Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and released in 2005. Set in the fictional city of Liberty City, the game serves as a prequel to Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and follows the story of Toni Cipriani, a mobster returning to the city after a long absence. Players navigate an open world, completing missions and engaging in various criminal activities. The game features a third-person perspective and includes driving, shooting, and exploration elements. Players can interact with numerous characters and partake in side missions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Liberty City Stories was initially released for the PlayStation Portable and later for other platforms, receiving positive reviews for its engaging story and gameplay mechanics.