(PSP) GRAND THEFT AUTO:LIBERTY CITY STORIES(GTA:LCS)
Published by: Rockstar Games
Developed by: Rockstar Leeds / Rockstar North
Genre: Third-Person Action
ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
Media Size: 1 UMD
Price:$49.99(US)

Grand theft auto....one of the most playes PS2 games now comes into the world of the PSP, sony's latest revolutional gaming device. Playing GTA was fun enough, but now you can play it wherever you go! GTA:LCS is a prequel to GTA3 and is set in the same city. Lots of new features have been introduced while some older ones have been taken out, but the gameplay is still the same. GTA:LCS brings a new edge to the GTA series providing complex missions and mini games which you would spend hours and hours doing.

Graphics: Ok...The graphics in this game are not top quality, considering the psp's capacibility, but you have to understand the length and complexity of the game, giving you so much freedom so something had to be lacked of. Saying this, the quality of the graphics is not that bad, and does not effect the gaming experience in anyway.

8/10

Gameplay: Well the gameplay is the same as GTA so if you have played another one it would be almost identical. The only 'difficulty' is getting used to the psp's controls if you are used to a ps2's controller, but after playing for a while, you get hang of it quite easily. The use of the joystick for the movement can get annoyin at times, but is easily controlled. There is only one negative thing i have to add about the gameplay....It is the camera. The camera is constant and you would rarely move it during playing, but at certain locations and places, the camera can get annoying and would require time to fully understand it. Overall the gameplay is pretty good, with all the freedom in travelling, but it would take time to get used to the controls/camera.

7/10

Audio: Sound does play a major part in the game whether it is listening to the missions, sounds of guns or the background of the radio playing while driving a car. During certain missions, people might find it hard to understand their accent, but it is not that bad, anyway, subtitles are provided so you can understand what is happening. I find the radio in GTA's quite interesting as it not only provides music, but some are really funny, so it is sort of like listening to a really funny show! Overall sound is utilised as well as it can be, while still providing the focus on the game play.

9/10

Multiplayer: There are six multiplayer games suitable for 1-6 players. It really is like six mini games with different aims and objectives, from stealing the most cars, to killing the most people. It is actually really fun and competitive, and playing it with other people is really fun!!! Obviously the focus of GTA:LCS is not the multiplayer games, so do not expect full intense missions.etc but expect hours of fun with minigames!

9.5/10

Game Value: I noe that games can be expensive and most people can't buy anything, but GTA:LCS is seriously worth buying! Mainly because of the endless possibilities you have with the game. Even though the main missions will be relatively easy to finish, there are alot of side missions and side quests you can do to make the game more enjoyable! eg finishing the main missions might only get you 47% finished out of all the things you can do! So this game will last FOREVER!

10/10

Overall: I seriously love the game and reckon it is a MUST GET GAME! (Note: Some people have been saying how they won't get it as GTA increases your firmware to 2.0 i.e. you can't play fake games....well it is definitely worth buing as most new decent games would have a similar function to prevent illegal things from happening) I just love the concept of going around shooting people, driving and stealing cars and of course, running away from the police, FBI and army! If you haven't got a psp? GET ONE! If you haven't got GTA yet, BUY IT!

Final rating 10/10

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Goodbye!


oh oooo....its the cops!!!! DRIVE!!!!


By the way, can you please comment on this, as it is my first game review....so i need to know what to improve in. Thanks for your comments!

Feedback? Well the review looks fine from my point of view... has no advitising of other sites in the pictures and shows up on the main site perfectly. The review is easy to read... aka it's in english, has reasonably good spelling/grammer and explains all the fine points quite well.

I've never actually played the game before mostly due to not having a PSP but if i ever do buy one I'll certainly be interested in the game after reading your review. Looks pretty good to me...
-Dakura Deoman-

Same ^^ Good review. I don't have this as I don't have a PSP either but it's not my kinda game tough ^^ Altough I know and understand why many people love... it! ^^

Definitely a good review, and congrats on writing the first Review in the PS2/PSP section! If I get enough free time I might be doing one next ^^.

This post has been edited by Vagrant Shadow: Mar 14 2006, 06:04 PM

Who approved this post. As again as with everypost from now on.

ONLY I APPROVE REVIEWS.

As whoever been approving them well some clear things wrong with quite afew

So only me from now on.

Review edited.

Also how can it get 10/10 when each section like graphics didnt get 10/10

Some one is a bit anal retensive. Lighten up if your head swells anymore it's going to pop.

This game is so cool i played once with my friend and i loved it i heard it will be coming on the ps2 soon i dont know when though.

This sounds really cool, may have to come offline for a few weeks to play it all

I've played:

G.T.A. III (ps2)

G.T.A. Vice City (ps2)

G.T.A. San Andreas (ps2)

.... sSo i guess i'm familliar with the G.T.A. series.. and like them... this game (psp) is ocurring on the Liberty City (G.T.A. III main City) and is mostly like the others....

However i'm fond of G.T.A. games, so i get the idea. Liked u're review; yep, shows the basic.... However i don't own a Sony P.S.P. and i'm not planning on buiyng one in a near future.... but gg.....

dude hes like the owner or something of this site. but anyway, nice review, i rented it for the psp and it wasnt as good as i thought due to it still being in the same area, and same cars, weapons, people etc. but different storyline. I would personally given it a 8/10 but its also a must have game. iF you dont have a psp i suggest you get one, its a great handheld, with a great picture and you can download free games and stuff with a big enough memory stick . You can also download emulators to play any gb,gba,n64,sne,nes,neogeo etc.

I saw a Video Review for GTA: Liberty City Stories... it is impressive and when I saw the review for it, there were some issues with the game that can drive some people annoyed. Due to the fact that its a GTA game for the PSP, the best part about it is multiplayer which provides major replay value.

Yes this is a very a good review. I like this Game.

I have to agree with Atemu, it is a good review and a good game....2 thumbs up

i thinks that game is a good game because it has good graphics

It's not all about the graphics like many people think. It's all about the gameplay ^^

i disagree because it was number before the summer holidays it can still be