What is the story of grand theft auto vice city?
Quick Answer
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006) is a prequel set in 1984, following ex-soldier Victor 'Vic' Vance as he builds a criminal empire in Vice City (a Miami-inspired fictional city) alongside his brother Lance, initially to fund his sick brother Pete's medication.
Explanation
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories takes place in 1984, several years before the events of the 2002 game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The story centers on Victor 'Vic' Vance, a minor character from the original Vice City game, who moves to Vice City with his brother Lance. Vic's initial goal is to raise money to buy medicine for his ailing brother Pete. To achieve this, he partners with his brother and begins expanding into the drug trade, which leads to conflicts with rival gangs and corrupt government officials. The narrative explores Vic's rise and fall as he navigates the violent criminal underworld of Vice City, a city inspired by 1980s Miami known for its excess, corruption, and organized crime. The game serves as a prequel, providing backstory for events and characters referenced in the original 2002 title.