Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Rampages

Conquer Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's rampages. Master these timed challenges to eliminate targets and earn cash bonuses for 100% completion.

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Rampages

Rampages are timed challenges scattered across Vice City that task Tommy Vercetti with eliminating a specific number of gang members or civilians within a strict time limit, often using a designated weapon. Successfully completing a Rampage awards you a cash bonus and contributes to your 100% game completion. There are a total of 35 Rampages to discover and conquer.

General Rampage Strategies

  • Know Your Weapon: Each Rampage provides a specific weapon (or weapons). Familiarize yourself with its firing rate, reload time, and effective range before starting.
  • Prioritize Targets: Focus on the required target type (gang members or civilians). Don't waste precious time on others unless they pose an immediate threat.
  • Vehicle Advantage: For many Rampages, especially those requiring a high body count, using a vehicle can be incredibly effective. Drive-bys with SMGs or simply running over targets can clear large groups quickly.
  • Health and Armor: Always approach a Rampage with full health and armor. While some Rampages provide health pickups, it's safer to be prepared.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Don't get discouraged if you fail a Rampage. Learn the spawn points of targets and refine your route and approach.
  • Weapon Spawns: The weapon for the Rampage will always spawn next to the skull icon. Pick it up to initiate the challenge.

Rampage Breakdown by Island

Vice City Mainland (East Island)

The East Island is home to numerous early-game Rampages, often featuring less aggressive gangs and more open areas for vehicle-based strategies.

  • Rampage 1: Ocean Beach - Shotgun Slaughter
    • Location: On the beach, near the lighthouse, behind a small building.
    • Weapon: Shotgun
    • Objective: Kill 25 gang members in 2 minutes.
    • Strategy: This is a straightforward shotgun challenge. Stay on the beach and engage the nearby gang members. Use cover if necessary, but the Shotgun's power at close range should make quick work of them.
  • Rampage 2: Ocean Beach - SMG Drive-by
    • Location: In an alleyway north of the Ocean View Hotel, near a "Pizza This" restaurant.
    • Weapon: Uzi (SMG)
    • Objective: Kill 30 gang members in 2 minutes.
    • Strategy: Grab a car immediately after starting. The Uzi is excellent for drive-by shootings. Drive around Ocean Beach and Washington Beach, targeting gang members on foot. Don't be afraid to run over groups if the opportunity arises.
  • Rampage 3: Washington Beach - Grenade Frenzy
    • Location: On the rooftop of a building near the Washington Mall, accessible via stairs.
    • Weapon: Grenades
    • Objective: Kill 20 gang members in 1 minute 30 seconds.
    • Strategy: This requires precise grenade throws. Aim for groups of gang members. You'll likely need to descend from the rooftop to find enough targets. Be mindful of the blast radius and your own health.
  • Rampage 4: Vice Point - Machete Mayhem
    • Location: In a small park area in Vice Point, near the Malibu Club.
    • Weapon: Machete
    • Objective: Kill 20 civilians in 1 minute.
    • Strategy: This is a close-quarters melee challenge. Focus on running down pedestrians in the park and surrounding sidewalks. The Machete is a one-hit kill on most civilians.

Vice City West (West Island)

The West Island introduces more challenging Rampages, often in denser urban environments or with more aggressive enemy types. Access to this island is typically granted after completing the "Phnom Penh '86" mission.

  • Rampage 18: Little Havana - Flamethrower Fiesta
    • Location: Behind a building in Little Havana, near the Cuban Cafe.
    • Weapon: Flamethrower
    • Objective: Kill 20 gang members in 1 minute 30 seconds.
    • Strategy: The Flamethrower is devastating against groups. Target the gangs in Little Havana. Be careful not to set yourself on fire or attract too much police attention. Keep moving to find new clusters of enemies.
  • Rampage 19: Little Haiti - Rocket Launcher Rampage
    • Location: On a rooftop in Little Haiti, accessible via a staircase near the Print Works.
    • Weapon: Rocket Launcher
    • Objective: Destroy 10 vehicles in 1 minute.
    • Strategy: This Rampage is about vehicle destruction. From the rooftop, aim for cars and trucks on the streets below. Each rocket is powerful, but you have limited ammo. Prioritize stationary or slow-moving vehicles.
  • Rampage 20: Downtown - Minigun Massacre
    • Location: In an alleyway behind the Downtown Police Station.
    • Weapon: Minigun
    • Objective: Kill 50 gang members in 2 minutes.
    • Strategy: The Minigun is an absolute beast. This Rampage is about sustained fire. Mow down any gang members you see in Downtown. The high rate of fire makes it easy to rack up kills quickly. Be aware of your surroundings as you'll attract a lot of attention.

Rewards

Each completed Rampage awards a cash prize. The first Rampage completed gives $50, the second $100, the third $200, and so on, doubling with each successful completion up to the 35th Rampage. This means the final Rampage will net you a substantial sum of money!

Completing all 35 Rampages is a requirement for 100% game completion in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.