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Introduction
Leading a Successful Life of Crime
Survival in Liberty City
Furthering Your Career as a Felon
Supplementary Income
Hidden Extras
Table of Contents


By: Justin Speer
Design by: Katie Bush

Introduction

A game that many people have at least heard of, Grand Theft Auto III is a sequel that eclipses the rest of the series in every imaginable way. Although it carries a certain degree of infamy for its mature storyline and over-the-top violence, this high-profile game has earned well-deserved praise across the board from gamers for its excellent open-ended mission design and the freedom it gives you to explore and interact with a simulated sprawling metropolis.

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The game's unnamed protagonist finds himself a rising star in Liberty City's world of organized crime, after a vicious betrayal by his girlfriend leads to a chance encounter with a man by the name of 8-Ball. Soon after getting your feet wet doing a bit of driving for a local mob boss, you'll soon find that if you want to get anywhere, you're going to have to get your hands dirty. If you can keep your cool while keeping your employers happy, you just might get a shot at revenge.

Liberty City is a big place, and there's an incredible number of things to see and do. Not only that, there are countless ways you can go about seeing and doing them. While much of the fun in Grand Theft Auto III comes from doing your own thing and experimenting with the world around you, this guide should get you up to speed on the basics and help you get everything possible out of this groundbreaking game.

Read on to find:

  • Strategies for effective vehicle and weapon use as well as general survival tips for the mean streets of Liberty City.
  • A detailed rundown of every story-related mission with suggested approaches and solutions.
  • How to locate and complete rampages, Toyz, and off-road missions.
  • The locations of useful items, weapons, and more--including all 100 hidden packages.
  • Other assorted tips and tricks.
Special thanks goes to Pulverized 2000 for his invaluable contribution of images depicting Hidden Package locations.
 
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