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'''Introductions''' refer to the first missions or cutscenes the players see as soon as a new [[Grand Theft Auto]] game is started. | '''Introductions''' refer to the first missions or cutscenes the players see as soon as a new [[Grand Theft Auto]] game is started. | ||
The feature first entered prominence in [[Grand Theft Auto III]]; as soon as a new game is started - a [[cutscene]] introduces the main characters, and may set up the game's storyline. After the cutscene, the player takes control of the [[protagonist]], and is introduced to gameplay with tutorial consisting of a very basic set of targets, such as enter a vehicle and drive to the first [[safehouse]]. | The feature first entered prominence in [[Grand Theft Auto III]]; as soon as a new game is started - a [[cutscene]] introduces the main characters, and may set up the game's storyline. After the cutscene, the player takes control of the [[protagonist]], and is introduced to gameplay with tutorial consisting of a very basic set of targets, such as enter a vehicle and drive to the first [[safehouse]]. | ||
In contrast, the player has immediate control in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] and [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], and is free to explore the city. They can then activate any available mission or sub-mission in the normal way - by entering a marked location. | In contrast, the player has immediate control in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] and [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], and is free to explore the city. They can then activate any available mission or sub-mission in the normal way - by entering a marked location. | ||
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* [[GTA III]]: [[Introduction (GTA III)|Untitled cutscenes]], covering the bank robbery that Claude and Catalina committed, Catalina's double crossing, Claude's arrest, Claude's and 8-Ball's escape from a police convoy, and the destruction of Callahan Bridge. The cutscenes are followed by "[[Give Me Liberty]]", although the code reveals the title of "In The Beginning...". | * [[GTA III]]: [[Introduction (GTA III)|Untitled cutscenes]], covering the bank robbery that Claude and Catalina committed, Catalina's double crossing, Claude's arrest, Claude's and 8-Ball's escape from a police convoy, and the destruction of Callahan Bridge. The cutscenes are followed by "[[Give Me Liberty]]", although the code reveals the title of "In The Beginning...". | ||
* [[GTA Vice City]]: "[[In The Beginning (GTA VC)|In The Beginning]]", covering an informal meeting at Saint Mark's Bistro where Sonny Forelli discusses dispatching Tommy Vercetti to Vice City, as well as the botched deal that followed, Tommy's arrival at the Ocean View Hotel and the phone conversation between Tommy and Sonny in the hotel. | * [[GTA Vice City]]: "[[In The Beginning (GTA VC)|In The Beginning]]", covering an informal meeting at Saint Mark's Bistro where Sonny Forelli discusses dispatching Tommy Vercetti to Vice City, as well as the botched deal that followed, Tommy's arrival at the Ocean View Hotel and the phone conversation between Tommy and Sonny in the hotel. | ||
* [[GTA San Andreas]]: | * [[GTA San Andreas]]: "In The Beginning", depicting Carl Johnson's departure from Liberty City, arrival in Los Santos, detention by C.R.A.S.H., abandonment in Ballas territory and Carl's eventual return to his old home. The cutscenes and mission are followed by "[[Big Smoke (mission)|Big Smoke]]". | ||
* [[GTA Advance]]: "[[Jump Start]]", depicting Mike's and Vinnie's intentions to complete one more job before they have enough money to leave Liberty City. The mission has Mike driving Vinnie to a meeting and returning to their hideout to await further instructions. | * [[GTA Advance]]: "[[Jump Start]]", depicting Mike's and Vinnie's intentions to complete one more job before they have enough money to leave Liberty City. The mission has Mike driving Vinnie to a meeting and returning to their hideout to await further instructions. | ||
* [[GTA Liberty City Stories]]: [[Introduction (GTA LCS)|Untitled cutscenes]], depicting Toni Cipriani's arrival in Chinatown, his meeting with Salvatore Leone, and revelation that his position in the ranks has been given away to Vincenzo Cilli. The cutscenes are followed by "[[Home Sweet Home]]". | * [[GTA Liberty City Stories]]: [[Introduction (GTA LCS)|Untitled cutscenes]], depicting Toni Cipriani's arrival in Chinatown, his meeting with Salvatore Leone, and revelation that his position in the ranks has been given away to Vincenzo Cilli. The cutscenes are followed by "[[Home Sweet Home]]". | ||
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** [[The Lost and Damned]]: "[[Clean and Serene]]", depicting The Lost biker gang riding to a hospital in north Alderney to pick up Billy Grey, as well as the retrieval of Billy's bike. | ** [[The Lost and Damned]]: "[[Clean and Serene]]", depicting The Lost biker gang riding to a hospital in north Alderney to pick up Billy Grey, as well as the retrieval of Billy's bike. | ||
* [[GTA Chinatown Wars]]: "[[Yu Jian]]", showing Huang Lee's arrival in Liberty City, the ambush which see him trapped in a car trunk that is dumped into a river, and his escape and meeting with Wu Lee. This mission also includes basic training for the use of the dual screen. | * [[GTA Chinatown Wars]]: "[[Yu Jian]]", showing Huang Lee's arrival in Liberty City, the ambush which see him trapped in a car trunk that is dumped into a river, and his escape and meeting with Wu Lee. This mission also includes basic training for the use of the dual screen. | ||
[[Category:Missions]] | [[Category:Missions]] | ||