Liberty City Stories on mobile is a fantastic trip down memory lane. Rockstar did a great job with the touch controls—they actually feel better here than in some of the other GTA ports. The shorter mission structure of LCS actually makes it the perfect GTA game for mobile devices, as you can knock out a mission or two during a commute.
The graphics have been touched up with better lighting and textures, making Liberty City look better than it ever did on the PSP. Seeing Toni Cipriani's rise through the Leone family is still a compelling story, and having the full open-world experience with radio stations and side-hustles in your pocket is incredible. It’s a must-have for any GTA fan.
Dinsun here. Liberty City Stories was never the best GTA, but it’s a respectable piece of history. This mobile port is actually better than the original PSP version in some technical aspects—better lighting and draw distance. The missions are shorter, which makes sense for a phone, though I still prefer a controller over touch screens. The story is a standard mob drama, nothing we haven't seen from Rockstar before.
My gripe is the age. The 'clunk' is real here. The physics feel a bit floaty compared to modern standards, and the shooting mechanics haven't aged gracefully. It’s a 'Wait for Sale' in my book unless you're a franchise completist. It’s a full GTA game in your pocket, which is impressive, but it doesn't reinvent the wheel. It just reminds us how much better GTA IV and V were.
Performance: Solid 30-60 FPS on modern devices; supports physical controllers.
Buy if: You want a full-scale open-world crime game on your phone.
Skip if: You can't stand old-school, rigid gameplay mechanics.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.4.154Tue Nov 19 2024
General fixes and improvements.
Download and play up to thirty minutes as a free trial.* Purchase the Liberty City Stories Full Game as a one-time, in-app purchase to play without any time limits.
Get ready to head back to the East Coast in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Former trusted wise guy for the Leone family, Toni Cipriani returns home to Liberty City after spending time in hiding for killing a made man. Now, the streets of Liberty City are in turmoil, as warring families vie for control and the town begins to self-destruct under waves of political corruption, organized crime, drug trafficking and union strikes. Deranged hit men, morally depraved tycoons, cynical politicians and even his own mother stand in the way as Toni tries to bring the city under Leone family control.
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Non-transferable access to special features such as exclusive, unlockable, downloadable or online content, services, or functions may require single-use serial code, additional fee and/or account registration (varies 13+). Access to special features require internet connection, may not be available to all users, and may, upon 30 days notice, be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms. Violation of EULA, Code of Conduct, or other policies may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. For customer & tech support visit www.rockstargames.com/support.
This videogame is fictional; doesn’t depict any actual event/person/entity; & any similarities are coincidental. Take Two doesn’t endorse or encourage engaging in any conduct depicted in game. Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy protection is strictly prohibited.
*Free trial limited to one per user. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Download and play up to thirty minutes as a free trial.* Purchase the Liberty City Stories Full Game as a one-time, in-app purchase to play without any time limits.
Get ready to head back to the East Coast in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Former trusted wise guy for the Leone family, Toni Cipriani returns home to Liberty City after spending time in hiding for killing a made man. Now, the streets of Liberty City are in turmoil, as warring families vie for control and the town begins to self-destruct under waves of political corruption, organized crime, drug trafficking and union strikes. Deranged hit men, morally depraved tycoons, cynical politicians and even his own mother stand in the way as Toni tries to bring the city under Leone family control.
Software license terms in game and at www.rockstargames.com/eula; online account terms at www.rockstargames.com/socialclub.
Non-transferable access to special features such as exclusive, unlockable, downloadable or online content, services, or functions may require single-use serial code, additional fee and/or account registration (varies 13+). Access to special features require internet connection, may not be available to all users, and may, upon 30 days notice, be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms. Violation of EULA, Code of Conduct, or other policies may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. For customer & tech support visit www.rockstargames.com/support.
This videogame is fictional; doesn’t depict any actual event/person/entity; & any similarities are coincidental. Take Two doesn’t endorse or encourage engaging in any conduct depicted in game. Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy protection is strictly prohibited.
*Free trial limited to one per user. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited.










GTA: Liberty City Stories delivers a classic open-world experience with driving, combat, and mission-based story progression. Originally designed for handheld play, it features streamlined missions perfect for mobile. Play as Toni Cipriani as he returns to Liberty City to put the Leone crime family back in control. Roam the city, take on jobs, and customize your approach to missions. This mobile version includes enhanced graphics, cross-platform saves via the Rockstar Social Club, and full physical controller support.
Open-world exploration with three distinct islands
Story-driven missions optimized for mobile play
Massive variety of vehicles and weapons
Classic GTA sandbox mechanics with updated lighting and textures
Support for MFi and other physical controllers
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Story missions and free-roam provide both narrative and sandbox play. You can follow the main plot or engage in side activities like taxi driving, vigilante missions, and hidden package hunting.
This is a mobile adaptation of the Liberty City Stories experience; controls and visuals are optimized for mobile play.