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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City PlayStation 2
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Metascore
95 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 62 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 311 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Metacritic's 2002 PS2 Game of the Year ] Welcome to Vice City. Welcome to the 1980s. Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in maximum security, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. They were understandably nervous about his re-appearance in Liberty City, so a trip down south seemed like a good idea. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City. He's set up and is left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself. Vice City offers vehicular pleasures to suit every taste. For the speed enthusiast, there's high-performance cars and motorbikes. For the sportsman, a powerboat or a golf buggy lets you enjoy the great outdoors. For those that need that sense of freedom and escape, why not charter a helicopter and see the beauty of Vice City from the air? [Rockstar]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. DarkStation
    100
    The missions are a lot more complex then they were in GTA3, which means you will get more into the character as well as the plot, which means even more fun.
  2. AceGamez
    100
    The best action title on PS2.
  3. GMR Magazine
    100
    There's something indescribably cool about cruising Vice City's beach strip while rocking to "Billie Jean." [Feb 2003, p.92]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 169 out of 189
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 189
  3. Negative: 11 out of 189
  1. man
    10
    I grew up with this game ever since I was 6 years old(yeah I was naughty an played this at such a young age!)But bottom line,one of THE greatest games ever made and the sole purpose of owning a legacy console like the PS2!Great story,classy characters,insanely fun missions,driving,shooting,amazing graphics(for the time.)It's all just soooo beautifully perfect!This game will go down in history MARK MY WORDS!!!… Expand
    • 5 of 5 users said yes
  2. AnonymousMC
    6
    I've played worse games, and I've played better games. There is fun to be had here, don't get me wrong. The soundtrack is killer, the vehicles handle pretty well, and you can do almost anything you want. This is held back by the controls and camera. If I move the right stick, I don't want an immediate and temporary change to first-person view. I want to actually be able to see behind me without holding down extra buttons. Then there's the controls. While usually responsive, melee combat isn't, and suffers for it. Also, there's a meh targeting system. Overall, though, it's a competent game, and you could have some fun with it. I enjoy it, but it's nothing mind-blowing.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. TheChiefOfCOD
    4
    I think this game kinda sucks. A lot. The graphics suck too, bad. You can't even see they're emotions. Lamest game on the PS2. Don't buy it. Please just don't buy it.… Expand
    • 0 of 10 users said yes

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