Grand Theft Auto Vice City Intro
0Mission Description:
Tommy Vercetti arrives in Vice City after 15 years in prison, sent by the Forelli family to oversee a drug deal. The deal goes wrong, leaving Tommy stranded in a neon-soaked criminal paradise. This mission introduces Vice City’s 1980s atmosphere, core characters, and Tommy’s quest for power.
1. Mission Overviews 📜
Mission Name: In the Beginning (Introduction Cutscene)
Objectives:
🎥 Watch the intro cutscene (drug deal ambush at the docks).
💬 Listen to Ken’s panicked rant about the failed deal.
Characters Involved:
Tommy Vercetti (Protagonist, ex-convict)
Ken Rosenberg (Neurotic lawyer)
Sonny Forelli (Mafia boss, unseen in mission)
Location:
Vice City Docks → Ocean Beach (Rosenberg’s office).
Prerequisites:
None. This is the game’s opening sequence.
2. Walkthroughs and Guides 🗺️
Step-by-Step Instructions:
After the cinematic intro, enter Ken’s Stinger (red sports car).
Park in the alley and trigger the cutscene.
Tips & Tricks:
🚗 Driving Tip: Tommy’s car handling is slippery—avoid sharp turns.
🎭 Lore Hint: Ken’s dialogue foreshadows the "Find the Dealers" mission.
Fail Conditions:
❌ Destroying the Stinger or abandoning Ken.
3. Rewards and Unlockables 💰
Money: None (tutorial).
Unlockables:
Ocean Beach Safehouse (save point).
Next mission: "The Party" (unlocked after exploring).
Achievements: None.
4. Difficulty and Challenges ⚔️
Difficulty Rating: Very Easy 🟢.
Challenges:
Adjusting to 1980s car physics (no handbrake!).
Enemies: None.
5. Easter Eggs and Secrets 🥚
Hidden Details:
The "Candy Suxxx" billboard near Ken’s office references the in-game porn star.
Tommy’s prison jumpsuit is never seen again after this mission.
Iconic Line:
"You screwed up! You trusted those psychos?!" — Ken Rosenberg
6. Story Context and Lore 📚
Narrative Significance:
Establishes Tommy’s fall from grace with the Forellis.
Introduces Vice City’s drug-fueled excess and betrayal themes.
Character Development:
Tommy’s silent rage contrasts with Ken’s hysteria.
7. Gameplay Mechanics 🎮
Controls: Basic driving (accelerate/brake/turn).
Checkpoints: None needed (mission is linear).
8. Historical Context 🕰️
Development:
Inspired by 1980s Miami (Scarface, Miami Vice).
Originally planned as a GTA III expansion.
Cut Content:
Tommy was meant to keep his jumpsuit longer.
Final Thoughts 🤔
"An Old Friend" perfectly sets up Vice City’s sun-soaked chaos, blending cinematic flair with simple gameplay. A nostalgic masterclass in open-world storytelling.
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