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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Part 9

Learn about bicycles and swimming mechanics in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, including controls and how to get infinite swimming stamina.

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Learn about bicycles and swimming mechanics in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, including controls and how to get infinite swimming stamina.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Bicycles are included in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, unlike in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
  2. 2
    There is one checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death) race, "Mashin' Up the Mall", that uses a bicycle.
  3. 3
    A bicycle is parked in the backyard just west of The Mendez Brothers Mansion on Prawn Island.
  4. 4
    Bicycles are generally not very useful but can be amusing for rampages against the police.
  5. 5
    The Infinite Run feature from the Ambulance Mission prevents slowing down on a bike.
  6. 6
    For PSP, setting In Car configuration to Setup 2 is recommended for a traditional feel.
  7. 7
    Swimming is possible on the surface in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, unlike in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
  8. 8
    You cannot go underwater as in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
  9. 9
    Swimming is limited by a Swimming Stamina Bar, which depletes faster the faster you swim. Running out of stamina causes drowning.
  10. 10
    Infinite Swimming Stamina can be gained by completing the Beach Patrol vehicle side-mission after unlocking the East Side.
  11. 11
    A Wave Generator activates when you travel too far east, creating large waves that stop you and push you back west when you stop swimming.
  12. 12
    An easy way to reach the other side early will be explained later in the guide.
Tips
  • When using a weapon or object with first-person aiming (Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Camera), use the R Button in conjunction with the button for precise aiming.
  • Free aim your weapon in any direction using the L3 Button then the R1 Button on PS2, or the R Button then D-Pad Down on PSP. This is helpful for Red Balloons.
  • When holding a melee weapon or using your fist, the Attack Button swings at your target.
  • When using Grenades or Molotovs, the Attack Button throws your weapon; holding it longer throws farther.
  • When holding a gun or heavy weapon, the Attack Button shoots.
  • When targeting, use the Previous and Next Weapon Buttons to switch targets when they are grouped together.

Controls:

Bicycle Controls (PSP Setup 2 / PlayStation 2):

  • Look Left: L Button / L2 Button
  • Look Right: R Button / R2 Button
  • Look Behind: L + R Buttons / L2 + R2 Buttons
  • Pedal: (Hold) X Button / (Hold) X Button
  • Pedal Faster: (Tap) X Button / (Tap) X Button
  • Brake: Square Button / R1 Button
  • Reverse: Square Button / Square Button
  • Bunnyhop: D-Pad Down / L1 Button
  • Bunnyhop Higher: (Hold) D-Pad Down / (Hold) L1 Button
  • Attack (Drive-By Mode): Circle Button / Circle Button
  • Exit Bike: Triangle Button / Triangle Button

Swimming Controls (PSP / PlayStation 2):

  • Swim Direction: Analog Stick / Left Analog Stick
  • Look Around: L + Analog Stick / Right Analog Stick
  • Sprint: (Hold) X Button / (Hold) X Button

Note: Attack (Drive-By Mode) on a bicycle can be used to shoot left or right with the Look Left/Right buttons, or forward by holding the Circle Button without using those buttons.

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