The Shootist is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, picked up in Malibu Club, Vice Point, Vice City Beach. The objective: hiring Phil Cassidy. This GTA Vice City The Shootist walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Malibu Club, Vice Point, Vice City Beach.
- Objective: Hiring Phil Cassidy.
- Reward: $2,000.
- Unlocks: The Driver, Loose Ends (if Check Out at the Check In is completed first) and Shooting Range.
- Unlocked by: No Escape?.
GTA Vice City The Shootist walkthrough
- Talk to Phil Cassidy at the Downtown Ammu-Nation.
- Hit as many targets as possible in each timed round.
- Talk to Phil again once the contest is over.
How GTA Vice City The Shootist fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Phil or another shooter dies.
- Losing the shooting contest.
- Leaving the shooting range.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA Vice City missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Vice City? See all GTA Vice City missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA Vice City cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA Vice City The Shootist?
Pick it up in Malibu Club, Vice Point, Vice City Beach.
What do you get for completing GTA Vice City The Shootist?
$2,000.
What fails GTA Vice City The Shootist?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Phil or another shooter dies; Losing the shooting contest; Leaving the shooting range.
What does GTA Vice City The Shootist unlock?
The Driver, Loose Ends (if Check Out at the Check In is completed first) and Shooting Range.
Which version of GTA Vice City is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA Vice City, aside from minor control differences.
