Here's a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough for the main story missions in "Grand Theft Auto V" (GTA V). Note that while this guide will cover the main missions, there are many side activities and optional missions that add depth to the game but are not included here for brevity.
Prologue (Michael, Trevor):
1.Start: Begin with a heist in North Yankton.
2.Drive: Follow the on-screen instructions to drive to the bank.
3.Robbery: Enter the bank, handle the hostages, and secure the vault.
4.Escape: After the heist, follow the path through the blizzard, deal with the cops, and escape in the getaway car.
Franklin and Lamar (Franklin):
1.Repo Mission: Repossess two cars for Simeon Yetarian.
2.First Car: Drive to the garage, then chase and gently bump the car until Franklin can take control.
3.Second Car: Navigate through the city, avoiding or dealing with the owner's friends.
Repossession (Franklin):
1.Bike Repo: Repossess a bike in Vespucci Beach.
2.Locate: Find the bike, which might involve dealing with the owner.
Complications (Franklin):
1.Car Repo: Head to a mansion to repossess a car.
2.Confrontation: Deal with the owner and his dog to get the keys.
3.Chase: Evade the owner's pursuit if necessary.
Father/Son (Michael, Franklin):
1.Rescue Jimmy: Michael's son gets kidnapped; rescue him with Franklin's help.
2.Chase: Follow the kidnappers' boat, ending in a high-speed chase.
3.Fight: After the crash, fight off the kidnappers.
Chop (Franklin):
1.Dog Walking:
2.Walk Chop: Take Lamar's dog for a walk around the neighborhood.
Marriage Counseling (Michael):
1.Tennis Court Incident:
2.Chase: Chase after a man who has upset Michael's wife.
3.Confront: Deal with the situation at the tennis court.
Daddy's Little Girl (Michael):
1.Beach Scene:
2.Follow: Secretly follow Michael's daughter Tracey to the beach.
3.Intervene: Break up a fight Tracey gets into.
Friend Request (Michael):
1.Lester's Help:
2.Visit Lester: Go to Lester's house for tech support.
3.Hack: Hack into the Lifeinvader CEO's phone during a presentation.
The Long Stretch (Franklin):
1.Drug Deal:
2.Meet Lamar: Go to the drug deal with Lamar.
3.Escape: After it goes wrong, escape from the police.
Casing the Jewel Store (Michael, Lester)
4.Plan a Heist:
5.Surveillance: Watch the store to plan the heist.
6.Choose Approach: Decide on the approach (Loud or Smart).
Heists (Michael, Franklin, Trevor):
The Jewel Store Job:
•Smart Approach: Use gas masks, go in quietly, and escape through the sewers.
•Loud Approach: Break in with guns blazing, manage a more chaotic escape.
The Merryweather Heist:
•Freighter: Use a submarine to locate the target, then steal it from a freighter.
•Offshore: Use a helicopter to steal from an offshore rig.
Blitz Play:
•Ambush: Take out a cash transport, grab the money, and escape.
The Bureau Raid:
•Fire Crew: Infiltrate the building disguised as firemen, plant explosives.
•Roof Entry: Use a helicopter for a direct assault.
The Big Score:
•Subtle: Use decoy vehicles and a hacking device to steal the gold stealthily.
•Obvious: Go in with heavy firepower, create diversions, and escape with the gold.
Finale Missions:
•Three Choices:
•Option A - The Time's Come: Kill Trevor.
•Option B - Something Sensible: Kill Michael.
•Option C - The Third Way (Deathwish): Save both Michael and Trevor, take down enemies.
The Third Way (Deathwish) Walkthrough:
Preparation:
1.Meet Up: Gather at the foundry.
2.Plan: Discuss the plan to eliminate all threats.
Assault on the Foundry:
3.Stealth: Begin with stealth, taking out Merryweather guards.
4.Fight: Turn into an all-out assault.
Paleto Score:
5.Ambush: Ambush the FIB team at Paleto.
Altruist Camp:
6.Free Trevor: Rescue Trevor from the Altruist Cult camp.
Finale:
7.Chase: Chase and confront Stretch, Wei Cheng, Steve Haines, and Devin Weston.
8.Endgame: Conclude with a final showdown at each location.
Post-Game:
1.After completing the story, you can continue playing in Story Mode to explore, complete side missions, or work towards 100% completion.
This walkthrough covers the core missions, but remember:
2.Side Missions: Engage with Strangers and Freaks, random events, and other side activities for a fuller experience.
3.Character Abilities: Use special abilities during missions to gain an advantage.
4.Exploration: Much of GTA V's charm is in its world; spend time exploring Los Santos and Blaine County.
Cool Sites:
1. Walkthrough - GTA 5 Guide - IGN
2. GTA 5 Missions List: Full Story Mode Guide & Walkthrough
3. Grand Theft Auto V FAQs, Walkthroughs, and Guides for PlayStation 3 - GameFAQs
This guide provides a framework, but GTA V is known for its emergent gameplay, so feel free to deviate from the path when opportunities arise.
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