Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Walkthrough

I. Version History
II. Controls
A. On Foot
B. In Vehicle
III. Getting Started
IV. FAQ/Walkthrough
A.  Ken Rosenburg
B.  Avery Carrington
C.  Colonel Cortez
D.  Ricardo Diaz
E. Colonel Cortez II
F. Avery Carrington II
G. Kent Paul
H. Colonel Cortez III
I. Ricardo Diaz II
J. Vercetti Estates
K. Haitians
L. Cubans
M. Greasy Chopper
N. Love Fist
O. Final Missions
V. Telephone Missions/Property Missions
A. Telephone Missions
B. Property Missions
1. The Malibu
2. Print Works
3. Interglobal Films
4. Kaufman Cabs
5. Sunshine Autos
6. Cherry Poppers Ice Cream
7. The Boatyard
8. Pole Position
VI. Extras
A. Robberies
B. RC Missions
C. Hidden Packages
D. Clothes
E. Dirtbike Track
F. Unique Jumps
G. Rampages
H. Hyman Stadium
VII. R3 Missions
VIII. Properties/Weapons/Vehicles-Under Construction
VIX. Legal Stuff/Contact Info/Thanks
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I. Version History
Version 0.1-Fixes FAQ so it has 79 characters per line; sends FAQ. Rearranges
table of Contents. Ads Telephone Missions and the first 'Malibu' mission.
Version 0.2-A nice, big update. Ads Vercetti Estates, Haitians, Cubans, Greasy
Chopper, and finishes telephone missions.
Version 0.3-Love Fist, R3 Missions, Property Missions through Kaufman Cabs,
Hidden Packages through #81.
Version 0.4-Final Missions. Easier than I thought!
Version 0.5-IGN accepted my FAQ! Remembers 'The Shootist' and finally completes
'The Driver' and 'The Job'. Finishes Hidden Packages.
Version 0.6-Completes missions. Ads Unique Jumps.
Version 0.7-Rampages and Unique Jumps. Gets first e-mail! Thanks renec! I'm
trying to fix Wordpad so it doesn't delete things when I type over them! If you
know how to fix this, please help!!
Version 0.8-Ads a few things. Nothing real special.
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II. Controls
A. On Foot
1. Triangle-Enter vehicles
2. Circle-Shoot
3. X-Sprint
4. Square-Jump
5. L2-Weapon Select
6. L1-Centers camera, replace current melee weapon, buys   business
7. R2-Weapon Select
8. R1-Target Lock-On (L2/R2 to switch targets)
9. Directional Buttons/Analog-Move around
10. L3-Crouch
11. SELECT Button-Toggle camera view
12. START Button-Pause menu
13. R3-Look behind
B. In Vehicle
1. Triangle-Exit vehicle
2. Circle-Shoot
3.    X-Accelerate (Ascend in helicopter)
4.    Square-Brake (Descend in helicopter)
5.    L2-Left look (Rotate Left in helicopter)
6.    L1-Change radio stations
7.    R2-Right look (Rotate Right in helicopter)
8.    R1-Handbrake
9.    R2 and L2-Look behind
10.  Directional Buttons/Analog-Steer
11.  L3-Horn (pressed fast is Siren)
12.  SELECT Button-Toggle camera view
13.  START Button- Pause menu
14.  R3-Toggle vehicle missions ON or OFF
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Having just spent 15 hard years doing time, Tommy Vercetti is no sooner released
than his old boss sends him to the hedonistic tropical paradise of Vice City to
carve out a slice of the narcotics pie for the family. But his first big job in
Vice City goes bad, leaving him penniless and out to get back his money and get
revenge. As a stranger in a strange land, you have to prove yourself, make
connections, and get your hands dirty in Vice City.
The newest Grand Theft Auto is a huge game in every sense of the word. A huge
living city lies before you, boasting an amazing degree of freedom and a wealth
of diverse gameplay options.
III. Getting Started
A. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The eastern half of Vice City spreads out before you, from the scenic Ocean
Beach to the swanky Vice Point. But before you begin, there are a few things you
should know.
• Keep multiple save files. If you really enjoy a mission, save on a different
slot when you complete it, and keep your last save for future enjoyment. There
are also other reasons you may want to keep multiple save files, which will be
addressed in the following points.
• Never save or reset with a cheat activated. The only way to disable a cheat is
to load a previously saved game. If you get stuck with pink aggressive cars and
a riot where the pedestrians are all out for your blood, you may have problems
furthering your career.
• When you're able to buy properties, do not save your game at the Cherry Popper
Ice Cream Factory. There's a reasonable chance that your saved game will be
permanently corrupted and will not load.
• Play the game the way you want to. Feel free to play the game any way you want
to. Anything and everything is completely optional. If you simply want to finish
the story, complete the core missions and follow the additional instructions to
reach the finale.
GETTING AROUND IN THE '80s
MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
Each vehicle has its own characteristics: speed, acceleration, handling, weight,
center of mass, braking ability, and so on. Helicopters and planes also have
unique characteristics. As you spend more time in the game, you'll learn which
vehicles you enjoy driving most, which are the most durable, and how to match
the right vehicle to the right mission. And remember, let other drivers know
what you think of them by pressing L3 (the left analog stick) to sound your
horn. Hit select to change the view in any vehicle.
Wherever you are, remember that you can check a detailed map simply by pausing
the game. You'll see roads, important places, and the exact locations of any
destinations or targets. It's a great feature that wasn't in the last Grand
Theft Auto, so use it well.
B. The Cops
One Star--In general, a one-star level is nothing to worry about. Police in the
immediate area will give chase to you, but you won't be fired on. If you're
beaten down and subdued or pulled out of your car, you'll be busted. Simply run
or drive around for a while, avoiding contact with the police, and your wanted
level will dissipate in no time.
Two Stars--At this point you've either killed an officer or several people, or
you've triggered a mission-specific condition. The police will dispatch squad
cars to chase you, and more will join in the chase if you encounter them. Police
behavior is a bit more aggressive, both in driving and on foot. Escape is still
relatively easy. Changing clothes, grabbing a police bribe icon to bring your
wanted level back to one, or using a nearby Pay 'n' Spray are simple and viable
options.
Three Stars--Things are starting to heat up. You'll get a strong reaction from
the boys in brown, and undercover cops in the fast and agile Cheetah will join
the chase. Police may set up roadblocks, and you can definitely expect them to
shoot first and ask questions later. A helicopter may also join the chase.
Changing clothes can still help, but hitting a bribe before you do so would be
much more effective. The Pay 'n' Spray is a good option, and it shouldn't be too
hard to reach. Check your map for the closest location.
Four Stars--When the wanted level hits four stars, you know you're officially in
trouble. Swarms of patrol cars will pursue you doggedly, joined by the
undercover cops and the SWAT team. Expect a hail of gunfire from the air and
ground as helicopters and heavily armed law enforcement officers do their best
to bring you down. Anything less than the Pay 'n' Spray simply won't be enough.
Don't take chances here.
Five Star--The intensity you saw on level four increases with the presence of
the FBI, who pack MP5s that can take you down in no time. You won't be able to
round a corner without running into a law enforcement vehicle, and it will be a
real fight to make it to the Pay 'n' Spray.
Six Stars--You're the baddest man this city has ever seen, in a bad way. In
addition to everything that was thrown at you on the five-star level, military
vehicles like the Rhino tank and the massive Barracks OL's will come at you
hard. Hijack one of these vehicles if you can, but even still you'll be hard
pressed to clear your name. Luckily the Pay 'n' Spray can and will work
miracles.
C. Getting Around
ON FOOT
When you begin the game, Tommy is a bit out of shape. You'll be able to sprint
only short distances before needing to take a breather. However, if you can
stick to a rigorous exercise program, your endurance will improve and you'll be
running for blocks before fatigue kicks in. Remember to tap X instead of holding
it down. Jump by hitting the square button, and look behind you by pressing down
R3 (the right analog stick). Use the circle button to attack with your equipped
weapon.
CARS
Get One
To get into a car, simply press the triangle button. If there's nobody inside,
you'll slip right in. If there's someone behind the door, you'll toss him out.
Very few vehicles in the game will be locked--manned police cars being the most
notable exception. You can only jack a vehicle that is stopped or moving slowly,
making stoplights a great place to snag a set of wheels. Blocking a car's path
with your body or another vehicle will usually stop traffic as well.
Violence is another alternative. Bashing on a van with a melee weapon or putting
a few bullets into a sedan will often cause drivers to vacate their vehicles,
although they may instead opt to speed away. Killing the driver is a surefire
option as well, but you should realize that any of these methods can attract
police attention if an officer is in the area.
Drive One
Automobiles are the standard mode of transportation and the way you'll do most
of your getting around. There are amazing vehicles out there, but there are also
some real lemons. The most important thing to consider is which vehicles you're
comfortable driving. A Phoenix may be fast, but if you can't control the vehicle
at high speeds, then it's much less useful to you. You immediately have access
to the best cars; it's simply a matter of locating and stealing them. The
following are a few things to consider.
• Drive aggressively but not recklessly. This only applies during missions,
since you're free to obey traffic laws or to slam into everything in sight when
you've got no reason to get somewhere fast. Reckless driving can ruin your
chances of completing a mission or winning a race. If you pull far ahead in a
race, drive carefully. One mistake is all it takes to blow your lead. Likewise,
you may never take the lead in the first place if you slam into a wall on the
first turn.
• Make an effort to familiarize yourself with different vehicles. If you do so,
not only will you learn which vehicles are best suited to different tasks, but
you'll also have less of a problem finding specific cars when and if you
purchase Sunshine Autos.
• Hit the two-wheel motion. If you hit a ramp with one side of your car or pull
a sharp turn on a hill, you can set your car on two wheels. You'll get a bonus
and a record of stunt if you can maintain this for two seconds or more, though
there's no real practical usage.
Techniques
Bail--Hit the triangle button when you're traveling at a decent speed, and
you'll bail out of the car, sustaining a small amount of damage. The car will
continue flying ahead until it hits something. If you're pushing 80mph in a
flaming car, this will be your best option.
Powerslide--To perform this technique, approach a turn at high speed, then slam
on the R1 button until the car skids, and then let up and floor the gas. You can
make drastic changes in direction this way, although it's hard to control.
Drive-by--L2 will let you look to your left, and R2 will let you look to the
right. You can fire from your window with a submachine gun while pressing either
of these buttons.
MOTORCYCLES
Get One
Taking a motorcycle is slightly different in that the method depends on your
relation to the bike. If you're directly in front of a bike and press triangle,
you'll leap onto the bike knocking off anyone who was previously using the
machine. If you're anywhere else, you'll need to perform a quick elbow that will
send the driver flying. Press triangle again to mount the bike. Just be wary
that it's easy for police to do the same to you, and you'll be busted with a
swift elbow.
Drive One
Bikes have a few distinct advantages over cars, but they also carry a few
substantial handicaps. With a good bike, you can weave in and out of traffic
with deft skill, zips down alleys that cars simply can't fit into, and even
perform wheelies and stoppies. The downside is that if you hit something while
on a bike, you'll go flying. Depending on the severity of your crash, you'll
lose armor and health. Here are a few pointers on bikes:
• Not all bikes are created equal. There simply isn't as much variety in bikes
as there is in cars. The PCJ600 is definitely the cream of the crop. It's fast,
agile, and stylish. The Sanchez is fairly agile, hard to wreck, and good on dirt
or sand. The Faggio and Pizza Boy are scooters with medium stats, but they're
unable to perform tricks. Lastly, the Freeway and Angel are clunky bikes with a
high top speed but unresponsive handling.
• Remember to use alleys and ramps. Bikes have a distinct advantage in being
able to fit through narrow passages and cut through alleys. This can give you an
edge over the police if you don't slam into something inadvertently.
Techniques
Shifting your weight--Pushing up lightly on the analog stick will make you hug
the bike and will increase your speed, and pulling back will slow you down and
decrease your speed. Other tricks are possible through shifting your weight.
Wheelie--Pull back slightly on the left analog stick and accelerate. When your
wheel is off the ground, pump the gas to sustain the wheelie. Keep it up long
enough and you'll get a cash bonus and a record of your stunt. Wheelies can also
be used to launch your bike over walls
Stoppie--The opposite of a wheelie, shifting your weight forward to bring your
back wheel off the ground performs a stoppie. Simply press your brake (square)
and your emergency brake (R1) at the same time while holding up on the left
analog stick. You'll slide forward and can change the direction you're facing.
On a fast bike like the PCJ, you can reverse your direction and open fire on
your pursuers with a submachine gun.
Drive-by--This works just like it does in a car, except that you can also fire
ahead of you. Simply press circle to spray lead straight-ahead. You can check
behind you by pressing the L2 and R2 buttons simultaneously.
Rev up--This trick will allow you to get slightly quicker starts from a
standstill. Hit forward and reverse simultaneously, then let go of reverse.
You'll switch gears earlier than normal and thus pick up speed a bit faster.
BOATS
Get One
Boats play a considerable role in Vice City, and at some point you'll find that
you need to take one. You'll find them parked at docks, and though you won't
usually want to steal another when you're out on open water, it is possible.
Jumping from one boat to another will often cause the panicked pilot to plunge
himself into the water out of fear, or you can simply target the pilot with a
weapon to take him out.
Pilot One
Sea vessels are simple to operate but difficult to operate with precision. Boats
with engines have forward and reverse, while those with sails can only move
forward. Unless you're pleasure boating, you'll want a nice speedboat. You'll
likely need to spend some time on the sea before you get the hang of things.
Here are a few tips for boating:
• Go easy on the controls. Because all the power comes from the back of the
boat, steering is very sensitive. If you're rough with the controls you'll head
straight into a spin instead of a turn. Slow and slight adjustments are the key
here.
• Stand up and look around. Boats are unique in that when you hit triangle to
exit, you'll be standing on the deck of the boat. You can snipe targets on land
or sea in this manner or make use of your rocket launcher. Just make sure you
don't hit your own craft.
Techniques
Drive-by--Like in a car, you can fire a submachine gun to the left or right
while holding the L2 or R2 button. You can check behind you by pressing the L2
and R2 buttons simultaneously.
Helicopters
Get One
Helicopters are the dominant mode of air transportation, and they can normally
be found on top of certain buildings. You won't have access to a plane until
much later in the game, after completing the Film Studio missions. There's no
way to steal another vehicle in midair, so you'll just have to keep looking on
the ground.
Pilot a Helicopter
While in a helicopter use the X button to ascend and the square button to
descend. The left analog stick controls your tilt, and turning the body relative
to the blades is accomplished with the L2 and R2 buttons or the right analog
stick.
Techniques
Drive-by--When in first-person view you can use the L2 and R2 buttons together
to look straight down. You can fire a submachine gun out of a helicopter with no
mounted guns, but only in cinematic view. Its effectiveness is minimal. The Sea
Sparrow can fire a machine gun when you press circle. The Hunter fires missiles
when you press circle and fires guns when you press R1.
Planes
Pilot a Plane
The Skimmer is the only flyable plane in the game. It must take off from the
water, since it has floats for landing gear. Gain speed by climbing and diving
alternately, making sure not to touch down in the water again. You'll lose
airspeed during turns, so be careful. Overall this vehicle is much less precise
than a helicopter.
Techniques
Drive-by--If you must, you can fire a submachine gun out of your plane window.
The application is severely limited though.
D. Surviving in Vice City
If driving and piloting vehicles is at the heart of the game, the second major
component of Vice City would be maiming and killing. Many missions will require
you to eliminate a certain individual or group of individuals and Vice City can
be quite a dangerous place. Becoming adept at combat is one of the keys to
success in this town. The following points will outline the finer points of the
combat system:
• Learn to use the targeting system. With most weapons you'll press the R1
button to target the highest threat in any situation. This means that if you're
up against an unarmed man and a man with a handgun, pressing R1 will target the
man with the gun. Hitting the L2 and R2 buttons will target the next available
opponent in the respective direction. Releasing the R1 button after dropping a
target and pressing it again will target individuals in order of threat. Both
methods are useful. Also note that your accuracy is conveyed by the size of the
targeting circle. The smaller the better.
• Learn to use manual aim. Certain weapons like the Ruger or PSG-1 sniper rifle
are aimed from a first-person perspective when the R1 button is pressed. There
are several uses for this function. You can target specific regions of a
target's body, cripple a car's speed and handling by shooting out the tires, or
even kill the driver of a vehicle while he's still behind the wheel. Drivers of
cars, boats, and even helicopters and tanks can be dispatched with one
well-placed shot. Use this to your advantage.
• Crouch and take cover. Your character will crouch down when the L3 button is
pressed. This serves two important functions. First, it makes your character
harder to hit and steadies your aim. Second, it allows you to duck behind cover
such as a barrel, desk, or wall. This can be crucial to certain missions and is
invaluable for first person aiming.
• Use elevation to your advantage and put a roof over your head. While this
applies first and foremost to battling the authorities, it's almost always to
your advantage to be at a greater height than your enemies. If you're inside a
building, your enemies will have to come into a confined area to get a clean
shot, and helicopters will be unable to get a bead on you.
• Know when to run. After all, everybody runs. In many cases you'll find that
your speed can triumph over the poor accuracy of your enemies. If a mission
objective requires you to get somewhere fast, you may want to kill the foes
right in front of you and run to the safety of a vehicle. That brings us to our
next point.
• Make use of vehicles. Unless your opponents are packing serious heat, you'll
often be able to soak up a lot of gunfire in a vehicle. Running anyone over with
the tires will kill them instantly, but simply hitting them won't always yield
the same result. Drive-bys are another valuable technique to utilize.
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IV. FAQ/Walkthrough
A. Ken Rosenburg (L)
1.'The Party'-This will be a combination of driving to the hotel and 'The
Party'. Hop into the Admiral and drive to the pink blip, or the Ocean View
Hotel. This be your safe house for now. Save you're game and walk into the pink
marker. Wait for the cinema to end (save if you want) and proceed to Ken
Rosenburg (L). Now for the first mission. Get some new clothes form Rafael's.
When you walk out from the store, you'll see a guy get off a Freeway. You don't
have to take the motorcycle, but if you do, you'll have a tutorial on how to use
a bike. Go to pink blip (PB from here on; YB-yellow blip), watch the cinema if
you want, then take Mercedes to the Pole Position Strip Club, which you can buy
later. If
you want your old clothes back, walk up the stairs, go straight, right, the left
at the end of the hallway, and pick up the clothes icon. Reward-$100
2. 'Back Alley Brawl'-This is an easy mission. Just drive to "The Malibu" and
talk Kent Paul. He will tell you to go see Leo the Chef. Take a car/mo-ped to
the YB. Beat up or run over the chef and take his cell phone. Now you can press
L1
and receive calls! Lance arrives and gives you a free gun. More chefs will
arrive try to kill you with Knives (a melee weapon which you can acquire later).
You don't have to kill the chefs. Just run to Lance's sweet ass Infernus and
drive to Ammu-Nation. You'll learn about guns and how to buy them. Now drive
back to the hotel. Reward-$200
3. 'Jury Fury'-This is really stupid! How reckless can you be to run someone
over isn't even in the road? Anyway, take his hammer and go to the southern YB.
Swap out your hammer (if you haven't already) and give the guy ONE good hit.
When the truck hits him, walk over to his car and smash the hell out of it. Get
in a car and go to the other yellow dot. Drive up the ramp, ram his car with
yours, get out, and wreck his car with the hammer. Reward-$400
4. 'Riot'-You'll have to get some hillbilly clothes from Rafael's (clothes blip,
not pink). You'll have to cross a short bridge to get to this one. When you get
close, you'll see a large group of people with their arms in the air. You can
either run them over with your car or hit three people. I prefer to run them
over! :) (Beware: If you do, drive into a corner so they can't pull you out and
start to beat you up) Shoot the cop on the other side of the gate and take his
ammo. Shoot the barrel next to the two vans. The other barrel is to far away to
reach the van. You'll have to switch to the hammer and smash the van. Yes, I
have tried to move the barrel. It just falls into the ground and disappears.
Reward: $1,000 (If people are still fighting, kill them and take the things that
they drop.
B. Avery Carrington (A)
1. 'Four Iron'-Avery pulls up in a limo and tell you to kill someone at a golf
course. You'll first have to pick up some new threads from Jocksport (run if you
need the exercise). Now go to the Leaf Links Golf Club. Walk through the metal
detector and leave your gun behind. :( Turn right and pick up the golf club.
Grab the Caddy and ride over to the driving range. Park and RUN up the LEFT
RAMP. If you're lucky, you can get him before he gets in a Caddy. If not, grab
one and chase him. I got lucky while chasing him and rammed him into the water.
If you can't, just keep ramming him. He might even get out and you'll have a
high-speed chase. Reward-$500
2. 'Demolition Man'-This mission can be hard if you can't fly the helicopter.
Firstly, run to the TOPFUN van. Then pick up a bomb with the heli (see
Controls).The first drop-point is just north of the steps. Go back to get
another bomb, then go to the top floor. Turn right, right again, and go between
two walls to find the drop point. Go back down for a bomb, up two floors, right
and between two more walls for the 3rd point. Go back for the last bomb, up one
floor, right, drop, and BOOM!! Mission passed. Reward-$1,000
C. Colonel Cortez (C)
1. 'Treacherous Swine'-CHAINSAW!! Cortez gives you a chainsaw to kill Gonzalez
with. Put it away for now because you can't sprint with it. When you arrive at
Gonzalez' house, which is behind "The Malibu", he'll run away from you. Just
sprint and whip out the blade before you get to him. If he runs and you can't
catch him, just wait for the cinema to end and kill him there. Now for the hard
part. After you kill him, you'll have a two-star wanted level. So steal a car
and cruise over to the local Pay 'N' Spray. It usually costs $100, but this
time, it's free. Reward-$250
2. 'Mall Shootout'-If you need any guns before this mission (you will), go to
Ammu-Nation right next to Cortez. The only things that they are selling are Colt
45 (pistol), Ingram MAC 10 (sub-machine gun), and body armor. When you arrive at
the mall, park and walk inside. Get on the right escalator and wait for it to
lift you up. You'll see a man at the top. DON'T SHOOT HIM! Walk up to him
and...AHHH!!! Snipers on the roof! Run down after him. You can either get the
PCJ 600 or walk out into the street and look for a car (do that one). When he
dies, grab the chips (I had to move a car). Now you'll have another two-star
wanted level. Take them back to the Colonel. Your wanted level will disappear.
Reward-$500
3. 'Guardian Angels'- Get the Ruger (awesome gun) from the car garage and wait
for Lance to appear. Drive him to the deal. Go to the top of the building and
wait for the Haitians (purple). They first come from the direction that Diaz is
facing. Another wave comes that way, and another from behind. You don't have to
snipe, but it's easier. After you kill them, all jump down and get on the
Sanchez (dirtbike). Chase that monkey down and when you get close enough, press
Up and Circle to shoot forward and knock him off. (Beware: The Sanchez is
terrible at turning, even when you use the handbrake. So remember to slow down
before turning) Pick up the money and bring it back to Diaz. Reward-$1,000
D. Ricardo Diaz (D)
1. 'The Chase'-Remember to get body armor before this mission. Park your car in
the PB. Get out, walk up the steps, and look into the window. When you turn
around, DO NOT SPRINT UP THE STEPS! Save your sprint and walk up. He'll shoot at
you and miss. Now sprint after him. Look for the boards connecting the roof-tops
together. Jog between the embers, hop down and grab the mo-ped. Follow him onto
Prawn Island. Note-To avoid gunshots, stay behind cars or ride on the sidewalk.
Reward-$1,000
2. 'Phnom Penh 86'-Lance (Quenton) Vance pilots a helicopter while you have to
shoot people from it to get some money. The first set of gunners are on a roof.
Aim for the red barrels and then AROUND the people. Lance moves around, so you
can never shoot where you want. The next set is in a balcony. Aim for the
upper-left corner. Three guys should come out. You should be able to get them
all at once. After that is a pool area. Aim for the vehicles and barrels. Next
is a roof area.
Again, aim for the red barrels. Next is another balcony. You should be able to
get 2 or 3 before they even shoot at you. The last three are tough. Just
moveyour gun slowly back and forth. You should get them. When Lance drops you
off, run inside and get all the people. Walk up the steps and look right. Go
through the hole in the wall and kill the guy on the steps. Go onto the roof and
collect the money. Reward-$2,000
3. 'The Fastest Boat'-Get over to the boat docks (left to the entrance/exit of
Diaz' estate). Take a Securicar (gray/blue van) and drive onto the docks. The
bullets don't hurt you because the Securicar is bullet-proof! Turn left into the
garage type thing, get out, flip the switch, and run like hell to the