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- Platform: PlayStation2
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- Massive non-linear storyline penned by an award-winning writing team
- Professional character voice acting and production
- All-new soundtrack with the in-game radio stations that Grand Theft Auto made famous
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In a nutshell:
The best selling game on the PSP arrives on the PS2 and at a surprisingly generous budget price too. Return to the original city from Grand Theft Auto III, but with all the subsequent enhancements to the series including motorcycles and computer controlled allies.
The best selling game on the PSP arrives on the PS2 and at a surprisingly generous budget price too. Return to the original city from Grand Theft Auto III, but with all the subsequent enhancements to the series including motorcycles and computer controlled allies.
The lowdown:
It’s easy to see why this is so far the only gaming to be ported from the PSP to the PS2, since this is basically a whole new Grand Theft Auto game, even if it does take place in the same city as one of the previous games. The missions are exactly the same as in the PSP version, which means they’re slightly shorter than usual – originally so as to be better suited to a portable format. The graphics have been improved though with a new silky smooth frame rate, a better draw distance and more cars and pedestrians on the streets. The only problem is that the multiplayer modes from the PSP game have been completely removed, which is a shame, but then Rockstar probably don’t want this to steal Grand Theft Auto IV’s thunder.
Most exciting moment:
As ever with GTA the best bit of the game isn’t the missions but just exploring the city and getting into trouble. If you ever get bored of just random mayhem though there are tons of side quests including the usual chances to be a vigilante and paramedic, as well as pizza delivery man and even a dustbin man!
Since you ask:
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories has already been announced for release this October on the PSP. So far a version hasn’t been confirmed for the PlayStation 2 and nor is there any word of a possible San Andreas Stories. They do seem like safe bets though.
The bottom line:
A miniaturised GTA adventure at a miniaturised price.
Harrison Dent
Product Description
There are a million stories in Liberty City. This one changes everything. Once a trusted wise guy in the Leone crime family, Toni Cipriani was forced into hiding after killing a made man. Now he's back and it's time for things to be put right.
The streets of Liberty City are in turmoil. Warring Mafiosi vie for control as the town begins to self-destruct under waves of political corruption, organized crime, drug trafficking and union strikes. No one can be trusted as Toni tries to clean up the mess of the city's chaotic underworld. Deranged hit men, morally depraved tycoons, cynical politicians and his own mother stand in his way as Toni tries to bring the city under Leone control.
Forced to fight for his life in an odyssey that will shake Liberty City to its foundations, Toni must use any means necessary to secure his place in the leadership of the Leone family in a town up for grabs.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Being a long term fan of the GTA series, I bought this both on psp originally, and PS2 next. Make no mistake, this is a great game. Some people are moaning that its a little lightweight, but this shows how much expectations have risen since the original came out.
Liberty City itself is still fantastic; you can spend hours just exploring, enjoying the visual gags of which there are many, and doing side missions, again of which there are many.
I don't think you can complain about lack of depth, when you take into account the free-roaming fun this game gives. It also contributes to GTA continuity, which is cool as well.
The missions are a bit shorter, but the game was developed for the PSP, so I think thats a silly complaint; at the money you pay, you cannot get a better value game.
milking a cash cow? perhaps. pleased they did it? YOU BET!!!!!!!!
Liberty City itself is still fantastic; you can spend hours just exploring, enjoying the visual gags of which there are many, and doing side missions, again of which there are many.
I don't think you can complain about lack of depth, when you take into account the free-roaming fun this game gives. It also contributes to GTA continuity, which is cool as well.
The missions are a bit shorter, but the game was developed for the PSP, so I think thats a silly complaint; at the money you pay, you cannot get a better value game.
milking a cash cow? perhaps. pleased they did it? YOU BET!!!!!!!!
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
You may remember Toni Cipriani from GTA3. He was the Mafia capo that gave Claude jobs destroying the Triads. This game is set two or so years beforehand and you are now playing as Toni. You have to help get the mob back on its feet after Forellis and Sindaccos, two other Mafia families, threaten its base in Liberty City.
The missions on Portland Island, the first of three islands, are simple and easy-to-follow, great for getting used to the game, or the GTA Franchise if you haven't played before. If you have, the Staunton Island missions (the second Island) are a good base for more experienced players. Then you have the Shoreside Vale missions, the ones which are challenging but really give the game an epic finale.
The game sees you with Mafia goons, night club owners, mayoral candidates and the Yakuza. Familiar faces include Salvatore Leone and Donald Love, with brief appearances from others. You can drive a total of 70 driveable vehicles, including gang cars, buses, trucks, sports cars and motorbikes. You can also take the ferry between Portland and Staunton islands, the EL Train around Portland and the Subway beneath the city.
But what really makes this game worth it is the odd jobs. For a PSP Title (there is little difference between the PSP and PS2 title) there is an amazing amount. Not only is there the classic R3 missions; ambulance, police, fire fighter and taxi; but there is also noodle and pizza delivery, car salesman, race tracks, RC races, assassinations, car collections and more, including a unique feature which I feel is truly superb, Avenging Angels, were you participate in a crime-fighting gangs and must, with another Avenging Angel, get rid of gang crime in the area. If you have read about the Avenging Angels glitch, that has been fixed in the PS2 Version.
I was a little bit concerned before buying this game but I certainly wasn't disappointed it upon playing it. There is a wide variety of weapons, cars and jobs, and the differences between this and GTA3 truly impressed me. Although the last mission is quite a toughie - it is meant to be - and this shows that just because it is a PSP title it does not have to be a walk in the park, but it is a superb game, one worth buying.
The missions on Portland Island, the first of three islands, are simple and easy-to-follow, great for getting used to the game, or the GTA Franchise if you haven't played before. If you have, the Staunton Island missions (the second Island) are a good base for more experienced players. Then you have the Shoreside Vale missions, the ones which are challenging but really give the game an epic finale.
The game sees you with Mafia goons, night club owners, mayoral candidates and the Yakuza. Familiar faces include Salvatore Leone and Donald Love, with brief appearances from others. You can drive a total of 70 driveable vehicles, including gang cars, buses, trucks, sports cars and motorbikes. You can also take the ferry between Portland and Staunton islands, the EL Train around Portland and the Subway beneath the city.
But what really makes this game worth it is the odd jobs. For a PSP Title (there is little difference between the PSP and PS2 title) there is an amazing amount. Not only is there the classic R3 missions; ambulance, police, fire fighter and taxi; but there is also noodle and pizza delivery, car salesman, race tracks, RC races, assassinations, car collections and more, including a unique feature which I feel is truly superb, Avenging Angels, were you participate in a crime-fighting gangs and must, with another Avenging Angel, get rid of gang crime in the area. If you have read about the Avenging Angels glitch, that has been fixed in the PS2 Version.
I was a little bit concerned before buying this game but I certainly wasn't disappointed it upon playing it. There is a wide variety of weapons, cars and jobs, and the differences between this and GTA3 truly impressed me. Although the last mission is quite a toughie - it is meant to be - and this shows that just because it is a PSP title it does not have to be a walk in the park, but it is a superb game, one worth buying.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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It's very hard to rate game that's part of a series, without comparing it to the others in the series. LCS has a smaller map, fewer missions, fewer vehicles, fewer features, and a worse story than San Andreas. In fact, it doesn't even come close. BUT, comparing the game to any other similar title, it does better in almost all those categories- it's certainly better than the Godfather. Bottom line, this is a budget game. If you havn't got San Andreas, get that. If you have got San Andreas and can lower your expectations bit, get this. If you want another big GTA title, this isn't it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A classic.
A great classic game, and it feels good to play it again. If you're a fan of the GTA series, I would definitely try this.
Published 11 days ago by Peter
SIMS
If you take away the killing side of this game, you basically have a more detailed Sims game. You can do everything from going on trains, buses and taxis to having your own job. Read more
Published 9 months ago by David Ware
Solid GTA Fare
I must admit that I really enjoyed GTA: LCS, it was just a lot of fun. Yes the graphics are grainy, dull and generally piss poor but the gameplay is hugely rewarding and very... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dyspeptic Spirit
better than gta 3
This game is one of my favorites. their is lots to do but not as much land as on san andreas. only critism is you can't go in the water.
Published on 22 Feb 2008 by Mrs. J. A. Hudson
'I like you Tony, you have big balls- like a bull.'
I really enjoyed GTA III and GTA Vice City. Didn't enjoy San Andreas all that much- there's two things you can do in GTA- Steal and ride vehciles and kill people with a weapon of... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2008 by Paul Smithson
Just More Of The Same
Overall, Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories (PS2) is an addictive game with many great moments of gaming action whether it be racing cars over cliffs and up ramps or completing... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2007 by Daniel Thompson
Kinda underrated
I love this game so much! OK, it's not as good as San Andreas, but this game is still pretty entertaining! Great story, great graphics... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2007 by kingboy
Terrific!
This game and Vice City Stories are my two favourite GTA games because they create a more realistic feel to the two cities (Liberty and Vice) that were used in GTA 3 and GTA: Vice... Read more
Published on 10 July 2007 by TOMMOT
What is everyone moaning about?
This game was designed for people with psp's to be able to play GTA on it. It was obviously not meant to be the next main GTA. Read more
Published on 5 July 2007 by S. Hudson
Stories Best Left Untold
I bought this game a few months back. I have GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas and was expecting this one to be similar to San Andreas as every title that follows usually gets... Read more
Published on 13 May 2007 by W. Nash
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