"Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories" is an action-adventure video game released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2005 and later for other platforms. It is a part of the popular Grand Theft Auto series developed by Rockstar Games. The game is set in Liberty City, which is a fictional city based on New York City, and takes place in 1998, three years before the events of "Grand Theft Auto III."
Storyline: Players control Toni Cipriani, a former hitman for the Leone crime family, who returns to Liberty City to rebuild the family's power and confront rival gangs. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power within the criminal underworld.
Open World Gameplay: The game maintains the series' signature open-world gameplay, allowing players to explore the city, engage in missions, and interact with various characters.
Missions and Side Activities: Players can complete main missions to progress the story, as well as engage in side activities such as street races, vigilante missions, and more.
Vehicles: The game features a wide variety of vehicles, which players can steal and drive around the city.
Graphics and Sound: While designed for the portable console, "Liberty City Stories" features improved graphics and a dynamic soundtrack that captures the essence of the early 2000s.