In the iconic game Grand Theft Auto 1 (GTA 1), players navigate through a series of thrilling missions. In this article, we’ll delve into the missions given by the Vercotti Crime Family in Liberty City, covering two key chapters: Gangsta Bang and Heist Almighty.

Chapter 1: Gangsta Bang

Overview

In this chapter, players undertake various missions to earn money and reputation. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the tasks:

South Park Phone Missions

1. Phone 1: Drive Crazy Jimmy to Bubby’s love nest.
2. Phone 2: Steal the Angels’ Bike and deliver the drugs to Tony Dio.
3. Phone 3: Kill the police chief and Sonetti’s lawyer and associates.
4. Phone 4: Deliver two Taxis to the crane at the docks and kill the contact’s brother.

Vehicle Missions

• Beast GTS (Southwest Island Heights): Kill the two men who tore up Bubby’s cat house.
• Bulldog (South Tellberg): Take the car to Dalgetti’s place.
• Coach (Northeast Fort Law): Drive around the bus while the Vercottis try to find a way to disarm the bomb planted by Sonetti’s men.
• Cossie (Northeast Island City): Help Pablo escape the police after a diamond wholesales heist goes wrong.
• Counthash (Northwest Fort Law): Blow up the Train carrying Sonetti’s shipment. (PC Version only)
• Tanker (Northwest Law Island): Deliver the Tanker to the pool hall in Kings.
• Taxi (North Park): Drive Bubby’s wife and her “personal trainer” to Hotel Mon Signor.

Target Score: 1,000,000

Ending Mission

• Ending (North Park): Meet Don Sonetti’s right-hand man behind the strip club at the Park.

Chapter 2: Heist Almighty

Overview

This chapter introduces more complex missions and tasks that further immerse players in the criminal underworld of Liberty City.

North Fort Law Phone Missions

1. Phone 1: Help Tommy escape the police after a bank job.
2. Phone 2: Use the Model Cars to destroy a sports car.
3. Phone 3: Steal one of Sonetti’s shipments and take it to Seymour Reamer.
4. Phone 4: Kill Sonetti’s men and drive the mayoress to Bubby at Vega’s place.

Vehicle Missions

• 4 x 4 (Southwest New Guernsey): Deliver two Pickups to the docks and steal Sonetti’s car.
• Bulldog (East Guernsey City): Rescue the contact’s wife.
• Cossie (Southeast Brix): Recover Bubby’s tapes and take down Don Sonetti.
• Itali (Southwest Estoria): Survive a Train explosion. (PC version only)
• Mundano (West Hackenslash): Escort Pablo to his office.
• Penetrator (West No Law): Help the Vercotti’s informant escape from a military base with top secret files.
• Porka Turbo (Southwest Kings): Help Crazy Jimmy escape the police after robbing the National Reserve Bank and kill Dumb Kurt.
• Stallion (North Hackenslash): Kidnap the D.A. and take him to Bubby at the meat warehouse.

Target Score: 2,000,000

Ending Mission

• Ending (South Island Heights): Meet Bubby at his office in Island Heights.

Conclusion

Grand Theft Auto 1 offers a rich and diverse set of missions that keep players engaged and challenged. The detailed tasks and objectives provided by the Vercotti Crime Family make for an immersive experience in the criminal world of Liberty City. This game remains a timeless classic, setting the stage for future installments in the Grand Theft Autoseries.