Complete the M249 mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, including Taking the Fall and Kill Phil: Part 2, with rewards of $1,000 and $1,500.
- 1Head to Gonzalez's lock-up in Ocean Beach, across from Washington Beach Apartments.
- 2Get into the van and drive to the deal location.
- 3A Linerunner will ambush the van, knocking Vic out and spilling some of the cocaine, causing Vic to inhale it while unconscious.
- 4Upon waking, Vic will be high, experiencing a distorted (HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) (Heads-Up Display) and woozy screen.
- 5Receive a message from Gonzalez to call him.
- 6Go to a nearby phone and speak with Gonzalez.
- 7Gonzalez will instruct you to kill the goons responsible, recover the drugs, and return them to the lock-up.
- 8Take a nearby bike and head to Starfish Island within four and a half minutes to recover the remaining drugs.
- 9Arrive at the party and kill the gang members. You will receive a 2-Star (Wanted Level (the star icons in the top-right showing how aggressively police pursue you)) (how the police are alerted to your actions) during this process.
- 10After eliminating the gang, get back into the van.
- 11Drive the van back to the lock-up, contending with police and the effects of being high, which cause the screen to bob, weave, and slow down.
- 12The recommended route is to turn right at the Starfish Apartment Complex, go south, turn left at the three-way intersection past the bridge, turn right at the next intersection, and head south towards the lock-up.
- 13Successfully reach the lock-up to complete the mission.
- The screen effects from being high can make driving challenging. Focus on the minimap (the small map in the corner of the screen) to navigate.
This concludes Gonzalez's missions for the time being. Reni Wassulmaier's missions become available again.
Mission: RWS5. Kill Phil: Part 2
Overview: Barry wants Vic to check the security at Hyman Memorial Stadium for Phil's concert.
Weapons: SMG, M249.
- 1Go to Hyman Memorial Stadium. You have approximately five and a half minutes to secure the stadium before Phil arrives.
- 2Security is struggling with assassins. Kill the assassin in front of you.
- 3Take a bike and travel to the designated security locations.
- 4Use a forward drive-by from the bike to eliminate hitmen.
- 5The stage area is difficult to navigate. Dismount the bike at the base of the ramp and use the M249 to clear the area before proceeding to other locations.
- 6The last hitman you kill will drop a keycard for the basement.
- 7Go to the basement and eliminate the hitmen and bombs. Use doors and pillars for (cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects)) (a defensive position that blocks incoming fire).
- 8After clearing the basement, the mission is complete.
- The M249 is highly effective for clearing out groups of enemies in the stadium and basement.
Reni will inform you about Ricardo Diaz, which unlocks his missions. However, Lance Vance's missions will be continued first.
Mission: LNV9. Taking the Fall
Overview: Lance Vance believes Bikers are stealing the (NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you)) (Non-Player Character) stash, and dealing with them might help Vic with his frustrations regarding Louise.
Weapons: M249.
- 1In this mission, Vic pilots a helicopter while Lance shoots from it. Pay attention to the Damage Meter and Balance Meter.
- 2Lance will stop firing if he loses balance, so maintain an even keel while flying.
- 3Engage the first group of Bikers on Starfish Island, keeping them to the right of the chopper for Lance to target.
- 4After eliminating the first group, another group will appear by the Moist Palms Hotel Construction Site.
- 5After killing the Bikers on the hotel roof, the helicopter will be shot down.
- 6You must now save Lance on foot. Use the M249 to clear the area as you proceed to Lance's location.
- 7Reach Lance to complete the mission.
- Keep the helicopter steady to ensure Lance can fire effectively.
- The M249 is crucial for clearing enemies when on foot.
You will receive a message from the Mendez's regarding the missing cocaine and hear a radio report about the slaying of Bikers with no drugs found at the scene.
Mission: LNV10. White Lies
Overview: Vic discovers Lance is the one stealing the cocaine for his personal use.
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