Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for PSP Reviews by Gamers

All of the GTA games have eaten many hours of my time and this game is no exception. There are numerous game play improvements over the last GTA PSP game but there are a handful of technical flaws that are difficult NOT to notice.

So first, here's the bad:
Nothing has crashed the game, so far at least, but you will experience more late-loading textures than ever before, especially when moving at fast speeds (and some areas, like outside the stadium, always seem to be late on loading that same street panel. I've also encountered getting 'stuck' halfway through the ground at some points and very slow frame rates during some of the side missions as well as more difficulty aiming weapons. Again, it's nothing that you can't get out of and, for the most part, forgivable seeing as how the game has even more of everything to offer over all other GTA games with exception to San Andreas.

So now to what makes this game great:
You can swim; ride jet skis, bicycles, and helicopters; identify uncovered unique jumps, rampages, and balloons (packages) on your in-game map; participate in new fire and paramedic helicopter side missions; better water effects; hundreds of buildings to enter; new empire ownership interaction; and I'm sure all the other little details I have yet to encounter.

This game is for any fan of the series. True, it is not as polished as the other GTA games, but it does offer more variety in terms of game play and sheer land mass. If you're bored of the genre or turned off by strong language and violence, you're probably not reading this review anyway.

Ok, I haven't seen a game on the PSP this big in a long time! The missions, graphics, and sound are amazing! The game doesn't limit you with invisible walls or barriers! You can travel wherever you want on the islands! The only complaint I have is some texture popping and draw distance issues. Other than that, this is an amazing PSP game that cannot be passed up!