6.8 out of 10

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

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  • User Score (114)
    9.2 9.2 from 114 reviewers
  • Expert Score (76)
    8.3 8.3 from 76 reviewers
  • Gameplay (33)
    6.6 6.6 from 33 reviewers
  • Graphics (81)
    6.4 6.4 from 81 reviewers
  • Sound (43)
    7.1 7.1 from 43 reviewers
  • Storyline (5)
    7.9 7.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    7.4 7.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (8)
    9.0 9.0 from 8 reviewers
  • Buzz Index: 0/5
  • Activity: 1/5
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Pros & Cons

  • gr8 gameplay, improved graphical engine, improved missions, and swimming, adds helicopters
  • can t save anywhere, series trademark glitches, lengthy loading times, no internet play, small loading time

This video game is available for play both on your PSP and PS2 units. If you ever played the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City game, then you’ll be glad to know Vice City Stories is the prequel to that original Grand Theft Auto game. However, the multiplayer function is only available on the PSP unit – if you play on PS2 units you get only single player function.

Features

The continuity between Vice City and the new Vice City Stories is sustained because the voice actors for Vice City play the same character…

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This video game is available for play both on your PSP and PS2 units. If you ever played the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City game, then you’ll be glad to know Vice City Stories is the prequel to that original Grand Theft Auto game. However, the multiplayer function is only available on the PSP unit – if you play on PS2 units you get only single player function.

Features

The continuity between Vice City and the new Vice City Stories is sustained because the voice actors for Vice City play the same characters in Vice City Stories. The object of the game Vice City Stories is for players to steal vehicles then drive them away before law enforcement officers can catch them. The game tends to expand into multi-linear directions because you can try out many missions and storylines.

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  1. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Review / Preview for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

    Reviewer: Cheat Code Central
    03 May 2008

    Vice City Stories really doesn’t take any chances. It’s holds fast to the GTA formula which although is open-ended, really has a definite structure to it. There are lots of side-missions to make it feel as though you have total freedom of choice but if you want to complete the game you will have to follow a linear path, albeit one that’s somewhat convoluted. Some of the side missions are redundant but then again so is working in a factory. These missions may be... Read more

  2. Reviewer: The Laser
    18 October 2007

    There can be little doubt that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is going to be the biggest-selling game of the year, and deservedly so. In this heavily-hyped and very much anticipated sequel, gamers are transported back in time to the 1980's and are put in the shoes of a low-level gangster. With new characters, cooler vehicles, a more varied mission structure, incredible soundtrack and uncompromising approach, Vice City outdoes GTA3 in every department. The Laser examines... Read more

  3. Reviewer: GamesAreFun
    18 October 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The story this time around is just as weak as it's been before. Vic Vance is a hardcore soldier for the United States of America, but when his brother finds himself in a nasty Read more

  4. 16 March 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Like its predecessor, Vice City stories is a PS2 port from a game originally designed for Sony’s PSP handheld and as such comes complete with all the limitations of that platform. PS2 versions of PSP games tend to look very cheap, as the display resolutions of a PSP title look fuzzier and a bit washed out when blown up for PS2 gameplay. Vice City Stories is no exception. Add in the fact (or should subtract be the right word?) that the multiplayer modes present on the... Read more

  5. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

    Reviewer: GIN
    23 February 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 10
    10
    Addiction 9
    9.0
     

    As we take a look back at some of the hot games of 2006 for potential Games of The Year, “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories” is definitely one that comes to mind in the realm of the Playstation Portable handheld. While some may have had their reservations about the title not raising the bar by leaps and bounds for the GTA series, the fact still remains Vice City Stories is arguably one of the hottest titles to hit the PSP. And if it follows the model of Liberty... Read more

  1. get this game now

    Reviewer: bojo600, Newegg
    11 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    the graphics may be pretty bad compared to other games, but hey, its GTA. if you want every game you own to have crysis like quality, then don't get this game. but i think that the game is awesome and the psp is nothing without it Read more

  2. Sweetest GTA Game EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reviewer: Game Wiz, Circuit City
    06 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Graphics 10
    10
     

    This game is sweet and just the fact that you get to swim in the ocean without drowning or being wasted.GTA Liberty City isn't all that good because when you accidentily fall in the ocean or lake your wasted.{that happened to me a lot}This game is pure fun,not just because it's storyline is better or you get to pilot a helicopter and shoot people on missions orr just for fun when the police is chasing you{ON GROUND}!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was to funny because I had about 10... Read more

  3. very cool game

    Reviewer: tr00p3r, Walmart
    23 April 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    this game is very cool its just like all the other gta's except that its PORTABLE!! cant stop playing it Recommends this product? Yes Has owned product for: 3 - 4 months Uses product: Every day Read more

  4. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

    Reviewer: GaryA, swapgame
    05 July 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    How can Swapgame give this game a 3 star? I have just clicked keep it and bought the game (not bad for 15 quid when its still 30 in shops and the UMD I have is in new condition ;-)) This is a great game like every other GTA game, if you read my LCS review for PSP you will now that I have every GTA game, I'm a big fan and this does not let me down. OK graphics aren't as good as SA nor is length but hey who cares this is PSP. You can swim as well which is a big pro. Any... Read more

  5. GTA:VICE CITY STORIES

    Reviewer: Mr.EjItErE2K8, LOVEFiLM
    23 January 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The new edition to the GTA series, GTA:VICE CITY STORIES is bloody awfull. The storyline and plots are ok but the graphcs are rubbish and the cars are awfull. I like the fact that it is set in VICE CITY so people dont have to try and remember a new map layout, apart from that i pretty much hate it. Read more

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