You cannot switch characters in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PSP / PS2). You play exclusively as Victor Vance throughout the entire story.
| Game | Protagonist(s) | Switching? |
|---|---|---|
| GTA III | Claude | No |
| GTA Vice City | Tommy Vercetti | No |
| GTA San Andreas | CJ | No |
| GTA Liberty City Stories | Toni Cipriani | No |
| GTA Vice City Stories | Victor Vance | No |
| GTA IV | Niko Bellic | No |
| GTA V | Michael, Franklin, Trevor | Yes (Default: Alt / Down D-Pad / Character Wheel) |
| GTA Online | Custom Character (Slot 1/2) | Switch via Menu → Swap Character (Session transition) |
Vice City Stories focuses on Victor's rise/fall. The two-character dynamic (Lance/Vance) is narrative, not gameplay switching.