85
I had this on PS2, then I got a PSP and knew I had to get this.
Everything that is so right about GTA is here. The atmosphere, the cars, the guns, the missions, the humour. I don't need to tell you everything.
But there are problems. The aiming sometimes aims a little off, some of the music is well, not particularly good. Some of the missions are insanely hard. And it's GTA 3 again.
80
For a handheld system the graphics to me was amazing and found very few complaints about them besides that I would like to of seen the cars a little better but thats just my personal opinion. Next up is the load times. I found them pretty fast for a open world game but it would never hurt to improve on load times.
Now sound has to be the one that got me. Now since this is the first game I bought and first thing I used my PSP for, Im not sure if its the PSP speakers or the game sound but next time Rockstar needs to work on sound.
As for the playability/replay value, this game can never get old. I mean come on, who says going around a city with shotguns killing every little thing that moves and then jacking a car and run from the police is boring?
97
Ok, this game: GTA: LCS is a pretty brilliant game. It uses the characters from the well known: GTA 3 for Xbox and PS2. This re-make is re-worked; with new characters, a better storyline, and more vehicles. This game is a very cool product for the PSP.
Playability
You will no doubt play this game time and time again. There are many missions for the storyline, and also extra missions - such as; races, Vigilantes..... So even if you do complete the game, you will still have a lot more to do!
Load times
This is not an issue with this game, as it sticks to the Playstation 2. You will wait the exact time you would wait when using a PS2. This makes the game surpass many other Action/Adventure games.
Graphics
The graphics for this game are pretty impressive for the PSP. But the Graphics will not beat some games. The graphics are more 'Cartoon' than 'Real'. This does not De-grade the game, as the action makes up for it.
Sound
This is a great feature as; You will have many different noises: People in the game, Traffic, the law enforcement. But he major Sounds are: The radio stations while you are in a car, or on a bike. These radio stations are pretty funny, as there are chat shows, music stations.... You could just spend a lot of time listening to them!
Overall Value
This game is worth all of its asked price. Any GTA fan will not be displeased with this game, any fan would enjoy it.
I would say any person could play this game, and even have a hint of enjoyment!
96
So much fun, I couldn't put it down. The gameplay is swift and easy and the storyline is funny too. I especially like the constant corruption of Liberty City, I just can't wait for Vice City Stories to come out!
90
Playing GTA: LCS produces an odd mix of emotions; it's incredible that the PS2 Liberty City could be so capably recreated on the PSP...but it's effectively an expansion pack of a 4-year old PS2 game.
This goes to show that the PSP can deliver full-bloodied, in-depth gameplay experience with all the graphical and aural sophistication of a bigger screen. But at the same time I found the amount of focus and time required left me looking for more accessible games for shorter sessions.
Also, some of the earlier missions are questionably fiddly. It still is about the most impressive showcase for the PSP so far, but original GTA scenarios and settings is what I really want.
94
If you're into action, adventure, shooting, racing, nad a game with a gripping storyline, Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories might be your best choice. It has many cars and a huge free-roaming environment. This means when you get bored from a mission or beat the game, you can roam around the city causing havoc or finding hidden packages which unlock cool things.This game never gets boring and it'll seem you'll want to play it over and over again. Before the game starts you have to load it up and amazingly enough, it's fast. Just around 45 sec. The graphics on this game are better than Gtand Theft Auto 3's graphics and has better reflections than San Andreas!!! The sound is excellent although the horns on cars could've had more variety. The overall value is the best part. I bought this game for $50CND which is worth it becasue King Kong for PSP got a lower mark and it is $10 more. The only thing the really takes away from the game is a framerate. Especially when a lot of stuff is exploding, the game will go down to about 30fps if your PSP is running at 333mhz. The framerate should be the least or your worries as it doesn't really affect the gameplay at all The cheat device made by Edison Carter makes the replayibility even better. Go to his website to download it now. This game should most certainly be in your PSP library today. So what are you waiting for, go buy it. Unless you don't have enough money, don't wanna, or don't have a PSP.
90
I liked this game alot, it probably spends the most time in my PSP, but after playing Grand Theft Auto 3 ever since it came out, this game gets boring. New missions but same old Liberty City.
98
Pros
• AWESUM graphics
• Great gameplay
• Has a VERY long lasting appeal
Cons
• Terrible Radio
This is an awesome game if you're a GTA fan, I highly recommend it!
90
This game is quite good, as it is a replica of GTA3 but with re-worked missions and new automobiles, cars and motorbikes. I personally think that it can get boring, with no choice of flying a helicopter - except on one mission! You can't Swim, unlike GTA San Andreas, which will annoy some. There are a lot of missions to complete and a lot of packages and stunts plus street races. These add to the experiance.
99
Veeeeeeeeery addictive! An essential for the young and old PSP owners out there. 
95
The GTA series of games redefined the way we play video games. The series has been surrounded by controversy because of it's very mature game play. Thousands of people have protested because the game is so violent, but us gamers just can't get enough of this series! The GTA series now makes it's way to the PSP so we can be as violent as we want while we are one the go!
Liberty City, what a lovely place
In this version of GTA you play Tony Cipriani. Toni Cipriani is back in Liberty City after laying low for awhile and he is working hard. He doesn't even take a break after laying low for a few years as he gets right back to working his way up the ladder of Leone family. There are some differences in this game, the main differences are of course the missions within the game. All of the missions are action packed and will keep you coming back for more and more. The difficulty level of some of the missions is high and on others quite low, so there is a nice mix there. There are hundreds of side missions within Liberty City for you to complete, so if you want to take a break from the main story line you can! As you expected there are also the hidden packages for you to find that are scattered around the city! The more packages you find, more items will be unlocked for you to use.
This game will last forever! I have already put 6 hours into this and have only completed 16% of the game! I haven't even started looking for the hidden packages yet, nor have I really tried any of the many side missions. The replay value is very high, you will just keep on playing! It is so much fun just to turn on the game and go on a killing spree or just go for a drive around he vast area that is Liberty City!
Graphics
The graphics in this game easily outshine every other game on the system to date. The graphics look stunning. If it weren't for the fact that the screen is smaller, I'd swear that this was a PS2 game. Slow downs are very rare, except for the usual ones in GTA games where there is a pileup of 40 cars on a freeway and the helicopters and swat team are chasing you, with stuff blowing up in the background this game runs very smoothly compared to other titles. With more detail than any other GTA games, this game is definitely as pleasing to look at as it is to play. Who on earth ever would have thought that a handheld could have games that look so stunning!?!
Sound
The sounds in this game are like any other GTA game. A great collection of music, voice acting, and sound effects. Everything is of high quality. As I mentioned earlier on the Radio music itself will appeal to almost everyone, but if for some reason you do not like the music included on the game Rockstar also included the option to put your own custom soundtracks in the game! If you have MP3's stored on your memory stick you can listen to your own music! How cool is that!?! This is a great touch for those who hate late 90's music.
Controls
The controls will either make or break a game, and I was concerned about how GTA: Liberty City Stories would work on the PSP. Many might wonder how it's possible to control a game like GTA on the PSP, since GTA relies on a lot of controls and the PSP is somewhat limited.
Rockstar solved this problem, and the overall controls are actually very easy!. You use the analog stick to control your movement, all of the other buttons perform the same functions as the PS2 version. To do a drive-by, simply hold the left trigger and push the analog stick in the direction you want to shoot. Then press the circle button to shoot. The camera is also controlled with the left trigger and analog stick, where the direction you point the analog stick is the direction that the camera faces.
Overall
Overall, GTA: Liberty City Stories is an experience that all PSP owners must experience! It is definitely worth the $50 price tag. The game is huge and will keep you playing for hours upon hours! Even after I have the game at 100% complete, I will still be playing it, it is that good!
70
I didn't have so much fun with this game. That's because GTA was made to be played on a big screen. If you're perfectly fine with the samll screen and simply LOVE GTA then buy it since you love it you really shouldn't care about the screen size. I'm not a big fan of GTA and prefer it on TV though. Nonetheless I was still having fun but not as much fun as my other games.
100
This game will just blow your mind.
100
You may all know of the GTA saga, but now it has gone portable and it's better than ever. GTA:LCS consists of almost everything GTA 3 has and most of the landscapes are identical to those in GTA 3. You play as Tony Cipriani, a mafioso trying to gain his reputation back and go on action packed missions. It's not like most GTA games where you do useless mission, it's all action. My only problems with this awesome game is the lack of swimming or flying, although you can fly a Dodo plane using cheat codes. But other than that this game is awesome. I give it a perfect 100 so buy it and be happy!!!!
98
This is a must have for your PSP. It's basically GTA 3 for PS2 but way better, you can do basically anything you could do in GTA 3 except there are motorcycles.
Gameplay
The gameplay is sweet with awesome, action packed missons that make you thirst for more.
Graphics
This game has excellent graphics. Besides the few glitches, the graphics will knock your socks off. The enviroment is beautiful for something portable.
Loadtimes
The loadtimes are OK, except you still have to go through the loads when you move from island to island.
Sound
New soundtracks and new radio stations, I thought these songs got really annoying after a while. I mean there's only like 5 songs a station so you will be hearing the same song a lot. The cars sound like cars and the guns sound like guns, the sound of everything is just like all other GTA's.
Get it
Get this game, it's perfect for all action fans and will make you a happy person. Get this game even if you're not a GTA fan, it's still a wonderful game.
98
Beautiful. Simply Amazing. This just demonstrates the pure raw power the PSP is capable of. Kudos to Rockstar for another wacky story, and great characters (including a cannabalistic mayor-to-be). The only thing that even looks a little dull is the sides of buildings, but only by a little bit. You might as well throw away GTA 3, because your not gonna want it anymore.
92
I heard alot of good things about this game so I just had to get it. But I am kind of dissapointed with it.
Graphics
Everything is absolutely the same as the original version, except the graphics are a little blured like on the PS1. There are some glitches but nothing to be worried about. The camera movement can be a bit annoying but you should get used to it. I don't want to be too hard on this game, it's still GTA on a portable console.
Gameplay
This game will keep you entertained for a very long time, even when you pass all the missions, which in my opinion are seriously lacking. I have the feeling I get 1% of the game with each passed mission. There are a whole bunch of bonus missions that will take some time to pass. The map could have been bigger, my neighbourhood is larger than the map.
Sound
Sound can be a bit annoying here. The constant screeching of the tires and the loud engine can drive you nuts. And the radio is even more annoying, I just keep it off all the time. Other things like voices, sound effects etc. Are really good.
Loading times
Before starting each mission there is a 10 second load time. Those are the only load times in the game. A big plus.
Overall
No need to tell you, this is the number one must have game for the PSP right now, but I have to say I was expecting more from this game, not only because of the missions but the graphics and sound too.
97
The game is simply amazing. I have been with GTA since the overhead version on PC. The great thing about this game is there is just so much to do. You never run out of playing time. After you have finished the storyline, you can do countless side missions, street races, etc. You can even just go on rampages and killing sprees. There is a great storyline and the best thing is the replayability. You can just pick it up and play for hours, and then come back a few weeks later and play it again. Once you beat it you keep playing it and playing it. After I get 100% completion I will problably still be playing it.
Another fun thing is that it is very hard to get 100%, but along the way you get rewards after completing taxi mission, etc. This makes it fun no matter how frustrated you get trying to beat the side missions to get 100%.
If you've played previous GTA games then I would pick this up, and if you haven't you should definately give this game a try because I garantee you it will occupy your time for hours.
92
I have been playing Liberty Cities now for 120 hours in-game time. I am still not getting bored.
I started playing GTA from the very first one. GTA3 was my favorite, so you can imagine my glee when I discovered that Liberty City Stories takes place in Liberty City, before the events of GTA3 take place. The continuity between the two games is great.
GTA:LCS has a lot more to offer than GTA3. Without spoiling anything I'll give you one word: motorcycles. Yes, they've taken a lot of elements from the other GTA games that came out after GTA3 and added it into this PSP gem.
As for the game itself, the controls are excellent, the graphics are amazing, the music is great, the gameplay is phenomenal, and the camera is ok.
Controls can be set to a number of pre-defined configurations. You can fine tune certain controls such as inverting your aim directions. Overall, you can control the character quite well, and I don't have any problems with the controls getting in the way.
The graphics were nicely done. Because the game was made for the PSP, Rockstar has done a great job of balancing the game with the screen capabilities. The special effects are wonderful, and I have noticed no anomalies with the video. The only problem I had with the graphics was the point of view. Also, maybe this is just me, but I seem to notice the LCD ghosting more when run off batteries than when I play with it plugged in, very minor however.
The music is what you would expect from a GTA game. Rockstar has made fake songs (although they sound very real) for LCS and have put them into a number of radio stations. No matter what your listening preference, you should find something that you like. If not, you can always play custom tracks from the Music folder of your PSP.
The gameplay is better than any GTA I have played. There is so much content it is hard to fathom. I played on Portland for 50 hours in game time, and I am still finding entirely new sub-games that escaped me. And like any other GTA game, if you are tired of doing the Mafia's bidding you can always go out and start beating pedestrians. My favorite subgames are selling cars, beating criminals on the street ($$ bonus for each), and delivering Noodles.
I am going to knock the game's camera a bit, but it's only a minor annoyance. The camera angles tend not to snap too quickly into place. This causes problems because if you handbreak around a corner, you are driving for a short while without seeing what is there. Also, when doing gun battles, the camera can go haywire, and you can't see anything worthwhile. It would have been nice to have had a first person view, or a quick camera snap option, but Rockstar did not deliver on this. The game is still highly playable despite this, but it can get annoying.
Final Verdict: Could easily be one of the best PSP games out there. Get it.
85
This game is a must get for PSP owners. The story and missions are awesome, fun and give you a chunk of mafia life.The graphics arent anything special (as many previous GTA players will know) but they cut it. The sounds are good too - There are the radios (I hate them, but they're still probably the most realistic aspect of the game) and there are the various sounds of the vehicles (avoid the Sanchez it has the most annoying sound ever).
Overall this game has an excellent story with many different sides and aspects to see it from, its got great sounds and acceptable graphics.
100
For being handheld, this is a great game. I played it on a friend's PSP, I couldnt give it back to him. It amussed me for a while. But after a while he wanted it back :
99
This game is all the things people want to do but in a game so you don't have to. GTA:LCS stars Toni Cipriani and he is back in Liberty City after laying low for awhile (I still think that this game should star Tommy Vercetti after conquering Vice city) and he is working hard. He doesn't even take a break after laying low for a few years as he gets right back to working his way up the ladder of Leone.
Gameplay
This game is just like the console version of Liberty City but handheld which is even better. And finally for the first time in Liberty City there are voice overs. This game is filled with excitement has interesting characters like JD who is the owner of a strip club and other characters like Salvatore who gives you most of the Missions in the game.
Graphics
The graphics in this game are amazing for a handheld, it looks just like Vice City. The characters are designed so well, like the main character Tony, but sadly the citizens of Liberty City are not that well designed.
Load Times
This game doesn't need to load that much except from the start, on missions and ,moving in and out of buildings just like other GTA games. However, at some parts the game just stops and freezes and your PSP starts over again. It happened to me 3 times and I've only had it for a few days.
Sound
The sound in this game is way better than GTA Liberty City because like I said it has voice overs, and other effects like shooting and driving are better as well.
Difficulty
This game is very difficult at some points and some of the missions aren't balanced. Near the beginning of the game you get a few particularly difficult missions given the early level of experience.
Replay Value
If I was going to beat the game I would take a break for a few weeks and start all over because it's fun. It's hard to get 100% complete, but this game is pretty fun even when you have finished everything else.
Overall
I like GTA:LCS very much because it is very long and hard to complete. I do sometimes get frustrated when I can't complete a mission, but if you don't use cheats like me then you will find this game very challenging. I would obvoiusly recommend this game to anybody thats over the age of 17 because even though it's fun, it's rated M.
95
I think that this is going to be the main reason why most PSP's are going to be sold this year.Everything about it is perfect, well almost, the loading times may put a few people off though!
90
Wow - thats all I need to say, GTA on PSP - and they pulled it off. This game is great. The gameplay is fantastic - the graphics are amazing the sound is sweet. I love the fact that this game is on my PSP and I can take it anywhere, I usually get addicted to these games.
Great game!! Go buy it!! NOW!!!
100
This is the one you should buy! The graphics are superb, the game itself is addictive and the load times are scary fast. Once you master the control schemes (as with all PSP games) you're good to go! This game feels a lot like GTA III, but that's not an entirely bad thing considering it's portable. The soundtrack and in game radio stations are well done, and the replay value is rivaled by none. Simply put, this game is awesome. Now go and get it!
43
It's a great game. Theres alot of gamelpay for such a small disk. The graphics are excellent and the music's great. However, the load takes quiet long. For a small disk its great and Irecommend it to everyone, especially if you've played a GTA before.
96
I wasn't fully aware that a PSP could produce such graphics such as this. The cities are streamed, and pop-ups, slow downs, and crashes are not to be found in this wonderful piece of goodness. The load times range from four to six seconds, which is above average from other games like Midnight Club 3 on the PSP, which take about one minute.
But, my only concern about the graphics, is that most of the cutscenes in the beginning of most missions are, well, barely animated. Lacking the cinematic feel of the GTA's before it. I know, it's the PSP, but seeing your character move his hands around doesn't pull me into the story.
Gameplay - 110
Yes, 110 out of 100. This game's gameplay is that gosh darn good.
The targetting is similar to San Andrea's but a bit washed down. The target can sometimes, in a huge gun fight (which are littered throughout), target pedestrians instead of the threat. I found my self shooting a elderly woman, instead of gunning down the ten rival gang members just a few feet past her.
There's also "fine aiming". You can pull this off by holding the are button, and pressing the down button (as if you didn't already know). This is usefull, when a car stands between you and your enemy, and you're just shooting the car, it also makes for very easy head shots. You can also "adjust" your aim, by holding down the L button while in fine aim mode. It basically slows down your retical and smoothes out the movement for better aiming. This is especially useful when sniping.
Sound - 90
Radio stations can get annoying at times, so I just turn them off. But, they do stay true to their time periods.
What is a Grand Theft Auto without the funny in the radio stations? It's boring is what is. That's why there's a whole bunch of it in this game. The radio stations are filled with blatant sterotypes, hilarious commercials, and funny radio talk shows.
Overall
What are you watiing for? Rent it, buy it, borrow it, whatever! Just play it!
99
This game really does rock! I gave it a 99 because of the joystick. I love the fact that the setting is from the GTA3 setting. It's just an overall great game. Can't wait till they come out w/ more GTA's.
100
First Off, I have to say that I am a GTA Fan since the start, just loved the Thefting the Street Autos I <3 GTA.
Graphics - 10/10
The best. Everything looks beautiful with only minor pixelation. It looks in some ways even better then the PS2/Xbox counterparts. It hardly lags and for the first hour or so you'll just sit there in awe as you drive around, forgetting you're playing on a portable console..
Sound - 9.9/10
Everything sounds just like they did on the console counterparts. The voice-acting is SUPERB. The only reason this didn't get a 10 is I didn't feel the soundtrack lived up to games like San Andreas and Vice City, I recognize only one track..
Gameplay - 10/10
You can pick this up and just play, the people who have trouble with the analog nub probably have trouble with a regular analog stick. I picked it up, and was able to play without any issue right away.
There's so much to do in this game, between the regular story, the taxi, police, paramedic, and firefight missions, (to name a few of them.) really, what I should be covering is what this game lacks..
It lacks flying, but I'm looking at this as an advantage, as I really didn't fly all that much in the other GTAs, and no flying = no flying missions, which is an instant win.
Replayability - 10/10
This game is very easy to spend 100s of hours on, just driving around.. You can never predict what the police will do, and you can have tons of fun just ticking them off and getting chased.
There's over 200 missions and things to do in the game. It'll take you a VERY long time to get tired of the game.
Reviewer's Tilt - 10/10
I love this game, I have played this game till my hands hurt, and then 20 minutes later picked it back up and just dealt with the pain.. It's that good.
Buy/Rent - BUY
I say buy it, most rental stores won't have it, and really there's no way to go wrong with this game.. If you own a PSP, this is the one game you MUST own. You won't be able to finish it in a rental period. (yes, I'm aware some stores allow you to keep them for 30 days) It's long and will keep you coming back to it.
95
So good, looks like you can reach in and touch the city at times the grafix are that good, and it plays ok too.
98
GTA is the best game for PSP out so far it is my favourite game in my collection and well it's simpy awesome. The graphics are amazing the story is brilliant, my fave mission was were you had to kill all the hitmen your mum sets on you. The conrols are good, the only glitch is you cant swim or climb which knocks off the two points. But apart from that you must buy it.
80
A portable GTA game is good enough for me. Although GTA: LCS was not very impressive, GTA on the run is great! The game's loading times aren't bad, the graphics are GREAT (even better than PS2 graphics!!), but the new features are nothing new. Multiplayer IS new for any GTA game (I believe), but it's nothing special compared to other PSP games. The sound is great, the new and old radio stations are totally awesome, and the overall value of this game is definitely worth you're $50.
Although the missions are indeed easier in this game, they all tie in with GTA 3. This game is taken place in 1998, before the Callahan Bridge is finished, before the underground tunnel system is finished, and your character you play is none other than your fellow mafia legend in GTA 3, TONI CIPRIANI! Overall, this game is worth your money. The new side missions are great and will certainly test your skills. Within 30 hours, the game's story missions will be complete, guaranteed. Have fun everybody!
93
I've been waiting for this game since I heard it announced, and a few months of stewing has created high expectations. My high hopes bred some criticism in the few first minutes I played the game, but dissapeared quickly. This is Grand Theft Auto, plain and clear. Everything is here. You will find a complete city- full of pedestrians, cars, back alleys, enormous jumps, all driven by a story.
I've played all of the three major GTA's, and this one falls closer to Vice City than San Andreas. For instance, I love the bikes. I just wish Tony could learn to ride them better, as CJ could. I still feel like I fall off too much. There's no character upgrading in LCS. I know I fell off less than this after some character-building on GTA-SA.
The tasks are still great, story driven, and generally challenging. The tasks change often enough that you don't feel like you are repeating the same crap for the most part. The story makes a big difference in why it's fun to complete a task.
I love the GTA world. This is freestyle portable mayhem at its best ever.
I think the best part of the recent GTA games has been well ported to the small screen, and that is the story. It's simply more fun when you are killing a few dozen thugs because it's a doublecross. The story in GTA 3 was slow to pick up, but Vice City improved on that. San Andreas was great at it. Liberty City Stories is somewhere between the last two. That's not a criticism. Trust me, it's good. The story picks up early and moves well.
Fantastic. I'm a hand-held junkie. I had the Game Boy when it first came out. I bought the Game Boy Color when it was released. When the Game Boy Advance came out I was ecstatic. The PSP is the hardware I've been waiting for, and GTA really showcases it. Beautiful.
Sound was one of the first things I noticed as a negative. It sounded a bit tinny, no doubt due to the compression. When Salvatore talked it almost sounded like he was in a gym, and not a small office.
All of the sound in the game has this touch. It's minor, and ignorable after a bit. The thing is, there are tons of great things on here, all well worth a little compression. When you stand on the beach and hear the waves crashing and the seagulls chirping, you really aren't going to care about tinny.
The radio stations are good, and the talk is entertaining! I'm not completely sold with the songs though, as I recognize far fewer than I did in past GTA games. Could be a taste issue, but I would guess it has more to do with Rockstar's licensing budget for LCS.
Tinny or not, this game, like all GTA's has a dedication to sound that is hard to ignore. Radio is the word of the day.
Apparently this is a bit of a sore topic with some gamers. I'm not really sure why. I did think the control was rough at first, but it didn't take all that long to get used to it. Now it just feels like any other GTA.
Keep in mind, you can change the settings so the D-pad is your character control. Though I have no idea why you would. The analog stick is completely functional, and doesn't have the annoying transitional jerkieness of the D-pad. Another note: Never forget the left shoulder button when your are using a gun like the sniper rifle or grenade launcher. It slows down your movement, and makes aiming much easier.
Give it some time, I suggest the default controls unless you really hate them. If you do, fiddle with the options. That's what they are there for.
Non-existant. Ok, thats a lie. They are wonderful though. Liberty City Stories loads infrequently, and quickly. The only time it will annoy you is when it happens in the middle of a cut-scene. This happens occasionally, but is relatively easy to ignore. After playing Midnight Club 3:Dub Edition for so long I'd almost swear LCS never loads.
The biggest problems I mentioned were tinnyness of sound and difficult control. Play the game for an hour or so- you will forget about the tinnyness (if you ever noticed it). Control problems will dissapear with practice. Every time I pick this game up I'm still feeling a high that I have GTA on a handheld. I would suggest this game to any PSP owner, over 17 of course.
100
I have been waiting for this game for quite some time, as all of us had been. And when I finally got it I was sooo excited. The intro song is great, I love it. First of all I dont know how anyone can put 95 or 90, I mean come ON, no game for PSP comes even CLOSE to this game.
Okay, a lot of people are complaining about the targeting with the guns. I haven't really had any problems at all, nothing you wouldn't see on a normal GTA. The ONLY flaw in the game is the driving is just a little too sensitive, but nothing worth taking a single point off.
This is why the game is so famous and loved. The gameplay is just outstanding. I've got like 6 hours on the game now and only like 16%. It is basically a GTA game on PSP. They don't leave out anything. They have the main story, side missions, and good old taxi, vigilante, and ambulence. You still need the 100 hidden packages, unique jumps and rampages. I can't believe they fit all of this on a UMD. It is amazing.
Back when GTA III came out, I played it for like 6 months straight, and same with VC and SA. These games just have soooo much to do and complete, I never get bored of this game. I'm going to be playing this game till Vice City Stories comes out. This is now my favorate PSP game.
I have no problem with doing missions over again, or if I forget to save and my PSP gets reseted, NO PROBLEM, these missions are just so much fun to play I dont mind repeating them at all. It just still has that classic GTA feeling which I am so impressed by.
Once again I don't know how someone can give Lumines a 100 and GTA a 95, but thats just my opinion. I look for games with a whole lot to complete, great story, and a lot of fun and this is what this game is. All these other PSP games are somewhat short, but GTA:LCS is gonna be in my PSP for a LONG TIME.
91
This is quite possibly, the most pointless review you'll ever read. Chances are by now, you'll have made your mind up on whether you're going to get this or not.
As well as that, pretty much every superlative in the English language has been done to death describing the game. You already know that it is GTA, with no shortcuts, just a full on GTA experience in your pocket.
So where do I go with the review? Originally, I thought let's not go too over the top, and let people know there are faults hidden away in the game. That's where the next problem comes, there's hardly any faults either!
Loading times are exceptional. Graphics are sharp and in my opinion, better than those that GTA3 on the PS2 pushed out. AI controlled pedestrians still go about their own business. And the car in front is still as infuriatingly inept at driving straight lines as ever!
As well documented, the missions have indeed been shortened for the pick up 'n' play experience, but they are still as fresh as you'd hope. Nothing too identical to what has gone before it.
And the control system, despite what you've heard, is more than adequate. Cars are just as responsive as you could ever want. The are button auto-targetting isn't too helpful at times, more often than not considering the pimp across the street to be more of a threat than the Sendacco hitman standing on your toes.
The only thing that constantly annoys, is the sheer ease to fall off your speeding motorbike. Way too easy to end up over the handlebars. But even then, you get rated on the distance you go flying, so at least you're still being competitive!
In all, it is the game you're hoping for. Rockstar deserve every credit for the miracles they've produced on one UMD. What excites me, is that with them already having announced a new GTA PSP game for 2006, that this is only a taste of things to come!
100
It's GTA in your hands what else can you ask for?
90
Like a lot of you, it has been a while since I have bought a new PSP game (short of being tempted at Fry's to buy Bleach 1 & 2). As well, like many of you, I have been waiting for Grand Theft Auto : Liberty City Stories to come out along with the high tide of games to follow its release (finally, some RPG's).
First off, I would like to say that every initial review of the game from semi big internet entities such as Gamespot/IGN etc, are giving a completely whiney perspective on the controls of this game. They are executed flawlessly with the lack of the 2nd analog stick (not that the originals use of the 2nd analog was a requirement). Camera control is extremely easy as where other reviewers have said "you have to stand still to change camera angle cry cry cry", this is not the case and leads me to question their job as a supposed "gamer/reviewer".
It's Grand theft auto. Seriously, it reacts the same as any of the other GTA 3/vice games, short of San Andreas since I haven't touched that game. Controls work great and the only gripe I have about the controls is the fact that the PSP's analog isn't so limber when it comes to precise, short adjustments.
So far, there IS a story, which not much can be said for GTA 3 (yes I beat it), but GTA 3 takes quite awhile to get into anything other than the "climb to the top". LCS gets you in straight from the beginning, without even having played the game (intro) you learn immediately how many possibilites the story could have.
Flawless with a couple irritations in Options. I bought the game with the educated assumption that LCS would have custom soundtracks, and with the option in the audio portion of options screen, why would you think anything else? It looks like this.
Radio Volume: ||||||||
SFX Volume: ||||||||||
Custom Soundtracks: Unavailable
Radio Station: MSX 98
Where Unavailable, doesn't move, no matter what you do to it, even if you have both MP3 and ATRAC3plus songs on your memory stick. It just doesn't do anything. To add to the frustration, it doesn't say ANYTHING at all in the manual about these adjustments. I'm assuming there will be something announced later as to what this is, or i'm assuming (I hope not) that Custom Soundtracks means downloadable music content (such as more Lazlow talk radio). Audio is clear and crisp, the existing radio stations have good tracks (even ones when you jack a cab it starts playing stereotype based music, such as like Hindu chants and crap like that, yeah yeah, I know it's bad, but doesn't lead to laughing).
With the sometimes cumbersome and annoying lack of precision the PSP's analog stick provides, driving can be a pain, leading to too slow or too hard of a turn, especially on motorcycles.
Perfect. Like the other GTA games, the only long loading time is really when the game is first started. When changing rooms, buildings, mission beginnings and endings, anywhere there is standard game loading, it is astonishingly quick. You won't be waiting around wondering if your disk is messed up.
While almost everything points to this game being probably the most thorough and well thought out gaming experience on the PSP so far, I had to give it a 90 simply for the fact that I am left hanging when it comes to the confusion regarding Custom Soundtracks. I'm a picky bastard when it comes to music, and when i'm driving around launching my purple Buick off someones face, I dont want to hear Hip-Hop, I want to hear something messed up like gabber or squarepusher.
95
Since the PSP came out, every single game I've checked out that have been out for ps2 and other systems has been modified, trimmed, and remade in so many ways to make it a different experience from its console cousins. Why??? Finally we have a game that in no way is a limited version of the console game. This game is awesome. I played Liberty and Vice City but never had the chance to complete either of them, because I would spend too much time at home on the couch, achieving nothing. Now I can play this game whenever I feel like it, and now I love my PSP again.
Bugs
The first thing I want to address is the issue with bugs. Get over it, the game is done and complete, and so far I've never played a game in my entire life that didn't have a bug or two. This game has its glitches but all of the GTAs did so what's new, the game still rocks.
Sound
The audio in this game is absolutely amazing. I love the soundtrack, the radio stations are entertaining in true GTA style, and the driving around the city with the radio off leaves me feeling like I'm in a virtual world.
Graphics
Visually the game is on par with Vice City in my opinion, and for some reason it looks so much cooler on the little big screen. I noticed a framerate drop or two when the cops are on my tail, but nothing to cry about, less than a second at the most.
Controls
Now if I thought I could do a better job, or if I saw a game that has done a better job on the controls I would complain, but apart from looking around being annoying, the controls are actually smooth and responsive. The analog nub is annoying when trying to make slight adjustments while driving but its not that bad. I feel like I'm making excuses for the controls, but seriously, unless you're a big baby, it's not a big deal, and I'm getting better every minute.
My personal feeling is this is the most complete game experience for the PSP. This game has always rocked and continues to rock on the PSP.
95
Earlier today I was sitting in a coffee shop in Liberty City. No wait... What I meant to say was that I was in Liberty City in a coffee shop. What I mean is, I was sitting in a coffee shop while playing GTA: Liberty City Stories. And I gotta tell you, it was pretty damn cool. There it was. A GTA game on my PSP.
Check this out. I needed to go get a smog check for my car, but first I swung by my local game shop to snag their last copy of GTA. On the way to the smog center I plugged my PSP into my car stereo and started up the game. The openning song was so badass. I was really getting into it. And then it occurred to me how cool it was that I could play the game as soon as I bought it. No need to go home and sit on the couch first.
I get to the smog place and the guy tells me it's going to take him about 20 minutes, so I head on over to the little cofee shop next door to the garage. I get my coffee and take my PSP out of sleep mode (you gotta love that feature). Next thing I know, I'm in Liberty City. I mean this is really a GTA game on my PSP. It took a few minutes for that to sink in. Next thing I know I'm laughing. There are people looking at me like I'm a little nuts, but I can't help it. There are some really funny parts of this game.
Then I start to actually play the game, and it hits me. The controls are quite wonky. Yes, I said it. Wonky. It's a bit of a shock. GTA: San Andreas controlls like a dream, so in contrast the wonkiness is really noticeable. I can forsee that becoming a problem when the action starts to get real hot. Car chases and shoot outs could become frustratingly hard, due to the wonky controls.
And I also started to notice that the sound was slightly low quality. Not so bad that it would detract from the game, though. It sounded kinda like an MP3 track that was compressed just a little too much. I've never experienced that in a PSP game before, so it was a little distracting.
But I'm not disapointed at all. My complaints with the game, so far, are minor. And the "cool" factor is off the chart for this game. This really is GTA on PSP. It's not some little demo or cheesey port from a previous game. This game has all the stuff you would expect to find in a GTA game: music, voices, acting, people chatting in the streets, cars, cops, taxis, story... I could go on but I want to talk about the graphics and then wrap-up this review.
The graphics are awesome. In some ways, even better than the PS2 versions of previous GTA games. It looks like the character models are made from fewer polygons than the PS2 games but the texture images that cover the models are WAY more detailed. The graphics really are quite amazing.
100
GTA:LCS is so far, the best game for the PSP. All PSP owners and GTA fans must play this game.
The graphics in this game easily outshine every other game on the system. Not only do the graphics look great, but the game handles them great too. If it weren't for the fact that the scrren in smaller, I'd swear that this was a PS2 game.
With very rare slow downs, except for the usual ones in GTA games (where there is a pileup of 40 cars on a freeway and the helicopters and swat team are chasing you, with stuff blowing up in the background) this game runs very smoothly compared to other titles.
With more detail than any other GTA games, this game is definetly as pleasing to look at as it is to play.
Many might wonder how it's possible to control a game like GTA on the PSP, since GTA relies on alot of controls and the PSP is somewhat limited.
Well, Rockstar easily solved this problem, and the overall controls are actually more refined than the PS2 versions. You use the analog stick to control, and all of the face buttons perform the same functions as the PS2 version. To do a drive-by, simply hold the left trigger and push the analog stick in the direction you want to shoot. Then press the circle button to shoot. The camera is also controlled with the left trigger and analog stick, where the direction you point the analog stick is the direction that the camera faces.
Right trigger is lock-on, and you can cycle taregts with the D-pad. Down is to enable free aim, where you see the crosshairs. When in the car, the D-pad honks the horn, starts submissions, and changes the radio stations. Overall, this is quite possibly the best use of the PSP's controls.
GTA:LCS handles load times well too. You have 10 seconds loads between islands and when you turn on the game. Then, when entering a building or starting a mission, there is a 2-4 second load. Considering the sheer size of the game and the incredible graphics, this isn't bad at all, especially compared to other games (*cough*Midnight Club*cough*).
The sounds in this game are like any other GTA game. Good collection of music, voice acting, and sound effects. Everything is of great quality, except for the purposely designed over the phone conversations on the radio. Speaking of Radio, the musics itself will appeal to some people (not me, as VC had the only music I liked) but luckily, you can listen to LCTR, the talk radio station, which has some hilarious parts in it. Rockstar also included the option to put your own custom soundtracks in the game, which is a great touch for those who hate late 90's music.
Just like every other GTA game, except portable. You go around shooting people, driving cars, working for the mafia, killing people, stealing money, causing chaos in the strret, and pissing off everyone while doing it.
Multiplayer is an added bonus, with a bunch of gameplay modes (won't tell you guys though, have to find out yourselves) and over 60 characters to play as (some are unlocked in single player). It's very fun, and with more than two players, it's awesome!!!!
Overall, GTA:LCS is an experience that all PSP owners and GTA fans must experience. It is worth so much more than the $50 price tag. It also proves that the PSP itself can handle games of this size, and that all the developers so far, have just been lazy and made bad products.
If this shadows what the coming onslaught of games will be like, prepare to be in debt, as this is quite possibly the greatest portable gaming experiences I have had since, well, ever.
95
I was worried about how not having 2 sets of shoulder buttons would affect gameplay. I finished the core missions of GTA:SA just before GTA:LCS came out so that I wouldn't have any confusion over the control, but I don't even notice it anymore. Load times are almost non-existant, and though it does skip/stutter, you forgive GTA when Tony starts up again and the fun keeps on going. You can even listen to the radio stations in the pause menu just for fun. I haven't figured out how to listen to my own music during gameplay yet.
The graphics are pretty good-the PSP screen is beautiful. Though the sound of the PSP isn't the greatest, you can get a good pair of earbuds and problem solved-almost too loud.
Gameplay is sooo nice. The geography is very similar to GTA 3 (slight differences), but you'll get to know where the goodies area in no time (different safehouse). I love picking off the hitmen and taking their body armor and gun. I also noticed that there's a glitch-if you do the scooter shooter mission and fail, you get about 3000 rounds for the submachine gun.
Definitely not for the kiddies (thus the mature rating), but neither are any of the other GTA games. Get it, play it, love it, don't share it with your kid brother.
97
At the start it would not seem as good as any of the others but as you progress it gets far better. But I am still not sure it as good as San Andreas.
97
When I first heard of this game I wondered what type of GTA game this would be . But with noticing the power of the PSP I knew it would be the 3d one . I have followed closly as to when this game would come out . When I Finally picked this game I was simply amazed . I knew the PSP was powerful but I didn't it could have put so much detail on one game and still maintining decent framerate . This game isint just another port like the other PSP games . It comes out with a brand new storyline,motercycles and different costumes to put on your player . The loads times are very short . It takes about 10 seconds to load the game and 3 seconds when your transfering cties and houses . The framerate does slow down when theres too much on the screen but aside from that its very decent . The sound in this game is what Other GTa games sounded like ,with cars squealing and people screaming when you open fire . The replayabiliy in this is very high you can either waste ammo on the inocent or solve different missions . In conclusion this game is a must have for all PSP owners out there , if your a gta fan or a casual gamer looking for fun on a handheld then please do not hesitate to pick this up .
97
Bought this game last week. I have to say It's definately worth the 50 dollars. The story really doesn't open well but once you advance farther, the missions jsut keep getting better and better
The gameplay is fun as it is with all GTAs. Blow up stuff and kill cops til you die is always fun.
It's playability can be frustrating at times due to its sometimes awkward control layout. But once you get past this, it's all fun from there on out. There are numerous load times in the game but they do not take more than 10 seconds. The graphics are amazing for what a PSP can do. It's easily as good as Vice City in terms of graphics
The radio stations can be dull sometimes and they do not have a good rock station. But thats what the Custom Tracks are for.
The overall value of the game is INCREDIBLE. You wont be bored while playing this. The missions are sometimes difficult and frustraitng but it jsut adds to the game. All in all. Rockstar did an amazing job on this game. Buy it Today.
100
I think GTA:LCS is an excellent game for any fan of the GTA series or any PSP gamer looking for a new thrill on their PSP. The game has pretty good graphics, customizable soundtracks, and all the shooting you have come to love from the series. I definatly recommend picking it up at your local game store immediatley
100
The best handheld game ever. The graphics are awsome. The controls are awsome. The loading is awsome. Everything is awesome about this game.
98
I dont see how you can be dissapointed, it's everything we know and love from GTA 3 and Vice City(bikes), and the multiplayer puts it even higher on the must have list.
The gameplay is what you'd expect from any GTA game, the graphics are great and similar to GTA 3. You can listen to about 10 radio stations with tons of songs and change outfits and characters (multi-play). The load times are pretty good along with FR, audio and cinematics are also fun to watch.
I can't say anything bad about the game except no online, but maybe next time. MUST HAVE FOR ALL PSP OWNERS!
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