Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories

also for
PSP

Vice City, 1984. Opportunity abounds in a city emerging from the swamps, its growth fueled by the violent power struggle in a lucrative drugs trade...
See Full Description

 
8.4
very good
 
 

Game Overview

Vice City, 1984. Opportunity abounds in a city emerging from the swamps, its growth fueled by the violent power struggle in a lucrative drugs trade. Construction is everywhere as a shining metropolis rises from foundations of crime and betrayal.As a soldier, Vic Vance has always protected his dysfunctional family, his country, himself. One bad decision later and that job is about to get much harder. Kicked out onto the streets of a city torn between glamour and gluttony, Vic is faced with a stark choice - build an empire or be crushed.

The Good

Vice City is just as gaudy and cheesy as you remember it, fantastic soundtrack and radio dialogue, longer missions, It's only $20.

The Bad

Some control issues with the combat, no real forward progress for the series to be found here--old issues still remain, Upscaling PSP graphics to a console never results in a particularly pretty game, Multiplayer modes are gone.

The Bottom Line

As a soldier, Vic Vance has always protected his dysfunctional family, his country, and himself. One bad decision later and that job is about to get much harder. Kicked out onto the streets of a city torn between glamor and gluttony, Vic is faced with a stark choice: build an empire or be crushed.

This PS2 port of the PSP hit brings gamers back to the city of the second entry in the GTA III trilogy, with new characters meet and new locations to explore in this second trip to Vice City on PS2.

Vice City, 1984. Opportunity abounds in a city emerging from the swamps, its growth fueled by the violent power struggle in a lucrative drug trade. Construction is everywhere as a shining metropolis rises from foundations of crime and betrayal.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
72/100
score

Like Liberty City Stories before it, Vice City Stories isn't nearly as appealing as a PS2 game, but it's still got worthwhile qualities.

GameZone review logo
84/100
score

While dated graphics and an overall air of familiarity may turn off some, the sheer amount of fun activities coupled with the budget price make for a heartily recommended adventure.

IGN review logo
75/100
score

While the game stood tall on the PSP, its Sony Playstation 2 port seems weak in comparison when you look at the other options on the system. It's still fun, to be sure, but it just feels like a sloppy port.

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Vibration Function

Memory
326 kb

 

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 
 
Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:3/5/2007
Publisher:Rockstar Games
Developer:Rockstar Leeds
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:--
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.4
Gameplay
8.7
Graphics
6.5
Sound
8.8
Concept
8.3
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.4/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Wins the title for the most underrated GTA game ever!

Vice City Stories is not the most mind blowing game ever but pretty good and worth the money.
Published 874 days ago by pirate_captain

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

This game should be bought because it is very fun to play!
Published 1289 days ago by bree42

A Story of Disappointment - Grand Theft Auto: VCS

How sad it is when the mighty begin to fall.
Published 1758 days ago by awoolcott

Related Accessories

Sony PlayStation 2 Black Console Sony PlayStation 2 Black Console
from $99.99
View Now
FREE SHIPPING
Amazon
Grand Theft Auto (GTA): Vice City Stories for PlayStation 2
Top of Page © 2012 Juggle, LLC
All Rights Reserved
Encyclopedia & Reference Resource