Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

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  1. CraigStevens
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Being close to 40, i like videogames as do many of my friends, and this game is the cats pyjamas, great on every level. Now im going to rate MariokartDS, a 1, because it sux, even though i dont have a DS nor have i seen the game in action but i have seen some filthy screenshots.
  2. MansourMansour
    Nov 26, 2005
    0
    Psssss. Save your money, you truly don't need a head ache. This game to me was bought as a presant from my beloved mom :) I played it for abour approxamately 25 min. when my batterry went out. Good thing the battery was low because the game sucked more than a vaccum in a desert. Seriously it's like playing as a drunk, no controll. Story has problems, and many glitches in thePsssss. Save your money, you truly don't need a head ache. This game to me was bought as a presant from my beloved mom :) I played it for abour approxamately 25 min. when my batterry went out. Good thing the battery was low because the game sucked more than a vaccum in a desert. Seriously it's like playing as a drunk, no controll. Story has problems, and many glitches in the game. This game has made a clown of me <@:)
    It's hard for me to rate a GTA game that harshly, i thought that this day was never going to come:(    … Expand
  3. MikeG.
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    Best Game On The PSP or any handheld to date. A must own for anyone who has PSP.
  4. SalvyL.
    Dec 25, 2005
    10
    Yes, the controls and difficulty are problems for people just starting out. I'll admit that I really felt almost like giving up as Toni continually moved in jerky, sporadic ways and my cars kept flipping over. However, you CAN get used to the analog nubby doodle thing. I have, and I can hardly put it down (except, of course, to recharge my PSP... everything you've heard about Yes, the controls and difficulty are problems for people just starting out. I'll admit that I really felt almost like giving up as Toni continually moved in jerky, sporadic ways and my cars kept flipping over. However, you CAN get used to the analog nubby doodle thing. I have, and I can hardly put it down (except, of course, to recharge my PSP... everything you've heard about this game being a battery killer are true...). Rockstar could have simply made a port of GTA3 and ppl'd woulda bought it, I'm sure, but this game takes Liberty City and adds a new story and tons of fun new stuff. Everything is the same, if not better, than the console brethren (except San Andreas, of course). I personally don't buy into the whole "PSP has no games!!!" hype, as there are a ton of games I'm enjoying on the portable right now. This, however, is obviously the killer app.… Expand
  5. murut87
    Jan 8, 2012
    9
    GTA 3 in PSP,OMG....This is so cool...The Gameplay are still good as GTA Franchise,Graphic,well meh....but i don`t care about that,and this SandBox style game will suck you in for hours and hours.
  6. BoltzmannBaby
    Mar 9, 2012
    9
    This is one of the best GTA games, period! The city itself and the overall game-play doesn't improve on the original too much, but the story is much better and serious than other GTAs, and it easily tops GTA:VCS, which came next.
  7. gregthreet
    Oct 31, 2012
    8
    What do you get when you take Grand Theft Auto for the PS2 and squeeze it into a very neat UMD card trying not to loose as much as possible? A bloody fun open world chaotic master class of a game that's only draw back is its story which is far from bad. Most fun game in the PSP in my honest opinion.
  8. Cripsta101
    Jun 26, 2012
    9
    At first I thought it was virtually impossible to put a fully complete 3D Grand Theft Auto masterpeice on a UMB for a PSP. But my hypothesis was proved wrong when Rockstar launched GTA LCS for the PSP. At first I thought it would be a far completely different experience from the GTA console version but I decided to get it (well 2 years after when it was ALOT cheaper!). When I first got itAt first I thought it was virtually impossible to put a fully complete 3D Grand Theft Auto masterpeice on a UMB for a PSP. But my hypothesis was proved wrong when Rockstar launched GTA LCS for the PSP. At first I thought it would be a far completely different experience from the GTA console version but I decided to get it (well 2 years after when it was ALOT cheaper!). When I first got it I wondered why the loading between and after cutscenes were so long but after a couple of months I became used to the 15-20 second wait when skiping cutscenes and going straight to the gameplay. I was amazed when I relized I was again back on the streets of Liberty City, the same exact one from the PS2 version of GTA III. I then became attached to this game (for a 12 yr old its normal). Even though it seems weird there are no times in the game where you can go hijack a plane and look at the beautiful 3D city from the sky. Also what got me irritated was there was no ability to swim whatsoever (not even with cheats!) so henceforth there was no ability to ride boats. But all in all the game is a great experience. The mission cut-scenes seem short but must are extremely funny (in adult and perverted ways), the voice-acting was alright, the rap stations were alright, the amount of weapons were phenominal and the gameplay was just like a GTA game. In my opinion this is an amazing experience. This game gets a 9.2/10
    -3D city really makes you want to explore the place to bits
    -the amount of weapons and missions are crazy for a small UMB disk
    -the game has lasting appeal even after the missions
    -alot of odd jobs and cheats that really keep you glued
    xloading is very annoying at times going from cutscene to gameplay again to cutscene
    xthe ability to swim,climb,and fly are not availble
    xmusic is not so amazing, only the rap music is tuned
    xthe city is not so big, compared to gta vice city stories    … Expand
  9. Annoymous1
    Dec 29, 2012
    10
    Grand Theft Auto Liberty City has to be the best GTA game for the PSP. The graphics are better than any other and the missions are so fun you will want to do it all over again. If you get a PSP this should be the first game you get
  10. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    Неплохая карманная версия Великого Автомобильного Угонщика 3.
  11. TheRebel
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Gameplay:
    Gameplay is largely the same as previous installments, however, that isn't a bad thing! You can complete missions, go on a rampage, race against other cpu's, etc. I wouldn't consider Liberty City Stories a "watered-down" version of GTA. I would consider this game a console quality title, on-the-go. I'm very impressed with the seamlessness of the controls. It's a bit difficult to    Gameplay:
    Gameplay is largely the same as previous installments, however, that isn't a bad thing! You can complete missions, go on a rampage, race against other cpu's, etc. I wouldn't consider Liberty City Stories a "watered-down" version of GTA. I would consider this game a console quality title, on-the-go. I'm very impressed with the seamlessness of the controls. It's a bit difficult to control at first, but it'll eventually feel as if a second analog stick isn't even necessary.

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

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

    Verdict:
    I highly recommend this game! The gameplay, storyline, and graphics are impeccable! This is a must-own title if you own a psp! However, if you aren't a fan of previous titles, I wouldn't advise you to pick it up. It follows many of the mechanics that were in previous installments.    … Expand
  12. AxeT
    Jul 21, 2015
    7
    At first I found this game frustrating and boring, but after returning to it years later was absolutely enthralled with it. There are so many possibilities of play from stealing police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, taxis, etc. that it virtually becomes a different game for each one. That may be nothing new, nor is the ability to take out some violent aggressions peacefully in the palmsAt first I found this game frustrating and boring, but after returning to it years later was absolutely enthralled with it. There are so many possibilities of play from stealing police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, taxis, etc. that it virtually becomes a different game for each one. That may be nothing new, nor is the ability to take out some violent aggressions peacefully in the palms of your hands. With the full endorsement of mayhem, carnage and outright heinous murder the moral dilemma here is obvious. This game is great fun but disturbingly bad for society.… Expand
  13. LatinCritic13
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    GTA LCS is a surprising return to Liberty City in a way that fits in your pocket to keep you guessing what’s happening next as you play as the Mafioso right-hand man, Toni Cipriani and it did not disappoint. Plays well, and fits well in your pocket or console I must say.
  14. LuanGamer
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Como primeiro jogo que zerei *_* , então esse jogo por mim é o melhor Grand Theft Auto , mais não vamos comparar gta v com lcs né ? , eu falo e confirmo cê lcs fosse produzido hoje em dia faria mais sucesso que o proprio gta v , ou então mesmo dessem mais valor a ele na época o sucesso seria triplicado não é mesmo ?
  15. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    7
    Story - 7/10
    Gameplay - 7/10
    Graphics - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Levels - 8/10
    Replay value - 7/10
  16. UnicalNetwork
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    Today is FEB 2016, still playing after 10 years. Especially woth the help of multiplayer. Grand Theft Auto - truly one of the best and mos important game series in history.
  17. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    A very good handheld GTA game. Not quite as good as some previous entries in the series but still well worth an investment, especially if you're a GTA fan.
  18. Kyle_Katarn92
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    A great early PSP title. It plays exactly the same as its PS2 counterparts, without omitting any of the features. Definitely one of the must have titles on the PSP.
  19. 64VII
    Jan 19, 2017
    7
    If you played "GTA San Andreas" on PS2 and want a portable GTA that has the same game style, "GTA Vice City Stories" might be the better choice for you, since the free roaming is more satisfying with its design and the freedom is greater (i.e. boats, helicopter, territorial fights, making business etc.). Due to that lack "GTA Liberty City Stories" feels like a sorta stiff, straight lineIf you played "GTA San Andreas" on PS2 and want a portable GTA that has the same game style, "GTA Vice City Stories" might be the better choice for you, since the free roaming is more satisfying with its design and the freedom is greater (i.e. boats, helicopter, territorial fights, making business etc.). Due to that lack "GTA Liberty City Stories" feels like a sorta stiff, straight line story. Of course you can go on rampage and you get your typical mini games, but the whole product lacks charm. Even the ending was quick and unsatisfying. If you know "The Sopranos", some parts might remind you of that show, since it's very obvious. I haven't seen "The Sopranos" back then, but in hindsight it does not affect the game. It's just a homage. Usually GTA's radio stations are great, but GTA LCS's rather annoyed me. Of course that's just my opinion, but gladly you can use your own music from your memory card, which improved the game.… Expand
  20. evolution98
    Jan 21, 2018
    9
    My favorite Grand Theft Auto spinoff on the PSP. I think it is better than Vice City Stories.

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

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

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

    Get this game.    … Expand
  21. AKthaBeast
    Sep 2, 2018
    7
    While it has the feel of GTA 3 it felt pretty clunky especially on the controls of the PSP....
  22. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 2, 2019
    7
    GTA:LCS is a very fun game. Its far from a masterpiece but its still a good game. I enjoyed it but its replay value is low. When I finshed the story, I was done with the game. I have no urge to replay it.
  23. sebastianali
    Dec 30, 2021
    6
    Well, at least i consider it better than GTA 3 thanks to some quality of life additions like the map and other minor things, but it doesnt add anything to the series besides that, is only an excuse to play a portable GTA, and in that regard the game succeds, in fact, i was really impressive on how this game looks and runs. And the multiplayer was one of the best in the series. But there´sWell, at least i consider it better than GTA 3 thanks to some quality of life additions like the map and other minor things, but it doesnt add anything to the series besides that, is only an excuse to play a portable GTA, and in that regard the game succeds, in fact, i was really impressive on how this game looks and runs. And the multiplayer was one of the best in the series. But there´s still all of the problems of previous 3D GTAs like clunky autoaim, some annoying missions, filler secondary missions and no replay value after finishing the game.
    I recommend it if you like 3d GTAs, but dont expect something really new, apart from playing it in any place.    … Expand
  24. AltMetal
    Oct 9, 2022
    8
    Yeah, it may not have as much features as San Andreas. But keep in mind, this was originally made to run on a handheld console that's not as powerful as the PS2. So, cut it some slack, will you? Otherwise, it's basically GTA 3, but with more features carried over from its PS2 sequels.
  25. Petepems7905
    Jul 3, 2019
    8
    Solid way to play LCS today. but... the iPhone version is still better but... The PSP version is Grrreat!!!
  26. serkanxz
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Awesome graphics and real 3d gta world on psp :O WOW you can play a 3d gta game on psp
  27. Vleidar
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Эта часть, и есть Гта 3. Только с урезанной графикой. Сюжет на высшем уровне. Карманная гта, заслуживает похвалы.
  28. Descole
    Apr 6, 2020
    8
    Its an og game, its quite fun. The story is the weak point of the game but the Gameplay is for that time really good
  29. WhiteMobster
    Apr 29, 2021
    6
    Narrativa
    7/10
    Direção de arte 7/10 Trilha sonora/música 6/10 Design de áudio 5/10 Jogabilidade 6/10 Gráficos 7/10 Nota: 6/10 Observação: Pra começar, apesar de o jogo ser inicialmente para PSP, devia ter mais cuidados com a parte técnica do jogo. Os gráficos, bons como sempre; a jogabilidade, não é uma das melhores, mas mesmo assim, jogável; o áudio, (pelo menos    Narrativa
    7/10

    Direção de arte
    7/10

    Trilha sonora/música
    6/10

    Design de áudio
    5/10

    Jogabilidade 6/10

    Gráficos
    7/10

    Nota: 6/10

    Observação: Pra começar, apesar de o jogo ser inicialmente para PSP, devia ter mais cuidados com a parte técnica do jogo. Os gráficos, bons como sempre; a jogabilidade, não é uma das melhores, mas mesmo assim, jogável; o áudio, (pelo menos no celular) é horrível, desde os veículos, até as armas. A história é ok. Na minha opinião, deveriam reciclar mais coisas do GTA San Andreas. Jogo mediano.    … Expand
  30. CalderX
    Nov 10, 2022
    7
    At times irritating in its clunkiness, particularly evident in relation to the mission designs, but brimming with atmosphere and emotion. A really pleasant surprise and proof that not only the main parts of the series were so special.
  31. tsschindler
    Feb 6, 2021
    7
    Feels like more of a GTA3 DLC than a standalone game - also you can clearly feel it's a handheld game, not a complete GTA experience. Still a decent game tho.
  32. kolarz3
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    Very good game for psp. I filled like in full PC GTA. Good voicover and cutscenes.
  33. YeestMcFouster
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is a masterpiece of a portable game. I've been playing on Android, and thanks to the "Mix Tape" radio function, that is playing your favorite music in a GTA title during an epic police chase, the gameplay stays fresh. Speaking of gameplay, expect the typical 3D GTA formula with slightly shorter missions to make up for it's "portable" market. There isGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is a masterpiece of a portable game. I've been playing on Android, and thanks to the "Mix Tape" radio function, that is playing your favorite music in a GTA title during an epic police chase, the gameplay stays fresh. Speaking of gameplay, expect the typical 3D GTA formula with slightly shorter missions to make up for it's "portable" market. There is a PS2 port of this game, but the Android/IOS and PSP ports are the best ways of playing this fantastic game. For completionists, you have trophies to collect, big jumps to hit, and of course, rampages! Similar to GTA: San Andreas, there are gang members that shoot you on sight, there is even a portion of the campaign where your own mother puts hits on you until you become a "made man". The amount of unlockable content in this game is second to none, you'll always find something to unlock in this game. Final verdict? 10/10… Expand
  34. Ardho
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Really good and great game just like other gta series, and i can play this at classroom goodjob rockstar
  35. MortalShaw
    May 15, 2023
    8
    prota medio zzz, salvatoreGOD, el problema es que es de psp y es medio incomodo jugarlo sin un joystick derecho
  36. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    GTA3 type game brought to the PSP to be able to play on the go when traveling? Yes Please. Great game.
  37. grimreapersims
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
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  38. Sklyarleone
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Great game. One of my favorite parts of gta. It needs a remake or remastered. But that's never going to happen.
  39. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Getting back to Liberty City was a blast. It's not as revolutionary as the original GTA 3 but still an awesome product.
  40. Ahbuenotmcuidas
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Hasta mejor que GTA IV, literal los únicos que odian este juego lo hacen in siquiera jugarlo
  41. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Virtually identical to the PS2 version and just as good, which is a real technical achievement for a hand held console. One of the very best games on the PSP.
  42. Grones
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Игра прекрасна,графика очень хорошая как для псп так и в целом.Сюжет интересный да и миссии очень крутые.Это как гта 3 на псп,но даже лучше
  43. JuanMS
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
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  44. trapy
    Aug 19, 2023
    6
    Uno de los gtas en 3d mas flojo, sino el que mas. Si bien, comprendo que la psp estaba mas limitada que varias consolas en ese tiempo, creo que hubieron aspectos que si se podían mejorar. La jugabilidad esta ok, tirando mas a mala que a buena. La historia de este juego sin duda a mi opinión es la mas floja de todo el juego. Lo que salva a este juego es lo que tienen todos los gta, losUno de los gtas en 3d mas flojo, sino el que mas. Si bien, comprendo que la psp estaba mas limitada que varias consolas en ese tiempo, creo que hubieron aspectos que si se podían mejorar. La jugabilidad esta ok, tirando mas a mala que a buena. La historia de este juego sin duda a mi opinión es la mas floja de todo el juego. Lo que salva a este juego es lo que tienen todos los gta, los buenos vehículos, el buen mundo abierto y la buena musica, que por cierto, este gta tiene el soundtrack mas legendario de toda la saga. En conclusión, el juego no es malo, pero pudo ser mucho mejor, lo que mas lo arruino fue su historia muy pobre.… Expand
  45. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    Just more of the same thing, over and over and over. I played this because, at that time, there was nothing better to play for this console.
  46. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    6
    Esta decente el juego pero el problema es que reciclaron cosas del GTA III en vez del Vice City o del San Andreas
    Para ser un juego del primer año de la PSP fue impresionante ya que parece que estas jugando un juego de PS2 y en se mismo año estaba llegando la septima generacion de consolas como la Xbox 360
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#3 Best 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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