Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is the first of its kind on the PSP. GTA: Liberty City Stories basically follows the story of Toni Cipriani from GTA3 and his rise to power in the Leone family. Liberty City Stories is based on Liberty City, the city from GTA3. It is set before GTA3 and ties up the loose ends from GTA3.

Gameplay is the same throughout all GTA games but considering that this is on a handheld console I was surprised at how easy it was to control and how extremely lifelike the graphics are. Also the usual side missions that you have come to expect with a GTA game are there with loads of extras like SlashTV, Fireman Rampage, 10mm Gun contests and plenty more.

The graphics are very similar to GTA3 except for details like the Callahan Bridge which isn't actually ready at the time Liberty City Stories takes place (the bridge is finished for GTA3) and a couple other similar details. Because this is on a handheld console, and the graphics are almost the same as they were on the PS2, it is a huge achievement as the PSP is disadvantaged compared to the PS2.

The replay value is unbelievable huge. Things like extra mission, the packages, rampages, special jumps and so on add a great deal of replay value. The standout point of this version of GTA is that it has a multiplayer mode; the first in the history of GTA.

For a handheld console this is a landmark game. Excellent graphics, gameplay and replay ability make this one of the best PSP games so far.