan
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    Best handheld game evar!!!
  24. SeanS.
    Oct 28, 2005
    6
    Not the game we were promised. This seems like GTA-lite. If you're a fan of GTA games, then you will notice were they cut corners. There are fewer people in the city, the missions are short and dull and the action isnt as intense. This game wasn't made by the same team as the PS2 versions. Keep that in mind.
  25. 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...]
  26. 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.
  27. Guy
    Oct 28, 2005
    9
    How would you sort out the camera view problem. There is only one analogue. I think they've done well with what they have got.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. DickS.
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    This GTA is a classic and will sell lots.
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. AlexL.
    Jan 18, 2006
    10
    think about it its a portable GTA game, it might not have helicopters but theres a way to do that.
  41. Spike
    Jan 26, 2006
    10
    GTA:LCS is one of the best GTA games it is better than vice city but not san andras its a good game but it is a hard game to beat.
  42. Ross
    Jan 4, 2006
    8
    it is a good game but there are not so much missions as in the other GTA's which i think brings my rating down as i have done them all and am gwtting bored of wandering around killing random people and looking for my extra 50% to comlete.Does anyone fell the same way?
  43. GuyAbbott
    Jan 9, 2006
    3
    Dont buy a psp because the games are quite sub-par and u shuld definity not by one just to play liberty citie stories, its just a capatilist ploy devised by sony to make u buy the PSP,why should you give in to them?
    Hopefully sombody creates a modified pc version and freely destibutes it to everybody,you may call this communisim but actulay its freedom!!!!!
    !Power To The People! Guy    Dont buy a psp because the games are quite sub-par and u shuld definity not by one just to play liberty citie stories, its just a capatilist ploy devised by sony to make u buy the PSP,why should you give in to them?
    Hopefully sombody creates a modified pc version and freely destibutes it to everybody,you may call this communisim but actulay its freedom!!!!!
    !Power To The People!
    Guy Abbott-New Zealand    … Expand
  44. MitchMatch
    Feb 19, 2006
    8
    San andreas made this game seem wak, this game has to many barriers, and you cant swim which makes it unrealistc, i also dont like how it rains about every 2 mins, besides that its good.
  45. BobE.
    Jun 12, 2006
    10
    This game is skill and it does have helicopters in it. also just because its the same doesn't mean its suks.
  46. FreddieT.
    Jul 13, 2006
    9
    Awesome game, graphics good, vehicles fun to ride and endless mini missions to keep you going along with an excellent story line. Only down point is no houses or businesses to buy ( or at least so far in my game! ) except safehouses given to you.
  47. RickyB.
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    The game stays true to form. You simply get lost in the experience and forget you are holding a PSP. The game is nearly flawless and can only improve with some new camera work. GTA is simply the greatest gaming series ever and will remain that way as long as there are video games.
  48. MikeP.
    Aug 23, 2007
    5
    I am a pro game reveiwer and I have to say that this game isn't what it seems.Ya its controls are iffy but, it doesnt mean it can't be a good game and it isn't.If you ask me a playstation 2 is this games proper home for the psp 5/10 for the ps2 9/10
  49. 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
  50. CraigS.
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Being Australian is great but the delays for GTALCS were driving me insane. Last week I happened across a U.S. copy and paying top dollar, grabbed it. From a full charge I play for close to 4 hours, which really is quite impressive and more than enough for me. The game itself is simply GTA with little compromises, the control of the cars is the best of the series so far. All this talk of Being Australian is great but the delays for GTALCS were driving me insane. Last week I happened across a U.S. copy and paying top dollar, grabbed it. From a full charge I play for close to 4 hours, which really is quite impressive and more than enough for me. The game itself is simply GTA with little compromises, the control of the cars is the best of the series so far. All this talk of crap controls is just an excuse to give ridiculous scores, with the nub, a fine level of movement can be achieved when walking or running. Targetting is quick and painfree. I expected the graphics to be real n64 like, with blurry textures, but everywhere you go its crisp and clean, and you can read all the writing on shops. My favourite PSP game and likely to become my favourite GTA game too.… Expand
  51. RayM
    Nov 27, 2005
    0
    This game gets a 0, here's why:

    I picked this up in an airport, really psyched to play it. Was headed home for Thanksgiving with my PSP. The price was a bit inflated because it was an airport shop, but I figured it would be worth it to while away the 5 hour flight plus the wait in the airport and the rides and down time at home and the trip back. I put the disc in, and it told    This game gets a 0, here's why:

    I picked this up in an airport, really psyched to play it. Was headed home for Thanksgiving with my PSP. The price was a bit inflated because it was an airport shop, but I figured it would be worth it to while away the 5 hour flight plus the wait in the airport and the rides and down time at home and the trip back.

    I put the disc in, and it told me I needed a system update to play it! If I weren't in an airport, I might have flipped out, but I didn't want to get dragged away by security. It said *nowhere* on the package that it required any specific version of firmware. It should be *required* to put that information on the box. Even if I could find a networked computer in the airport, I hadn't brought my USB connector. So I ended up dropping $59 on a game that I couldn't even end up playing.

    I couldn't return it because I'd opened it, but I wouldn't have opened it (or even bought it in the first place) if the package had informed me the update was requird.

    Lame. Just plane lame.    … Expand
  52. VictorB.
    Nov 3, 2005
    9
    Greatest psp game yet.
  53. KellyS.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    Really Awesome
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. Greatwoods
    Nov 4, 2005
    7
    Amazing graphics on the PSP. Maybe a rental at best cuz the gameplay gets old.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. TouchDS
    Nov 6, 2005
    0
    It's the same as the other games. on a small screen. would be better with innovative touch technology.
  64. 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?
  65. 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.
  66. Cammac
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Spot on, great handheld carnage..
  67. 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.
  68. Martine
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Cant see any real diffrence between this and the original version except its more playable.
  69. 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.
  70. 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,
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. StevenS.
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Perfect game. The only game you will ever need. Hours and Hours of Fantastic Gameplay
  74. 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
  75. MatthewJ.
    Oct 21, 2005
    6
    Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is the second handheld game in the popular franchise. Unlike the console games, however, LCS was produced by Rockstar Leeds, whose previous projects include Barbie Horse Adventure and the disappointing PSP port of Rockstar's own Midnight Club 3. It's unfortunate that the talent that produced the console games was not fully behind this Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is the second handheld game in the popular franchise. Unlike the console games, however, LCS was produced by Rockstar Leeds, whose previous projects include Barbie Horse Adventure and the disappointing PSP port of Rockstar's own Midnight Club 3. It's unfortunate that the talent that produced the console games was not fully behind this project, because this game reminds the player around every corner that it's inferior to its big brothers. The random, exciting violence that attracted millions of gamers (and lots of controversy) has been toned down. Liberty City itself looks like a ghost town, which is there just for you to finish your objectives. Indeed, the game seems to want to hold your hand through most of the story, and there's not much opportunity to start some mindless mayhem. While the loading times are better than in Midnight Club, they are still unacceptable for a handheld title. Games like this should let you pick up and play, not wait a minute for the game to start. The best part of the game is the colorful graphics, which look better than in the PS2 original. Liberty City looks great on the small screen. If you want GTA action on the go, this game is for you. Just don't expect the same kind of experience as the console games. This one is quite underwhelming.… Expand
  76. sonny
    Dec 13, 2005
    10
    twice as fun as the original GTAIII, and just to make one thing clear there is noting wrong with the controls, the handleing of the vehicles is great fun and being on foot has no problems either i found the analog stick very precise and had perfect control over everything in game.
    the only type of person who will find the controls difficult for this game is the same type of person who    twice as fun as the original GTAIII, and just to make one thing clear there is noting wrong with the controls, the handleing of the vehicles is great fun and being on foot has no problems either i found the analog stick very precise and had perfect control over everything in game.
    the only type of person who will find the controls difficult for this game is the same type of person who uses a stick to control Mario.    … Expand
  77. MrXile
    Dec 30, 2005
    9
    With PES5 and GTA:LCS ; who needs to leave their house? GTA is the game that will make people want a PSP if they dont own one already, and if you do have a PSP - you MUST get this game.

    Yeah, it kills your batter - so what, its worth it - after all, it IS a portable machine!!!
  78. JoshK.
    Oct 24, 2005
    5
    GTA comes to the PSP, but they messed up the controls. Aiming takes a while to get used to and the usual hiccups that only Rockstar can pull off are still present. The biggest problem, though, is with the missions. They are BORING! At least they're short.
  79. AndrewL.
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    This game takes everything from the console counterparts - the riveting stories, great music, wonderful cars, mediocre shooting controls, outstanding city graphics etc. and squeezes it onto a handheld. With BETTER graphics than all the console games. Truly amazing, and one of the greatest technical feats of our time.
  80. JasonR.
    Oct 25, 2005
    10
    Gta liberty city stories is truly a fascinating game. graphics game play and everything is equaly as good as xbox. controls are easy and every thing is fun this game is great i recomend it to ALL!!, go get it now!
  81. GirlGamer
    Oct 26, 2005
    4
    Being on a handheld is no excuse for being a bad game. LCS is just the worst game in the series since GTA3. I had prolems with the controls and stuff, sure, but what really kills this game is that it was made to be played in short intervals. That's fine (especially since the Battery life leaves much to be desired) but best part of GTA was spending hours on the interesting misisons Being on a handheld is no excuse for being a bad game. LCS is just the worst game in the series since GTA3. I had prolems with the controls and stuff, sure, but what really kills this game is that it was made to be played in short intervals. That's fine (especially since the Battery life leaves much to be desired) but best part of GTA was spending hours on the interesting misisons and random action. LCS strips most of the fun out of the games. The reviewers saying this game is just like the PS2 games must not be noticing how sparse the islands are and how damn short the mission are.… Expand
  82. SITM
    Oct 26, 2005
    6
    This game is so much fun, but I thought the who...*battery dies*
  83. CheneyR
    Oct 26, 2005
    6
    PROS: Big game with lots of stuff to do, good graphics. CONS: Wonky controls, boring at times, unfunny.
  84. JaretM.
    Oct 26, 2005
    3
    I can't get used to the controls. what's the point?
  85. DylanD.
    Oct 26, 2005
    5
    Average. the controls are broke.
  86. TerryB.
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    Wow, I guess too many were expecting SA on the PSP. Compared to GTA3, which this game was built around, this game is a step up. I'd rate this as equal to or maybe just a hair below Vice City on overall experiance. The controls are tough at first because you're losing 2 buttons from the console versions. But they are fine once you get used to it. YES it is free roaming, I spent Wow, I guess too many were expecting SA on the PSP. Compared to GTA3, which this game was built around, this game is a step up. I'd rate this as equal to or maybe just a hair below Vice City on overall experiance. The controls are tough at first because you're losing 2 buttons from the console versions. But they are fine once you get used to it. YES it is free roaming, I spent hours looking for packages, unique jumps and rampages. I'm not even half way through the story after almost 4 solid days of playing. The game is huge. Battery is no more a problem here than with 90% of all the other PSP games and loading times are very short by comparison. This game is a blast. I wish people would stop comparing it to the console versions. This is a portable GTA that has more content than GTA3 and is just as fun to play.… Expand
  87. Liam
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    if this game was released onto a major consol this would have got some poor reviewsplus it would be very unfair to compair this with a consol version, but the truth is its released onto a hand held system and this game would not run on anything that has nintendo written on it. controls are spot on considering its on a hand held system the graphics are amazing and the sound is top notch.if this game was released onto a major consol this would have got some poor reviewsplus it would be very unfair to compair this with a consol version, but the truth is its released onto a hand held system and this game would not run on anything that has nintendo written on it. controls are spot on considering its on a hand held system the graphics are amazing and the sound is top notch. missions are created for short term play, just aswell because i like to just pick up and play, if i wanted to have bigger missions ill just play GTA on my PS2. this is a great game and worth every penny. so far all the major mag reviews have got it right so ignore the reviews buy the couple of users who have spammed this review section with there anti playstation reviews(i guess they all have Nintendos and feal they have to play the my Handheld is better thn yours) 10 out of 10… Expand
  88. 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
  89. MyC.
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    GTALCS Leaps off the screen and grabs you by the neck and asks whos your DADDY. Outstanding
  90. Nintendofan
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    Hey its about time, Its GTA in your Pocket. need i say more.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. Neodoom
    Oct 31, 2005
    7
    Good but not as good as the last three.
  96. 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
  97. Mr.Manz5
    Jan 13, 2006
    9
    I loved this game and just cant put it down. In my all time GTA ratings list it is 3rd to only San Andreas and Vice city. The problem with this game are that you cannot save it with cheats and that the graphics arent all that.2 reasons that makes San Andreas a better choice is that in Andreas there are shops and things to explore. Another thing is that San Andreas is more Ghetto Whereas I loved this game and just cant put it down. In my all time GTA ratings list it is 3rd to only San Andreas and Vice city. The problem with this game are that you cannot save it with cheats and that the graphics arent all that.2 reasons that makes San Andreas a better choice is that in Andreas there are shops and things to explore. Another thing is that San Andreas is more Ghetto Whereas on LCS you more kill Italian-Americans. Overall this game is a must have.… Expand
  98. GregG.
    Mar 28, 2006
    9
    Stays true to the GTA name. Good gfx for the PSP. Only problem is camera is sometimes screwed up due to the weird movement system.
  99. RyanC.
    Jun 29, 2006
    9
    This game is as addicting as all the GTA games. Minor flaws that become significantly annoying keep it from being a 10. Glitches in the avenging angles mini mission are the most annoying. Finally after using the glitch to my advantage (crash your bike and drive away from mission director so he can't die) i was severally disappointed when the "avenger" bike I had worked so hard for This game is as addicting as all the GTA games. Minor flaws that become significantly annoying keep it from being a 10. Glitches in the avenging angles mini mission are the most annoying. Finally after using the glitch to my advantage (crash your bike and drive away from mission director so he can't die) i was severally disappointed when the "avenger" bike I had worked so hard for never respawned after my first ride. Quite frustrating. But yes good game.… Expand
  100. RoryP.
    Nov 13, 2005
    10
    This game is probably the best psp game that will come out for the psp. Although the frame rate is slightly off when you start playing it seems to get MUCH better as you play for longer. The entire armada of vehicles are perfect. Every structure, person and weapon is perfectly detailed for the psp. They even decided to add the minigun which helps out a lot. There are only a few downsides This game is probably the best psp game that will come out for the psp. Although the frame rate is slightly off when you start playing it seems to get MUCH better as you play for longer. The entire armada of vehicles are perfect. Every structure, person and weapon is perfectly detailed for the psp. They even decided to add the minigun which helps out a lot. There are only a few downsides to this game, the main being the targeting system which prefers civilians over armed assasins which are shooting at you, the second being the level difficulty; the levels are extremely difficult at the beginning and its hard to get by even with cheats. These are only minor problems when you have an entire city in your pocket; three full islands packed with detail and adventure await you at any time you please. This game rocks and exceded all of my prior expectations, especially with the edition of custom tracks, whcih add a new dimension to the gameplay. Just to clear up a few issues and summarize, frame rate=very good for this game, and finally battery power=perfect. Although people like to say that their battery power runs out too quickly they are partially retarted. Battery power with a backlick runs at about 2.5-3 hours. How many times do you play for over that without stopping? Sheesh. Well, its a great game and if you have the cash and you can find a place that will sell it to you if you are under 17(Which is bullshit and can be blamed for all bad sales), then do yourself a favor and take this one home.… 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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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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