GTA Vice City Stories PPSSPP - Vice City's bright 80s neon world glows in this PPSSPP version that puts Victor Vance's tale on your phone in all its glory. The file size compression doesn't come at the expense of the colorful atmosphere – you still have the pastel-colored buildings, beautiful ocean sunsets, and that phenomenal soundtrack that characterized a generation. All the business empire mechanics of the first game are in place here, enabling you to build your crime syndicate around the islands, battling other gangs and dirty military officers. Controls adapt well to touchscreens, enabling driving such vintage 80s rides and shootouts to feel surprisingly natural.
The gem of this release is how it preserves Vice City's individual character. You can continue to purchase properties, deck out your character's wardrobe, and play through all those side-splitting talk radio stations satirizing 1980s culture. The diversity of missions remains awe-inspiring – one moment you're running down boats at full speed, the next moment you're sneaking into military bases or rushing to deliver packages. Although the graphics are evidently cut back from today's standards, the artwork direction holds up well, and the action is always smooth even during the most chaotic situations in the gameplay.
For fans of the GTA games seeking something different from the usual protagonists, Victor Vance's story offers a different perspective on the Vice City. This handheld version is convenient to return to that world whenever you have a spare moment, whether to advance through the story or simply drive around Ocean Beach with Flash FM blasting. The compression is intelligent so you're not omitting any important features or missions, but rather receiving a condensed version that plays wonderfully on mobile devices. It's the ideal way to enjoy this underrated GTA chapter on the go.
Verified and safe to download
6.0 and up
Free
17 May 2025