Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories PSP ISO is an action-adventure open-world game developed by Rockstar Leeds in collaboration with Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2006. Serving as a prequel to the iconic Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the game takes players back to the vibrant streets of Vice City in 1984, two years before the events of the original game.
Players step into the role of Victor "Vic" Vance, a disciplined soldier whose life takes a dramatic turn after becoming entangled in Vice City's criminal underworld. As Vic struggles to support his family, he rises through the ranks of organized crime by completing dangerous missions, building a criminal empire, and confronting rival gangs across the city. The game features a massive open world filled with story missions, side activities, vehicle races, property management, and intense combat. Players can drive cars, motorcycles, boats, helicopters, and other vehicles while exploring beaches, downtown districts, residential neighborhoods, and hidden locations throughout Vice City.
The Empire Building system allows players to take over businesses, generate income, and expand their influence across the city. With improved graphics, an engaging storyline, memorable characters, and the classic Grand Theft Auto gameplay fans love, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories delivers one of the best PSP gaming experiences ever created. Whether you're revisiting Vice City or exploring it for the first time, this game offers countless hours of action, exploration, and open-world adventure.
Key Features
Single Player
Offline
Open World
Sandbox
Story Mode
Free Roam
Story
Set in 1984, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories takes place two years before the events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The story follows Victor "Vic" Vance, a disciplined U.S. Army soldier stationed in Vice City who is determined to earn money and provide a better life for his struggling family. After being betrayed and dishonorably discharged from the military, Vic is forced into the city's dangerous criminal underworld. Teaming up with his ambitious brother, Lance Vance, he begins working for powerful drug dealers, gang leaders, and corrupt businessmen.
As Vic gains influence, he builds his own criminal empire while navigating betrayals, rival gangs, and violent power struggles across Vice City. Throughout the story, players encounter memorable characters, complete high-stakes missions, and witness the rise of the Vance brothers in one of the most crime-ridden cities in the GTA universe. Filled with action, drama, and unexpected twists, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories delivers an engaging narrative that perfectly bridges the events leading up to the original Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Gameplay
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories delivers the signature open-world gameplay that the GTA series is known for, giving players the freedom to explore the sprawling city of Vice City while completing story missions, side activities, and optional challenges. Players control Victor "Vic" Vance, who can freely travel across the city on foot or by driving a wide variety of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, boats, helicopters, and aircraft.
The game features a mix of action-packed missions involving shootouts, high-speed chases, stealth objectives, and criminal operations. Players can use an arsenal of weapons, interact with NPCs, purchase and steal vehicles, and explore beaches, downtown districts, residential neighborhoods, and hidden locations throughout the city. In addition to the main storyline, numerous side missions such as Vigilante, Ambulance, Firefighter, Taxi Driver, and Street Races provide extra rewards and gameplay variety.
One of the game's standout features is the Empire Building system, which allows players to take over businesses, eliminate rival gangs, and generate a steady income by expanding their criminal empire. As players progress, they unlock new weapons, vehicles, properties, and areas, creating a rewarding sense of progression. With its immersive open world, engaging missions, and countless activities, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories offers one of the most complete and enjoyable gaming experiences available on the PSP.