The Bounty Hunter missions in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars task Huang Lee with tracking down and apprehending criminals who have evaded the law. These missions are a great way to earn money and hone your pursuit and combat skills.
Initiating Bounty Hunter Missions
Bounty Hunter missions are a type of Vigilante mission. To start one, you'll need to find and enter a police car. Once inside, you'll be presented with the option to begin a Vigilante mission. The game will then highlight the target's location on your mini-map.
The Target and the Chase
Your objective is to locate the wanted individual. They are usually driving a specific vehicle and will attempt to flee once they spot you. The chase can be intense, often involving navigating through busy city streets and evading traffic.
Apprehending the Target
Once you've caught up to your target, you have a few options for apprehension:
- Disable Their Vehicle: You can shoot out their tires or ram their vehicle until it's disabled. Be careful not to destroy the vehicle completely, as this might result in mission failure.
- Direct Confrontation: In some cases, you might need to get out of your police car and confront the target on foot. This often involves a shootout.
- Using the Police Car: You can use the police car to ram the target's vehicle off the road or into obstacles.
Mission Progression and Difficulty
Bounty Hunter missions are typically tiered. As you successfully apprehend more targets, the difficulty increases. Later targets might be more skilled drivers, have faster vehicles, or be more heavily armed, requiring you to adapt your strategy.
Tips for Success
- Know Your Vehicle: Police cars in Chinatown Wars are reasonably fast and durable. Learn their handling characteristics.
- Use the Mini-Map: The mini-map is crucial for tracking your target's location and predicting their movements.
- Prioritize Disabling the Vehicle: Shooting out tires or using strategic rams is often the safest way to apprehend a target without destroying their vehicle.
- Be Prepared for Shootouts: Always have a reliable weapon equipped in case you need to engage the target on foot.
- Utilize Pay 'n' Sprays: If you gain a wanted level during a pursuit, try to find a Pay 'n' Spray quickly to clear it and focus on your target.
- Patience is Key: Sometimes, a patient approach to disabling the target's vehicle is more effective than a reckless chase.
Rewards
Successfully completing Bounty Hunter missions rewards you with a sificant amount of cash. The more targets you apprehend, the more money you earn, which can be used to purchase weapons, safehouses, and other upgrades.