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'''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''' | '''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''', also known as '''GTA Liberty City Stories''' and abbreviated to '''GTA LCS''', is the ninth video game in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series, the fifth of the [[GTA III Era]] and was developed by [[Rockstar North]] and [[Rockstar Leeds]]. [[Capcom]] published and distributed the game for its [[Japan|Japanese]] release. The game was released on October 25, [[2005]] in North America and November 4, 2005 in the [[United Kingdom]] on the [[PlayStation Portable]] (PSP). The game, originally a PSP exclusive, was later ported to the [[PlayStation 2]], being released on June 6, [[2006]] in North America and June 22, 2006 in the UK. The game has since been re-released as a downloadable game for the PSP Go on October 1, [[2009]]. | ||
The game, set in [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] in [[1998]], was also the first game released on the PSP. GTA Liberty City Stories serves as a prequel to both [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] (set in [[2000]]/[[2001]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto III]] (set in 2001). [[Toni Cipriani]], a supporting character from GTA III, returns as the [[protagonist]]. | |||
[[File:ToniCipriani-GTALCS.png|150px|left|thumb|[[Toni Cipriani]].]] | |||
==Storyline== | |||
The game features the return of [[Grand Theft Auto III]] supporting character and [[Leone Family]] [[Caporegime|capo]] [[Toni Cipriani]] as the [[protagonist]]. The game starts with Cipriani returning to [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] after fours years in hiding for killing a made man. Toni, however, is disappointed to find himself back at the bottom of the Leone pecking order, working for his replacement [[Vincenzo Cilli]]. Toni later begins to work his way back up the ladder and against various people in his way, including Cilli, his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]], other mobsters and families, [[Hitmen|hitmen]] and politicians. | |||
==Setting== | |||
The game returns the player to the crime ridden streets of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] but features many differences from previous renditions of the city. The city features new areas to explore, such as [[Fort Staunton]], new gangs, new residents and new means of transportation, including a [[Ferry|ferry]] service from [[Portland]] to [[Staunton Island]]. Motorcycles also make their first and only appearance in the city. Other changes include the [[Porter Tunnel]] and [[Callahan Bridge]] being partially completed, with the later being completed as the game progresses. | |||
== Game Information == | == Game Information == | ||
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'''Main Articles''' | '''Main Articles''' | ||
*[[ | *[[Completion in GTA Liberty City Stories|Completion]] | ||
*[[GTA III Era Timeline]] | *[[GTA III Era Timeline]] | ||
*[[Pedestrian Dialogue#Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|Dialogues]] | *[[Pedestrian Dialogue#Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|Dialogues]] | ||
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==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
[[ | [[File:Controls-GTALCS-PSP-menu.png|200px|thumb|left|Control menu of GTA Liberty City Stories in the PSP version.]] | ||
On the [[PlayStation Portable]], character movement is controlled using the analog stick and the D-pad being used to cycle through the available weapons. The Select button changes the camera mode. To target an enemy, the player holds the R Button and can then cycle through targets using left and right on the D-pad. While in a car, the L and R Buttons can be used for drive-by shootings. While in the midst of a mission, all enemies (that is, those directly relating to the mission) are indicated on the radar by red dots. In the game's menu, the player can choose to reverse the functions of the analog stick and D-Pad. | On the [[PlayStation Portable]], character movement is controlled using the analog stick and the D-pad being used to cycle through the available weapons. The Select button changes the camera mode. To target an enemy, the player holds the R Button and can then cycle through targets using left and right on the D-pad. While in a car, the L and R Buttons can be used for drive-by shootings. While in the midst of a mission, all enemies (that is, those directly relating to the mission) are indicated on the radar by red dots. In the game's menu, the player can choose to reverse the functions of the analog stick and D-Pad. | ||
The [[PlayStation 2]] version of Liberty City Stories combines various gameplay mechanics from the PS2 versions of [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. Camera control is similar to that of San Andreas, while on-foot movement and gunplay are closer to III or Vice City. However, third-person free-aiming is available in Liberty City Stories, which is used in San Andreas. | The [[PlayStation 2]] version of GTA Liberty City Stories combines various gameplay mechanics from the PS2 versions of [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. Camera control is similar to that of San Andreas, while on-foot movement and gunplay are closer to III or Vice City. However, third-person free-aiming is available in GTA Liberty City Stories, which is used in San Andreas. | ||
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The PSP version of GTA Liberty City Stories has a [[multiplayer]] mode, for up to 6 players through wifi ad-hoc mode (same area). The game features 7 modes of wireless multiplayer gaming, in which various pedestrian and character models from the single player mode are available as player avatars. Rockstar removed these modes from the PS2 port of GTA Liberty City Stories. | The PSP version of GTA Liberty City Stories has a [[multiplayer]] mode, for up to 6 players through wifi ad-hoc mode (same area). The game features 7 modes of wireless multiplayer gaming, in which various pedestrian and character models from the single player mode are available as player avatars. Rockstar removed these modes from the PS2 port of GTA Liberty City Stories. | ||
[[File:Multiplayer-GTALCS-menu.jpg|230px|thumb|left|An example of multiplayer options menu of GTA | [[File:Multiplayer-GTALCS-menu.jpg|230px|thumb|left|An example of multiplayer options menu of GTA Liberty City Stories in the psp version.]] | ||
*The first is [[Liberty City Survivor]], a tie-in to the radio advertisement found in GTA III of a fictional reality television show of the same name. In Liberty City Survivor, players fight for themselves in a deathmatch. The first player to reach a certain number of kills, or with the highest score when the timer runs out is the winner. Players can also play in teams, or "gangs". Ultimately players will be able to choose from over 60 different characters, and play on all three islands, depending on progress through the single player storyline, but from the get go, it is limited to Portland with a generous nine characters to choose from. | *The first is [[Liberty City Survivor]], a tie-in to the radio advertisement found in GTA III of a fictional reality television show of the same name. In Liberty City Survivor, players fight for themselves in a deathmatch. The first player to reach a certain number of kills, or with the highest score when the timer runs out is the winner. Players can also play in teams, or "gangs". Ultimately players will be able to choose from over 60 different characters, and play on all three islands, depending on progress through the single player storyline, but from the get go, it is limited to Portland with a generous nine characters to choose from. | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
Liberty City Stories features ten radio stations, which comprise a mix of both licensed music and tracks created specifically for the game. The ten radio stations are as follows: | GTA Liberty City Stories features ten radio stations, which comprise a mix of both licensed music and tracks created specifically for the game. The ten radio stations are as follows: | ||
*[[Lips 106]] | *[[Lips 106]] | ||
*[[Head Radio]] | *[[Head Radio]] | ||
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===Custom Soundtracks=== | ===Custom Soundtracks=== | ||
[[File:GTALCS- | [[File:Audio-GTALCS-menu.jpg|230px|thumb|right|When the option Custom Tracks is not enabled, appear not available..]] | ||
A special feature (only in the PSP version of the game) is the ability to listen to custom soundtracks. Previously, only Grand Theft Auto games on the [[Xbox]] and [[PC]] were able to implement custom soundtracks. When Liberty City Stories was released, the custom soundtracks option was featured in the "Audio" section of the menu (by pressing Start in gameplay) but did not have any use. Many people posted on various internet forums asking how to use the feature. At one time, it was thought that these custom soundtrack abilities had to be unlocked, but this would have been very unusual since previous games didn't do this. | A special feature (only in the PSP version of the game) is the ability to listen to custom soundtracks. Previously, only Grand Theft Auto games on the [[Xbox]] and [[PC]] were able to implement custom soundtracks. When GTA Liberty City Stories was released, the custom soundtracks option was featured in the "Audio" section of the menu (by pressing Start in gameplay) but did not have any use. Many people posted on various internet forums asking how to use the feature. At one time, it was thought that these custom soundtrack abilities had to be unlocked, but this would have been very unusual since previous games didn't do this. | ||
A few days after release of the game, Rockstar placed the application called "Rockstar Custom Tracks v1.0" on the official site under the "Downloads" section. This then gave people the chance to use the custom soundtracks feature. The application appears to be based on Exact Audio Copy. | A few days after release of the game, Rockstar placed the application called "Rockstar Custom Tracks v1.0" on the official site under the "Downloads" section. This then gave people the chance to use the custom soundtracks feature. The application appears to be based on Exact Audio Copy. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The game received positive reviews, with a 9.0/10 from IGN. In the United States, the PlayStation 2 version of Liberty City Stories had sold 1 million copies by February 6, 2007, as of December 27, 2007, the PSP version has sold 1.83 million copies and the PS2 version has sold 1.32 million in the United States alone. As of March 26, | The game received positive reviews, with a 9.0/10 from IGN. In the United States, the PlayStation 2 version of GTA Liberty City Stories had sold 1 million copies by February 6, 2007, as of December 27, 2007, the PSP version has sold 1.83 million copies and the PS2 version has sold 1.32 million in the United States alone. As of March 26, 2008 GTA Liberty City Stories has sold 8 million copies according to [[Take-Two Interactive]]. | ||
==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== |