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All parent reviews for Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Age
12
Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Shame on the makers of this game!!!!
This game should be taken off the shelves of stores!!! i know it says 17 and older that does not prevent some parents from buying this for their children only to let thism play this! this game includeds violence, running people over, shooting people and to get your life replenished you must go out and get a hooker! This is a horrible game and what does it teach our youth?? it teaches them violence and how to disrespect women at a young age. I understand thos is for grownups but what is to stop an older sibling from letting their smaller sibling from playing it?? It sends a very bad message and only hurts society! Get the GAME off the shelves before it damages our youth anymore!!! Horrible game and should have never been made!!!

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Adult
September 2, 2010
 
It depends
well if the kid is mature or not my adopted son got it you can i repeat can have sex but i mean your kid probably won't do that its ok for mature kids 10 and up if not 15 and up.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Not Allowed in My Home
Another piece of trash from RockStar Games.

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Parent of 15 year old
October 12, 2009
 
again mild for gta
suggestive themes, violence, blood, strong language

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Adult
April 20, 2009
 
i lovie it
This game is very good. But like all of the other Grand Theft Auto games it is full of murder, sex, drugs and achol, and bad language.

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Adult
February 10, 2010
 
Just have to be very mature
Your kid just has to be very mature. But don't get your kid grand theft auto for console because those are way too grafic but not that much for the psp

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Adult
November 13, 2011
 
This game is fine.
Really, when children get their hands on this game, they will do the missions? No, and that's where all the explicit content comes from. No, they just drive the cars around the city and will only do the missions to get a new island, but won't pay attention to what is happening.

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Parent of 11 year old
December 16, 2010
 
i think its ok for kids 11 and up
i think if your kid is a smart kid he should be ok like he knows he should stay out of strip clubs.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Fine for my age; as long as no one takes it as an example.
Italian mafia = violence, drugs, guns, cars, etc. etc. . Movies with such content is occasionally a thrill; you know. The chasing...the suspence? Well this time we can be IN that thrill. But...just like a movie...it should be treated as nothing more then an escape from reality. Seriously...I'm not going to go out, buy some guns, mug people, and steal some cars...to drive WHEREEVER I feel like with barely ANY COPS CARING. . . . It's just not real. Biggest issue might be urging to swear; buuutt again. It's just as of it were watching a mafia movie.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Great game!
The beautiful thing about the GTA series and what made it so popular is that it gives you the freedom to do whatever you want, go where you want, as many times as you want and in whatever style you want. If you teach you children what is right and wrong there should be no problems in real life. Its a game. Teach them that and it will stay that way.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Good - NOT FOR KIDS
I was pleased to see the in the kids reviews, a few of them said they hated the violence, adults like me have no prblem, but it is a great game, it would just be so good without the violence, so kids could play it too, there is a lack of non-linear free roaming kids games

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Not real life people
This game is like an escape from the real world. Somewhere where u can do what u want whenever u want. Now obviously i'm not gonna go out and shoot the next person I see. If you don't like it don't play it but its somewhre where you can let yrself go and it doesn't matter. Its gotta be better to express anger in a video game than in real life. Rockstar make beautifully crafted games and this is just the next instalment!!!!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 

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Adult
July 9, 2009
 
It's GTA. There's going to be graphic violence, sex, profanity and drug content. Most kids know the difference between games and real life. I played games like this when i was younger, it all depends on the kid.

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Parent of 7, 15, and 21 year old
January 19, 2009
 
People All Say
When your playing a game you need to remember it's not real life.People take the GTA series like its the most graphic game in America.It's not on the list of most graphic games of all time GTA was number 23 out of 25.It's not that bad of a game.So if your kid wants it go get it remember it's just a game.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
super fun and educational
i love it, its the best my kids play it everyday

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Very bad dont buy
Terrible killing inocent people disobeying the law strong sexual content sould be banned everywere.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
EXcellent game, Terrible for kids
I said it, you know it. The GTA games have been made by adults, for adults. And LCS is no different. It contains Violence (which is not the worst part of this game) Extremely bad language, and deeply sexual content. Even though you have most likely heard the conceivable stories, let me put out the concepts from it. A man returns home, there are italians, there is alot of swearing, there is much pervertedness, and there is violence, lots and lots of violence. But in the end you have a game that is deeply addictive, and yes IT IS NOT FOR KIDS!!!!!!!!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Let's be honest here...
Ok, so there have been big headlines about the games and a so-called "Hot Coffee" modification. The game, as it's released, without modification should be rated Mature. However, due to the existence of run-time altering devices like GameShark, it's possible to alter the game to include parts that may or may not have been part of the original game plan. I've played this game myself, and find the freedom to live a criminal life interesting--but I have the ability to distinguish between fiction and reality. Even if the sexual nature of the game did not exist, you're still shooting cops, committing crimes, and participating in gang-related activity. This game is not for the impressionable.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
gta
Italian mafia = violence, drugs, guns, cars, etc. etc. . Movies with such content is occasionally a thrill; you know. The chasing...the suspence? Well this time we can be IN that thrill. But...just like a movie...it should be treated as nothing more then an escape from reality. Seriously...I'm not going to go out, buy some guns, mug people, and steal some cars...to drive WHEREEVER I feel like with barely ANY COPS CARING. . . . It's just not real. Biggest issue might be urging to swear; buuutt again. It's just as of it were watching a mafia movie

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