68,823
edits
Romero: Difference between revisions
no edit summary
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| (15 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
{{Infobox vehicle | {{Infobox vehicle | ||
| name = Romero | | name = Romero | ||
| front_image | | front_image<!--Note: This vehicle has appeared with at least 4 different iterations throughout the series.--> = Romero-GTA2.png | ||
| image_size = 140 | |||
| caption = A "Romero" in its original appearance in [[Grand Theft Auto 2|GTA 2]] | |||
| vehicle_type = Civilian car | | vehicle_type = Civilian car | ||
| body_style = 2-door sedan<br>2-door hearse | | body_style = 2-door sedan (GTA 2)<br>2-door hearse (GTA:VC — GTA IV) | ||
| capacity = 2 ( | | capacity = 4 (GTA 2 — GTA:VC)<br>2 (GTA:SA — GTA V) | ||
| manufacturer = [[Albany]] ( | | manufacturer = [[Albany]] ([[HD Universe]]) | ||
| game_1 = | | game_1 = 2 | ||
| game_2 = | | game_2 = VC | ||
| game_3 = | | game_3 = SA | ||
| game_4 = | | game_4 = IV | ||
| game_5 = V | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Romero''' is a two-door car that first appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]]. The name was then applied to a hearse in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. | The '''Romero''' is a two-door car that first appeared in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]]. The name was then applied to a hearse in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. | ||
| Line 16: | Line 19: | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== GTA 2 === | === GTA 2 === | ||
{{double image| | {{double image|left|Romero-GTA2-Larabie.png|140|Romero-GTA2-ingame.jpg|140|An early [[Ray Larabie]] design of the Romero in GTA 2.|A Romero, in the form of a two-door coupe, in-game in GTA 2 (<small>[[:Image:Romero-GTA2.png|Sprite only, without lights]]</small>).|}} | ||
In its original appearance in GTA 2, the Romero assumes the design of a two-door hardtop coupe, distinguished by its bubble-like windscreens and triangular windows in the rear. The Romero name is likely a play on [[:wp:Alfa Romeo|Alfa Romeo]], with its design taking after 1950s Alfa Romeo designs (see the [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1955-Alfa-Romeo-Bertone-BAT-9.htm 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car]). [[Ray Larabie|Ray Larabie's]] concept art of the car exhibits a more original design. | In its original appearance in GTA 2, the Romero assumes the design of a two-door hardtop coupe, distinguished by its bubble-like windscreens and triangular windows in the rear. The Romero name is likely a play on [[:wp:Alfa Romeo|Alfa Romeo]], with its design taking after 1950s Alfa Romeo designs (see the [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1955-Alfa-Romeo-Bertone-BAT-9.htm 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car]). [[Ray Larabie|Ray Larabie's]] concept art of the car exhibits a more original design. | ||
Despite its somewhat sporty appearance, the GTA 2 rendition's controls are delayed, resulting in sluggish cornering, and its acceleration and top speed may be regarded as below average. When [[Crusher|crushed]], the Romero will award the player [[Body Armor|armor]] when in the Downtown District, or [[Molotov Cocktail|Molotov cocktails]] in the Industrial District. | Despite its somewhat sporty appearance, the GTA 2 rendition's controls are delayed, resulting in sluggish cornering, and its acceleration and top speed may be regarded as below average. When [[Crusher|crushed]], the Romero will award the player [[Body Armor|armor]] when in the Downtown District, or [[Molotov Cocktail|Molotov cocktails]] in the Industrial District. | ||
=== GTA Vice City — GTA | === GTA Vice City — GTA V === | ||
{{quote|"Funeral director's vehicle. Possibly used as a cover."<br />- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Crime Tree | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}} | {{quote|"Funeral director's vehicle. Possibly used as a cover."<br />- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Crime Tree | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}} | ||
==== Name ==== | ==== Name ==== | ||
| Line 27: | Line 30: | ||
GTA Vice City featured a hearse named '''Romero's Hearse''' and in GTA San Andreas and GTA IV, this was shortened to '''Romero'''. | GTA Vice City featured a hearse named '''Romero's Hearse''' and in GTA San Andreas and GTA IV, this was shortened to '''Romero'''. | ||
The Romero name was probably reused for hearses in reference to [[:wp:George A. Romero|George A. Romero]], the director of the ''Dawn of the Dead'' series of zombie movies. Within GTA Vice City, the car name is also associated with the [[Funeraria Romero]] funeral parlor, which features two Romero's Hearse parked out front | The Romero name was probably reused for hearses in reference to [[:wp:George A. Romero|George A. Romero]], the director of the ''Dawn of the Dead'' series of zombie movies. Within GTA Vice City, the car name is also associated with the [[Funeraria Romero]] funeral parlor, which features two Romero's Hearse parked out front during "[[Two Bit Hit]]". | ||
Due to the recurrence of hearses since GTA Vice City, the differently named [[Hearse]] in GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Chinatown Wars may be confused with the Romero hearse. | Due to the recurrence of hearses since GTA Vice City, the differently named [[Hearse]] in GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Chinatown Wars may be confused with the Romero hearse. | ||
==== Design ==== | ==== Design ==== | ||
In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse resembles an | In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse resembles an 1980s Buick Superior Hearse (in turn based on a 1977–1984 [[wp:Buick Electra|Buick Electra]]). In GTA San Andreas, it resembles a late '70s Cadillac hearse, sporting a wider range of colors for the roof and body (although generally maintain dark tones). Renditions in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas may also come with a coffin at the back (appearing with one of two or three different designs). | ||
A minor particularity of the Romero's Hearse in GTA Vice City is its ability to carry four occupants (two in front and two at the back) like a four-door car; however, the back passengers are both "seated" in the middle of the rear compartment in front of the front of any coffin (although there are no rear seats), effectively merging their bodies together as they ride along in the car. Renditions of the hearse after GTA Vice City are only capable of holding two occupants. This is most evident during "[[Two Bit Hit]]", when the fleeing Haitian ganglord rides at the back of the car. | |||
<gallery width="auto" perrow=" | The GTA IV rendition of the Romero is a modified version of the [[Washington]] sedan, and as such, bears the [[Albany]] brand. However, the vehicle lacks a coffin, aside one mission ("[[Undertaker]]"). In GTA V, the Romero is identical to its GTA IV rendition. | ||
<gallery width="auto" perrow="3" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="180"> | |||
File:Romero-GTASA-front.jpg|A Romero in GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:File:Romero-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view; all-gray body with coffin]]</small>). | File:Romero-GTASA-front.jpg|A Romero in GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:File:Romero-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view; all-gray body with coffin]]</small>). | ||
File:Romero-GTAIV-front.jpg|A Romero in GTA IV (during "[[Undertaker]]") (<small>[[:File:Romero-GTAIV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | File:Romero-GTAIV-front.jpg|A Romero in GTA IV (during "[[Undertaker]]") (<small>[[:File:Romero-GTAIV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | ||
File:Romero-GTAV-front.jpg|A Romero in GTA V (<small>[[:File:Romero-GTAV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| Line 46: | Line 52: | ||
All renditions of the hearse are only capable of carrying two occupants, despite featuring two back doors in most cases. The GTA Vice City rendition is an exception, being capable of holding four occupants. | All renditions of the hearse are only capable of carrying two occupants, despite featuring two back doors in most cases. The GTA Vice City rendition is an exception, being capable of holding four occupants. | ||
=== Availability and appearances | === Availability and prominent appearances === | ||
While the original Romero in GTA 2 is commonly found in the Downtown and Industrial Districts of [[Anywhere City]], the vehicle in hearse form is not normally driven on the streets, and are more commonly seen parked or in specific missions. | While the original Romero in GTA 2 is commonly found in the Downtown and Industrial Districts of [[Anywhere City]], the vehicle in hearse form is not normally driven on the streets, and are more commonly seen parked or in specific missions. | ||
In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse is only available in the mission "[[Two Bit Hit]]" but it can be spawned through [[cheats]]. | In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse is only available in the mission "[[Two Bit Hit]]" but it can be spawned through [[cheats]]. In GTA San Andreas, one of [[Carl Johnson|Carl Johnson's]] possible [[Girlfriends in GTA San Andreas|girlfriends]], [[Katie Zhan]], owns a white Romero, and will give Carl the keys to it if Carl gains her approval. The Hearse is also featured in two missions in GTA Liberty City Stories, namely "[[The Morgue Party Candidate]]" and "[[Morgue Party Resurrection]]", both for [[Donald Love]]. | ||
The Romero in GTA IV is only featured in the mission "[[Undertaker]]". | The Romero in GTA IV is only featured in the mission "[[Undertaker]]". | ||
== | == Customization in GTA San Andreas == | ||
*Color ( | The Romero in GTA San Andreas can be modified at a [[TransFender]], but is only offered a bare minimum of modification options: | ||
*Wheels ( | |||
* | ''Italicized pricing denotes prices at the [[Las Venturas]] TransFender, which charges 20% more except Colors.'' | ||
*Bass Boost | {{Col-begin}} | ||
*Hydraulics | {{Col-3}} | ||
* Colors | |||
** Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150 | |||
** Car Color 2 (roof color): $150 | |||
* Nitro | |||
** 2x Nitrous: $200 (''$240'') | |||
** 5x Nitrous: $500 (''$600'') | |||
** 10x Nitrous: $1,000 (''$1,200'') | |||
{{Col-3}} | |||
* Wheels | |||
** Import: $820 (''$984'') | |||
** Atomic: $770 (''$924'') | |||
** Ahab: $1,000 (''$1,200'') | |||
** Virtual: $620 (''$744'') | |||
** Access: $1,140 (''$1,368'') | |||
** Off Road Wheel: $1,000 (''$1,200'') | |||
** Mega: $1,030 (''$1,236'') | |||
** Grove: $1,230 (''$1,476'') | |||
** Twist: $1,200 (''$1,440'') | |||
** Wires: $1,560 (''$1,872'') | |||
{{Col-3}} | |||
* Car Stereo | |||
** Bass Boost: $100 (''$120'') | |||
* Hydraulics: $1,500 (''$1,800'') | |||
{{Col-end}} | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| Line 72: | Line 102: | ||
* In GTA San Andreas, the Romero is the least durable vehicle in the game. | * In GTA San Andreas, the Romero is the least durable vehicle in the game. | ||
* While the car appears to have four doors, only two can be seated, except for in GTA Vice City, where four people can fit. | * While the car appears to have four doors, only two can be seated, except for in GTA Vice City, where four people can fit. | ||
* The tailgate in the GTA Vice City version features an unusual hinge; the door is attached at the bottom near the bumper and it opens inward toward the coffin area. | |||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
;GTA 2 | ;GTA 2 | ||
The Romero in GTA 2 is commonly spawned in traffic the [[Downtown District|Downtown]] and [[Industrial District|Industrial Districts]] of [[Anywhere City]]. It can also be found parked in the following areas: | |||
* Southwest of the Fruitbat, Downtown [[Garages in GTA 2|car shop]]. | |||
* At an elevated parking lot north of the Zaibatsu headquarters in Omnitron, Downtown | |||
* Near the Zarelli dock at the northeast corner of the Downtown District. | |||
* At a parking lot two blocks west from the church in Tedium, Industrial. | |||
;GTA Vice City | ;GTA Vice City | ||
| Line 84: | Line 119: | ||
* Outside [[Katie Zhan]]'s home in [[Juniper Hollow]], [[San Fierro]]. | * Outside [[Katie Zhan]]'s home in [[Juniper Hollow]], [[San Fierro]]. | ||
* Near [[Fort Carson Medical Center]], [[Fort Carson]], [[Bone County]] | * Near [[Fort Carson Medical Center]], [[Fort Carson]], [[Bone County]] | ||
* Two are located | * Two are located by [[Blackfield Chapel]], [[Las Venturas]]. | ||
* Next to the [[Angel Pine Medical Center]], [[Angel Pine]], [[Whetstone]]. | * Next to the [[Angel Pine Medical Center]], [[Angel Pine]], [[Whetstone]]. | ||
;GTA IV | ;GTA IV | ||
* It can only be obtained once: right after "Undertaker" mission completion, in [[Steinway]] or [[Colony Island]]. If obtained, the Romero can rarely spawn when driving one. | * It can only be obtained once: right after "Undertaker" mission completion, in [[Steinway]] or [[Colony Island]]. If obtained, the Romero can rarely spawn when driving one. | ||
;GTA V | |||
* The Chariot Romero Hearse can easily be obtained in the northwest corner of San Andreas in the [[Pacific Bluffs]] area. The Hearse can be found at the [[Hill Valley Church]] on [[Prosperity St.]], either in the front of the church, or the parking lot directly adjacent to it. The hearse may be customized at [[Los Santos Customs]] and stored in a [[Garage]]. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| Line 104: | Line 143: | ||
{{gtasa vehicles|state=collapsed}} | {{gtasa vehicles|state=collapsed}} | ||
{{gtaiv vehicles|state=collapsed}} | {{gtaiv vehicles|state=collapsed}} | ||
{{gtav vehicles|state=collapsed}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category:Vehicles]] | [[Category:Vehicles]] | ||
| Line 110: | Line 150: | ||
[[Category:Vehicles in GTA San Andreas]] | [[Category:Vehicles in GTA San Andreas]] | ||
[[Category:Vehicles in GTA IV]] | [[Category:Vehicles in GTA IV]] | ||
[[Category:Vehicles in GTA V]] | |||
[[Category:2-Door Sedans and Coupes]] | [[Category:2-Door Sedans and Coupes]] | ||
[[Category:Station Wagons]] | [[Category:Station Wagons]] | ||
[[Category:Special Vehicles]] | [[Category:Special Vehicles]] | ||