Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 338 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 269 out of 338
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 338
  3. Negative: 21 out of 338
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  1. JuanMS
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
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  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Virtually identical to the PS2 version and just as good, which is a real technical achievement for a hand held console. One of the very best games on the PSP.
  3. BigManReviewer
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Hard, but not frustrating, this game is f*****g amazing, if you own a psp then this is a must play.
  4. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Very nice game - it was a masterpiece for the PSP console. Even without second along stick it was enjoyable to play in that game
  5. TheW4tchT0wer
    May 17, 2023
    8
    Starts out better than LCS, but ultimately gets into tedious territory. Preparing for missions is actually worse than LCS because if you've done even one empire mission (kind of like the gang wars from SA), you'll get hounded almost non-stop by bikers or the other rival gang that all bring the assault rifles after you, draining your health and armor within a second. It sucks because youStarts out better than LCS, but ultimately gets into tedious territory. Preparing for missions is actually worse than LCS because if you've done even one empire mission (kind of like the gang wars from SA), you'll get hounded almost non-stop by bikers or the other rival gang that all bring the assault rifles after you, draining your health and armor within a second. It sucks because you can't even alleviate this problem by taking over all of the territories - the goons still pop up and your properties still get attacked! I'm guessing it was game padding, but it really detracts from the main missions by the middle of the game.

    Overall, though, it's a fun game and impressive for the PSP handheld. It just feels like it needed some more polish to make it a best in class entry.    … Expand
  6. Brenochillin
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This is the best PSP game ever and the most underrated GTA game. The characters are fun, the missions are very replayable, the Vice City aesthetic looks even better here than in the original Vice City and the soundtrack might be the best ever. I just love this game overall
  7. grimreapersims
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
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  8. dmitriy_savenok
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    Геймпейное ядро GTA-шек делает своё дело и развлекает.
    Сюжет может и не шедевральный, но весьма неплохо дополняет лор вселенной.
    Минусы тоже свои есть (в виде отсутствия чекпоинтов, странного поведения nps и тд), но набив руку проходиться всё как по маслу. Хотя до сих пор флэшбэки того, как в предпоследней миссии Лэнс под пули (благо сюжетно это объяснимо). Вызывала игра как и    Геймпейное ядро GTA-шек делает своё дело и развлекает.
    Сюжет может и не шедевральный, но весьма неплохо дополняет лор вселенной.
    Минусы тоже свои есть (в виде отсутствия чекпоинтов, странного поведения nps и тд), но набив руку проходиться всё как по маслу.
    Хотя до сих пор флэшбэки того, как в предпоследней миссии Лэнс под пули (благо сюжетно это объяснимо).
    Вызывала игра как и радостные моменты, как и зевки, так и горения. После же прохождения только приятное послевкусие.
    8/10    … Expand
  9. Animus_V0x
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    I had a blast every-time I played Vice City on PSP. The plot, the soundtrack, the fun I had playing this game makes me want to go back in time !
  10. AltMetal
    Oct 9, 2022
    8
    If Liberty City Stories was a standalone expansion for GTA 3, then Vice City Stories is a standalone expansion for GTA: Vice City. Yeah, it's not ambitious like San Andreas. But then again, this came out on the PSP originally.
  11. 666SitiS666
    May 31, 2022
    10
    это игра стала моей первой из gta ,качественный сюжет и геймлей ,а так же интеречный главный персонаж
  12. TresicreTatum
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    My favorite GTA of all time. Even though SA and 5 are better. This game still has the best story, soundtrack, characters, and setting of the franchise. Masterpiece!
  13. dimasic01
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    I love so much this part GTA's .As for PSP this game is just gorgeous! And generally I believe this game is the best game on PSP! Because it's full edged GTA on gadget for porting! Of course it's sad that this GTA didn't come on Android and IOS ,but now already there are emulators for PSP .So it isn't scared.
  14. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Same as the Libery City Stories, it's great addition to the "3D era" of GTA games.
  15. 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.
  16. Zeyon88
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    Story: 8.5/10
    The Way story is given: 17.5/20
    Gameplay: 22/30
    Visual quality: 8.5/10
    Feelings left after playing: 18/20
    Playability: 9.5/10

    AVARAGE: 84/100

    This game is beneficial for the ones who want to learn more about GTA universe. We see the Lance's brother and his adventures.
  17. tsschindler
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    A great prequel to Vice City. Cearly a handheld game, in top3 of 3D universe GTA games for me.
  18. LatinCritic13
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Welcome back to Vice City this time set in the early 1980’s where Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories started the GTA 3D Era timeline and it’s the best prequel ever since Vice City was introduced. A beautiful short piece of novella and revelation that this game tried to tell and the activities will keep busy as you hit the ranks where Vic Vance feels financially stable.
  19. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics - 7/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Levels - 9/10
    Replay value - 9/10
  20. SunshineRex1885
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    GTA VICE CITY STORIES tem como premissa apresentar ao jogador fatos que ocorreram antes dos eventos de GTA VICE CITY pela perspectiva de outro personagem, Victor Vance, um dos GTA que eu considero mais desafiador, posso citar facilmente mais de 10 missões que lhe darão extrema dor de cabeça, além de ter uma jornada aos 100% bem massante e difícil, um jogo que não é para qualquer um, porém,GTA VICE CITY STORIES tem como premissa apresentar ao jogador fatos que ocorreram antes dos eventos de GTA VICE CITY pela perspectiva de outro personagem, Victor Vance, um dos GTA que eu considero mais desafiador, posso citar facilmente mais de 10 missões que lhe darão extrema dor de cabeça, além de ter uma jornada aos 100% bem massante e difícil, um jogo que não é para qualquer um, porém, o que tem de desafiador tem de incrível, mais uma vez traz uma jogabilidade incrível, músicas clássicas da época a qual o jogo é ambientado além de contar com um modo história que facilmente prende o jogador, lembra até mesmo o modo história do GTA 3, visto que é focado em vingança, desejo este que consome o jogador enquanto se aventura por mais um título impecável da saga GTA.… Expand
  21. DiegoEscalona
    May 30, 2019
    8
    ``I Wanna Know What love it is´´
    Antes de este juego. Rockstar Games ya nos habia cautivado con un historial muy positivo de clasicos y grandes entregas en la saga GTA.
    El trama esta planteado unos años antes del titulo original. Por lo cual podría llamarse una ´Precuela´ de Vice City. La historia se centra en un sujeto llamado Vince, el cual despues de ser expulsado de las fuerzas    ``I Wanna Know What love it is´´
    Antes de este juego. Rockstar Games ya nos habia cautivado con un historial muy positivo de clasicos y grandes entregas en la saga GTA.
    El trama esta planteado unos años antes del titulo original. Por lo cual podría llamarse una ´Precuela´ de Vice City. La historia se centra en un sujeto llamado Vince, el cual despues de ser expulsado de las fuerzas armadas, se une a su hermano para dedicarse al negocio del narcotrafico y crecer en el imperio del crimen.

    Este titulo posee un soundtrack poderoso que cuenta con una de las mejores selecciones musicales de toda la franquicia, con mas de 100 clasicos de los 80s, cada pista y tema va a la perfeccion con el estilo del juego, y funciona como una perfecta acompañante durante un tranquilo paseo en autos lujosos, o una persecucion explosiva de 5 estrellas.

    Sin embargo, el juego ya que es una historia que salio de los restos de `Vice City´, tiene muchas limitaciones consigo. El mapa es demasiado peqeño, la seleccioes de trucos es menos que básica, a nivel grafico y de jugabilidad posee el mismo nivel de GTA 3, mientras se siente como una unión de San Andreas y Vice City pero mas pequeño en todos los sentidos.

    Algo que realmente impresiona es el diseño y capa de colores, que como lo vimos en su entrega anterior, transporta al espectador a un mundo fresco y dinamico. Playas, edificios, autos, colores y vestimentas totalmete dignas de la epoca de los 80. El color rosa mantiene un protagonismo muy importante a lo largo de la entrega.

    En resumen, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, es un paseo nostálgico, divertido y como siempre: violento y brutal. Probablemente una de las mejores precuelas en la industria de los videojuegos, y al mismo tiempo, uno de los mejores títulos para la PSP

    Jugabilidad: 9/10
    Personajes: 8/10
    Historia: 7.5/10
    Diseño: 9/10
    Entretenimiento: 10/10    … Expand
  22. TomTim
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Great game that is clearly no worse than other Gta (and something better). The same VC, the same atmosphere of the 80s and it has no equal. The best thing about the game is the radio. And the characters who returned from Gta VC. The hero himself is also quite good, Yu, and he differs from other characters in the Gta series in that he has just begun his criminal life, unlike the others.
  23. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    Неплохая карманная версия Великого Автомобильного Угонщика Порочный город.
  24. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    A step up from Liberty City stories, Vice City stories is a slightly different take on the classic GTA style but is every bit as enjoyable. A must buy for the PSP.
  25. 64VII
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    Compared to "Liberty City Stories" this GTA title feels like a full packed GTA, in the style of "GTA San Andreas". For a portable game, the world has a great design and exploring it is really entertaining, because you can use machines like cars, trucks, motorbikes, bmx, helicopters, jetskis, motorboats, golf carts etc. and in GTA VCS you have the ability to swim. All of this is veryCompared to "Liberty City Stories" this GTA title feels like a full packed GTA, in the style of "GTA San Andreas". For a portable game, the world has a great design and exploring it is really entertaining, because you can use machines like cars, trucks, motorbikes, bmx, helicopters, jetskis, motorboats, golf carts etc. and in GTA VCS you have the ability to swim. All of this is very important to get that in-game feeling of total freedom, which makes GTA titles great (besides Rockstar's dark humor and missions). I think GTA VCS' physics are better than in GTA LCS, which is also very important, since you'll drive a lot (often fast and crazy). The story is way more interesting than in LCS and the ending was satisfying. The radio stations offer a well picked selection of 80s songs. Overall you always got something to do, without being annoyed by it.… Expand
  26. Kyle_Katarn92
    Nov 16, 2016
    8
    This game is a must have for the PSP. Vice city stories add a plethora of new features for a more complete GTA experience. Helicopters are now flyable.
  27. Zlataned
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    Considering the fact that the PSP is not a high-performance console the game is pretty good. In my opinion it's the best game for this console. Great soundtrack & many missions - just a normal GTA. Of course it isn't as big as San Andreas but the atmosphere and the setting is very nice. If there are still people who play on PSP: Buy this game! I can absolutely recommend this game.
  28. XDavidX
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    The Vice City & Vice City Stories have the best feeling & climate in all of the GTA history, sure they never have that much features that have San Andreas but I liked this games !
  29. JacobHellflames
    Jun 1, 2015
    8
    A decent if somewhat slightly bland PSP game. This essentially follows on similar interactivity like GTA LCS and is actually pretty fun to play. There is quite a bit of extra side missions and rampages to do and the size of the city is not really much of an issue here. The new characters in here are quite memorable in their own right and the plot of this game pretty much sets the scene forA decent if somewhat slightly bland PSP game. This essentially follows on similar interactivity like GTA LCS and is actually pretty fun to play. There is quite a bit of extra side missions and rampages to do and the size of the city is not really much of an issue here. The new characters in here are quite memorable in their own right and the plot of this game pretty much sets the scene for the events of GTA Vice City, set in 1986. The only slight downside to this game is that there really aren't that many story missions when taken into consideration, and the layout of the game is a little slow to load when travelling, especially when going at fast speeds.They could have had extra features such as being able to buy food from places such as King Knuts and make those areas accessible, or at least make buying health possible like they did in GTA Vice City. Although probably my favourite thing about this game is the mix between obvious and rather not so obvious humour in the game, I would just say it is a bit of a shame that there aren't more story missions for you to do. Controls of the game are decent and aren't confusing or inconvenient in any way and the amount of weapons available to the player is pretty good. It's always pretty fun to play this game and just storm around destroying everything because in this game it's pretty easy to do with the easy to manage controls. Rampges, red balloons and side missions offer some reasonable challenges however some such as the paramedic mission are inevitably boring as it takes so long to complete. Not only that, but the glitch that lets you get to the second island before unlocking it is also kept meaning you can go and do all the rampages and collect all the balloons and unique stunts in advance, making the game missions easier with all the weapons available to you. My only pet peeve in this game is that there probably aren't enough missions where you battle the Vice City gangs, however the fact that your businesses can pull in loads of revenue dauily without you having to do anything is an added bonus. I just would have liked it if the Cholos had got a bit more of a look in in the game, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. All in all, this is a decent and worthy game to add to your collection and it is actually pretty fun to go through and complete this game in different ways each time. Give it a play and see for yourself.… Expand
  30. Swanger92
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    I am writing this for the psVita.
    This game is a must have for your ps vita collection! It looks fantastic, better than the ps2 classic san andreas on the psn. This game plays very stable and has hardly and frame rate drops. Good controls that work well for the vita. The story for this game is great and stacks up to thd gta greats! If you have a vita and want an amazing gta portable    I am writing this for the psVita.
    This game is a must have for your ps vita collection! It looks fantastic, better than the ps2 classic san andreas on the psn. This game plays very stable and has hardly and frame rate drops. Good controls that work well for the vita. The story for this game is great and stacks up to thd gta greats! If you have a vita and want an amazing gta portable experience get this game!    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PSP Game of 2006
1
#1 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#1 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    91
    While Vice City Stories is just as important a chapter in the GTA saga as any, it's another re-tread of the ageing GTA3 game engine. The missions feel familiar and so do the driving and the save system - they're all remnants of a six-year-old game, after all. Upstart "Scarface" feels fresher...But this is top-drawer entertainment. [Dec 2006, p.68]
  2. GamePro
    75
    The game is gritty and dull to a fault and it doesn't have the same sense of humor that made the past titles so entertaining. What humor there is tends to be painfully blunt - the first four hours are like one long un-funny redneck joke, for example.
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  3. GamesRadar+
    90
    Vice City Stories is topped off with killer ad-hoc multiplayer for up to six people, which lets you tear it up on foot or in cars, helicopters and boats across 10 different modes. While these matches tend to get choppy, they'll keep you playing long after you've finished the game's lengthy storyline - as will all the hidden nooks, unlockable vehicles and dozens of optional tasks scattered around the city.
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