What should you do first in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy? | Team Talk

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Rockstar recently silenced all the Grand Theft Auto remaster rumours in the only way they know how – by announcing GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. This collection of GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas modernises their gameplay and visuals for a new generation.

For some this will be a trip down memory lane, but for others, it’ll be their first foray into these three iconic cities. Either way, we’ve got a few ideas of what to do first in the upcoming GTA bundle.

What’s your pick? Let us know in the comments.

by James Michael Parry

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Stand off at the stadium | James

The modern Grand Theft Auto formula established itself with GTA III. Jumping into 3D for the first time to explore Liberty City felt more immersive than ever before, and now we have an opportunity to explore that playground in higher definition.

For the ultimate GTA experience, the best place to go is on Staunton Island – which is the second of the game’s three islands you’ll unlock by following the story. Pick up all the weapons and ammo you can, particularly the rocket launcher, and head on over to the football stadium.

To the right of the large steps at the front of the stadium is a platform where you can make a final stand in relative safety, so go nuts. See how high you can get the wanted level before the cops realise how to get to you.

If it’s the very first time you boot up the game though, you could do far worse than heading to the car park outside 8 Ball’s place. Grab a banshee from the nearby showroom and take a drive to the south side of the island seeing how many jumps you can find. It’s a great introduction to the city – you won’t be disappointed.

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Level up with an ambulance | Sam
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The best way to start any game in the GTA Trilogy remaster collection is to make yourself overpowered. It’s easy to forget that this trio of titles can be pretty challenging, what with everybody cheating back in the day. Who knows if the same cheats will work this time, but, even if they do, it’ll probably void earning achievements and trophies.

Hijack yourself an ambulance and activate the Paramedic mini-game to earn some quick cash and, more importantly, permanent boosts. Finishing all 12 levels in Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City nets players unlimited sprint stamina, while doing so in San Andreas grants a maximum health bonus.

With some money and a nice character upgrade in the bag, start exploring remote corners of the rich settings in search of Hidden Packages. For every 10 of these collectibles that players find, the game grants a respawning weapon or resource pick-up at manual save points. Being able to claim an unlimited number of health, armour and ammo pick-ups is easily worth the effort.

Doing this makes a big difference in itself, though a welcome side effect is learning the level layouts. No shortcuts or hidden Police Bribes will go unused during missions, making the game a magnitude more manageable.

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A tour of the local area | Liam

While James and Sam are right to champion some of the most appealing aspects of any GTA game – wreaking havoc, becoming a walking demigod, etc. – I’m putting forward a more peaceful suggestion.

I personally enjoy a good drive around in a new GTA game. Not the pavement mounting, pedestrian endangering rampages so closely associated with the series, but a more leisurely type of drive, one that takes in all the sights and sounds of a new landscape.

The best for this was San Andreas. I remember getting home from school, firing up the PS2 and just cruising around the edge of the map as I slowly took in the sights and different biomes, all while listening to some sweet tunes.

If I remember rightly, it took around 45 minutes to complete a single lap, and while it isn’t exactly the most thrilling way to play the game, it was an oddly enjoyable way to unwind at the end of the day.

​Of course, it wasn’t entirely without danger – sometimes you’d take a wrong turn and need to double back along the motorway (into oncoming traffic, naturally) and you’d also need to ‘locate’ your vehicle of choice (preferably a Sanchez dirt bike) without alerting the local constabulary.

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What do you always do first in GTA? Let us know.