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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 active any available mission or sub-mission in the normal way - by entering a '''marker'''.
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 active any available mission or sub-mission in the normal way - by entering a marker.


== Introductory missions and cutscenes ==
== Introductory missions and cutscenes ==
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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]]