Story Missions Walkthrough
Welcome to the comprehensive Story Missions Walkthrough for Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories! This section will guide you through every main story mission, providing detailed strategies, item locations, and tips to ensure your success in the treacherous streets of Liberty City. Remember to save frequently, especially before attempting challenging missions, and always keep an eye on your health and armor.
Early Game: Portland Island
Luigi's Girls
Mission Giver: Luigi Forelli (L icon on map)
Objective: Pick up Misty and take her to the club.
- Step 1: Get a Car. If you don't have one, steal a vehicle. Any four-door car will do, but a faster one makes the trip quicker.
- Step 2: Pick Up Misty. Drive to the designated location in Portland View, marked on your radar. Misty will be waiting outside a building.
- Step 3: Drive to the Sex Club 7. Head back to Luigi's club in the Red Light District. Follow the radar.
- Reward: $100.
Don't Spank Ma Bitch Up
Mission Giver: Luigi Forelli (L icon on map)
Objective: Deal with the rival pimp harassing Misty.
- Step 1: Acquire a Weapon. Luigi will instruct you to get a weapon. Head to the Ammu-Nation in Harwood. Purchase a Pistol (cost: $200). If you're short on cash, consider doing a quick taxi mission or finding some hidden money.
- Step 2: Confront the Pimp. Drive to the marked location in Saint Mark's. The pimp and his two bodyguards will be waiting.
- Step 3: Eliminate the Threats. Use your newly acquired Pistol. Aim for headshots to conserve ammo. Focus on the bodyguards first, then the pimp. Alternatively, you can use a car to run them over, but be careful not to get out and be surrounded.
- Step 4: Return to Luigi. Once the pimp is dealt with, head back to the Sex Club 7.
- Reward: $150.
Drive Misty For Me
Mission Giver: Luigi Forelli (L icon on map)
Objective: Drive Misty to Joey Leone's garage.
- Step 1: Pick Up Misty. Find Misty waiting outside the Sex Club 7.
- Step 2: Drive to Joey's Garage. Head to the garage in Trenton. This is a straightforward drive. Avoid attracting police attention.
- Reward: $150.
Fodder For the Cannons
Mission Giver: Luigi Forelli (L icon on map)
Objective: Drive a car full of Triads to the crusher.
- Step 1: Steal the Triad Car. Head to the marked location in Chinatown. The car will be parked with a few Triads nearby. You can either approach stealthily and steal the car, or engage the Triads in a firefight. A quick drive-by with a submachine gun (if you have one) can clear the area.
- Step 2: Drive to the Crusher. Once you have the car, drive it to the car crusher in Harwood. The Triads inside will be panicking, but they won't attack you.
- Step 3: Crush the Car. Drive the car onto the crusher platform. Wait for the animation to complete.
- Reward: $500.
Mid Game: Staunton Island & Shoreside Vale
As you progress, missions will become more complex, often involving multiple objectives, timed sequences, and tougher enemy encounters. Always ensure you have sufficient health, armor, and a good selection of weapons before starting these missions. The SMG and Shotgun are excellent choices for most mid-game combat scenarios.
The Sicilian Gambit (Example Mission - Not Actual)
Mission Giver: Salvatore Leone (S icon on map)
Objective: Disrupt a meeting between rival gangs and eliminate their leaders.
- Step 1: Acquire Explosives. Head to the abandoned warehouse in Pike Creek, Shoreside Vale. Inside, you'll find a crate containing Grenades (x5). Be wary of a few Forelli guards patrolling the area.
- Step 2: Infiltrate the Meeting Point. Drive to the multi-story parking garage in Newport, Staunton Island. Park your vehicle discreetly outside.
- Step 3: Plant the Bomb. Ascend to the top floor of the parking garage. The meeting will be in progress. Use your Grenades to clear out the initial group of gang members. Locate the designated planting spot (marked on your radar) near the center of the meeting area.
- Step 4: Eliminate Remaining Leaders. After the explosion, several key gang leaders will attempt to escape. Use your AK-47 (if acquired) or Shotgun to take them down. They will be heavily armed, so utilize cover. Prioritize the leaders marked with red arrows on your radar.
- Step 5: Escape the Scene. Once all targets are eliminated, a 3-star wanted level will be active. Quickly get into a fast car (there's usually a Sentinel parked on the lower levels) and head to a Pay 'n' Spray or find a police bribe icon.
- Reward: $5,000 and increased respect with the Leone Family.
Late Game: High Stakes & Confrontations
The final missions will test all your skills. Expect intense firefights, challenging vehicle sequences, and strategic thinking. Max out your health and armor, and stock up on the best weapons available, such as the M4, Sniper Rifle, and plenty of explosives.
The Last Stand (Example Mission - Not Actual)
Mission Giver: Maria Latore (M icon on map)
Objective: Protect Maria from multiple waves of attacking Sindacco hitmen.
- Step 1: Prepare the Safehouse. Before starting, ensure you have full health and armor. Purchase an M4, a Sniper Rifle, and several Molotov Cocktails from Ammu-Nation. Drive to Maria's penthouse in Bedford Point, Staunton Island.
- Step 2: Defend the Entrance. The first wave of Sindacco hitmen will attack the main entrance. Position yourself near the doorway and use your M4 to suppress them. Use Molotovs for groups.
- Step 3: Counter Snipers. A second wave will include snipers on rooftops across the street. Switch to your Sniper Rifle and eliminate them quickly before they can target Maria. Look for the glint of their scopes.
- Step 4: Vehicle Assault. The final wave will arrive in armored vehicles. Use your M4 to target the drivers or throw Grenades/Molotovs at the vehicles to destroy them. Be prepared for a close-quarters fight as some hitmen will exit their vehicles.
- Step 5: Escort Maria. Once all attackers are neutralized, escort Maria to a waiting boat at the nearby pier. Drive carefully, as a 4-star wanted level will be active. Avoid police roadblocks and get to the pier as quickly as possible.
- Reward: $15,000 and completion of the main storyline.