Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PlayStation Portable, 2006)

In 2002 we were all introduced to a game that many of us will know to as one of the greatest GTAs ever. We were taken to the beautiful Vice City (fictionalized Miami) set in 1986 we were introduced to Tommy Vercetti who during a money/drug trade off were ambushed losing all the money. This puts him into the hot seat to do various jobs and to repay the lost money and build an empire.

Welcome to 1984 and you play as Vic Vance (Lance Vance's older brother) who some of you remember made an appearance in Vice City only to be killed moments later. Similar to the other GTAs you are thrown into the streets with nothing and you have to work your way back up to the top and build a vast empire.

Audio

GTA when you think about that alot of the time people remember the lovable radio stations, with there satirical humor and whitty attitude it was a laugh to listen to while driving around shooting up the town. The radio stations return with new material and with the same humor, many of the DJs from Vice City return including the unforgetable Lazlo who is now an intern working for V-Rock. The Voice over cast is another amazing one with many notable actors as Lee Majors, Philip Michael Thomas (reprising his role as Lance Vance) and many others. The GTA series was always known for its cast and this game is no different. All the vehicles and weapons all sound the same as they did in VC so no change there.

Audio Score 10/10


Graphics:

Ok it's GTA were not expecting that much in graphics, but VCS delivers the graphics are solid and are probably the best to date for any GTA series. The characters are nicely animated in the cutscenes and ingame with not slow downs or lag. The vibrant city is nicely detailed with Neon lights on every building at night capturing the 80's vibe on a tiny UMD disc.

Graphics Score 9/10

Gameplay

This game still plays the same as the other GTA's steal cars, do random missions, gain money. But this time around there's a new "business" feature where you can occupy empty lots and turn them into businesses making you more money. This concept plays out similar to GTA:SA gang turf system where you go around town trying to occupy as much turf as possible but this times its businesses. Also this time around you can swim... Yes you heard me "SWIM" that means no more falling into the water and drowning, but the swimming has a limit but better than nothing right?

Gameplay score 8/10

Overall

This games great for the GTA fan in everyone though it may take us back to beautiful city of Vice. It introduces Vic Vance in a more open and caring manner rather that the 10 seconds of screen time he had in Vice City. The gameplay hasn't changed all that much but then think about it what GTA has? All in all a great game one of the rare games that comes along once in a while... Well I guess all we have to do is wait for "GTA: San Andreas Stories"

Overall Score 10/10

Best psp game. Grand Theft Auto...what more could i say. Cars, guns, the music. This game is a must have for a psp owner. Nothing wrong the game.

This is by far the best game out there for the PSP! I've played many and they don't touch this. If you've played the PS2 version, you'll be pleasantly surprised with this one. Rockstar came up with some great new ideas for missions - one where you're all doped up and it really effects gameplay; and another where you control a robot remotely from a van through the robot's eyes. Also there are many additional safe houses to save your game at, new cool weapons, and an great and original storyline. If you like GTA, you'll love this!!!

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HELLO, I'M GLAD I GOT TO BIB ON THIS GAME I'VE PLAY THIS GAME EVERY DAY SINCE I GOT GRAND THIEF AUTO.I RELLY LIKE THIS GAME SO I BIBED ON THE GAME.

I overall liked this game. It was adventurous and is a must for collectors of the Grand Theft Auto Series. I decided to buy it because it was the newest GTA out for the PSP system. The game was basically perfect but the one main thing that was horrible about the game was that it was really short. I beat the story in 15 hours; it seemed to be pointless and easily and quickly beaten. If you like GTA then you'll like Vice City Stories but don't be in for a game you could play longer than a week with all new missions.

I haven't received the item. Tried to contact the seller as well as the complaint's department. No response. Worst transaction ever.

fun, interesting, and could play for hours on end. I bought it cause ive purchased all the other GTA GAMES. So I knew before i bought it it would be awesome.

If you liked Vice city for PS2 you will like this one, even more so.It has great game play. If you love the GTA series it is a must have.

If this game is anything like Liberty city, then you got yourself a great prize. haven't played it yet but u know its going to be fabulous.................................................................

I own two other Grand Theft Auto Games which my friends and I enjoy very much. I purchased this edition because I would like different story lines and senarios. This version is Action Packed and the graphics are GREAT!
GTA Vice City Stories is as good as the original and is a welcome addition to the Grand Theft Auto series of games.

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to start off, its a great game with hours of missions. i beat all the missions and i still only 38% done with the game.

it also has phill collins in it, with a performance of "in the air tonight".

once you beat the game it still has hours of mess around value.

if you have ever played any other GTA, you know what i mean. you can just waste hours running around blowing stuff up.

Very nice game, better than Liberty City Stories in every aspect... If your thinking about buying it, go ahead and but it...You wont be disappointed...

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I got my game second day after i paid,and it's working great!
No scratces or any damage to the disc, looks like new runs like new, plus it's a nice game, i'm enjoy playing it.

my son love the game he plays it all the time. i bought it on ebay for 3/4 the price in the store, i revived it very fast. and was abel to add to my xmas presant so thank you very much

This game has a little bit small of a map, but it makes up for it in big violence and action. Good game, definately recommended to all GTA fans.

This is one of the best game i have played i really recommend tis game, this game its awesomr you will love it...

i buy it because i finish playing grand theft auto liberty city thats why i try vice city i like the game because of the story and the style of the game!

pretty good game. im not much of a fan of grand theft auto ,but i got this game for my sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love the game wish it had online but extremely good offline and very fun psp to psp multiplayer. reccomended for only adults and only those who are 17.

This is, in my opinion, the best game for the psp. Remarkaby, the game is true to its ps2 counterpart in gameplay and the immersion factor. Not too many things spared for the limited storage capacity of the UMD format. Hand down a "must have" for a true portable experiance.